american nuclear society young members group (ymg) presentation to the ans board of directors gale...
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American Nuclear SocietyYoung Members Group
(YMG)
Presentation to the
ANS Board of Directors
Gale Hauck
November 14, 2012 – San Diego, CA
YMG Mission• To encourage and enable all young professional members
to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels
• To simplify the transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional
• To sponsor workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals
• To collaborate with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content of particular interest to young professionals
• To nominate young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
YMG Governance
• Chair – Gale Hauck• Vice Chair – Allison Miller• Secretary – Elia Merzari • Treasurer – Benjamin Holtzman • Past Chair – Jennifer Varnadoe • Board Liaison – Angie Howard
YMG Governance
•Metrics – Meeting participation is Yellow (2011 decrease)–All other metrics are Green or White
•Bylaws & Rules Status - approved•Strategic Planning Status
–5-year plan updated on a continuing basis–ANS Strategic Plan goals/objectives which YMG supports:
•Professional Development•Engaging the Public
•Communication: –Website: http://ymg.ans.org/
–Newsletters: sent quarterly via email and available on the website–ANS Nuclear Café: monthly posts from YMG members
YMG Membership Trend
YMG Membership
YMG Finances – ExpensesProjected Budget Expenses
Newsletters 0
Awards, Plaques 50
National Meeting Costs 500
Division Officer Expense 250
Student Support 1500
Scholarship/NEED Funding 0
Other Expenses
Total Expenses 2300
YMG Finances - Funds
Budget Funds
Current Year Member Allocation 3200
Carry Forward, Prior Year 8000
Student Section Revitalization Fund 10000
Other Budget Funds 0
Total Budget Funds 11200
Excess of Budget Funds over Expense 900
New Total Funds Available 8900
Student Section Revitalization Fund 10000
YMG Contributions to Society• Standards Associate Membership Program
• YMG Division Liaison invigoration
• Affiliations with other technical organizations– North American Young Generation in Nuclear
• Co-sponsors of Young Professionals Congress– International Youth Nuclear Congress
• Supports IYNC Meetings
YMG Industry Participation
YMG Vision
The ANS Young Members Group will become regarded as the training ground of the future Society leadership and the Nuclear Science & Technology Industry’s pipeline of Technical and Business Leaders.
Summary
• Successes: YPC2011, Facilitation Workshop
• Focus for Future Action:– Professional development– Improve student retention– Alternative fee structures– Image/marketing