Group blog for YMC Conference; Suzanne Brown, Sally Davidson-Jones, Kim Letchford and Dav Stott http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/index.cfm?forumid=4 en-US FuseTalk Standard Edition 3.2 Build 80405 David Stott http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=258&threadid=20772 2007-11-08T14:58:48 00 http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=258&threadid=20772#comments 0
Join us for the latest updates from the 2007 conference here.
Catch up with the facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7302037173]]> David Stott http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=260&threadid=13293 2006-11-10T16:03:54 00 http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=260&threadid=13293#comments 0 now live

On there you will find session write ups, some photos, powerpoint slides and more]]> Suzanne Brown http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=258&threadid=13272 2006-11-09T13:00:27 00 http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=258&threadid=13272#comments 0
Dav Stott, the YMB IT Officer is giving the delgates the 'lowdown' on all thing webbie! There are so many things that you can do via the website from promoting events to photo galleries, from Blogs to discussion forums. With a truely global organisation publishing information on the web is the best way to engage with our members!

I hope that everyone got all they need for the session and we'll be around if anyone else has any techie questions.

Enjoy the rest of the conference!]]> Kim Letchford http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=261&threadid=13200 2006-11-06T10:47:58 00 http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=261&threadid=13200#comments 0 Acknowledging Excellence in Engineering - The 2007 Sir Henry Royce Award

Are you a young Engineering or I.T. Professional who has shown excellence in the previous year in your work in industry or for the profession? If the answer is 'Yes', then you may wish to submit a nomination for the 2007 Sir Henry Royce Award!

This Award is presented annually to a Young Professional who has demonstrated outstanding achievement or innovative thinking during an Engineering or I.T. Project or an unusual commitment to their academic or professional development.

Prize: The winner receives a £250 Cash Prize and a Medal. Deadline: 31 May 2007

Written Premium Competition - Win a Trip around the World!

The winner will travel around the world, presenting their winning paper in 3 countries of their choice. The winner will also feature in Institution of Engineering and Technology publications and will, of course, get some free time at each stop to simply see the sights!

All you have to do is write a paper (2000-3000 words) on a topic appropriate to the activities of the Institution and forward it to younger@iee.org by 31 May 2007.

Prizes: 1st Prize - An Around the World Trip
2nd Prize (two) - £150 Cash

Career Achievement Award in Memory of Mike Sargeant - Win a £500 Prize!

Do you know of a Younger Member who has shown exceptional leadership in developing a project, contributed creatively when developing a new product or service, or demonstrated exceptional commitment to Engineering and/or Technology through their academic or professional development? If you, or someone you know, fits this description, you may wish to submit a nomination for this award!
Prize: The winner receives £500 Cash, a Trophy and a Certificate. Deadline: 31 May 2007

Dive Track - Product Design Competition - Win a £5000 Prize!

In 2006-7, the Institution of Engineering and Technology is supporting a one-off product design competition in memory of Penny Glover, a member who died whilst diving. DiveTrack is co-sponsored by the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC).

The competition is to design a device which can be worn by a diver and that both responds to an acoustic signal from a standard echo sounder, and enables the diver to send a signal alerting those on the surface that a problem has occurred.

The competition offers a chance to stretch your creative, design and practical engineering skills, to make a real difference, and to win a £5000 prize! For more information, please email Odette Baker on divetrack@bsac.com or visit the websites of the Institution and BSAC (www.bsac.com).

Present around the World Competition - The Institution's Technical Presentation Prize

By entering the Institution's global presentations competition for Younger Members you could win cash, kudos and international travel! Your presentation can be based on your work, your studies (or any topic that's of relevance to the Institution's diverse range of activities). Contact your local Institution network for further information.]]> Kim Letchford http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=260&threadid=13199 2006-11-06T10:42:09 00 http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=260&threadid=13199#comments 1
Within the Yearbook pages in your delegate packs, you'll find a mixture of pictures and information about your fellow delegates - arranged in alphabetical order by first name. Not only will this allow you to easily identify your colleagues but we hope it will also be a little bit of fun! We hope you find the conference informative and worthwhile.

