1. Aberdeen IMechE
Young Member’s Panel
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday 02nd October
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 1

2. Agenda
• Who are we & what is the YMP?
• Meet the Panel
• Roles and responsibilities
• How to get involved?
• What to do to apply
• Future events
• Stay connected…
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 2

3. Who are we & what is the
YMP?
A group of well motivated, committed volunteers
from various different companies
The Young Member’s Panel offers all Aberdeen &
Surrounding area students, Trainees and developing
engineers:
• An opportunity to build a network within the Aberdeen area
with both peers and senior engineers
• A mixture of technical, social and skills based events
• Career advice and support
• A link to the IMechE regional manager and HQ
• Have your Say
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 3

4. Meet the Panel
Chair: Vice Chair: Senior Panel Liaison Social/Entertainment
Paul Ronald Simpson Officer: Katy Crawford Venue Officer: Helen Moss
Cummins
Secretary: Vice Secretary/ RGU
Web Master: Aberdeen Uni Rep:
Craig Seifert Rep: Naomi Sharp
Iain Struthers Jonathan Findlay
Treasurer: Vice Treasurer: Publicity Officer:
Bruce Taylor Barrie McBride Marzena Haddow
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 4

5. Roles and responsibilities
• Chairman- conduct the meetings; represent the committee at
the Committee of Regional Chairmen and the Institution’s
Council; formulate yearly business plan with the committee;
lead and provide the direction for the committee; delegate the
work
• Secretary- organise monthly meetings and AGM; focal point for
outgoing correspondence; maintain list of contacts; take
minutes of meetings; Produce the Annual Report on the
committee's activities
• Treasurer- to manage the accounts and keep track of
expenditure and revenue; annual financial report;
• Publicity Officer- communication to members, email, facebook,
LinkedIn; creation of posters; media communication
• Web Master- look after the website; adding newsletters and
minutes produced
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 5

6. Roles and responsibilities
• Additional roles:
– Vice…
– Senior Panel Liaison Officer
– Social Entertainment/Venue Officer
– University/College Reps
– Events Organisers
– Key-Theme Representatives- energy, Environment,
Transport, Education and Manufacturing
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 6

7. How to get involved?
• How much time can you contribute?
• Different positions have different responsibilities
(next slide) and required commitment
• What are your interested in?
• You don’t have to sit on the panel to have a
significant input
Once you have decided, speak to us, find out more
if needed and put your name forward!
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 7

8. What to do to apply?
• For an application form please contact
imeche.aymp@googlemail.com
• Fill in the application form (you can nominate yourself
or alternatively nominate somebody). Attendance to
the AGM in not essential.
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 8

9. Future Events
• What Does Excellence Look Like in Safety?
– 09 October 18:30-20:00
• Brent Decommissioning Event
– 17 October 18:30-20:00
• Social Meet & Greet (considered for students)
– 18 October
• Monthly Meeting & AGM
– 6 November 19:30-20:30
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 9

10. Stay connested
Come along to:
• Monthly Meeting – 1st Tuesday of Each Month
The Office – Crown Street
Email
imeche.aymp@googlemail.com
Facebook
www.facebook.com/people/Imeche-Ymp-Aberdeen
LinedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3740005&trk=hb_side_g
Visit
http://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/Scottish-
Region/Aberdeen-Young-Member-Panel
for more events information!
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 10

11. Aberdeen IMechE
Young Member’s Panel
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday 02nd October
Improving the world through engineering www.imeche.org 11