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FIRST Kickoff Seminar
Team 1403
January 4, 2014
Represents the spirit of FIRST. It honors the
team that, in the judges’ estimation, best
represents a model for other teams to
emulate. It embodies the goals and mission
of FIRST. It remains our most prestigious
award.
"To transform our culture by creating a world where
science and technology are celebrated and where
young people dream of becoming science and
technology leaders."

-Dean Kamen, Founder
“Our mission is to inspire young people to be
science and technology leaders, by engaging them
in exciting mentor-based programs that build
science, engineering and technology skills, that
inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life
capabilities including self-confidence,
communication, and leadership.”
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Special emphasis on recent accomplishments this
year and the preceding 2 years.
All NASA Grant Teams must prepare a
Chairman’s Award submission – even rookie
teams that are not eligible to win the award.
Woodie Flowers Candidate must be submitted at
one district event/regional
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Essay – 10,000 characters, including spaces and
punctuation
Optional 4 photos totaling no more than 1.0Mb
Executive Summary
DVD – 1 to 3 minutes in length, submitted to judges at
Chairman’s Presentation
Submit at every district/regional event
Submit essay, photos and executive summary via
STIMS (https://my.usfirst.org/stims/site.lasso)
Submission Deadline – 12:00 pm ET February 13,
2014
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Team Story – spreading the FIRST mission
Focus on current year and previous 2 years
Impact FIRST has on the learning experience of the:
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Students
School
Curriculum
Engineers/Mentors
Community at large

Explain why the team is a role model
Year round commitment
The experience of people working together toward a shared goal
Limited to 10,000 characters, including spaces and punctuation
Optional 4 photos totaling no more than 1.0Mb
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Team name
Sponsors
Impact of the FIRST program on team participants
How your team is a role model
How your team impacts the community
Innovative methods to spread the FIRST message
Strength of your teams partnerships
Communication methods and results
Other matters of interest
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1 to 3 minutes in length
Widescreen aspect ratio (16:9)
Free of copyright restrictions, including music
Must be in English
May not contain any obscene or suggestive language, or
inappropriate content, which will result in a disqualification
Provide DVD to judges at the district/regional/championship
event
Although it is a requirement, the DVD is not part of the judging
process, unless it contains inappropriate content
Teams that do not submit a DVD will not be considered
eligible for the Chairman’s Award
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Schedule interview time at Pit Administration
Interviews are 10 minutes
◦ 5 minute presentation which includes set-up time
◦ 5 minute questions & answers led by the judges

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No more than 3 team members
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Judges Focus:

◦ Activities over a sustained period
◦ Not just the 6 week build season
◦ Not just about the robot

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Besides the Chairman’s submission package the
judges may also utilize the Judges Information
Page (https://my.usfirst.org/frc/tims/site.lasso)
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5 minutes max, includes introductions and set-up
Summarize team accomplishments
What FIRST means to team members
How team portrays the FIRST Mission
May use video or other props
◦ Must bring equipment to present
◦ Included as part of the 5 minute presentation
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Do:
Rehearse – 5 Minute Presentation
Dress appropriately
Introduce yourself to judges – shake
hands firmly
Hand each judge your Chairman’s
package

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Essay
Executive Summary
DVD (one copy only)

Self-confidence
Communication skills
Leadership

Demonstrate

Smile
Good eye contact
Poise
Posture
Allude Gracious Professionalism

Do not:
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Interrupt one another

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Appear unprepared

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Make up answers to questions

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Appear distracted, nervous or
unprofessional

