2013-2014 TEAM HANDBOOK

OUR 23RD SEASON OFFIRST® ROBOTICS COMPETITION

Managing Partners

Delphi Corporation Kokomo School Corporation

Delphi Electronics & Safety Kokomo High SchoolKokomo, Indiana

Supporting Sponsors

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Purpose

This handbook is an information source and communication tool for members of FIRST Team 45, the TechnoKats Robotics Team, its supporters, and their families, and a reference tool for other FIRST Robotics teams.

ContentsPurpose................................................................................................................................2Partnership and Sponsors.....................................................................................................4FIRST...................................................................................................................................5

FIRST’s Vision................................................................................................................5FIRST’s Mission..............................................................................................................5Overall Team Goals.........................................................................................................5

History of TechnoKats.........................................................................................................6Awards.................................................................................................................................7Organization........................................................................................................................9Mentors..............................................................................................................................10Team Projects....................................................................................................................11Schedule.............................................................................................................................12Scholarship........................................................................................................................13

Requirements.................................................................................................................13Rewards.........................................................................................................................13

Finances.............................................................................................................................14Fundraising....................................................................................................................14

Student Involvement..........................................................................................................15Student Membership Eligibility.....................................................................................15

Travel and Commitment Deadlines...................................................................................15Mentor Involvement..........................................................................................................17

Lead Mentors.................................................................................................................17Application for Competition Roles....................................................................................18Travel Expectations...........................................................................................................20

General Expectations:....................................................................................................20Bus Expectations:..........................................................................................................20Hotel Expectations:........................................................................................................20Venue Expectations:......................................................................................................20Relationships..................................................................................................................20

Student Contract................................................................................................................21TechnoKats Shop...............................................................................................................22

Location.........................................................................................................................22Parking...........................................................................................................................22Shop Map.......................................................................................................................22

Contact Information...........................................................................................................23

Current schedule available at: http://www.technokats.org/calendar.php

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Partnership and Sponsors

FIRST Team 45, the TechnoKats, is a partnership between Kokomo School Corporation and community sponsors. Mentors, sponsors, and team members are expected to uphold the values of FIRST.

Current Managing Partners:

Kokomo-Center Schools- Provides teacher mentors- Provides facilities and transportation to events- Provides various resources

Delphi Electronics and Safety- Primary financial sponsor- Provides finances for travel, entrance fees, parts and materials- Provides engineer mentors

Current Supporting Sponsors:

Duke Energy- Provides warehouse space for the team workshop- Provides material storage and practice field areas

AndyMark, Inc.- Provides materials and time- Provides engineering mentors- Provides opportunities for student employment fundraising - Provides opportunities for student internships

Foresite- Provides funding- Provides engineering mentors and support

Current Contributing Sponsors:1Up! SoftwareNational Instruments

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FIRST

FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.

FIRST’s Vision

"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes."~ Dean Kamen, Founder

FIRST’s Mission

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.

Find out more at http://www.usfirst.org/

Overall Team Goals

Inspire students in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math Prepare students for leadership roles Promote the ideals of FIRST Increase community and state awareness of STEM education opportunities Promote teamwork Mentor students through positive role models Boost the level of competition in FIRST by providing technical assistance and

organizational mentoring to other FIRST teams

Annual Goals are set at the beginning of each competition season

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History of TechnoKats

Kokomo High School’s robotics team has participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition since its inception in 1992. In that year, the Delco Electronics/Kokomo-Center Schools “DEKCS” partnership formed the Science Kats, one of 28 teams to compete in the inaugural FIRST competition. Since then, FIRST has grown to include over 2,000 high school teams in countries around the world. During this time, the team’s partnerships have also grown. Over the years, the team adopted its current name of the TechnoKats, Delco became a division of Delphi, other sponsoring partners have joined, and the TechnoKats have made a name for themselves in Howard County and in the FIRST community.

The team is proud of its history. It has a strong tradition of competing at a high level in FIRST while also being a model team by showing “gracious professionalism” as it competes. Its members have mentored many teams, both in Indiana and across North America. These teams and others in the FIRST community look to the TechnoKats as a model FIRST team, as they are a perennial contender for the highest honor given by FIRST, the “Chairman’s Award”. The team continually strives to uphold that model for how a FIRST team should be organized and how it should compete.

During these years, the team has been led by the partnership between Delphi and Kokomo School Corporation, with increasing levels of student control and responsibility. The success and stability of the team is a direct result of the strong partnership between Delphi and KSC, and the dedication of mentors, sponsors, and students.

