How do I get more recruits for next year?

[Steven Sigley]

I'd say some things to look for in a leader are:
-Dedication and extreme involvement. It helps them to be informed and make decisions.
-Some level of confidence is necessary
-Be able to know when to cut your losses if encountering a problem too great. Some designs you just have to know when to pull the plug and move on.
-open-minded to all sorts of designs, ideas, and suggestions.
-a good knowledge of physics, math, and general robotics knowledge also always helps.
-good people skills, you want someone that represents your team in a positive light.

These are just some of the things I thought of I'm sure there's plenty more.

Thanks a lot!

I'll try to see if I can get the robot's chains fixed so it is safe for anyone to drive it, right now, the chains are really loose and pop out of the sprocket every ten minutes. Probably my fault (I drove a little too aggressively as midfield at 10,00 Lakes. Oops )

We do a 'pepfest' about a week before school dances, so I could try to have the robot at one of those, even though they only last 15 minutes.

I could try to have the science teachers to tell people about FIRST, but they only seem to do announcements for school dances.

I am thinking of putting up a booth during lunch hour, with the "FIRST: The Sport of the Mind" video looping on a projector with fliers and occasional robot runs. Think that would help?

My school actually seems to respond to fliers, so does anyone have any ideas for posters and handouts?

Thanks



Thaine

[rotolomi]

on picking a leader (our team picks two because we are a combination of two schools) you should definitely choose someone who has the right organizational skills and has the right intentions/knows what's best for the team. they should be able to make rational decisions (even under pressure).

on recruiting members, look no further than school. ask to have a demonstration of the robot after school in the gym, mention in your morning announcements that you're looking for new members of any skill level, put up flyers about the team around school, make a Facebook group and invite your friends, the possibilities are endless. good luck!

Thanks guys! The advice is great.


Thaine