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Robotics Coding Club

The Robotics & Coding Club is a merger of the former Robotics and Computer Clubs that will focus on both robotics and coding activities. The club will have general meetings weekly as well as coding-specific meetings. Activities will include those using VEX robotics kits, Arduino projects, and programming competitions. The club will be led by co-presidents focusing on robotics and coding respectively and include additional officers. Specialized councils will also be formed to plan activities. Competitive VEX teams will participate in several competitions.

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Robotics Coding Club

The Robotics & Coding Club is a merger of the former Robotics and Computer Clubs that will focus on both robotics and coding activities. The club will have general meetings weekly as well as coding-specific meetings. Activities will include those using VEX robotics kits, Arduino projects, and programming competitions. The club will be led by co-presidents focusing on robotics and coding respectively and include additional officers. Specialized councils will also be formed to plan activities. Competitive VEX teams will participate in several competitions.

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Robotics & Coding Club - 1: Overview

The Robotics & Coding Club is a merger of the Robotics and Computer Clubs.

There is strong relationship between robotics and coding, as software is used to control many of
todays robotic systems.

The Robotics and Coding Club will offer its members opportunities to further explore both fields in
greater detail. This includes focusing on how robotics and programming may be integrated together.

All general members are encouraged to participate in both the robotics and coding activities
(depending upon their personal interest).

Due to the scope of the club, there will be two sets of club meetings:
General meetings will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 2:30 - 3:45 PM. These meetings will
(mostly) include robotics focused activities as they require additional setup/cleanup time.
Coding-specific meetings will be held on (tentatively) Wednesdays during lunch. These
meetings will focus on the ACSL competition and other programming related activities. More indepth coding activities may be scheduled during the general meeting time as well.

Robotics & Coding Club - 2: Activities

Robotics Activities
The non-competitive robotics activities currently will include:
Activities that utilize four new POE VEX kits being purchased for the club.
Smaller Arduino-based projects (and/or possibly Raspberry Pi).
Other (TBD)
The competitive VEX teams are currently limited to two teams of six.
Competitive VEX team participation is based on an application process.

Coding Activities
The American Computer Science League (ACSL) competition now has official status.
This means, unlike past years, qualifying teams may attend the All-Star Contest.
Promotion of coding competitions such as: Google Code Jam, Codeforces, Pico, etc.
Other (TBD)

Robotics & Coding Club - 3: Club Subgroups & Leadership


General Members
VEX Teams
(6 per team)

Coding
Council
(5 max.)

Robotics
Council
(5 max.)

Co-President
(Coding)

Co-President
(Robotics)

Treasurer & Editor


(Club Officers: 4 Total)

Club Adviser

Club Adviser

Robotics & Coding Club - 4: Officer Positions


Co-Presidents

Treasure & Editor Positions

Responsibilities:
1. Will organize and manage general meetings and
supervise the clubs general operation.
2. Will ensure club officers are carrying out their
duties properly and efficiently.

Treasurer Responsibilities:
1. Will keep track of the clubs
account balance.
2. Will focus on fundraising
activities.

Each co-president is required to specify a focus (robotics


or coding).
3. The co-president (robotics focus) will supervise the
Robotics Council.
4. The co-president (coding focus) will supervise the
Coding Council.

Editor Responsibilities:
1. Will keep meeting minutes &
attendance.
2. Will update club website.
3. Will update the club calendar
with specific meeting agendas.

For the 2016-2017 transition year, the following officer requirements are in effect:
1.
Any core member of the MATE team may run for the co-president (robotics focus) position.
2.
Any current officer or member of the ACSL Grading Team may run for the co-president (coding focus) position.
3.
Any current member of either club may run for the treasurer or editor positions.

Robotics & Coding Club - 5: Robotics & Coding Councils

The purpose of the Robotics Council and Coding Council is to provide the most experienced and devoted club
members the opportunities to identify, plan and manage activities of interest for the club members.

The clubs activities will be largely determined by the recommendations of the Coding and Robotics Councils.

Robotics Council (5 member maximum)

Supervised by the co-president (robotics focus) and will be responsible for:

Identifying, planning and managing robotics activities of interest for the club members, which, will include (but are not limited to):

Activities that utilize the four available VEX kits.

Arduino (or possibly Raspberry Pi) based projects.

The Robotics Council is appointed by the club adviser. Requirements include:

Integrity, strong interest in robotics, ability to work well with others and, most importantly, the desire to help improve the club.

May be a sophomore, junior or senior.

Capability to meet deadlines and work well with others

Coding Council (5 member maximum)

Supervised by the co-president (coding focus) and be responsible for:

Preparing ACSL based lessons and grading the programming component of the competitions.

Identifying, planning and managing other coding activities of interest for the club members.

The Coding Council is appointed by the club adviser. Requirements include:

Integrity, strong interest in coding, ability to work well with others and, most importantly, the desire to help improve the club.

May be a sophomore, junior or senior.

Capability to meet deadlines and work well with others to ensure an efficient and fair grading process.

Robotics & Coding Club - 6: Competitive VEX Teams


Competitive VEX Teams Organization
Number of Competitive
Teams

2 (6 members per team)


Depending on interest (a third team could be added next year)

Number of Competitions

Qualifying & Practice - 4


State - 2 (VEX & TSA)
National - 2 (VEX & TSA - if qualified)

Membership Process

Online application
Possible robot-driving tryouts

Each team will have a captain.


The more VEX-experienced captain will have seniority with regards to build
design and competition strategy
The VEX Teams will report directly to the club adviser

Team Leadership

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