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− | This page lists all the things the organization must do toward the end of the spring and during the summer in order to prepare for the upcoming school year. | + | [[Category:Core]] |
+ | This page lists all the things the organization must do toward the end of the spring and during the summer in order to prepare for the upcoming school year. | ||
− | + | For useful Georgia Tech contacts who can help you do some of these things, see [[People_To_Know|People To Know]]. | |
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− | ==== | + | == Vice President == |
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− | == | + | === Shop Access === |
− | + | Shop keys should be retrieved and redistributed on a semesterly basis. | |
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− | + | Buzzcard access should be managed by the following criteria: | |
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− | + | Access to external SCC doors should be provided to all dues-paying members. | |
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− | + | Access to the common machining area and RoboJackets shop should be provided to all Core members, I.E., access should be given to members as soon as their names are added to the Core contact sheet, after attending their first Core meeting. | |
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− | + | To ensure these access groups are properly maintained, access should be revoked on a yearly basis, ideally close to dues deadline. | |
− | == | + | == Secretary == |
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− | + | -Should help manage events, book classrooms and space for events, take meeting minutes, organize club documents, etc. | |
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− | ===Materials=== | + | |
+ | == Public Relations Chair == | ||
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These need to be maintained and updated every year. They should always have our website, the Presidents contact info and the PR contact info on it. | These need to be maintained and updated every year. They should always have our website, the Presidents contact info and the PR contact info on it. | ||
− | =====Website and Gallery===== | + | ===== Website and Gallery ===== |
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Make certain all officers and team leaders both have the necessary access and know how to post to the website. Also maker sure people who need to be able to post the gallery both know how to and have access as well. In addition to accessibility, keep them fresh, updated and alive. | Make certain all officers and team leaders both have the necessary access and know how to post to the website. Also maker sure people who need to be able to post the gallery both know how to and have access as well. In addition to accessibility, keep them fresh, updated and alive. | ||
− | =====Mechanical Engineering Brochure===== | + | ===== Mechanical Engineering Brochure ===== |
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This is a brochure that the ME department uses. They use this for one whole year and it is given out to prospective students, new students, possible sponsors (either to us or ME), visitors, and interested parties. This will also be given out by us at many events and should offer a good overview of who we are and what we did last year. To update this, talk to Rona Ginsberg and update the other things that are handed out that talk about us. | This is a brochure that the ME department uses. They use this for one whole year and it is given out to prospective students, new students, possible sponsors (either to us or ME), visitors, and interested parties. This will also be given out by us at many events and should offer a good overview of who we are and what we did last year. To update this, talk to Rona Ginsberg and update the other things that are handed out that talk about us. | ||
− | =====Intro Event Hand Out===== | + | ===== Intro Event Hand Out ===== |
− | Something about the size of a post card (maybe bigger). It should have our intro meeting time, date, location, logos of each event, the location of the SCC, and a short about us. | + | |
+ | Something about the size of a post card (maybe bigger). It should have our intro meeting time, date, location, logos of each event, the location of the SCC, and a short about us. | ||
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+ | ===== Business Cards ===== | ||
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Should have the contact info for the Pres, V Pres, website, and for your self since you are the contact for all thing media related. | Should have the contact info for the Pres, V Pres, website, and for your self since you are the contact for all thing media related. | ||
− | =====List of Leaders and Contact Info===== | + | ===== List of Leaders and Contact Info ===== |
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Once the new officers and if necessary new team leaders have been decided, you need to update the list of Leaders and Team Leaders. This list should have both the cell number and email address of each team leader and officer. This is needed by Sterling Skinner (man who is in charge of the SCC) and it needs to be posted in the electrical room. | Once the new officers and if necessary new team leaders have been decided, you need to update the list of Leaders and Team Leaders. This list should have both the cell number and email address of each team leader and officer. This is needed by Sterling Skinner (man who is in charge of the SCC) and it needs to be posted in the electrical room. | ||
− | =====Shirts===== | + | ===== Shirts ===== |
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Inventory all of the shirts and find out how many of each type and size. Figure out how many we need of each and get a quote. | Inventory all of the shirts and find out how many of each type and size. Figure out how many we need of each and get a quote. | ||
− | ===Events=== | + | === Events === |
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There are two important events that always happen and are a good source for new members. Also find out what else is going on around campus there will be more check with RIM and ME. Also look for department hosted socials to kick off the new school year these are great place to have a table and promote the RoboJackets. In addition, many schools have locations where you can put up a poster or some brochures. | There are two important events that always happen and are a good source for new members. Also find out what else is going on around campus there will be more check with RIM and ME. Also look for department hosted socials to kick off the new school year these are great place to have a table and promote the RoboJackets. In addition, many schools have locations where you can put up a poster or some brochures. | ||
