As you embark on the new season, consider how you can demonstrate Gracious Professionalism�as a team, an alliance, and as part of the FIRSTTech Challenge community. This program is based on competition, but do not let the need to succeed outweigh the growth and development you will learn from the different stages of robot building, testing, and game play as you enjoy the FIRST Tech Challenge 2019-2020 season SKYSTONE presented by Qualcomm. Remember that the Star Wars: Force for Changephilanthropic initiative begins with you.
So rise up to the challenge of Gracious Professionalism in your participation in FIRST through your team role, game strategy, fundraising and outreach to help build a better more sustainable STEM community locally and globally. Carry this ethos with you, considering the impact you are making now and in the future. Your experience this season will help you grow your skills and contribute to your own community whether it be within the team, your school or the larger community of FIRST.
As part of a FIRSTTech Challenge team you have joined the ranks of some of the most inspirational and motivated individuals within the STEM community. This is a great time to learn from them and each other. Gracious Professionalism is the glue that holds the FIRSTcommunity together and underscores how to be an effective team member, coach, mentor, volunteer � and future leader in our world.