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Slouch

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Use inappropriate language
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Prepare 3 binders with:
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Essay
Executive summary
DVD; 1 – 3 minutes in length
Team history
Community outreach
Newspaper articles on team
Accolades
Letters of recognition
Thank you’s
Business plan
JUDGES' INFORMATION
 The Judges’ Information is a team overview page. It is your team’s
opportunity to share valuable information and statistics with FIRST
and the judges at the events. These data are very valuable for
planning events and very helpful in our efforts to procure funding.
FIRST may use the robot photos you submit in the Awards
Ceremonies. Enter the information under the “Judges’ Information”
section in TIMS.
 The purpose of the Judges’ Information page is to provide:
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◦
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a common starting point for judging each team
insight for judges into team's workings
History
Goals
Strengths
Robot
team data for FIRST and its archives.
FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION WEBSITE
 Visit the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) area on
the usfirst.org where you can find answers to
administrative concerns and link to other areas of
support.
 Check deadlines and dates for the Team Information
Management System (TIMS), entries, grants,
registration and payments, robot shipment, and awards
submissions.
http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.asp
x?id=454
THE TIMS - SUPPLYING INFORMATION TO FIRST
 The TIMS is the online system used by the Main and Alternate
Contacts of the team to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Create a Team Profile
Register for events
Enter Kit and Kickoff Preferences
Enter Judge’s Information (for awards)
Accept students to the team, track their electronic Consent and
Release Forms, print a Team Roster, and assign students to
submit for key awards and track their progress.

The TIMS additionally provides options to allow teams to
register themselves as a team willing to mentor others, or for a
team to identify itself as a team in need of mentoring.
Main Contact Responsibilities
 The Main Contact is the primary contact who provides team
information to FIRST and undertakes key actions on behalf of the
team via the TIMS. It is recommended this role is filled by the lead
mentor of the team. This person may choose to delegate some of the
responsibilities listed below, but should still be up to date with their
progress and ensure their completion. This position must be held by
one over the age of 18. Award Submissions: Assign student
submitters in TIMS. Ensure submissions of Woodie Flowers,
Website, Chairman’s, and other Awards by the respective deadlines.
Find details in the “Awards” section of the FRC Manual. Review
http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=440

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Chairman's award kickoff presentation

