FRC 747 - Flight Crew, Cleared For Takeoff!

[EmileH]

Originally Posted by Poseidon5817

I gotta say, the choice of team name and logo given the number makes me so happy.

seconded

[MARS_James]

So feel free to not respond to this because it may be a sore subject but how much of 869's resources was 747 allowed to take. I know you said that you had 100% of the team join 747 but what about things like tools, old robots, trophies, or money. I only ask because I helped a team in a similar situation a few years ago and the school would give up none of those things so I wanted to just compare

[waitwhat?]

Originally Posted by MARS_James

So feel free to not respond to this because it may be a sore subject but how much of 869's resources was 747 allowed to take. I know you said that you had 100% of the team join 747 but what about things like tools, old robots, trophies, or money. I only ask because I helped a team in a similar situation a few years ago and the school would give up none of those things so I wanted to just compare

Hey James, PM me and I can run your through the several month negotiations we had to go through. Thanks!

[Kristian Calhoun]

New Look, Same Great Team!

747 is a true class act. This past weekend they showed up at 9AM on Friday to help us with field setup for Brunswick Eruption and were the last team to leave on Saturday after teardown. During the event, they literally went the extra mile(s) to drive to the store and purchase new parts to give to other teams. We can't wait to compete with 747 again next season!

[New Lightning]

So I'm just curious because no on else has asked this but what were some of the polices that were enacted that would have made it hard on the team?

I know one of the teams I used to mentor left the school district because the director of the career center they had us working out of didn't like FIRST as a program, really weird, and made it really hard on the team to get resources. They were able to retain their number but had a long fight too keep it and all the old robots and some of the tools.

Also how were you able to transition to the number 747. If you were forming a new team wouldn't you have to get a rookie number. The only way I understand that you can get another number that isn't a rookie number is if there was an old team outside the school district that has been since disbanded, and that you have now since restarted.

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by New Lightning

Also how were you able to transition to the number 747. If you were forming a new team wouldn't you have to get a rookie number. The only way I understand that you can get another number that isn't a rookie number is if there was an old team outside the school district that has been since disbanded, and that you have now since restarted.

Assuming they had more than five kids on the old team, they are a New Veteran. (Bullet point 6.)

[waitwhat?]

Originally Posted by Billfred

Assuming they had more than five kids on the old team, they are a New Veteran. (Bullet point 6.)

You are correct Billfred, given the current composition of our new team, we would qualify as a "New Veteran".

I know one of the teams I used to mentor left the school district because the director of the career center they had us working out of didn't like FIRST as a program, really weird, and made it really hard on the team to get resources. They were able to retain their number but had a long fight too keep it and all the old robots and some of the tools.

As far as this goes, we have been in lengthy deliberations with the administration, if you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me and I can run you through specifics.

[musicgurl1329]

While I am sad to see 869 go, I'm glad the last season for 869 was a great one even with the unfortunate circumstances. I am also happy that there still is a program for the amazing students of 747.

Congrats on a successful rebranding. I hope this season is fantastic for your new-ish team.

PS. How can I get a shirt? I totally want/might need one. Also, I apologize in advance for all of the airplane puns that will happen.