September 9, 2026
Meeting Summary
We reviewed a research document, compiled during the week before this meeting, covering general information about how FTC events and competitions work (not just matches, but the overall event structure) and other key things to know before the season starts. We finalized our team name and logo, held our official safety meeting for the year covering safety guidelines and expectations, discussed our roles and outreach, and reviewed all available materials and tools.
Pre-Season Research: How Events Work
- Reviewed a team-prepared research document (compiled the week prior to this meeting) on how FTC events and competitions are structured
- Covered general event-day information beyond just match play: what to expect and know before the season begins
- Document was reviewed together as a team during the meeting
Team Name & Logo
- We wanted a name that worked as an "FTC" acronym, tying into the league
- We knew we wanted "Ferocious" for the F, then asked Claude AI for suggestions to help fill out the rest of the name
- For the logo, we asked ChatGPT to generate the design, providing specific details and ideas for what we wanted included
Ferocious Turbo Chickens · Team #37271
Safety Meeting
- Held our official safety meeting for the year
- Reviewed all safety guidelines we are expected to follow
- Discussed general safety expectations for meetings, build sessions, and events
Roles & Outreach
- Discussed team roles and responsibilities
- Discussed outreach plans and considerations
Specific role assignments and outreach plans to be finalized in a future meeting.
Materials & Tools Review
- Looked over all materials currently available to us
- Reviewed all tools available for use this season
Homework / Action Items
- Attend the SOAR League kickoff on Saturday
- Brainstorm ideas at home over the weekend
- Come to the next meeting prepared to share brainstormed ideas
Next Meeting
Date: September 14, 2026 (Monday)
Planned agenda (confirmed items, additional topics likely):
- Share ideas brainstormed over the weekend following the SOAR League kickoff
Additional agenda items may be added as they are determined.
This notebook was created with the assistance of Claude AI and Handy dictation software.