  • 1. FIRST Kickoff Seminar Team 1403 January 4, 2014
  • 2. Represents the spirit of FIRST. It honors the team that, in the judges’ estimation, best represents a model for other teams to emulate. It embodies the goals and mission of FIRST. It remains our most prestigious award.
  • 3. "To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders." -Dean Kamen, Founder
  • 4. “Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.”
  • 5.    Special emphasis on recent accomplishments this year and the preceding 2 years. All NASA Grant Teams must prepare a Chairman’s Award submission – even rookie teams that are not eligible to win the award. Woodie Flowers Candidate must be submitted at one district event/regional
  • 6.        Essay – 10,000 characters, including spaces and punctuation Optional 4 photos totaling no more than 1.0Mb Executive Summary DVD – 1 to 3 minutes in length, submitted to judges at Chairman’s Presentation Submit at every district/regional event Submit essay, photos and executive summary via STIMS (https://my.usfirst.org/stims/site.lasso) Submission Deadline – 12:00 pm ET February 13, 2014
  • 7.    Team Story – spreading the FIRST mission Focus on current year and previous 2 years Impact FIRST has on the learning experience of the: ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦      Students School Curriculum Engineers/Mentors Community at large Explain why the team is a role model Year round commitment The experience of people working together toward a shared goal Limited to 10,000 characters, including spaces and punctuation Optional 4 photos totaling no more than 1.0Mb
  • 8.          Team name Sponsors Impact of the FIRST program on team participants How your team is a role model How your team impacts the community Innovative methods to spread the FIRST message Strength of your teams partnerships Communication methods and results Other matters of interest
  • 9.         1 to 3 minutes in length Widescreen aspect ratio (16:9) Free of copyright restrictions, including music Must be in English May not contain any obscene or suggestive language, or inappropriate content, which will result in a disqualification Provide DVD to judges at the district/regional/championship event Although it is a requirement, the DVD is not part of the judging process, unless it contains inappropriate content Teams that do not submit a DVD will not be considered eligible for the Chairman’s Award
  • 10.   Schedule interview time at Pit Administration Interviews are 10 minutes ◦ 5 minute presentation which includes set-up time ◦ 5 minute questions & answers led by the judges  No more than 3 team members
  • 11.  Judges Focus: ◦ Activities over a sustained period ◦ Not just the 6 week build season ◦ Not just about the robot  Besides the Chairman’s submission package the judges may also utilize the Judges Information Page (https://my.usfirst.org/frc/tims/site.lasso)
  • 12.      5 minutes max, includes introductions and set-up Summarize team accomplishments What FIRST means to team members How team portrays the FIRST Mission May use video or other props ◦ Must bring equipment to present ◦ Included as part of the 5 minute presentation
  • 13.     Do: Rehearse – 5 Minute Presentation Dress appropriately Introduce yourself to judges – shake hands firmly Hand each judge your Chairman’s package ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦       Essay Executive Summary DVD (one copy only) Self-confidence Communication skills Leadership Demonstrate Smile Good eye contact Poise Posture Allude Gracious Professionalism Do not:  Interrupt one another  Appear unprepared  Make up answers to questions  Appear distracted, nervous or unprofessional  Slouch  Use inappropriate language
  • 14.  Prepare 3 binders with: ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Essay Executive summary DVD; 1 – 3 minutes in length Team history Community outreach Newspaper articles on team Accolades Letters of recognition Thank you’s Business plan
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17. JUDGES' INFORMATION  The Judges’ Information is a team overview page. It is your team’s opportunity to share valuable information and statistics with FIRST and the judges at the events. These data are very valuable for planning events and very helpful in our efforts to procure funding. FIRST may use the robot photos you submit in the Awards Ceremonies. Enter the information under the “Judges’ Information” section in TIMS.  The purpose of the Judges’ Information page is to provide: ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ a common starting point for judging each team insight for judges into team's workings History Goals Strengths Robot team data for FIRST and its archives.
  • 18. FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION WEBSITE  Visit the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) area on the usfirst.org where you can find answers to administrative concerns and link to other areas of support.  Check deadlines and dates for the Team Information Management System (TIMS), entries, grants, registration and payments, robot shipment, and awards submissions. http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.asp x?id=454
  • 19. THE TIMS - SUPPLYING INFORMATION TO FIRST  The TIMS is the online system used by the Main and Alternate Contacts of the team to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.  Create a Team Profile Register for events Enter Kit and Kickoff Preferences Enter Judge’s Information (for awards) Accept students to the team, track their electronic Consent and Release Forms, print a Team Roster, and assign students to submit for key awards and track their progress. The TIMS additionally provides options to allow teams to register themselves as a team willing to mentor others, or for a team to identify itself as a team in need of mentoring.
  • 20. Main Contact Responsibilities  The Main Contact is the primary contact who provides team information to FIRST and undertakes key actions on behalf of the team via the TIMS. It is recommended this role is filled by the lead mentor of the team. This person may choose to delegate some of the responsibilities listed below, but should still be up to date with their progress and ensure their completion. This position must be held by one over the age of 18. Award Submissions: Assign student submitters in TIMS. Ensure submissions of Woodie Flowers, Website, Chairman’s, and other Awards by the respective deadlines. Find details in the “Awards” section of the FRC Manual. Review http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=440

Editor's Notes

  1. Every year, veteran FRC Teams have the opportunity to compete for FIRST’s most prestigious award; i.e., the Chairman’s Award, which represents the spirit of FIRST. This Award was created to maintain focus on changing culture in ways that would inspire greater levels of respect and honor for science and technology, as well as encourage more of today’s youth to become scientists, engineers and technologists. The Chairman’s Award honors the team that best embodies the goals and purpose of FIRST and is a model for other teams to emulate. One team is chosen at each regional to receive this award; these teams go on to be considered for the Chairman’s Award at the Championship. Teams who have won the Chairman’s Award at the Championship are entered into the FIRST Hall of Fame.