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Re: Student Participation Agreement

Hi Mason,

I must say I totally agree with you regarding this "agreement". it looks much more like a deal with the devil than an agreement to participate in the best robotics competition in the known universe!

I can relate to your attendance problem: we had a similar issue where we had about 15 registered team members but only 4 were really into the project.

Our approach to the problem has been to try and explain to people how much they can benefit from the project as well as how much work is put into it so they can be a part of it.

I can see a situation where a real agreement could be signed but I think it should be more in the spirit of:
  • I want to be part of the FIRST robotics Challenge.
  • I understand that lots of people work very hard to make it possible for me and my teammates to be part of the FRC.
  • I promise to do my best to attend all team meetings and events.
  • I will do my best to help the team as much as I can.

I think a list like that would be better for you, because you don't really want anyone involved if they don't want to - but you do want them to respect the program and commit to being a part of it.

Good luck!
-Leav
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