American Nuclear SocietyYoung Members GroupPresentation to theANS Board of DirectorsPeter F. CaracappaNovember 10, 2010 Las Vegas, NV

Young Member Group MissionThe Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels by: sponsoring non-technical workshops and meetingscollaborating with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetingsencouraging its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sectionsintroducing young members to the rules and governance structure of the Societynominating young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.

YMG Leadership (2010-2011)*Chair: Peter F. Caracappa*Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect: Jennifer VarnadoeSecretary: Tyler SchweitzerTreasurer: Jesse KlingensmithPast Chair: George A. TsakanikasEx Officio: Michaele Brady Raap Board Liaison: Kazuaki Matsui* Must be under the age of thirty-six (36) (or within five (5) years of graduation from an accredited educational institution), and cannot be a student member.

YMG Division LiaisonsServe as point of contact between Professional Division (PD) or Technical Group (TG) and YMG Identify potential collaborations between PD/TG and YMGExpected duties include:Attending YMG Executive Committee meetings at the ANS National MeetingsParticipating in email discussions on the executive committee list serv Providing a report on the activities of the YMG to PD/TG at each ANS National MeetingWorking with PD/TG governance to identify potential areas of collaboration with YMGNotifying YMG of opportunities for collaboration with PD/TG, such as:Jointly organized sessions or workshopsInvolving young members in program or meeting planning for PD/TG sponsored activitiesInvolving young members in the governance of the PD/TGServing as coordinator for joint programs and activities between the PD/TG and YMGFacilitating communication between contributors to those programsProviding updates to the PD/TG on progress toward the objectives of the joint program or activity

Membership Trends

Budget Information

Young Member Group FinancesACTUALBUDGETACTUAL20092010as of 6/1/10BUDGET FUNDS CURRENT YEAR MEMBER ALLOC.279625003142 CARRY FORWARD, PRIOR YEAR209430744940 OTHER BUDGET FUNDS87000TOTAL BUDGET FUNDS576055748082BUDGET EXPENSES AWARDS, PLAQUES201500 NATIONAL MEETING COSTS-45000 DIVISION OFFICER EXPENSE01000 STUDENT SUPPORT125022501250TOTAL EXPENSES82025001250

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OFBUDGET FUNDS OVER EXPENSE494030746832

Division PlanningStrategic Plan4-year plan approved in 2008Preparing for renewal this yearSuccession plan included in Strategic Plan Active through this year - nominating committee tasked with considering succession plan for two additional yearsFocus on 3 main goals:Encourage Students to Remain Members Following Graduation Increase Young Member Involvement in All Areas of the SocietySupport Society Meetings through YMG Sponsored and Co-Sponsored SessionsRules and Bylaws Fully endorsed by BRC

CommunicationsNewsletter2 Issues Annually, Distributed by Email prior to annual meeting YMG WebsiteImplementing plan to provide more frequent short website updates in place of static newsletterReviewing Recruiting Program Targeted to Graduating Students

Contributions to ANS and ANS MembershipEmbedded topical: Young Professionals CongressVery successful meeting in 2009Smaller event planned for 2011, as bridge to shifting YPC to odd-year summer meetingStandards Associate Membership Program Increases young member involvement with ANS standardsSeeking better avenues for promotionWorking relationships with other professional organizationsNorth American Young Generation in Nuclear Co-sponsors of Young Professionals CongressInternational Youth Nuclear Congress Supported IYNC2010 as a Class IV meetingSeeking ways to help with US-based IYNC2012

National Meeting Participation2009 Winter MeetingYoung Professionals Congress as embedded topical including 18 sponsored and co-sponsored sessionsCo-sponsored 2 additional sessions in meeting proper2010 Winter MeetingCo-Sponsoring 1 session2011 Annual MeetingSponsoring 3 sessions