TechnoKats students have gone on to work as engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs in various fields. Alumni work in the automotive industry for such companies as Lockheed Martin, Delphi, and GM. Many work in aerospace, information technology, consumer electronics, and health care. It is certain that being a TechnoKat played a big role in their success today.

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Awards

Although we are proud of our past achievements and awards, the development of character and of skills is much more important. Numerous leadership opportunities are available to TechnoKats team members, and the real successes are seen when students succeed in finding how they can make this world a better place because of their choice in a technical-related career.

Past Awards:1992 National Competition Finalist1992 Ultimate Keeper Award1994 Chairman’s Award Finalist1995 Chairman’s Award Finalist1998 National Competition Champion1998 National “Technical Excellence” Award1998 Great Lakes Regional Runner-Up1998 Great Lakes Regional “Best Play” Award1999 National Competition Runner-Up1999 Midwest Regional “Outstanding Defense”2000 National “Xerox Creativity” Award2000 Midwest Regional Champion2000 Great Lakes Regional Runner-Up2000 Scholarship: $20,000 Kettering University, Vinny Cothern2001 National Competition #1 Seed & Division Finalist2001 Midwest Regional GM Industrial Design Award & Finalist2001 W. Michigan Regional Leadership in Controls Award & Finalist2001 Scholarship: $20,000 Kettering University, Philip Lundberg2002 Championship Competition #4 Seed & Division Semi-Finalist2002 Championship Autodesk Animation Technical Excellence Award2002 Midwest Regional Chairman’s Award Winner 2002 Midwest Regional Runner-up2002 Indiana Vocational Education Excellence Award2003 Championship Competition #3 Seed2003 Midwest Regional Champion2003 Midwest Regional Judges Award for Exemplary Sportsmanship2003 St. Louis Regional Sportsmanship Award2003 Pittsburgh Regional Sportsmanship Award2003 Championship Woodie Flowers Award Winner, Andy Baker2004 Championship Competition, Division Finalist2004 Midwest Regional Champions2004 Midwest Regional Sportsmanship Award2005 Championship Competition, Division Semi-Finalist2005 Midwest Regional Engineering Inspiration Award2005 Midwest Regional Safety Award2005 Boilermaker Regional Judges’ Award for Outstanding Excellence2005 Scholarship: $30,000 Delphi/Purdue University FIRST 2005 Scholarship, Austin Butler,2005 Scholarship: $2,000 Boilermaker Regional Scholarship, $1,000 IRI Scholarship, Greg McCoy,2006 Boilermaker Regional Chairman’s Award2006 Boilermaker Regional Woodie Flowers Award, Mark Koors2007 St. Louis Regional Motorola Quality Award

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2007 St. Louis Regional Champions2007 Boilermaker Regional Motorola Quality Award2007 Championship Volunteer of the year award, Mark Koors2008 St. Louis Regional Finalist2008 St. Louis Regional Engineering Inspiration Award2008 Boilermaker Regional Finalist2008 Boilermaker Regional Industrial Design Award2009 Washington DC Regional General Motors Industrial Design Award2009 Washington DC Regional Winner2009 Boilermaker Regional Chairman's Award2009 Boilermaker Regional Finalist2009 Boilermaker Regional Xerox Creativity Award2010 Boilermaker Regional Champions2010 Boilermaker Regional Motorola Quality Award2011 CAGE Match, $1,000 Art Anderson Memorial Scholarship winner, Glenda Hernandez2012 Boilermaker Regional Website Award2012 Queen City Regional Winner2013 Regional Woodie Flowers Winner, Mark Carmain2013 CAGE AndyMark Award for Awesomeness, Alan Anderson

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Travel Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Attendance Coordinator

Safety & Shop Coordinator Shipping Coordinator

Food Committee Coordinator

Team Awards Coordinator Robot Coordinator

Executive Sponsor Superintendent KHS Principal

Risk Management Advisor/ Energy Education Specialist

Managing PartnersKokomo School

Corporation Delphi Electronics & Safety

Lead Teacher Lead Engineer

Lead Parent Lead Secretary

Technical Lead Business Lead

Mechanical LeadSoftware LeadScouting LeadElectrical Lead

Student Leaders Steering Committee

Marketing Committee Activities Committee

Chairman’s Committee Web Site Group

Mechanical/CAD Committee Electrical Committee Software Committee

Animation Group

Technical DepartmentBusiness Department

Pit Boss Scouting Chief Spirit Leader Drive Coach Drive Team

Competition DepartmentOperations Department

Organization

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Mentors

KOKOMO SCHOOL CORPORATION

* Mr. Ben Diener Math Teacher Lead Teacher Travel Coordinator

Dr. Joy Dewing English Teacher Awards MentorDrive Coach

Mrs. Robin Townsend Math Teacher Teacher Mentor Mr. Robert McIntyre Energy Education Specialist Safety & Shop Coordinator

