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