Membership News – January 29, 2019

2019 is already shaping up to be an exciting year. There are always opportunities to get involved. Please feel free to share this newsletter with your fellow nuclear advocates today!

Join NAYGN Leadership

NAYGN Board Elections – Nominations due February 15

Are you looking to take the next step with NAYGN?  NAYGN is seeking nominations to our continental Board of Directors (the "Core").  Core members have the opportunity to shape the future of NAYGN by working with each other, local chapter leadership, and industry leaders to implement the vision and mission of our organization through the strategic plan.  The 2019 elections are open, and nominations will be accepted until February 15.  Talk with your manager about including NAYGN leadership as part of your career development plan.   

To submit a nomination email Past-President, Abbey Donahue (past-president[at]naygn.web.zuul.work).

NAYGN 20^th Anniversary Logo Contest

As part of our 20 year celebration, we are hosting a logo contest.  Submit your best design by February 7!
More info here:  https://naygn.org/2019-logo-contest-naygns-20th-anniversary/

Get Involved in NAYGN Social Media

As part of the 2019 Innovating Our Impact initiative, the Bruce Power chapter will be leading NAYGN on a social media campaign in early fall leading up to Nuclear Science Week. The committee is forming now and we are looking for volunteers!  Email getsocial@naygn.web.zuul.work to get involved!

Drawing Contest Update / Resources Available

The 2019 NAYGN Drawing Contest for 4th & 5th Graders is Live!  Reach for the Stars…and teach students about nuclear power in space exploration.  Prizes include a robotics kit and a classroom treasure box!  Set up your school visit today.  Submission deadline Friday March 15th.  Downloadable resources are available here.

... Other News

The 2018 annual NAYGN award nominations as well as the 4^th quarter excellence award nominations are both open! Full information on the types of awards is available at https://naygn.org/committees/awards/ Nominations will be open through February 28, 2019.  Questions? Reach out to awards@naygn.web.zuul.work

2019 NAYGN Conference registration is open!  The Conference will be held June 3-5, 2019 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. 

We can’t wait to see you there!