DELPHI ELECTRONICS & SAFETY

Alan Anderson Software Engineer Software Group Leader,Mike Carmain Electrical Engineer Electrical Group LeaderKevin Keller Manufacturing Manager Executive Sponsor___________ _________________ Technical Group Leader, ___________ _________________ Mechanical Group Leader,___________ _________________ Mechanical Support

* Mark Zehner Mechanical Engineer Lead Engineer

ADDITIONAL MENTORS

Mark Koors AndyMark, Inc. Mechanical Mentor Kirk Davis Foresite Field Construction Manager

Bette Anderson Chairman’s Award Carol Anderson FundraisingDana Davis Public RelationsCharles Yocom Website Group Leader______________ Parent Committee Coordinator______________ Activities Coordinator

* Dorinda Davis MentorFred Blessinger MentorCorey Anderson MentorTim Davis MentorCrystina Wegert MentorSteven Zehner MentorKenneth Beckwith MentorPhil Leuck Mentor

* Steering Committee

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Team ProjectsFALL/WINTER 2013-14

“Win-win” discount card sales Other fundraising activitiesFall Robotics Game: Not in My HouseShop cleaning and equipment trainingHoCoRoCo (Howard County Robotics Coalition)CAD, electrical, and software trainingIndiana FIRST Forum WorkshopsC.A.G.E. Match offseason competitionFLL Regional Host and OrganizersNew Year’s Eve Ball Drop

WINTER/SPRING/SUMMER 2013

FIRST Robotics CompetitionHoward County Relay for LifeIndiana Robotics Invitational

PAST PROJECTS1994-1997: Pop Can Regatta1998-2000: TechnoKat Challenge1998-2000: Haynes-Apperson Parade1999-present: New Year’s Eve Ball Drop1999: KHS Technical Library2000: Haynes Car Turntable2000-2003: TechKnowFest (Ivy Tech)2000-present: Indiana Robotics Invitational (IRI)2001-2003: Delphi Technical Forums2001: FIRST Lego League team sponsorship & startup2001: ChiefDelphi Invitational Robot Build2002: Bona Vista TechnoBox2002-present: Indiana FIRST Workshops & Leaders Meetings2003: Tinkertoy Challenge2003-2004: RibFest Pig Drop2003-2009: RoboEducators (Ivy Tech)2003-2008: Bona Vista Putt-putt course construction and participation2004: United Way Donation Tracking with Lighted Ball2004: Woodie Flowers Award mobius assembly2005: FIRST Lego League Mentoring2005-2009: IRI Vex Challenge (Ivy Tech & team 447)2005-2009: Boilermaker Regional Planning Committee2006: All Girls Vex Team2006-present: American Cancer Society Relay for Life team2006-2007: TechnoKats History Project2007: Bona Vista Playground Cad Model

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2007-present: Relay for Life Lumanaria Ceremony video display2008-2009: FIRST President’s Circle2009-2013: built trailer for Tearwood Medical Clinic in Guinea2011: Began hosting FLL Qualifying Tournament2012: Partnered with Green Alternatives to use collected solar energy to power New Year’s Eve ball2012: Began midnight Dodgeball Game during Relay for Life2013: Bona Vista Robot Room 2013: Fall Robotics Game: Not in My House

Many team projects focus on improving the Kokomo community and the FIRST community. These projects prepare the team not only in technical aspects of completing a project, but also in being prepared to work together. While this happens, the entire community improves.

Schedule

Jan. TBA – student/ parent kick-off meeting, KHS cafeteria Jan. 4 – season kick-off webcast, KHS auditorium 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 4- Feb 28Tuesdays at the shop 3-5:30, 6-8Team Meeting Tuesdays 5:30-6Wednesdays at the shop 3-5, 5-8Thursdays at the shop 3-5, 5-8Fridays at the shop 5-8Saturdays at the shop 9-4

Feb18 – stop buildMarch 6-8 – Arkansas Regional, Search, ARMarch 20-22 – Boilermaker Regional, West Lafayette, INApril 23-26 – Championships, St. Louis, MO

For other events and the most current schedule, see the team website at www.technokats.org

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Scholarship

RequirementsAccording to the student contract (see page 21) each student must maintain a C- (70%) or better in each course in order to be eligible for team travel. This grade policy applies to AP courses also.

