FAHA: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due

[Beth Sweet]

We have quite an interesting situation here, one I’ve come across myself. I’m sure that many other FIRSTers have as well. I hope that it will receive many replies, and maybe some potential solutions to the problem! Without further adieu…

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On my team we have quite a few members, but I’d say about half show up and do the work. I recently read a college application of a "member" that doesn’t show up and they put down they were the build team leader, an officer, and an active member. They also put down they organized all the outreach programs and events. This really makes me upset!

This makes me mad because I and about 10 students do most of that work on the team. We sacrifice a lot of sleep, grades, and time to make things happen on our team. And for someone to take what we do and use it for their own glory really sets me off! What gives them the right!?

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