August 31, 2026
Meeting Summary
This was our first meeting of the season. We reviewed the season schedule and meeting logistics, looked at the pre-season manual, discussed what judges look for in the engineering portfolio, went over the tools and software we will be using, and began brainstorming ideas for a team name. Formal team roles and specific season goals have not yet been discussed.
Goals for the Season
Not yet discussed. To be covered in a future meeting.
Tools & Software Discussed
- Claude (AI assistant): installed during the meeting
- Handy: installed during the meeting. Per Handy's website, it is an open-source speech-to-text application that runs on the user's own computer: the user presses a keyboard shortcut, speaks, and releases, and Handy pastes the transcribed text into whatever field they're typing into.
- Android Studio: discussed, not yet installed (assigned as homework)
Season Schedule & Meeting Logistics
- Reviewed the season schedule
- Went over what our regular meeting schedule will look like
- Regular meetings will be held Mondays from 2:30–5:00 PM (and Wednesdays if needed)
- Looked up what the SOAR acronym stands for
Engineering Portfolio & Judging Criteria
- Discussed what judges look for in the engineering portfolio/notebook
- Reviewed the pre-season manual
- Glanced briefly at the awards
Team Name Discussion
We brainstormed and compiled a short list of team names that we liked. A final decision has not yet been made. The topic will be revisited at the next meeting.
Roles & Responsibilities
Not yet discussed. To be assigned in a future meeting.
Homework / Action Items
- Download and install Android Studio
- Research FTC events and competitions
- Research available scrimmages
- Continue thinking about team name options
Next Meeting
Date: September 9, 2026
Planned agenda (confirmed items, additional topics likely):
- Review Android Studio setup and basics
- Continue team name discussion / make a decision
Additional agenda items may be added as they are determined.
This notebook was created with the assistance of Claude AI and Handy dictation software.