Gryffingear is split into two Departments: Business operations and Engineering

Business Operations

Captains

Co-directed by Ian Castaneda and Isaac Salcedo

Captains are the leaders and the brain of Gryffingear, responsible for keeping us in check and ensuring that the robotics season goes smoothly for the entire team! A captain can always be found at our meetings, events, and constantly on the job, dedicated to keeping our team afloat with their confidence in us.

Historian

Current Historian is Lesther Masella

The historian is the one in charge of documenting the history of Gryffingear, from our weekly meetings, to our outstanding events, the historian keeps track of the team’s decisions and actions throughout the season.

Minister of M.A.G.I.C.

Co-directed by Daniel Molina and Diego Delmastro

Outreach

The Outreach committee presents and organizes team Outreach events to ensure that the team is not only recognized by the FIRST community, but by their local community as well. We at Team 5012 Gryffingear believe in a strong sense of community, and helping others when it comes to FIRST ideals. The committee is responsible for discussing, coordinating, and attending outreach events and opportunities by contacting businesses and organizations.

Awards

The Awards committee is responsible for formatting, designing, and keeping track of the deadlines on Gryffingear awards. M.A.G.I.C will then document accomplishments and important moments in what we call the “Impact Binder.” The Impact Binder is meant to show off our accomplishments and intensive work ethic, while our awards are meant to show prestige and the honor of the hardworking engineering business force known as Team 5012 Gryffingear.

Muggle Affairs

Co-directed by Joseph Bryant and Camila Herrera

Imagery

The Imagery committee is responsible for our handouts and team image, creating items such as wands, bows, bracelets, or buttons. They work closely alongside the outreach committee to ensure we present ourselves uniquely, but professionally, especially regarding our merch, booths and handouts during events. Their work can be found within our clothing, our promotional material, and our handouts.

Media

The Media Committee is responsible for managing the team’s social media platforms and documenting events that the team participates in They play a key role in promoting the team’s identity by creating engaging content that highlights our projects, competitions, outreach efforts, and team culture. With consistent posting and thoughtful storytelling across various media platforms, the committee helps increase visibility, strengthen community engagement, and ensure the team’s achievements and values are well represented.

Engineering

Ministry of Magical Games and Accidents

Co-directed by Omar Barba and Emily Pacheco

The Competition committee is responsible for directing all competition aspects including strategy, pit operations, awards presentations, and scheduling. They oversee the major operations going on during competitions, and are responsible for assigning competition roles. Competition roles include impact presenters, match strategy, pit crew, scouting, and pit lead. Throughout competition, the committee focuses on scouting each team, collect data for strategy sheets, which aid us during alliance pick. They also engage in pit scouting where teams are asked what type of mechanisms and wheels to help us find what robot may be the most compatible with us.

E.D.M (Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing)

Co-directed by Beverly Monsees and Aaron Kitsch

Manufacturing

The Manufacturing committee produces the robot that the team competes with, whether it be at regionals, public outreach events, or offseason competitions. Members of the Manufacturing committee have general knowledge of computer-aided design software to document the robots building process in an engineering journal. They are responsible for keeping track of tools, fabricating parts, and preparing for competitions - all while maintaining workshop safety and sanitation standards. They commonly work alongside Mysteries and Dark Arts to ensure a smooth driving experience.

Design

The Design committee is responsible for producing ideas for the robot before producing a 3D model on CAD software for our Manufacturing team to begin building using real materials. Design is responsible for ensuring that our designs fit competition and event requirements, while also being easy and cost efficient.

Dark Arts (Control Systems)

Co-directed by Aaden Ruiz and Douglas Meadows

Control Systems is responsible for directing all control systems operations, which includes electronics and pneumatics. Controls will then use this knowledge to educate new members on the basics of control systems and how to safely work with the equipment used. They are in charge of keeping the control system organized within the robot to ensure a smooth operation without tangled wires.

Mysteries

Co-directed by Micah Boisjolie and Haciel Navas Melendez

Our amazing programming team on Gryffingear is responsible for coding our robot’s movement throughout our season! They are in charge of ensuring that our robot can move smoothly throughout the autonomous and tele-op period, while working with other committees to ensure that our drivers get the best experience during competitions.

Gringotts

Co-directed by Chloe Osby and Kevin Perez

Our Gringotts committee is dedicated to producing funds through fundraisers and events, while also being in charge of our spending! The Snack Shack, one of our ongoing fundraiser, can be found within the TPAA grounds from 4:00-5:00 pm for students and staff. Other fundraisers and events can be found through our various social medias!