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Volume 9, Issue 18: February 2, 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 13rd. 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@na-ygn.org<mailto:benchmarking@na-ygn.org> .
2. The Winter 2012 edition of Go
Nuke<http://www.na-ygn.org/gonuke2/currentissue/currentissue.pdf> is here.
3. Los Alamitos is conducting an on-line survey about San Onofre. They are asking
the public to decide if San Onofre should be decommissioned because the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission reported that a small radiation leak (that does not pose any danger to the
public) may have escaped to the atmosphere. Please weigh into this discussion by
reassuring the public that procedures are in place to deal with this type of situation.
http://losalamitos.patch.com/articles/nuke-plant-leak-isolated-reactor-co...
4. Please welcome our newest NA-YGN local chapter, Savannah River (SR-YGN)! With the
addition of SR-YGN, there are now 98 local chapters of NA-YGN. SR-YGN is in the Carolinas
region, located in Aiken, South Carolina. The chapter lead is Aria Behrouzi -contact
information can be found on the NA-YGN
website<http://www.na-ygn.org/localchapter2/docs/localchapters.pdf>.
5. NA-YGN is currently looking for webinar ideas. If you have any suggestions,
please contact pd@na-ygn.org<mailto:pd@na-ygn.org>.
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@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. 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@na-ygn.com<mailto:davis@na-ygn.com> if you are interested in
volunteering.
8. NA-YGN has a new Canadian Affairs Chair, Chris Waugh, and Canadian Regional Lead,
Sunny Mustafa. This was effective in January. They can be reached at
canada@na-ygn.org<mailto:canada@na-ygn.org>.
9. +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=p...;. 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@na-ygn.org<mailto:thames@na-ygn.org> or
communications@na-ygn.org<mailto:communications@na-ygn.org>
912-537-5965