Grades are a PriorityThis grade requirement is strict, and there are no exceptions. Schoolwork is a greater priority than team activities.

Grade AssistanceIn order to help the students meet this requirement, study tables and tutoring are available for students who are in need of help. Students should depend on team mentors for personal tutoring assistance if needed.

RewardsThere are many potential rewards for TechnoKats members.

Scholarships Each graduating senior will receive a college scholarship of $100 per full year of team

membership. More than sixteen million dollars in other scholarships were available for FIRST Team members

last year. Check out the list on the FIRST web site: http://www.usfirst.org/scholarships

Internships Experienced TechnoKats are exposed to and preferred for internships with Delphi and other

companies. Delphi and AndyMark have hired college-aged interns at their Kokomo facilities.

Experience Many corporations across the nation are participating in FIRST and want to hire FIRST students.

Being on a FIRST team exposes students to these corporations and also helps teach the skills that these companies desire.

High School Varsity Letter Students who meet travel requirements, are active members for 2 years, participate in at least

50% of off-season activities, attend at least 50% of meetings, attend at least 3 competitions per year, and take a lead role on a special project can earn a KHS TechnoKats varsity letter. See application on p. 19.

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Finances

The team is fortunate to have excellent sponsors. Delphi serves as the main financial sponsor and provides equipment and other materials.

Costs covered by Delphi:

FIRST Competition entry fees Robot parts and materials Playing field costs Portion of team uniforms Regional competition travel Championship travel for engineering mentors Senior scholarships

Costs covered by TechnoKats not-for-profit “club fund” (funded by team, parents, and student fundraising):

Non-FIRST competition costs Various materials and supplies

Costs covered by Kokomo-Center School Corporation:

Teacher sponsor contracts Championship travel for teachers Bus transportation

Costs covered by students/ family: Food for travel Championship hotel cost

FundraisingStudents raise money in order to travel to the FIRST Championship event. Trip costs are typically $300-$400. The primary fundraising projects are the “Win-win” discount cards, with Kokomo area merchants providing special offers to cardholders, and the FIRST lightbulbs. Cards are sold for $5, with $4 of the money going toward the seller’s account to pay student travel costs. Working at AndyMark is also an opportunity for students to raise money toward their travel accounts.

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Student Involvement

TechnoKats students have many ways to be involved with the team. In the fall, they participate in the team events, training sessions, and meetings. In January, the competition season begins with a Saturday kick-off FIRST live webcast. Beginning in January, students will become more active and use the skills they learned in the off season. Some opportunities are available for students during the season include:

Team leadership positions Mechanical design Electrical design and wiring Software development Shop management, part fabrication, and assembly Marketing, writing, public relations, and media publications Fundraising CAD and 3D animation Strategy development and robot operation Photography and videography Web design

Student Membership EligibilityRecognizing that students are involved in other activities, the TechnoKats accommodate various levels of student participation. In order to be considered an “active” member, a student must meet these requirements:

Attend at least 50% of all team activities between January 4 (kickoff meeting) and February 28 (robot ship date)

Meet team grade requirements Be productive on the team and comply with TechnoKats “shop rules”

Travel and Commitment Deadlines

Only active team members are permitted to travel with the team and participate in team competitions. Students must also meet the team grade requirements in order to be active, as described in this handbook.

While traveling with the team, students will stay in hotels. There will be up to four students in each room, sharing two double or queen beds. Students need to communicate any special needs regarding travel to team mentors and the team travel coordinator at least a week in advance of travel.

Family members are encouraged to attend competitions with the team. They can either plan their own travel or work through the team’s lead teacher for travel arrangements. If parents are using team arrangements, they must abide by the guidelines of the team travel coordinator and will be responsible for all costs associated with travel.

Any person traveling with the team must commit by writing a check and giving it to the lead teacher on or before Tuesday, March 4, in the amount of $100. This is a commitment deadline for all team members!

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This applies to students, parents, mentors, siblings, and anyone else traveling with the team. (Delphi mentors are exempt from this deposit, but must still commit to their travel status at that time.) Parents traveling with the team must pass a background check before traveling.

Final travel money for the Championship is due on Tuesday, March 25. Deposit checks will be returned to a student if he or she has fundraised more than the required travel cost.

