The YP constructs that we have today have come a long way. In order to continue to make the constructs relevant and useful, we as volunteers need to remain steadfast as we work together through different time zones and schedules. It is better to make an effort to cooperate and remain cohesive as a group than to solve the symptoms of poor engagement with new constructs. If we can do this well, we will always be productive regardless of the governance structure.
The Young Professionals Forum will evolve along with the rest of the IET as time goes by. I hope that you will contribute your ideas by being a part of the Young Professionals Forum, YP Task Forces, Young Professionals Section, and Student Chapters. Volunteering for the IET in any capacity and at any level is equally important, because fresh insight is greatly valued. You can reach us directly by email, so don’t ever hesitate to contact the YPCT for any reason. If you are not currently an IET volunteer and you’re interested in helping out, please visit:
http://www.theiet.org/volunteers/young-professionals/volunteer-opps/index.cfm.
To mark the 140th anniversary of the IET, we would like to celebrate YP volunteers who have been involved with the IET in their capacity as Young Professional Forum members, or research/editorial volunteers for the IET journals, or major YP event organisers, or active student chaptervolunteers. Send an article describing what you have done for the IET, your background and future plans, along with a photo of yourself to the YP250 newsletter editor. Congratulations to the newly elected Young Professionals. I hope to see everyone at the YP Summit 2011.
David Leong, Chair YPCT
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