Team Implementations

Team 88 – TJ² (Code of Ethics)

Our team captains met and researched the Code of Ethics for various organizations and companies. From this research they put together a list of behaviors that they felt would be appropriate and necessary for our team. They presented this list to the team, discussed the list and edited it with input from the group. The team voted to accept this list as the "TJ2 Code of Ethics 2019". It was determined that this code should be revisited every year and updated. Each year it needs to be accepted by a team vote. The team then decided to make a lanyard that captured the spirit of their code. This lanyard is now a required part of our team uniform.

Team 1816 – The Green Machine (Core Values)

Core Values have always been ingrained in the team culture of Team 1816 — The Green Machine. Even before we launched our peer-to-peer campaign in 2013, 1816 placed high value on the ethical underpinnings of what it means to be a robotics team. An activity at this year's Team 1816 fall retreat inspired us to create our own set of formalized Team values. The hands-on workshop was student-driven and facilitated by a respected Team volunteer. The inclusion of this third-party moderator proved key, as it enabled the Team to move beyond personalities and petty differences. Significant input was required on the part of each 1816 member and mentor, including votes to identify the top Team values. Over the course of the next six weeks, a values committee comprised of mentors and students of all grades and sub teams met to discuss, finalize the Team values, and write expansion statements. The Team's Core Values — Respect, Trust, Inclusivity, Commitment, and Joy of Life — along with their expansion statements, were then voted on by the entire Team.

Team 2338 – LASER (Rules of Practice)

The Ethos of FIRST® has a substantial impact on LASER. Coopertition® and Gracious Professionalism® are values that FIRST® and LASER uphold. As a five-time Chairman's Award and eleven-time UL Safety Award winning team, LASER strives to live by the morals and principles that develop science and technology leaders of the future. LASER team members are expected to live by these Rules of Practice so the Ethos of FIRST® may live on.

• · LASER members shall embrace the idea that where there is failure, there is an opportunity to learn.
• · LASER members shall reflect on what they have learned through the FIRST® program.
• · LASER members must encourage communication and foster positive interactions between one another.
• · LASER members must not engage in drama. If conflict arises, speak to an officer.
• · LASER members shall reach out to other teams — whether at events or outside events.
• · LASER members may socialize and build friendships with as many teams as possible.
• · LASER members must uphold the morals of Coopertition® and Gracious Professionalism®.
• · LASER members shall thank the LASER sponsors for everything they provide the team.
• · LASER members shall use community outreach to positively impact the state and other teams, not just our own team.
• · LASER members shall participate in fundraisers, outreach events, and actions that support our community.
• · LASER members shall encourage outreach for the benefit of FIRST®, STEM education, and other, larger causes.
• · LASER members must follow and uphold the UL and LASER safety protocols, including practicing safe operating procedures when handling machinery.