Example Sub-Team Structure Descriptions (Managerial) Continued:
Awards
The awards group is in charge of writing the Woodie Flowers award, which credits an inspirational
Mentor on the team. The awards group is also in charge of the Chairman’s award, which includes an
essay, a video, and a presentation. But there are other awards – and teams are not required to do any.
Animation
The animation group helps the team by assisting with the creation of the teams digital media. Some of
the responsibilities of the animation group include the creation of short films to promote team activities,
the team’s website, and making the Chairman’s video along with other team business.
Safety
The main goal of the safety group is to make the team as safe as possible. This includes constantly
reminding team members about always taking safety precautions when in the shop, developing a safety
plan, and placing safety-related posters in as many places as possible in the environment.
Scouting and Strategy
The scouting and strategy group is mainly in charge of the team’s data. During the team’s competitions,
this sub-team is responsible for recording every match’s data. This includes filling out the excel
spreadsheet and making match sheets for the drive team (so they can prepare for upcoming matches).
The scouting sub-team is in charge of coming up with a game winning strategy and introducing it to the
team. With this system everyone can be included before competitions and during the build season.
Media
Media manages the team’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, plans and executes the production of videos
(which is edited by the Animation Group), as well as takes photographs of the team’s activities. Its
partner, the website group, manages the website as well as brainstorming ideas for winning the Digital
Media Award, which as of the 2013 season replaces the website award.
Design
The design group develops ideas and drawings to construct the robot. These drawings are not only used
for fabrication, but are also used to show the Judges how the mechanical components of the robot
move.
Website
The website group focuses on spreading the word of our team and FIRST by showing what we
do by maintaining the website. This sub team is also in charge of keeping the website up to date
on any documents that might need to be communicated to the team.
– FRC Team 68, Truck Town Thunder