January 2025 FLL Coach Conference Call
FLL Coach Conference Call 2025.01.22-Meeting Recording
Meeting notes
Adventist Robotics Registration: Mel explained the importance of registering teams on the Adventist Robotics website and ensuring all tasks are completed on the dashboard. They emphasized the need for two adult coaches or mentors per team, cleared through the Youth Protection program.
Event Registration and Fees: Mel detailed the process for registering for the First Lego League Challenge qualifying tournament and paying the event fee. They highlighted the importance of meeting deadlines to cover event costs and order necessary materials.
.Previous Coach Conference Calls: Mel mentioned the availability of previous coach conference call recordings and AI-generated summaries on the Adventist Robotics website. They encouraged participants to review this information for valuable insights.
.Sterling Volunteers Clearance: Lafayette Trawick provided additional information on ensuring the e-mail address used for Sterling Volunteers clearance matches the one used for the First Dashboard profile. This is crucial for the clearance to be recognized.
.Union Funding for Teams: Dwayne inquired about union funding for first-year teams. Mel and Khandi suggested contacting the Union or Conference Office of Education for potential financial support and exploring local sponsorship opportunities.
.Robot Handling Rules: Chris asked about the rules for handling robots during the competition. Mel clarified that robots cannot be passed across the table and must travel autonomously between launch areas.
.Fundraising and Sponsorship: Khandi shared tips on fundraising and seeking sponsorship from local businesses and tech companies. They offered assistance in creating proposals for potential sponsors.
First Lego League Explore: Khandi described the First Lego League Explore program for grades 2-4, highlighting its shorter duration and less competitive nature compared to the Challenge. They encouraged local schools and churches to start Explore teams.
Team and Event Registration: Mel reiterated the importance of registering each team separately for both the First Dashboard and the event registration on the Adventist Robotics website. They emphasized the need for two coaches or mentors per team.
.Growth and Expansion Plans: Mel discussed the current number of registered teams and the goal to grow the program. They encouraged participants to promote robotics in their communities and explore opportunities for new tournaments.
Follow-up tasks
.Email Address Update: Update the email address on the First Dashboard to match the one used with Sterling Volunteers for clearance. (Lafayette Trawick)
.Event Registration Confirmation: Send out confirmations for the regional tournaments to the respective tournament directors. (Mel)