Committees

Details on how Committees function within KSC.

Committees are a way for Knight Satellite Club members to get involved with the day-to-day operations of the organizations. Each committee is led by a Committee Chair who is appointed by the Board each semester.

• The Committee Chair

  • May only be appointed for 2 Semesters in a row.

  • Is responsible for ensuring the Committee is fulfilling its clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

  • Is responsible for managing Subcommittee/Project Lead appointments.

  • Reports directly to and is assisted by one of the Officers on the Board.

• KSC members are free to participate in any committees and may be appointed to Subcommittee/Project Lead roles by each Committee Chair.

Committees can be created, modified, or disbanded at any time at the discretion of the Board. If there are no candidates for a Committee Chair, the Officer in which the Committee Chair would normally report to assumes the role of Committee Chair until a candidate is found.

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Projects Committee

Reports to: President

The Projects Committee oversees the direction and execution of all technical projects within KSC. The Project Committee must maintain proper documentation, adherence to timelines and goals, and follow relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Direction

   1. Collaborate with the Board to define the mission, vision, and priorities for all KSC projects.

   2. Accept and review proposals for new projects from KSC members.

2. Project Management

   1. Ensure all Project Leads adhere to timelines and deliverables.

   2. Foster communication and collaboration between teams.

3. Documentation

   1. Maintain up-to-date project documentation on the KSC Wiki.

   2. Ensure projects and missions have appropriate conclusions and reflections documented upon completion.

   3. Establish best practices for documentation and technical workflows.

4. Regulatory Compliance

   1. Ensure all project activities meet university, local, and state regulations.

   2. Handle administrative tasks related to project launches and events

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Events Committee

Reports to: Vice President

The Events Committee is responsible for the planning and execution of socials, General Body Meetings, workshops, industry tours, conference visits, and other non-project KSC activities.

Responsibilities

1. Tours

   1. Schedule and coordinate industry tours with relevant partners.

   2. Manage logistics, including carpooling and headcounts.

2. Conferences

   1. Organize participation in conferences such as the Small Satellite Education Conference at Kennedy Space Center and the SmallSat Conference in Utah.

   2. Identify costs such as transportation, room, and registration, and communicate these costs to the Treasurer.

3. Technical Workshops

   1. Identify, develop, and prepare materials for workshops relevant to KSC members and projects.

   2. Partner with relevant UCF RSOs to hold collaborative workshops.

4. Professional Development Workshops

   1. Develop and maintain current material on topics pertaining to building a career such as resumes, LinkedIn profiles, networking, and internships.

   2. Identify and facilitate collaboration with industry guest speakers such as recruiters, HR specialists, and representatives.

5. Certification Workshops

   1. Identify relevant industry certifications that could benefit KSC members, and contact certifying organizations for potential collaboration.

   2. Host certification training and test sessions.

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Fundraising Committee

Reports to: Treasurer

The Fundraising Committee secures financial resources for KSC by organizing events, seeking sponsorships, and maintaining compliance with nonprofit regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Sponsorships and Grants

   1. Identify potential sponsors and collaborate with the Board to establish mutually beneficial relationships with sponsoring organizations.

   2. Identify grants that KSC might be eligible for and work with the Board to submit any required applications or proposals.

   3. Work with the Public Relations Committee to ensure sponsors are adequately recognized for their contributions.

2. Fundraising Events

   1. Collaborate with the Events Committee for integrated fundraising opportunities such as partial proceeds events.

   2. Collaborate with the Public Relations Committee for tracking and collecting funds from merchandise sales.

3. Record Keeping

   1. Maintain detailed records of income and expenses for fundraising activities.

   2. Regularly report progress to the Treasurer.

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Public Relations Committee

Reports to: Secretary

The Public Relations Committee maintains KSC's online presence and visual branding, creating promotional materials and maintaining communication channels to engage members and the broader community. The Public Relations Committee is also tasked with growing KSC through recruitment and outreach events.

Responsibilities

1. Online Presence

   1. Create and post engaging content on Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms.

   2. Maintain KSC's website with up-to-date information about projects, events, and achievements.

   3. Ensure branding consistency across all platforms.

2. Physical Presence

   1. Design flyers, posters, and logos for KSC events and missions.

   2. Produce recruitment materials and share them with prospective members.

   3. Organize tabling events to recruit students with technical, artistic, and administrative interests.

   4. Work with UCF organizations such as KoRT and SG to ensure KSC is represented at campus events.

   5. Work with professors for key classes such as the required introductory engineering classes (EGS 1006C and EGN 1007C) to inform students about opportunities within KSC.

3. Merchandise Management

   1. Design, produce, and distribute KSC merchandise.

   2. Collaborate with the Fundraising Committee for sales and inventory tracking.