Mentors not wanting to stay

[Josh Drake]

I've been on a team where the teacher was given a stipend and told to run the program. They were told it was a turn key operation and that they wouldn't need to do much.
They soon realized how much work was involved. That teacher had no real interest in the program and it showed, so I can see where you are coming from. The teachers are probably the only way to unlock the facility and allow access. If they aren't into the FRC challenge it makes it difficult because they have final say from the school stand point and you feel your hands are tied.
Some teams have that dedicated teacher that is in it for the right reasons. I love those guys and really appreciate all they do. Ms. Kvale on 3494 comes to mind.
Unfortunately people come and go on a team from year to year. There are teams out there that would love to have more students, more mentors, more school district buy in and definitely more resources. Seems like most teams lack in one area or another.

I applaud your enthusiasm as a student that really wants to make the best robot possible and is willing to put in the time. It sucks having a key member of the team leave and change the dynamics of the team. Hang in there, use the 6 hour unbag time wisely if possible and lean on the veterans in the area if you can.