Build-Season (Business) + Laser Cutter

[Masterchi45]

Sup, Guys! I am the captain of FRC Team 5438 and a current junior. We are a second year team and I am starting to worry. The guys that started the team were all seniors. They started the team, handled EVERYTHING, and now they are gone. They did not keep someone young with them to reference in the future. We do not know how they handled school and sponsor problems, how they organized, or how they led. I am now the Business Lead of the team.

I have a question to ask. What do the Business Guys do during Build Season? Last year I barely remember what I did during the Build Season. I did whatever they told me (i.e. Design, Calls, and things like that) Please let me know what we should do during the 6 weeks.

Alongisde, what are your takes on a Laser Cutter for the team? I really want a Laser Cutter for the team, which would be used for Services and Robot parts. Should we get one? If yes, what brand (i.e. Epilog) and how much?

Let me know with any questions, comments, or if you want to curse me out. Enjoy!