The Code Red "Perspectus" #11

    Let me start out by saying that our work here is going well. The robot is coming together part by part. The four main parts: kicker, frame, arm and winch are all seeing progress. Everyone is working very hard to get their jobs done. However, that doesn’t mean we don’t have any work to do. Despite our diligent work, the time is getting shorter. There is still much to be done in terms of building, not to mention testing and tweaking. With about two weeks to go, we all need to up the ante if we wish to see extensive testing done to the robot.
   
    Enough with the gloomy forecast. Looking at the team from a rookie point of view, it seems to me that we are one of the most organized and efficient teams in the area. My past experiences in the Technology Club at the middle school seemed disorganized compared to the level of organization here. At Code Red, we have pre-defined build teams like CAD (Computer Aided Design), Frame, Programming, Electronics, and more. All these teams have their own specified jobs to do, and they all mesh perfectly to create an amazing robot. Without any one of these vital build teams, the robot would not be complete. Also, the many mentors that help the students with their work increases the level of professionalism in whatever we do. To me, it feels as if the structure of our club is beautifully orchestrated. We tend to have some minor problems when the build teams work with each other, but these are easily overcome by the students.
   
    All these build teams could not possibly work together so well without leadership. And in my opinion, leadership here in Code Red is fabulous. The officer team is comprised of five very important members: the president, the administrator, the treasurer, the public relations manager, and the build team manager. Having been a leader in many organizations before, I realize how difficult it must be to lead a team of this size. Despite our diversity in age and personality, our officers bring everyone together technologically and socially to create a feeling of unity. I have to admit that in my first meetings, I was a little afraid that I would be easily dismissed by the senior members. This feeling is now replaced by friendliness and fun from the older members.
   
    Overall, I have to say that my experience in Code Red so far has been magnificent. Being in the CAD team, I was responsible for modeling the kicker and the winch. These projects have put a lot of pressure on me as a rookie, yet it was also a learning experience as well as fun. I plan to keep working hard with my fellow members to finish our robot that, by the way, has yet to be named.



-Joon