NA-YGN Membership Special Announcement: Call to Action!
by Swanson, Michelle L (Misha)
Volume 8, Issue 19: March 18, 2011
Call to Action: Attend a Town Hall Meeting Near You!
The Nuclear Advocacy Network is asking for our help. As the nuclear situation continues to unfold in Japan, Members of Congress will be headed back to their home states for recess this coming week. Nuclear Advocates, we need your help!
The Nuclear Advocacy Network needs to debunk the inaccurate information and show our legislators not only the solid support our industry was built on, but the industry commitment to safety and security, through steps already being taken right now, and will be further taken once the events in Japan are thoroughly analyzed and understood, and their relationships, if any, to U.S. reactor designs and safety preparations.
As President Obama said: "Our nuclear power plants have undergone exhaustive study, and have been declared safe for any number of extreme contingencies ... but when we see a crisis like the one in Japan, we have a responsibility to learn from this event, and to draw from those lessons to ensure the safety and security of our people."
See the list of town hall meetings<http://resources.nei.org/documents/cheese/THMs.xls> scheduled to see if your Representative is hosting a meeting and plan to attend and participate. You can also call your legislator's office for town hall information. Find contact information for your legislator on the Nuclear Advocacy Network<http://nuclearadvocacynetwork.org/legislatorsearch.aspx> website. Questions on the town hall should be sent to pi(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:pi@na-ygn.org>.
Special Webinar: Town Hall Meeting Pre-Job Brief
NA-YGN will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting Pre-Job Brief on Monday, March 21st at 2 p.m. eastern time. If you are interested in participating, please register here http://www.quia.com/sv/515408.html. Webinar instructions will be sent out at noon on March 21st. Questions (on the webinar) should be sent to webinars(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:webinars@na-ygn.org>.
Note: If you are a member of a local chapter, please try and consolidate participants into conference rooms. This will allow more people to participate in the webinar.
Please plan to participate in your local town hall meeting and use the reputable resources to voice your steadfast support for nuclear power:
* Visit the NEI dedicated page<http://resources.nei.org/japan> for the updated FAQs<http://www.nei.org/resourcesandstats/documentlibrary/newplants/factsheet/...> and fact sheets on the recent Japan nuclear events
* Use the ANS Talking Points<http://resources.nei.org/documents/cheese/links/ANS%20Talking%20Points%20...> to support your case
* Visit www.ansnuclearcafe.org<http://www.ansnuclearcafe.org> and learn more about what the nuclear community is doing
Japan Disaster Relief Effort NA-YGN members are encouraged to support their company's fundraising drive to provide disaster relief for those in Japan.
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NA-YGN Membership Special Announcement: Webinar Information on NA-YGN's Response to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan
by Swanson, Michelle L (Misha)
Volume 8, Issue 18: March 14, 2011
Dear NA-YGN Members,
During this somber time, our thoughts are with the citizens of Japan. Due to recent events, many of you have expressed interested in helping with the situation in Japan. We appreciate the outpouring of support shown by our members. Though no request has been made for North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN) members to travel to Japan to aid in the recovery; we still have important work ahead.
First and foremost, as nuclear professionals, our responsibility is to stay focused on operating our facilities safely and securely. We need to ensure our nuclear power plants, construction sites, laboratories and academic institutions maintain the proper focus on safety. With the weight of current events, our goal is to support the industry. While intriguing, please try not to be distracted from our daily work responsibilities by the ever flickering news reports.
As many of us have noted, some of the information available to the public is inaccurate or in overly technical jargon that is difficult for the average citizen to understand. This gap in information is where NA-YGN members can help. Public information is one of cornerstones of our organization. As an organization, we have the ability to reach a large number of people. During your free time, assist your site and community by putting the situation into context for friends, family and members of the public. By following the lead of industry experts, NA-YGN can help debunk myths and provide examples that everyone can understand. Our request is simple- talk about the good work you do, how your plant works, and the importance of safety to the industry.
To help us with this effort, a webinar produced by experts from the Nuclear Energy Institute and the Canadian Nuclear Association will provide tips for more easily communicating the events in Japan. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15th at 3 p.m. eastern. If you are available to participate, please register here: http://www.quia.com/sv/514140.html. For those registered, the webinar information will be sent out at Noon eastern.
We are asking that every member of NA-YGN feel empowered to correct inaccurate statements. Providing the public with correct information is the best way to accomplish our goal. Please do what you can to help us educate the public and address their concerns.
If you are not available to attend the webinar to review best practices when providing information to the public, please ensure you have:
1) reviewed your organization's communication policy
2) reviewed expert information on the current status of the Japanese reactors on the Nuclear Energy Instituted, American Nuclear Society, Canadian Nuclear Association or Nuclear Regulatory Commission's websites and
3) determine if your organization is already planning any outreach events in light of this event.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth McAndrew-Benavides
President
North American - Young Generation in Nuclear
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NA-YGN Membership Announcement
by Swanson, Michelle L (Misha)
Volume 8, Issue 17: March 10, 2011
NA-YGN Announcements:
1. NA-YGN is pleased to announce the incoming Core members: Vice President - Kristin Zaitz, Communications Chair - Jana Thames, Public Information Chair - Morgan Davis, and US Affairs Chair - Chris Hearn. Congratulations to all! Their term will start with the May Conference in Washington DC.
2. The bylaw change to correct our tax status also passed during the elections, as did our new mission statement: "NA-YGN provides opportunities for a young generation of nuclear enthusiasts to develop leadership and professional skills, create life-long connections, engage and inform the public, and inspire today's nuclear technology professionals to meet the challenges of the 21st century."
3. Membership Renewal is ongoing. If you got this email directly from me (MISHA SWANSON) you are a member in good standing. If you got this message from your Chapter Lead, you are not a Continental member or have not yet renewed your membership. You will need your member ID and email address. Forgot your member ID? There is a link right above the "Login" button to have it delivered to you. If you have any issues please don't hesitate to contact communications(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:communications@na-ygn.org>.
4. Welcome to our newest chapter TVA-Bellefonte.
5. Registration is now open for the 2011 NA-YGN Professional Development Conference! The 2011 NA-YGN PD Conference will be held from May 8 - 10, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme for this year's workshop is "Redefining Diversity: Uncovering a World of Opportunities in Old Technology." Register here<http://www.nei.org/newsandevents/conferencesandmeetings/naygn> by April 18, 2011 to get the lower rate. Make your hotel reservation by April 25th to get the special room rate.
Misha Swanson
Communications Chair
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
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