During the 2014 competition season, we plan to attend two Regional Competitions and the FIRST Championship. We are committed to the Arkansas Regional in Search, Arkansas March 4-6 and the Boilermaker Regional March 20-22, in West Lafayette, Indiana. We will also attend the FIRST Championship event in St. Louis, Missouri April 23-27. We are fortunate to be pre-qualified as one of the few remaining teams to have been active in the FIRST Robotics Competition each year since it began.

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Mentor Involvement

There are many ways to mentor TechnoKats students, including:

Mechanical/Machine Design Electrical Design and Wiring Software Development and Programming CAD – Design, Drafting, Animation Metalworking and Part Fabrication Carpentry and Construction Project Leadership Marketing and Public Relations Fundraising and Financial Management Video and Graphic Publications Machine Shop Management Strategy Development and Coaching Travel Coordination Event Planning

Lead MentorsA lead technical mentor is expected to commit to the following:

FALL (PRE-SEASON) ACTIVITIESSeptember: attend 3 meetings at the shopOctober: attend 4 meetings at the shop

form and attend team workshopsNovember: attend 4 meetings at the shop

form and help with Delphi tour if availableDecember: attend 2 meetings at the shop

help with Ball Drop preparation and setup

BUILD SEASON ACTIVITIES January & February: attend kickoff

attend and lead shop work session one weekday per weekattend Saturday work sessions as availablevisit shop after work to check on progress in area of responsibility

(minimum of 6 afternoon/evening work sessions and 3 Saturdays)

Adults associated with the TechnoKats are encouraged to help out in any way they can assist the team. The efforts of these mentors must be student-focused and within the spirit of FIRST.

Adults volunteer their time to act as coaches and mentors by working with the students during team meetings, after regular work hours, during weekend work sessions, at special events, and at FIRST competitions.

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Application for Competition Roles

The purpose of this application is to help choose the best students for competition roles on the 2014 TechnoKats Robotics Team.

1. Complete and return application to Mr. Diener by Thursday, February 20, 2014.2. Drive Coach tests students. All students must earn at least 70% on the team test to travel. Drive

team, Scouting Lead, and Strategist must earn at least 90%. The Pit Boss and Spirit Leader will be selected by lead mentors.

Name: ______________________________________________________

Year in school: 9 10 11 12

Years on TechnoKats: 1 2 3 4

Cumulative GPA: ______ Fall 2013 Semester GPA: ______

Competition Positions:Number your top three choices in order of preference.

_______ Driver _______ Scouting Lead

_______ Operator _______ Pit Boss

_______ Human Player _______ Spirit Lead

_______ Strategist _______ Other ______________________________________

Other after-school activities (January-April 2014):

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Answer the following questions on the back of this page or type on separate paper:

1. Why are you interested in representing the TechnoKats in this position? (150-350 words)2. What skills and abilities do you have that would benefit the team? (200-400 words)3. In your own words, describe "Gracious Professionalism". Use an example, if you wish. (100-200

words)

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Application for TechnoKat Varsity Letter

Name: ______________________________________________________

Year in school: 9 10 11 12

Years on TechnoKats: 1 2 3 4

Cumulative GPA: ______ Fall 2013 Semester GPA: ______

Which competitions have you attended:

CAGE, Oct. 2013 Purdue, March 2014 Arkansas Regional, March 2014 Championships, 2014----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAGE, Oct. 2012 Purdue, March 2013 Baltimore, March 2013 Championships, 2013 Indiana State Finals, May 2013 IRI, July 2013-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CAGE, Oct. 2011 Purdue, March 2012 Queen City, March 2012 Championships, 2012 IRI, July 2012

List other TechnoKats activities you’ve attended/ participated in during the last 2 school years ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List any TechnoKats projects on which you have taken the lead position in the last 2 school years_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Turn completed application in to Mr. Diener by Tuesday, April 29

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Travel Expectations

General Expectations:Students should always be in groups of 2 or more (minimum of three if there are mixed genders).Be alert! If there is anything suspicious, report it to a mentor.

Bus Expectations:Every seat should just be all-male or all-female. The only exception to this is family.

Hotel Expectations:Students are not allowed to be in the hotel room of someone of the opposite gender.Bed checks will typically be at 10:00pm. After bed check students are expected to stay in the room (no ice or vending machine runs). The student doors will be taped.The tape will be removed a half hour before breakfastKeep the hotel rooms clean. The mentors may check room cleanliness at check-out

Venue Expectations:Students should report to the mentor in charge of their sub-group (scouting, pits, and drive team) before leaving that area.

