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Introduction

Hey there! This document is meant for new members and to give the necessary information to quickly understand what is expected of a member.

Requirements

All members of IEEE must fulfill the following requirements to be considered an IEEE member

  • Office hours – 2 hours a week (signup on the whiteboard in the office)
  • Join a committee
  • Join Teams

After having fulfilled the criteria, you can request to have access to the IEEE room after two weeks of being active. Just reach out to the IEEE Chair.

Rules

We are an easy-going group, and everyone is allowed to take on as much as they would like, however we do have a set of rules that no member should violate, and every member should reinforce. *Safety first

  • Attending your office hours
  • No lending out equipment (with the exception of capstone)
  • Clean up after yourself
  • Be active on teams (it is expected all members read Announcements)
  • Bring a positive attitude

Office Hour Duties

The following are a list of things you can expect to handle when doing office hours. The description below should be sufficient, however follow any links for more in-depth information.

  • Payment for an event or workshop
    • Please refer to relevant posts on Teams for instructions
    • Example: Attendees may be stopping by to pay for the event starting today. If you're in the office please fill in the spreadsheet to keep track of payees. There can only be a max of 20 student attendees so please take note of how many people have paid.
  • Digi-key Pickup
    • Instructions for accepting payments and pick-up procedure are outlined in a file on the front table.
    • Note: payments for Digi-key orders are only in cash and e-transfer, do not accept debit or credit.
  • Interest in IEEE and joining
    • Feel free to give your own story
    • Tell them the requirements to be a member
  • Soldering
    • Ensure safety rules are being followed (e.x hair tied, no loose clothing, no food or drink, etc)
    • Teach people how to solder if you are trained

Committees

To be an active member, we ask that every member joins a committee. Below is a brief description of each committee and their current leaders

  • Soldering Station

    • Overlook the soldering station
    • Train students on how to solder
    • Help out with events that involve soldering

  • PCB Mill & Reflow Oven

    • Manage service for the PCB Mill & Reflow Oven

  • McNaughton Centre

    • Ensure the office is in good condition and improve it

  • Website

    • Maintain and improve the website

  • Public Relations

    • Build our external & internal image

  • Inventory

    • Organize and rent / sell equipment For a more in-depth look at committees, please refer to the committee document.

Chapters

  • Computer Chapter: A group of students aimed at spreading practical information on computer systems through workshops.
  • EMBS Chapter: Integrating engineering practises with biology and medicine by hosting workshop and tours.
  • PES Chapter: Introducing and exposing students to the power industry by hosting Q&A sessions and tours.

Teams

  • Make sure to have notifications turned on for messages posted in the announcements channel
  • Turn on notifications for any other channels that you’re interested in

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