− | =====FASET===== | + | ===== FASET ===== |
− | This is the freshman student orientation. There are six events and this is by far one of the best ways to meet new and incoming students. | + | |
− | + | This is the freshman student orientation. There are six events and this is by far one of the best ways to meet new and incoming students. | |
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− | + | #In April the FASET application needs to be filled out and turned in | |
− | + | #RoboJackets Flyers | |
+ | #Laptops for collecting emails | ||
+ | #Display | ||
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+ | See [[HOWTO:_FASET]] for details | ||
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+ | ===== Grad Expo ===== | ||
− | + | This is for incoming grad students and happens only once in August. | |
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*1) In May / June the application needs to be filled out and turned in. | *1) In May / June the application needs to be filled out and turned in. | ||
*2) Handouts for Intro meeting (see intro meeting for more) | *2) Handouts for Intro meeting (see intro meeting for more) | ||
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If funding allows try to have a giveaway (ie. a RJ T-shirt NOT POLO's) | If funding allows try to have a giveaway (ie. a RJ T-shirt NOT POLO's) | ||
− | =====Involvement Fair===== | + | |
+ | ===== Involvement Fair ===== | ||
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Usually held on Skiles Walkway during either first or second week of school in the middle of the day. | Usually held on Skiles Walkway during either first or second week of school in the middle of the day. | ||
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*1) App Due end of July / beginning of Aug. | *1) App Due end of July / beginning of Aug. | ||
*2) Handouts for Intro meeting (see intro meeting for more) | *2) Handouts for Intro meeting (see intro meeting for more) | ||
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*4) Display | *4) Display | ||
− | =====Introductory Meeting===== | + | ===== Introductory Meeting ===== |
− | This one you have to setup and plan. It is suggested that you have it in the student center ballroom (because new students will at least | + | |
+ | This one you have to setup and plan. It is suggested that you have it in the student center ballroom (because new students will at least know where the student center is located). It should also be on either the second or third week of class and not on Friday. Booking the event will cost some cash though not a lot (less than $100). Before the intro meeting you should visit each school ME, AE, EE, CS, etc and try to get the to spam their list about our meeting (around the first week of school). Once booked, the student center contact for events will need to meet with you about 2 to 3 weeks before hand to verify and make sure you are getting what we need. | ||
You need at least | You need at least | ||
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− | =====Other Events===== | + | *Powerpoint |
+ | *Short video | ||
+ | *Some robots | ||
+ | *Pizza | ||
+ | **Papa Johns offers a 30% discount for over 10 large pizzas or 7.99 a pie for over 10 larges | ||
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+ | ===== End-of-year Banquet ===== | ||
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+ | Once a year the club host an annual banquet to showcase our teams' accomplishments for the year to faculty, staff and students who are involved with RoboJackets. This event generally is centered around a presentation that is given by the officers and team leaders covering the club as a whole and each team. Food is also served in conjunction with the event. | ||
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+ | You need at least: | ||
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+ | *Updated Powerpoint and Video | ||
+ | *Some Robots | ||
+ | *Food | ||
+ | *Event Space | ||
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+ | [[RJBanquet|More information about the banquet]] | ||
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+ | ===== Other Events ===== | ||
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Look for things like departmental socials and other events. You should try and find out about these in advance of their announcement inorder to have enough time to prepare. So talk to the people above in the People To Know section in the summer. | Look for things like departmental socials and other events. You should try and find out about these in advance of their announcement inorder to have enough time to prepare. So talk to the people above in the People To Know section in the summer. | ||
− | You need | + | You need |
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− | + | *Display | |
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+ | *Robots | ||
− | + | ===== FIRST Kickoff ===== | |
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− | + | *[[FIRSTKickoff|Kickoff Information]] | |
− | + | ===== FIRST Peachtree Regional ===== | |
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− | + | You need | |
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− | == | + | == Tool / Shop Master == |
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− | === | + | === Machines === |
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− | === | + | ==== Craftsman Bandsaw ==== |
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− | + | ==== Ryobi Drill Press ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[MIG_Pak_10_Welder|MIG_Pak_10_Welder]] ==== | |
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− | + | == Technology and Computer Related == | |
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− | + | Each year, the IT committee should complete the following tasks | |
− | * | + | *Dust shop computers |
− | * | + | *Wipe down monitors, keyboards, and mice |
+ | *Evaluate any hardware needing replacement | ||
+ | *Update the standard RoboJackets Windows Image | ||
+ | *Submit a budget proposal like project teams | ||
− | + | See the RoboJackets IT Docs on GT github for more info |
Latest revision as of 21:32, 9 August 2018
This page lists all the things the organization must do toward the end of the spring and during the summer in order to prepare for the upcoming school year.
For useful Georgia Tech contacts who can help you do some of these things, see People To Know.
Contents
Vice President
Shop Access
Shop keys should be retrieved and redistributed on a semesterly basis.
