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@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 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
p: 410-470-3449