NA-YGN Membership Announcement
by Thames, Jana Meree
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Volume 9, Issue 17: January 19, 2012
NA-YGN Announcements:
1. We want to hear from YOU - it's time for the 2012 NA-YGN Career Survey! The NA-YGN benchmarking committee has released the survey for all members, and your participation is vital to our success! CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NAYGN-Career-2012>. The survey will take just a couple minutes of your time, is anonymous, and will provide the committee with data for the 2012 NA-YGN Career Report. Act now - the survey closes on February 3rd. Help us reach our goal of a 60% member response rate. The chapter with the highest percentage of participation will receive a prize! Questions? Email benchmarking(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:benchmarking@na-ygn.org> .
2. Go Nuke is currently looking for writers for the Winter edition. If your chapter is doing something of interest and you have a story idea or are interested in writing, please email communications(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:communications@na-ygn.org> or thames(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:thames@na-ygn.org>.
3. There is a poll being conducted by the Journal News regarding the future of Indian Point. If you support the continued operation of Indian Point, please click here<http://opinionexchange.lohudblogs.com/2012/01/12/4242/>, scroll down the page and vote "Yes." Though unofficial, these polls can still influence readers, so your participation is greatly appreciated.
4. NA-YGN is currently looking for webinar ideas. If you have any suggestions, please contact pd(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:pd@na-ygn.org>.
5. National Nuclear Science Week (NNSW) is January 23 to 27, 2012. NA-YGN encourages chapters to celebrate with us on January 27, 2012 by doing public outreach activities and celebrating nuclear science within your chapters. Chapters that participate in NNSW activities and post them on www.cleanenergyinsight.org<http://www.cleanenergyinsight.org> are eligible to win a Roddy Costume for their chapter.
6. We ask that members review the four potential award types and then nominate individuals, groups, or local chapters for these awards. We are looking for nominations for activities accomplished only during the 2011 calendar year.
Nomination Due Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012. For more information contact awards(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:awards@na-ygn.org>.
Awards
Excellence Award- http://www.quia.com/sv/560478.html
Given to individuals or groups who have put in significant effort during 2011 to accomplish NA-YGN's mission.
Future Award- http://www.quia.com/sv/562124.html
Given for the efforts of an individual or a group that best exemplifies the mission of NA-YGN to prepare and plan for the future of the young generation in the field of nuclear science and technology in an innovative or unique way.
Chapter Achievement Award- http://www.quia.com/sv/560492.html
This award recognizes the efforts of local NA-YGN chapters for services related to the growth of members through social, community service, and professional growth activities.
Founder's Award- http://www.quia.com/sv/562127.html
This is the highest award given by NA-YGN to an individual. It is presented to a member of NA-YGN who exemplifies the efforts of the organization's Founders.
7. On January 25, 2012, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST, Excelsior College<http://www.excelsior.edu/> will host a special event webinar in recognition of National Nuclear Science Week focusing on the role of professional organizations in furthering career advancement for women in the nuclear field. The panel will feature Margaret Harding of the American Nuclear Society, Erin West of North American Young Generation in Nuclear, and Tennessee Valley Authority's Coleen Ware. Watch live online at http://excelsiorcollegewomeninnuclear.eventbrite.com/ .
8. Public Information is looking for volunteers! There are volunteer opportunities in the following areas: Student Education, IYNC Outreach Workshop, Social Media, Clean Energy Insight, and Regional Outreach. Levels of participation vary from writing a blog about your chapter to leading an initiative across North America! Please contact Morgan Davis at davis(a)na-ygn.com<mailto:davis@na-ygn.com> if you are interested in volunteering.
9. Nominations - NA-YGN is now accepting nominations for Vice President, Professional Development Chair, Treasurer and Canadian Affairs Chair. Position descriptions can be found in the NA-YGN Bylaws<http://www.na-ygn.org/aboutus2/leftdocs/NAYGN_ByLaws.pdf>. Candidates can either self-nominate, or be nominated. Nominations will be accepted until January 30, 2012. Please contact Elizabeth McAndrew-Benavides at mcandrew(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:mcandrew@na-ygn.org> for more information.
10. +One - The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is now accepting nominations for their committees. This is a great opportunity for NA-YGN members to grow professionally. If you are also an ANS member, you are encouraged to apply for these technical committees as part of NA-YGN's +One program<http://www.na-ygn.org/professionaldevelopment/index.php?Page=plusone>. For more information about the available committees please use this link<http://www.ans.org/goto/nad.cgi?id=1323669600-9> which will take you to the ANS committee application website.
