[Zyik]

Start slow. In the first year have sheets in a binder, second year add in a laptop, third year add in digital pictures... etc.

Don't over work your scouts. 973 is made of 11 people. We double up on more jobs then should be possible. What that leaves me with is about, well, one scout. Last year I was the only scout, and we were in championships. Not a fun story.

Make it fun. Scouting can be one of the most fun pass times at competition. You get to go out, talk to other FIRSTers, and bother people about their robot. If you get someone who knows what they're talking about, or is really into it, you can enjoy it a lot. Also, remember the robots as it will help you in strategy and next year when design time comes around.