American Nuclear Society Young Members Group (YMG) Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Gale Hauck November 14, 2012 – San Diego, CA

YMG Mission To encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels To simplify the transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional To sponsor workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals To collaborate with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content of particular interest to young professionals To nominate young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.

YMG Governance Chair – Gale Hauck Vice Chair – Allison Miller Secretary – Elia Merzari Treasurer – Benjamin Holtzman Past Chair – Jennifer Varnadoe Board Liaison – Angie Howard

YMG Governance Metrics – Meeting participation is Yellow (2011 decrease) –All other metrics are Green or White Bylaws & Rules Status - approved Strategic Planning Status –5-year plan updated on a continuing basis –ANS Strategic Plan goals/objectives which YMG supports: Professional Development Engaging the Public Communication: –Website: / –Newsletters: sent quarterly via and available on the website –ANS Nuclear Café: monthly posts from YMG members

YMG Membership Trend

YMG Membership

YMG Finances – Expenses Projected Budget Expenses Newsletters0 Awards, Plaques50 National Meeting Costs500 Division Officer Expense250 Student Support1500 Scholarship/NEED Funding0 Other Expenses Total Expenses2300

YMG Finances - Funds Budget Funds Current Year Member Allocation3200 Carry Forward, Prior Year8000 Student Section Revitalization Fund10000 Other Budget Funds0 Total Budget Funds11200 Excess of Budget Funds over Expense900 New Total Funds Available8900 Student Section Revitalization Fund10000

YMG Contributions to Society Standards Associate Membership Program YMG Division Liaison invigoration Affiliations with other technical organizations –North American Young Generation in Nuclear Co-sponsors of Young Professionals Congress –International Youth Nuclear Congress Supports IYNC Meetings

YMG Industry Participation

YMG Vision The ANS Young Members Group will become regarded as the training ground of the future Society leadership and the Nuclear Science & Technology Industry’s pipeline of Technical and Business Leaders.

Summary Successes: YPC2011, Facilitation Workshop Focus for Future Action: –Professional development –Improve student retention –Alternative fee structures –Image/marketing