CY 2008 YMG Metrics

Division MeetingsDivision GovernanceDivision Contributions to SocietyDivision Services to MembershipNational Meeting Participation 2008 Annual: 0 sessions, 0 panels 2008 Winter: 0 sessions. 0 panels Succession Planning Succession Plan established in 2006 Strategic Plan; updated in 2008ANS Position Statements Not responsible for Position StatementsProfessional Development Young Professionals Congress 2005 2006 Student Workshop 2007 Young Professionals Congress 2008 June Young Professionals Training Session Class I, Class II Topicals Membership Trends 1056/1116 mbrs +5.7% change 2006 1116/1282 mbrs +14.9% change 2007 1282/1389 mbrs +9% change 2008Participation with Outside Professional Societies NA-YGN, IYNCScholarships No scholarship establishedClass III Topicals Communications 2 newsletters 2008 website updated in 2008Society Leadership 3 of 4 PDC; 4 of 4 NPC 75% Exec ComBoD presentation Nov 2008Peer Recognition/ Awards2008 YMG Commendation for the YMG training workshop Division Planning Strategic Plan submitted 2006 Reviewed in 2008Non-Meeting Publications ANS News 2005, ANS Globe 2006, New Member Welcome Package, ANS Globe 2007Student Support Organization Support & Student Mentor 2008 Winter Meeting TravelYMG Meeting Participation June 2005--82 / Nov 2005--92 = 174 June 2006--62 / Nov 2006--69 = 161 Trend: 174/161 -7.5% change 2006 June 200772 / Nov 2007--98=170 Trend 161/170 +5.6% change 2007 June 2008 89/Nov 2008 76 = 165 Trend 170 / 165 -2.9% change 2008YMG Membership Trends Only Young members 791/824 +4.1% change in 2006 824/877 +6.4% change in 2007 877/937 +6.8& change in 2008

Professional Division MetricsYMG Vitality Measures CY 2009

DivisionMeetings

Division Governance

Division Contributions to Society

Division Services to Membership

National MeetingParticipation2009 Annual: 0 sessions, 0 panels2009 Winter: 0 sessions. 0 panels2009 Embedded Topical

Succession PlanningSuccession Plan established in 2006 Strategic Plan; updated in 2008

ANS Position StatementsNot responsible for Position Statements

Professional Development2009 Nov Young Professionals Congress Speaking to Legislative Members training session

Class I, Class IITopicals

Membership Trends1056/1116 mbrs +5.7% change 20061116/1282 mbrs +14.9% change 20071282/1389 mbrs +9.0% change 20081398/1571 mbrs +12.4% change 2009

Participation with Outside Professional SocietiesNA-YGN, IYNC

ScholarshipsNo scholarship established

Class III Topicals2009 Young Professionals Congress

Communications2 newsletters 2009Website SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1updated in 2009Created website for Young Professionals Congress

Society Leadership4 of 4 PDC; 4 of 4 NPC75% Exec Com

BoD presentation Nov 2008

Peer Recognition/Awards2009 YMG Excellence Award

Division PlanningStrategic Plan submitted 2006 Reviewed in 2008

Non-Meeting PublicationsNew Member Welcome PackageGlobe 2009Assisted with review of Outreach Materials

Student SupportOrganization Support & Student Mentor2009 Student Conference2009 Annual Meeting Travel2009 Winter Meeting Travel

YMG Meeting ParticipationJune 2005--82 / Nov 2005--92 = 174

June 2006--62 / Nov 2006--69 = 161Trend: 174/161 -7.5% change 2006

June 200772 / Nov 2007--98=170Trend 161/170 +5.6% change 2007

June 2008 89/Nov 2008 76 = 165Trend 170 / 165 -2.9% change 2008

June 2009 60/Nov 2009 134 = 194Trend 165/194 + 17.67% change 2009

YMG Membership TrendsOnly Young members791/824 +4.1% change in 2006824/877 +6.4% change in 2007877/937 +6.8% change in 2008937/1048 +11.8% change in 2009

YMG June 15, 2010

SummaryMetrics - looking goodAreas of SuccessStrong Young Professionals Congress ProgramRelationship with NA-YGN and IYNC Solid year-to-year membership growthBylaws and rules fully approved and endorsedFocus for Future ActionRe-invigorate national meeting program (outside of YPC) Improve website for use as a more timely communications toolEvaluate and improve membership growth programsExpand collaboration with NA-YGN and participation in the activities of IYNC