RelationshipsAs the team travels, as well as in the shop and at all team activities, school rules expressed in the Lens will be followed. Students are expected to refrain from Public Displays of Affection (PDA) including hand-holding, kissing, back massages, etc.Students who are dating will be expected to meet with the lead teacher prior to travel, and as a condition of travel, to review expectations.

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Student ContractBy signing below, I acknowledge that I understand and agree to these rules and conditions:

1. I have read the TechnoKats 2013-2014 Team Handbook and will adhere to team expectations.2. I understand that I am responsible for arranging my transportation to and from the TechnoKats

shop at Duke Energy.3. I understand that I am responsible for all make-up work while absent form school for team travel.4. I understand that I am responsible for my schoolwork. If any of my grades are below a C- during

the grade checking period prior to an official FIRST competition trip, then I will not travel with the team to the event. If I don’t meet the grade requirements, then I can only attend the event as a spectator and many not participate in any team activities during the event. AP classes are not an exception.

5. I understand that I can seek tutoring and should attend any offered study table sessions if my grades are low enough to keep me from traveling with the team.

6. I understand that I must pass the 2014 Game Test with at least 70% in order to travel with the team. I understand that I may retake the test up to once per day until one week prior to travel.

7. I understand that in order to be on the Drive Team, the Scouting Lead, or the Strategist, I must pass the test with at least 90%.

8. I understand that I may not use any machines in the shop until I have passed the team approved training program and a mentor has signed off on this. I will not use machines unless at least 2 mentors are present in the shop.

9. I agree to safely use all tools and equipment while working in the TechnoKats shop. I respect the severity of a possible accident and understand that I may be sent home or dismissed from the team if I don’t work safely.

10. I understand that safety in the shop is important. I will not participate in “horseplay” in the shop and will follow posted instructions. I will follow mentors’ instructions.

11. I understand that I must maintain an acceptable level of productivity while in the shop and at team activities.

12. I understand that all off-season projects must be approved by the lead teacher before any work on the project begins.

13. I understand that supplies in the shop were purchased through funding from our sponsors specifically for team activities. I will not use the team’s materials for personal projects without permission from the lead teacher.

14. I understand that I am expected to follow all TechnoKats rules, as stated in the team handbook, as well as the policies in the KHS Lens. I understand that if I am asked to leave an event or the shop I am expected to do so. I understand that I may be dismissed from the team immediately if I do not follow the rules.

15. I understand that if I break team rules while traveling, I will be sent home immediately at my family’s expense.

16. I will respect Duke Energy property and will follow posted TechnoKats Shop rules.

____________________________ ________________________ ______Student’s Signature Parent’s Signature Date

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TechnoKats Shop

LocationThe TechnoKats shop is located two blocks north of Kokomo High School at the Duke Energy facility at 1619 West Deffenbaugh Street.

ParkingRegular team parking is in the west parking lot. There should be a minimum of 4 empty spaces available for Duke employees at all times. If there are fewer than 4 empty spots available, please park in the east parking lot.

There is a walkway from the west parking lot along the side of the building to a gate in the fence. A set of stairs leads up from the gate to the loading dock area on the south side of the building. The shop entrance is the westernmost overhead door on the covered loading dock.

We will park in the southeast corner of the employee lot when taking a bus to an out-of-town event.

Shop MapThe shop is divided into 28 areas.

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Contact InformationTECHNOKATS ROBOTICS TEAM

Web site http://www.technokats.org/Shop telephone 765-454-6106

TECHNOKATS LEAD MENTORS

Alan Anderson 765-451-3463 alan.anderson@technokats.orgMike Carmain 765-451-7087 michael.carmain@technokats.orgBen Diener 574-238-3616 ben.diener@technokats.orgMark Zehner 765-451-8272 mark.zehner@technokats.org

DELPHI ELECTRONICS & SAFETY

Delphi 765-451-5101

KOKOMO SCHOOLS

Kokomo Area Career Center 765-455-8021Kokomo High School 765-454-7000

FIRST

Web site http://www.usfirst.org/FIRST Headquarters 800-871-8326 frcteams@usfirst.org

603-666-3906

PARTS SUPPLIERS

Small Parts http://www.smallparts.com/PIC Design http://www.pic-design.com/McMaster-Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/Grainger http://www.grainger.com/National Instruments http://www.ni.com/AndyMark http://www.andymark.com/

MEDIA

Kokomo Tribune 765-459-3121Kokomo Perspective 765-452-0055WZWZ 92.5 FM 765-453-1212WWKI 100.5 FM 765-459-4191

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