The YMB and the year ahead

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The YMB and the year ahead

• CHaTS 2008

• Jon Hursthouse

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Overview

• The YMB and the year ahead

• The YMB
• Who are we?
• What do we do?
• Opportunities
• James Bates Grant
• Developments of 2008
• Business Plan 07-09
• Q A

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The YMB and the year ahead

• What is the YMB?
• It is IMechEs national board for Young Members.
• Vision
• The first central contact for all Young Member
  issues interests
• Mission
• Inspiring the next generation
• What does the YMB Do?
• Provides a forum for Young Members to represent
  Young Members.
• Reviews issues affecting the profession
• Provides a communication channel for Young
  Members
• Holds training days and designs resource material
  for Young Members 
• Liases with other Institutions young members (UK
  and world-wide)
• Promotes Professional Development
• Lobbies for change
• Supports the regional Young Member Network

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The YMB and the year ahead

• Who is on the YMB?
• Regional representatives
• Divisions Group representatives
• Elected officers - YMB Executive Committee
• Who is the YMB Exec.?
• Chair Simon Cotton cotton_simon_at_perkins.com
• Deputy Chair Heather Dunbar
• Vice Chair Jonathan Gray
• Vice Chair Jonathan Hursthouse
• YM Trustee Board Member Richard Sibbick
• YMB Trustee Board Representative Giles Hartill

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The YMB and the year ahead

• What does the YMB Exec. do?
• Represent YMs at Council Trustee Board
• Work closely with Staff on a day to day basis
• Respond quickly to urgent issues
• Develop the YM business plan
• Monthly teleconference
• Lobby Trustee Board
• Administer James Bates Grant

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The YMB and the year ahead

• YMB Opportunities
• Benevolent Fund Volunteer
• Education Ambassador (Diploma) Assignment
• Qualifications and Membership Board - YMB
  Representative
• How do I get involved?
• http//www.imeche.org/ye/opport/Current-Volunteer-
  Vacancies.htm
• Contact the Exec.
• Speak directly to Penny or Shuan

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The YMB and the year ahead

• James Bates Grant
• An IMechE trust fund allocated to IMechEs YMB
• Funds YMA
• Administered by the YMB Executive Committee
• Grants available to YMP to promote mechanical
  engineering and the professional development of
  young members of the Institution
• Grant of up to 50 travel/event costs
• Birmingham YM Panel
• Engineering the World prestige event
• Grant allocated to cover 50 of venue cost -
  central conference theatre
• Oil and What Next?
• Sustainable Transport for the Developing World

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The YMB and the year ahead

• Edinburgh - Automotive Engineering Students
• Autosport International Show, NEC, Birmingham
• Grant for transport

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The YMB and the year ahead

• 2008 A year of change hard work!
• Proactive approach from YMB has lead to
• Successful deployment of new brand
• CHaTS, annual dinner council in Glasgow
• Launch of Ambassador programme
• Support for EngTech
• Implementation of key themes
• Key theme representatives co-opted on YMB
• Mission YMPossible points for theme managers on
  YMP
• Cooling the planet competition
• Increased Recognition
• YM of the year
• Mentor Of The Year (MOYA) for 2009
• Execution of business plan

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The YMB and the year ahead
2007 to 2009 Business Plan
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The YMB and the year ahead
Inclusive
1) Broaden and grow membership
YMB supporting Eng Techs
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The YMB and the year ahead
2) Provide intellectual leadership and practical
advice to Government, Members and the informed
public on our four key themes
Implementing Key Themes
YMB creating a support package for key themes
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The YMB and the year ahead
3) Strengthen our links with members and improve
added value
Engaging members
YMB capturing the needs of Young Members YM
Survey
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The YMB and the year ahead
3) Strengthen our links with members and improve
added value
Engaging members
Making the YMB more outward facing around the
world
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The YMB and the year ahead
4) Develop awareness of engineering and raise the
profile of the IMechE
Engaging society
YMB making the profession relevant to all
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The YMB and the year ahead
5) Improve and secure our long term financial
position
Develop volunteers
YMB creating alternative volunteering
opportunities
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The YMB and the year ahead
6) Meet exemplary standards of corporate
governance
Representation
Embedding the YM vision
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The YMB and the year ahead
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The YMB and the year ahead
10 Objectives/Projects 59 Deliverables Plenty of
opportunities to get involved!
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The YMB and the year ahead

• Thank you!
• YMs make a substantial contribution
• It is appreciated by Trustee Board, Council,
  Staff and the YMB
• Get involved!
• The YMB wants to represent you fully
• We will continue to improve our communication
• We are always listening
• Questions?