> EV Clubs have different mission statements and
purposes. Some exist merely to build and maintain the E-MTV, electric go-cart
or Electrathon so it can be used in physical science classes and in rally
competitions. Others explore the environmental aspect of electric vehicles and
try to raise community awareness about air pollution and toxic tail pipe
emissions. Some clubs do service learning by giving presentations at elementary
schools and local community organizations. Whatever your club’s goals, they can
be reached more easily if your members are enthusiastic and dedicated.
There are many ways to build team spirit and cohesion. First, all team members
must feel that they are an important part of the club and have an integral part
to play. Make sure that all team members have real jobs to do: public
relations, mechanics, administration, inventory, fund raising, public speakers,
graphic artists, etc.
Second, brain storm with your club members and create a name and a slogan fro
your group. Brainstorm “electric” words and see how they can be used with your
school’s mascot. “Electric Eagles”, Chargin’ Cougars”, “Power Panthers”.
Here are some examples of
slogans our teams have used:
“Plugging in to New Ideas!”
“We’re Shockingly Good!”
“Wizard’s of Ohms”
“Charged Up!”
“More than nuts and volts.”
“Energizing Education!”
“SPEED” (students promoting electric energy development.)
“The future is here and we’re driving it!”
“Racing into the future!”
Use your slogan on posters, flyers, letterheads, websites and
news articles. Have the artistically talented in your group design a logo and a
T-shirt to wear for presentations, at fund raisers, and competitions. Make a
video and post it on the Internet.
Make your team members feel that they belong to a special and worthwhile
organization.
