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Orientation of New IEEE members and introduction of existing ExCom.

#Orientation

On 7^th March, 2021, IEEE BUBT Student Branch propitiously arranged the orientation of newly recruited members and an introduction of a new Executive Committee.

Md. Tabil Ahmed, Chairperson of IEEE BUBT Student Branch, initiated the program with a dynamic speech about IEEE to present a basic structure of IEEE and its branches in Bangladesh. He talked about the vision and benefits of members and volunteers of IEEE and how their work is affecting their growth as both an engineer and a human being. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and group-based activities.

At 10:20 PM the main session for the orientation program started. This segment of the program consisted of presentations from the newly formed Executive Committee members. At first, Sabbir Hossain, Vice-Chairperson of IEEE BUBT Student Branch, presented an insight about the yearly activities of IEEE BUT SB which incorporated the future plans and how one can seize the benefits of becoming an IEEE member.

Later, Tabil Ahmed, Chairperson of IEEE BUBT Student Branch; Tasnia Khan, Chairman of IEEE BUBT WIE; Syeda Nowshin Ibnat, IEEE BUBT CS, spoke to the students by turn and familiarized them with their respective purposes and upcoming activities of the following societies. They discussed and informed the activities of the members; The Chairperson ensures all actions required for the smooth operation of the organization are accomplished. This person is also responsible for mediating problems within the organization as well as giving a clear and precise vision of the future development. The role of the Vice- Chairperson is to assist the Chairperson in his/her tasks and duties.

The Vice-Chairperson also helps in the recruitment of new members and helps advertise the organization. The role of secretary is kept detailed minutes of each meeting. Maintain the membership roster (active and non-active.) The role of Treasurer is to maintain the appropriate financial accounts and ensure all documents are accurate and up-to-date. Ensure the new Chairperson, Counsellor, and/or new treasurer have signatures on the account. The role of Event Co-Ordinator is, as the officer in charge of social events, it is their duty to set up Bi-weekly meetings, although this job can be dispersed to every member. The role of Social Media Co-Ordinator is, as the publicity officer, it is their duty to make posters specific to each weekly event, and hang them up. They are also in charge of any announcements the club has including the newsletter. The role of Webmaster is, administration on all of the organization's internet platforms i.e., website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube etc. Keeping all of the content on the website and social media platforms up-to-date.

The orientation program came to an end around 11:15 PM by providing the members with refreshments.