American Nuclear Society Robotics and Remote Systems Division Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Carl D. Crane III Las Vegas, NV November 10, 2010

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

RRSD Governance Officers: Chair: Carl D. Crane Secretary: Reid Kress Vice-chair: Tom A. Nance Treasurer: James Tulenko Past-chair: Michael Rinker Executive Committee: Brian K. HatchellColleen Shelton-DavisSean Peterson Mark W. NoakesChris EasonMitch Pryor Rob Owen Dwayne Schmoker Board Liaison: John I. Sackett

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 Chris Eason Colleen Shelton-Davis Mike Rinker

RRSD Governance Total Membership % of ANS Membership ANS10,93811,137 RRSD RRSD %3.0%2.9%

RRSD Governance Student Membership

RRSD Governance - Budget Division Finances Actual 12/31/2009 Budget 2010 Actual 8/31/2010 Budget Funds Carry Forward Member Allocation Division Income 19, , , Total Budget Funds 20,29917,910 Budget Expenses Awards and Plaques National Meeting Costs* Scholarship / NEED Funding Division Expenses Student Support , , ,000 Total Expenses 3,035 6,500 6,511 Excess of Budgeted Funds over Expenses 17,264 11,41011,399

RRSD Budget ActualsActualsThru 9/30 General Fund$19,571$17,264$11,399 Ray Goertz Fund (#2708)$49,862$50,927$53,949 Student Support Fund (#2734)$50,922$52,427$55,603 Total$120,355$120,618$120,951 Primary income from topical meetings Primary expense is awards and student support

RRSD Governance Planning One year Tactical Plan was established in 2003 and is up-to-date for Five year Strategic Plan was established in 2003 and is up-to-date for Succession planning is part of the Tactical Plan. Two newsletters published each year.

RRSD Communications RRSD website updated multiple times each year Student grant information and application Ray Goertz Award description, past winners, and nomination form Past and future topical meeting information Newsletters 2 newsletters published every year since 2005

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 –Seven groups provided financial support at topical. Society Leadership: –Jim Tulenko past ANS President – past RRSD chair, current RRSD officer Non-Meeting Publications: –RadWaste magazine articles –Nuclear News articles - cover story in Feb 2006 issue and two other articles Sponsored Sessions at ANS National Meetings

RRSD Services to Membership Professional Development –Four professional development workshops delivered at 2008 Topical Meeting Scholarships –Student Support Fund (#2734) fully funded –No “ANS scholarships” at this time 2008 Teacher Workshop

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 Past Ray Goertz Award Winners 2008 – Dr. Barry Burks Clyde Ward, Aiken, SC John R. White, Oak Ridge, TN Paul Bacca, Idaho Falls, ID Robert W. Wiesener, Albermale, NC Andy Lethco, North Augusta, SC Melvin J. Feldman, Oak Ridge, TN Howard W. Harvey, Oak Ridge, TN Karl E. Neumeier, Sommerset, WI Joseph S. Byrd, Lexington, SC Donald F. Melton, Fridley, MN Charles J. Divona, Laguna Beach, CA William M. Thompson, Fullerton, CA C. Harry Youngquist, Chicago, IL Demetruis G. Jelatis, Red Wing, MN Gerry A Eisert, Hastings, MN

RRSD Services to Students Student Support –RRSD supports travel to ANS Annual and Winter meetings (typically $500/year) –RRSD supports ANS Student Conference, including travel (typically $500/year) and awards for best “robotics” paper at Topical 1 st $500, 2 nd $250, 3 rd $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) $6, $2, $6, Best Paper

RRSD Meetings Participation ANS National Meeting Participation –2009 Winter Meeting – 2 sessions –2008 Winter Meeting – 2 sessions –2007 Winter Meeting – 1 session –2006 Winter Meeting – 1 session –2005 Annual Meeting – 1 session Topical Meetings YearLocationRegisteredCommentsProceeds 2011Knoxville250 (goal)13 th 3 rd RRSD/ESD 2008 Albuquerque17812 th 2 nd RRSD/ESD$ 34, Salt Lake24011 th 1 st RRSD/ESD$ 104, Gainesville13210 th RRSD Topical$ 26,854 50% of Proceeds to ANS or $83,129 since % to Division 10-20% to Local Chapter

RRSD Areas of Success Long History (1 st 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)

RRSD Summary Future Focus Areas Reverse the slow erosion in membership by taking advantage of the increased interest in remote robotics that will be generated by the 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.