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American Nuclear Society Robotics and Remote Systems Division

American Nuclear Society Robotics and Remote Systems Division. Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Albert J. Sturm, Jr. Reno, NV November 12, 2008. RRSD Mission.

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American Nuclear Society Robotics and Remote Systems Division

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  1. American Nuclear SocietyRobotics and Remote Systems Division Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Albert J. Sturm, Jr. Reno, NV November 12, 2008

  2. RRSD Mission Promote the development and application of Robotic and Remote Systems to Hazardous Environments for the purpose of reducing hazardous exposure to individuals, reducing environmental hazards, and reducing the cost of performing work. This is accomplished by; • Holding Topical meetings • Publishing technical papers and communications • Forming professional & personal relationships among members • Cooperating with other professional groups

  3. RRSD Governance • Officers: Chair: Albert J. Sturm Secretary: Carl C. Crane Vice-chair: Mike W. Rinker Treasurer: Tom A. Nance Past-chair: Frank Heckendorn • Executive Committee: 2009 2010 2011 Reid L. Kress Julian W. F. Millard Brian K. Hatchell Derek C. Wadsworth James S. Tulenko Mark W. Noakes Colleen Shelton-Davis Tachung C. Yih • Board Liaison: John F. Kotek

  4. RRSD Committee Chairs • Technical Programs • Newsletter • Student Activities • Honors and Awards • Liaison w/ Societies • Web Page • Membership • Publications • Nominating • Carl Crane • Brian Hatchell • Reid Kress • Tom Nance • Mark Noakes • Carl Crane • Derek Wadsworth • Colleen Shelton-Davis • Frank Heckendorn

  5. RRSD GovernanceTotal Membership % of ANS Membership 2006 2007 ANS 10,772 10,851 RRSD 358 344 RRSD % 3.3% 3.2% Typical Non Topical Year Drop

  6. RRSD Governance Student Membership

  7. RRSD Governance - Budget * Incorrectly listed as $5,544 from ANS $5,000 was moved to Student Support

  8. RRSD Budget 2006 2007 2008 Actuals Actuals Thru 9/30 General Fund $10,920 $12,344 $19,804 Ray Goertz Fund (#2708) $47,863 $50,927 $49,852 Student Support Fund (#2734) $46,731 $49,427 $50,922 Total $105,514 $112,698 $120,578 • Primary income from topical meetings • Primary expense is awards and student support

  9. RRSD Governance Planning • One year Tactical Plan was established in 2003 and is up-to-date for 2008 • Five year Strategic Plan was established in 2003 and is up-to-date for 2008-2013 • Succession planning is part of the Tactical Plan: • Current Strategic and Tactical Plans posted on RRSD website • Two newsletters published each year

  10. RRSD Communications • RRSD website updated multiple times each year • Student grant information and application • Ray Goertz Award description, past winners, and nomination form • Executive Committee “archives” stored in restricted portion of web page • Past and future topical meeting information • Newsletters • 2 newsletters published every year since 2005

  11. RRSD Contributions to ANS • ANS Position Statements: • RRSD is not responsible for any statements. • Participation with other Professional Societies: • Nine Professional Societies Co-Sponsored RRSD/ESD Joint Topical Meeting in 2008. • Seven groups provided financial support at topical. • Society Leadership: • Jim Tulenko past ANS President – past RRSD chair • Non-Meeting Publications: • Design Guide – sent to new members in 2006 • RadWaste magazine articles • Nuclear News articles - cover story in Feb 2006 issue and two other articles • Sponsored Sessions at ANS Winter Meetings

  12. RRSD Services to Membership • Professional Development • Seven professional development workshops scheduled at February 2006 Topical, four cancelled during meeting • Scholarships • Student Support Fund (#2734) fully funded • No “ANS scholarships” at this time 2008 Teacher Workshop

  13. RRSD Services to Membership Peer Recognition & Awards • Ray Goertz Award • Established 1985 • $2500 monetary award • Presented Biennially at Topical Meeting • Honors late Ray Goertz for his lifetime contribution to advancement of remote handling systems, development of the master/slave manipulator, and his role in forming the division beginning with its first meeting in 1951. • Past Ray Goertz Award Winners 2008 – Dr. Barry Burks 2006 - Clyde Ward, Aiken, SC 1992 - John R. White, Oak Ridge, TN 2004 - Paul Bacca, Idaho Falls, ID 1991 - Robert W. Wiesener, Albermale, NC 2001 - Andy Lethco, North Augusta, SC 1990 - Melvin J. Feldman, Oak Ridge, TN 1999 - Howard W. Harvey, Oak Ridge, TN 1989 - Karl E. Neumeier, Sommerset, WI 1997 - Joseph S. Byrd, Lexington, SC 1988 - Donald F. Melton, Fridley, MN 1995 - Charles J. Divona, Laguna Beach, CA 1987 - William M. Thompson, Fullerton, CA 1994 - C. Harry Youngquist, Chicago, IL 1986 - Demetruis G. Jelatis, Red Wing, MN 1993 - Gerry A Eisert, Hastings, MN

  14. RRSD Services to Students 2008 Best Paper Student Support • RRSD supports travel to ANS Annual andWinter meetings (typically $500/year) • RRSD supports ANS Student Conference, including travel (typically $500/year) and awards for best “robotics” paper at Topical 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $100 • RRSD annually grants thousands of dollars to junior high school, high school, and college groups for organized robotic competitions (Topical Meeting contests, FIRST Competition, Lego League) 2008 - $2500 YTD Aug 08 2007 - $6,500 2006 - $4,000

  15. RRSD Meetings Participation • ANS National Meeting Participation • 2008 Winter Meeting – 2 sessions • 2007 Winter Meeting – 1 session • 2006 Winter Meeting – 1 session • 2005 Annual Meeting – 1 session • 2004 – no sessions Increasing involvement • Topical Meetings Year Location Registered Comments Proceeds 2011 Knoxville 250 (goal) 13th 3rd RRSD/ESD 2008 Albuquerque 178 12th 2nd RRSD/ESD $ 34,834 2006 Salt Lake 240 11th 1st RRSD/ESD $ 104,570 2004 Gainesville 132 10th RRSD Topical $ 26,854 50% of Proceeds to ANS or $83,129 since 2004 30-40% to Division 10-20% to Local Chapter

  16. 2007 RRSD Metrics and Measures Eliminated one Red and decreased yellows since 2006

  17. RRSD Areas of Success • Long History (1st ANS Division) • Serve “Niche” Area • Focused toward specialized engineered equipment • Strong Financials (two fully funded Funds) • Successful Topical Meetings • 13 meetings since 1984, all profitable • Strong Student Support (conferences and travel) • Awards (at Topical Meetings)

  18. RRSD SummaryFuture Focus Areas • Reverse the slow erosion in membership by taking advantage of the increased interest in remote robotics that will be generated by the future Nuclear Renaissance • Increase awareness of Remote Robotics with newsletter, Publications and possibly paid ads to support ANS President’s “Get the Word Out” • Increase 2011 Topical content and attendance • Continue support for the student conference, student awards and student travel to the national meetings. • Continue to support the national ANS initiative to revitalize utility involvement in the ANS. • Evaluate appropriate uses for RRSD funds.

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