CowTips

About CowTips
During the 2011 season, we were inspired to create a series of guides based on our experiences as an FRC team, which we’ve named CowTips. Topics range from “Starting a Team”, to “Recommended Tools and Materials”, to “Creating a Team Website”. Students and mentors collaborated to write CowTips, offering in-depth tutorials to aid teams as they progress. CowTips are easily accessible and are published as PDFs below.

Team Building/Management
Once you qualify for Championships...
Finding and Asking For Help
Preparing for and Attending Kickoff
Creating A Team Website
Finding and Recruiting Team Members
Finding and Utilizing Mentors
Getting Connected With FIRST
Recommended Tools and Materials
Using Google Docs
FIRST Philosophy and Practices
Creating an Image or Brand
Sponsorship

Public Relations
Community Service
Creating Relationships in the Community
Structuring, Managing, and Utilizing Students

Parent Involvement
CowTips Organizing and Getting Parents Involved
"Feeding" Schedule

Example Award Submissions
Executive Summary 2011
Chairman's Award Submission 2011
Chairman's Award Presentation Script 2011
Chairman's Submission
Woodie Flowers Submission