Volume 10, Issue 2: June 21, 2012
NA-YGN Announcements:

1. +One – Now’s the time to apply for ANS and NEI technical committees. Expand your development by joining a community of practice. Learn more on the NAYGN website.

2. IYNC2012 Registration Is Now Open - Save $100 by registering before July 13. Click here to register.  

Why IYNC2012? - Watch this video to learn why IYNC2012 is the conference for you!

Volunteers Needed for IYNC2012:

a. The NAYGN PI  Committee is organizing video testimonies at IYNC2012. We need volunteers to help us organize this activity. If you are interested please contact pi@na-ygn.org.

b. The NAYGN PI Committee is organizing a risk communication workshop at IYNC2012. During this session, participants will learn to effectively communicate when there are perceived high risks. If interested in  helping to organize this session please contact pi@na-ygn.org.

3. The C3E is a program of the Clean Energy Ministerial, a 24 government program to advance clean energy worldwide. The goal of C3E is to attract more women to clean energy careers and elevate role models who can inspire and help advance the careers of younger professionals in clean energy disciplines. More information at www.C3Eawards.org.

C3E is giving out Awards that will recognize mid-career women with outstanding accomplishments in clean energy. They are accepting nominations now. Please nominate women who you feel are qualified, and pass this along to anyone who might be interested. If you have questions or would like more information please email me at r.slaybaugh@gmail.com

4. There is a poll being conducted by the Los Angeles Times regarding the future of San Onofre.  If you support the continued operation of San Onofre, please click here, scroll down the page and vote to "Reopen them and seek a new license to keep them running until 2042."  Though unofficial, these polls can still influence readers, so your participation is greatly appreciated. 
Please note that polls can be taken down at the newspaper's discretion so please vote today, and feel free to share this link with family and friends that support San Onofre.

5. NA-YGN is looking for candidates to fill the Atlantic Regional Lead and Northeast Regional Lead positions.  Previous experience in local chapter leadership is highly recommended for this position.  Candidates should send a resume and a short statement describing why they want the position to usa@na-ygn.org.

Jana Thames

NA-YGN Communications Chair

thames@na-ygn.org  or communications@na-ygn.org

912-537-5965