Buzzcard access should be managed by the following criteria:
Access to external SCC doors should be provided to all dues-paying members.
Access to the common machining area and RoboJackets shop should be provided to all Core members, I.E., access should be given to members as soon as their names are added to the Core contact sheet, after attending their first Core meeting.
To ensure these access groups are properly maintained, access should be revoked on a yearly basis, ideally close to dues deadline.
Secretary
-Should help manage events, book classrooms and space for events, take meeting minutes, organize club documents, etc.
Public Relations Chair
Materials
These need to be maintained and updated every year. They should always have our website, the Presidents contact info and the PR contact info on it.
Website and Gallery
Make certain all officers and team leaders both have the necessary access and know how to post to the website. Also maker sure people who need to be able to post the gallery both know how to and have access as well. In addition to accessibility, keep them fresh, updated and alive.
Mechanical Engineering Brochure
This is a brochure that the ME department uses. They use this for one whole year and it is given out to prospective students, new students, possible sponsors (either to us or ME), visitors, and interested parties. This will also be given out by us at many events and should offer a good overview of who we are and what we did last year. To update this, talk to Rona Ginsberg and update the other things that are handed out that talk about us.
Intro Event Hand Out
Something about the size of a post card (maybe bigger). It should have our intro meeting time, date, location, logos of each event, the location of the SCC, and a short about us.
Business Cards
Should have the contact info for the Pres, V Pres, website, and for your self since you are the contact for all thing media related.
List of Leaders and Contact Info
Once the new officers and if necessary new team leaders have been decided, you need to update the list of Leaders and Team Leaders. This list should have both the cell number and email address of each team leader and officer. This is needed by Sterling Skinner (man who is in charge of the SCC) and it needs to be posted in the electrical room.
Shirts
Inventory all of the shirts and find out how many of each type and size. Figure out how many we need of each and get a quote.
Events
There are two important events that always happen and are a good source for new members. Also find out what else is going on around campus there will be more check with RIM and ME. Also look for department hosted socials to kick off the new school year these are great place to have a table and promote the RoboJackets. In addition, many schools have locations where you can put up a poster or some brochures.
FASET
This is the freshman student orientation. There are six events and this is by far one of the best ways to meet new and incoming students.
- In April the FASET application needs to be filled out and turned in
- RoboJackets Flyers
- Laptops for collecting emails
- Display
See HOWTO:_FASET for details
Grad Expo
This is for incoming grad students and happens only once in August.
- 1) In May / June the application needs to be filled out and turned in.
- 2) Handouts for Intro meeting (see intro meeting for more)
- 3) Brochure from ME dept
- 4) Display
If funding allows try to have a giveaway (ie. a RJ T-shirt NOT POLO's)
Involvement Fair
Usually held on Skiles Walkway during either first or second week of school in the middle of the day.
- 1) App Due end of July / beginning of Aug.
- 2) Handouts for Intro meeting (see intro meeting for more)
- 3) Brochure from ME dept
- 4) Display
Introductory Meeting
This one you have to setup and plan. It is suggested that you have it in the student center ballroom (because new students will at least know where the student center is located). It should also be on either the second or third week of class and not on Friday. Booking the event will cost some cash though not a lot (less than $100). Before the intro meeting you should visit each school ME, AE, EE, CS, etc and try to get the to spam their list about our meeting (around the first week of school). Once booked, the student center contact for events will need to meet with you about 2 to 3 weeks before hand to verify and make sure you are getting what we need.
You need at least
- Powerpoint
- Short video
- Some robots
- Pizza
- Papa Johns offers a 30% discount for over 10 large pizzas or 7.99 a pie for over 10 larges
End-of-year Banquet
Once a year the club host an annual banquet to showcase our teams' accomplishments for the year to faculty, staff and students who are involved with RoboJackets. This event generally is centered around a presentation that is given by the officers and team leaders covering the club as a whole and each team. Food is also served in conjunction with the event.
You need at least:
- Updated Powerpoint and Video
- Some Robots
- Food
- Event Space
More information about the banquet
Other Events
Look for things like departmental socials and other events. You should try and find out about these in advance of their announcement inorder to have enough time to prepare. So talk to the people above in the People To Know section in the summer.
You need
- Display
- Brochure
- Robots
FIRST Kickoff
FIRST Peachtree Regional
You need
- Display
- Brochure
Tool / Shop Master
Machines
Craftsman Bandsaw
Ryobi Drill Press
MIG_Pak_10_Welder
Technology and Computer Related
Each year, the IT committee should complete the following tasks
- Dust shop computers
- Wipe down monitors, keyboards, and mice
- Evaluate any hardware needing replacement
- Update the standard RoboJackets Windows Image
- Submit a budget proposal like project teams
See the RoboJackets IT Docs on GT github for more info