Jana Thames
NA-YGN Communications Chair
thames(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:thames@na-ygn.org> or communications(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:communications@na-ygn.org>
912-537-5965
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NA-YGN Membership Announcement
by Thames, Jana Meree
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Volume 9, Issue 16: January 05, 2012
NA-YGN Announcements:
1. IYNC 2012 Call For Papers! The IYNC 2012 conference will supplement NA-YGN's annual professional development conference with several technical tracks. Young professionals and students from around the world will have the opportunity to present their research papers to an audience of their peers. The deadline for summaries is January 15st. See the flyer<http://www.na-ygn.org/publicinfo/leftdocs/IYNC%202012%20Call-4-Papers.pdf> or visit www.iync.org<http://www.iync.org> for more information. Click here<http://www.iync.org/iync-2012/call-for-papers.html?start=1> for summary submission guidelines. Please forward the Call for Papers flyer to your colleagues! Please contact excom(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:excom@na-ygn.org> for any questions.
2. Go Nuke is currently looking for writers for the Winter edition. If your chapter is doing something of interest and you have a story idea or are interested in writing, please email communications(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:communications@na-ygn.org> or thames(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:thames@na-ygn.org>.
3. It's almost survey time! The NA-YGN benchmarking committee will be conducting a member survey at the end of January, 2012, and we need everyone's participation. This survey will be an update to the 2008 NA-YGN Career Survey. For past NA-YGN surveys, see http://www.na-ygn.org/voiceofygn/. Look for the link to the new survey in a future membership announcement.
4. Local Chapter End of Year Reports Are Coming Due! The local chapter EOY reports are due on January 13th. Information about EOY reports and the report template can be found on the NA-YGN website: End of year reports. Local Chapter Leads should send all completed reports to their regional lead and their affairs chair (usa(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:usa@na-ygn.org> or canada(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:canada@na-ygn.org>).
5. NA-YGN is currently looking for webinar ideas. If you have any suggestions, please contact pd(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:pd@na-ygn.org>.
6. National Nuclear Science Week (NNSW) is January 23 to 27, 2012. NA-YGN encourages chapters to celebrate with us on January 27, 2012 by doing public outreach activities and celebrating nuclear science within your chapters. Chapters that participate in NNSW activities and post them on www.cleanenergyinsight.org<http://www.cleanenergyinsight.org> are eligible to win a Roddy Costume for their chapter.
7. On January 25, 2012, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST, Excelsior College<http://www.excelsior.edu/> will host a special event webinar in recognition of National Nuclear Science Week focusing on the role of professional organizations in furthering career advancement for women in the nuclear field. The panel will feature Margaret Harding of the American Nuclear Society, Erin West of North American Young Generation in Nuclear, and Tennessee Valley Authority's Coleen Ware. Watch live online at http://excelsiorcollegewomeninnuclear.eventbrite.com/ .
8. Public Information is looking for volunteers! There are volunteer opportunities in the following areas: Student Education, IYNC Outreach Workshop, Social Media, Clean Energy Insight, and Regional Outreach. Levels of participation vary from writing a blog about your chapter to leading an initiative across North America! Please contact Morgan Davis at davis(a)na-ygn.com<mailto:davis@na-ygn.com> if you are interested in volunteering.
9. Vote for your favorite drawing from the 2011 NA-YGN drawing contest! NA-YGN members used Roddy's adventures to present the benefits of nuclear energy to over 1,000 4th and 5th grade students in this year's contest. Students were asked to submit drawings inspired by the theme "Roddy Nuclear Powers the World" and what they learned during the presentations. Please take a few minutes to support our participating students and submit a vote<http://www.cleanenergyinsight.org/energy-insights/vote-2011-na-ygn-drawin...> by January 13, 2012. The winner will be announced during National Nuclear Science Week. NA-YGN would like to thank all of its participating members along with all of the educators who contributed to the success of this year's contest.
10. Nominations - NA-YGN is now accepting nominations for Vice President, Professional Development Chair, Treasurer and Canadian Affairs Chair. Position descriptions can be found in the NA-YGN Bylaws<http://www.na-ygn.org/aboutus2/leftdocs/NAYGN_ByLaws.pdf>. Candidates can either self-nominate, or be nominated. Nominations will be accepted until January 30, 2012. Please contact Elizabeth McAndrew-Benavides at mcandrew(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:mcandrew@na-ygn.org> for more information.
11. +One - The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is now accepting nominations for their committees. This is a great opportunity for NA-YGN members to grow professionally. If you are also an ANS member, you are encouraged to apply for these technical committees as part of NA-YGN's +One program<http://www.na-ygn.org/professionaldevelopment/index.php?Page=plusone>. For more information about the available committees please use this link<http://www.ans.org/goto/nad.cgi?id=1323669600-9> which will take you to the ANS committee application website.
Jana Thames
NA-YGN Communications Chair
thames(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:thames@na-ygn.org> or communications(a)na-ygn.org<mailto:communications@na-ygn.org>
912-537-5965
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