[brandy836]

You've got a pretty good start on organizing things and trying to figure out how to move on. When I first became a part of my team, I had no idea of how I was going to be able to contribute. I soon found that there are so many things that a person can do to help out the team, and have a ton of fun while doing it. Maybe the kids are leaving because they are not sure what they can do or what they are allowed to do.

You said that you wanted kids with basic background knowledge. Although it seems efficient, it shouldnt always be the case. If the rookies know nothing, give them the chance to learn, after all, isn't that what the team is there for?

In our team, we have out president, and the seven sub teams. Each of the subteams have a vice pres. who tells them what needs to get done, and when it needs to get done by. The vp's are the students (not the rookies) who have gone through a leadership program in before the season starts, to help them be a more effective, well, leader. All the vp's talk to each other, so all the sub teams know what everyone else is doing at that time. This established good communication, and makes the entire system organized.

You've got a great plan started, and I hope that it all comes together for you and your team. Good luck.