Team Duct Tape New Member Application
We accept new member applications through August of each year, unless otherwise noted. Please look over our Team Handbook before completing the application. The Handbook contains the application, but you can also download it here: Team Duct Tape member application.
Team Duct Tape Application Form
STUDENT NAME _______________________________________________________________________
DATE________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________________________
PHONE #__________________________
E- MAIL__________________________________________________
CURRENT GRADE (circle one) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
DATE OF BIRTH________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME
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PARENT/GUARDIAN OCCUPATION
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PARENT/ GUARDIAN HOME & WORK PHONE #s
______________________________________________
HEALTH or MEDICAL CONDITIONS of which we should be aware (this has nothing to do with acceptance, but helps us keep team members safe and helps us plan activities!)
_________________________________________________________________
What aspects of the team are you interested in? Check all that apply. This does not lock you into a work area. We are just interested in learning more about you. Experience is not necessary; all students are offered guidance and training.
___ Mechanical Engineering
___ Electrical Engineering
___ Drafting Design
___ Publicity / Marketing
___ Finances
___ Other? _________________________________________________
Do you have any programming, building, writing or other educational, special interest or hobby experience that you feel would be helpful to the team? If so, please identify and tell us the extent of your experience. (Ex. C++, CAD design, MS Publisher, photography or photo editing, shop classes, hobby electronics, etc.)
Are you involved in other organizations, extra-curricular activities or sports? If “YES”, please list them:
Are you able to attend after school meetings? If so, starting at what time?
Are you able to attend evening meetings?
Are you able to attend Saturday meetings?
As a member of the team you are required to attend a minimum of 75% of team meetings / activities, and maintain a minimum B average (or homeschool equivalent) in your studies. Are you able to meet these requirements?
Are you able to travel to competitions?
APPLICANT ESSAY QUESTIONS
***Completion of these questions are required***
To be considered for membership in Team Duct Tape, please answer the questions below, taking time to consider your answers carefully. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions, but through your responses, we hope to learn more about applicants and their interest to assist in future program planning. If an excess of applicants exist, the response to these essay questions may be used in a selection process.
Why do you want to join Team Duct Tape?
What do you expect to gain from this experience?
What qualities/experiences do you bring to Team Duct Tape that you feel will make you a significant contributor to our team?
Are you involved in other organizations, extra-curricular activities or sports? If “YES”, please list them and tell us something about your involvement in them.
GRACIOUS PROFESSIONALISM FOR TEAM DUCT TAPE #2845
Your signature is required below, and indicates that you have read and agree to abide by our statement of Gracious Professionalism, which is integral to our success as a team and as individuals, and by our Code of Conduct.
Gracious Professionalism (GP) is the embodiment of the FIRST philosophy. It is how we should strive to act, whether we are being watched or not, and in a way that would make those we admire most proud. Gracious Professionalism demands that we treat others with kindness and respect, communicate with one another clearly and honestly, and resolve conflicts and misunderstandings immediately.
Gracious professionalism encourages us to learn and urges us to compete with heart and spirit, but requires that we treat one another with respect and kindness in the process. Gracious professionalism is part of pursuing a meaningful life. “GP” encourages high quality work, impeccable ethics, respect for yourself and others, and the ability to compete in a gracious manner. “GP” represents everything FIRST stands for and, commensurately, that FIRST Tech Challenge Team Duct Tape stands for, as well.
Team Duct Tape Code of Conduct
Team members will exemplify Gracious Professionalism by:
- Being respectful to one another, to other teams, coaches, mentors, parents and other adults, to team property, and to our meeting places, at all times.
- Refraining from disruptive behavior that affects your own team or others.
- Being helpful to one another and others whenever the opportunity arises.
- Actively participating in meetings, competitions and events with a willing spirit of cooperation.
- Showing class and dignity whether winning or losing.
Consequences of violating our Code of Conduct will include:
1. A written apology to all team members and to anyone else involved that acknowledges and takes responsibility for the specific misconduct and describes how such mistakes will be avoided in the future..
2. Subsequent activity with the team will be on a probationary basis for the remainder of the season or the following build season, whichever comes first, with the understanding that any and all future instances of misconduct will result in the offending parties involved being sent home immediately. Repeated misconduct with no evidence of attempts to learn from previous mistakes will result in removal from the team.
I have read the above statement and will abide by Gracious Professionalism and the Team Duct Tape Code of Conduct:
Signed: _________________________________________ Date: __________________
(student)
Signed: _________________________________________ Date: __________________
(parent)
I, hereby verify that the information and statements on this application are true, to the best of my understanding. I also pledge, if chosen as a FIRST team member, to meet all requirements of scholastic standing, fundraising, attendance and participation in order to remain a member in good standing.
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Student Signature date
I, as parent or legal guardian verify that I have read and understood all of the information contained in this information package.
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Parent Signature date