Carry on telling us more about yourself, with your own blog here.]]> Kim Letchford http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=259&threadid=13198 2006-11-06T10:39:17 00 http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=259&threadid=13198#comments 0 19:00 Depart Teacher Building for Check-in at Menzies Hotel

19:45 - 20:00 Drinks Reception / Group Photo (Hebredian Suite)

20:00 - 21:30 Dinner (Kyles Suite)
Dress Code: Smart/ Evening dress

21:00 - 21:30 Toasts & Award Ceremony, followed by disco and DJ]]> Kim Letchford http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=258&threadid=13197 2006-11-06T10:37:44 00 http://www.theiet.org/forums/blog/blogpost.cfm?catid=258&threadid=13197#comments 1 Day 1: Thursday 9th November

10:30 - 11:00 Registration & Refreshments (Laphroiag Lounge)

11:00 - 11:20 Introduction & Welcome (Laphroiag Lecture Theatre)

11:20 - 11:40 Icebreaker
An 'ABC' Treasure Hunt to keep you on your toes!

11:40 - 13:10 Syndicate Sessions

Session 1: Treasurers Training
Beryl Gurney, Budget Executive, Local Networks

A shortened version of the 1-Day Treasurers' Training Course that has been made available to Treasurers at regional centres throughout the UK, intended to catch those Treasurers who haven't managed to attend one of the more in-depth sessions.

Session 2: IET Strategy Session
Agnes Segal, Manager Membership and Regions, Kim Letchford, Member Community Manager, Lewis Mowatt and Suzanne Venables-Wood, YMB

A session for the YMB and YM sections to discuss the future of local network operations and brainstorm new ideas.

Session 3: Website Management & PR
Suzanne Brown, Volunteer Community Manager and Dav Stott, YMB
A session on how YM sections can get their message out to the membership and make effective use of the branch websites.

13:10 - 14:00 Lunch (Laphroiag Lounge)

14:00 - 16:30 Lifeskills Session - Conflict Management (Laphroiag Theatre)
Isobel Brown, Professional LIfeskills Officer

This session will cover Conflict Management skills, such as assertiveness, negotiation and interpersonal skills.


16:30 - 17:00 Conclusion of Day 1 and Evening Arrangements
(Laphroiag Lecture Theatre)

17.30 Refreshments (Laphroiag Lounge)

18:00 - 19:00 International Present Around the World Final
(Laphroiag Lecture Theatre)

19:00 Depart Teacher Building for Check-in at Menzies Hotel

19:45 - 20:00 Drinks Reception / Group Photo (Hebredian Suite)

20:00 - 21:30 Dinner (Kyles Suite)
Dress Code: Smart/ Evening dress

21:00 - 21:30 Toasts & Award Ceremony, followed by disco and DJ

Day 2 - Friday 10th November

08:00 - 08:30 Breakfast at Menzies (Kyles Suite)

08:30 - 09:00 YMB chaperone from Menzies Hotel to Teacher Building after breakfast

09:00 - 10:00 The IET - An Overview (Laphroaig Lecture Theatre)
John Loughhead, Deputy President, IET and Agnes Segal, Manager, Membership and Regions

10:00 - 11:30 Syndicate sessions

Session 1: Hot Topic
John Loughhead - IET Deputy President, Lewis Mowatt (YMB) and Suzanne Venables-Wood (YMB)

Session 2: International Session
Sharon Stevens, International Projects Manager and Ebenezer Amusa (YMB)

This session is aimed at International Sections and will look at the differences and big problems experienced by International Sections.

Session 3: Committee Member Recruitment & Retention
Lisa Miles, Regional Co-ordinator and Kerry Bell (YMB)

This session will look at ways in which YM Section Committees can bring on board new student and young professional recruits; retain them and carry out succession planning. The session will include examples from successful committees.

11:30 - 11:45 Break (Laphroiag Lounge)

11:45 - 12:45 Other Institutions
Penny Thompson, Younger Members' Board
A presentation on the IET's interactions with other institutions. Presentations by members of other institutions will follow (Richard Crawford - ICE, Nico Deblauwe - EYE and Roger McLaughlin (EYE)

12:45 - 14:00 Lunch (Laphroiag Lounge)

14:00 - 15.15 How to organise an Event and Event Challenge (Breakout Rooms)
IET Local Network Co-ordinators

Delegates will be placed into three teams and will be challenged with planning an event for the National Science and Engineering Week to take place in March 2007


15:15 - 15:45 Event Challenge Group Presentations (Laphroiag Lounge)
IET Local Network Co-ordinators
The Teams will present their event plans.

15:45 - 16:00 Conference Feedback and discussion

16:00 - 16:15 Conference Awards & Prizes & Close]]>