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The Second Century: A New Beginning C.V. Mathai, Ph.D., QEP, 2008 President

The Second Century: A New Beginning C.V. Mathai, Ph.D., QEP, 2008 President. Overview. Introduction/Background Member Benefits A&WMA Products and Services 2008 Goals and Objectives Call for Action. About A&WMA. 100 years of environmental stewardship

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The Second Century: A New Beginning C.V. Mathai, Ph.D., QEP, 2008 President

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  1. The Second Century: A New Beginning C.V. Mathai, Ph.D., QEP, 2008 President

  2. Overview • Introduction/Background • Member Benefits • A&WMA Products and Services • 2008 Goals and Objectives • Call for Action

  3. About A&WMA • 100 years of environmental stewardship • A global leader in environmental management • A neutral forum for knowledge exchange and networking

  4. The Mission The mission of the A&WMA is to promote a clean environment, provide leadership in the fields of air pollution control and waste management, promote a sense of environmental responsibility, and serve its membership and the public

  5. A&WMA Objectives Objectives include: • Encourage and facilitate information exchange among members and other professional and technical groups • Participate in regional and global environmental management issues

  6. About A&WMA • Nearly 9000 members in 65 countries • Broad range of members: • Government • Industry • Academia / Consulting

  7. Membership Benefits • Access to timely professional, scientific, and technical information through A&WMA’s publications and Website • Members-only discounts on conferences, workshops, Webinars, and courses • Discounts on books, conference proceedings, and other educational materials • Access to online Job Board, membership directory, and more • Annual student scholarships at around $200,000

  8. Publications • Keep abreast of the most current environmental management news and scientific research • Two monthly magazines, in print and online • Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association • EM

  9. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association • Latest original research papers from experts in pollution control and waste management • Published since 1951 (Electronically accessible) • One of the longest-running, most respected, peer-reviewed environmental publications in the world

  10. EM Magazine • For environmental managers and other professionals • Thought-provoking articles on timely and topical issues • Regular columns written by experts

  11. On-line Library The Online Library provides a wealth of technical environmental education material, from books and CDs to downloadable PDF articles. It is a substantial and growing resource to environmental professionals around the world.

  12. Conferences • Annual Conference & Exhibition • Specialty Conferences • Workshops • Audio + Web Conferences

  13. Annual Conference & Exhibition • One of the world’s largest environmental management conferences, attracting thousands of professionals • Technical Program with 150+ sessions on a range of issues, from air quality to integrated waste management strategies • Exhibition is a dynamic showcase of environmental products, technology, and services • Social programs and networking events

  14. Specialty Conferences • Address timely, highly relevant issues such as: • Climate change • Visibility protection • Vapor intrusion • Diesel technology • Pollution Controls • Air quality measurements • Etc

  15. Continuing Education Courses • Live professional development training by national experts • Courses at conferences and by appointment • Support the QEP and CHMM professional certifications • Continuing education credit for a number of disciplines

  16. Public Education Environmental Education Resource Guides (EERGs) • A&WMA’s award-winning teacher lesson plans • Address ozone, acid rain, indoor air quality, and other important issues • Geared toward students from kindergarten through grade 12 • Include supporting classroom materials for students • Available on CD

  17. E-Learning Center • A&WMA brings the course to you • Learn from the convenience of your home or office • Stay abreast of environmental rules, regulations, and research • Eliminate travel costs associated with traditional face-to-face courses

  18. A&WMA Governance An elected Board of Directors (15), with equal representation from its three membership categories (Government, Industry, “Other” ) and up to three appointed members, based on needed skills The Executive Director (also the Secretary) and the Treasurer serve on the Board as non-voting members

  19. Implementation of Association Activities • Association’s activities are coordinated through three Councils and several standing committees -Technical Council -Sections and Chapters Council -Education Council Each Council has its own committee structure • Standing Committees include the Publications Committee, Honors & Awards Committee, etc.

  20. 2008 Goals and Objectives • Member Benefits & Strong Finances • Increase Membership by 1,000 • Build External “Partnerships” • Enhance Rapid Information Channels • Enhance Member Benefits

  21. Membership Initiatives • Recruit Students, Faculty, and Young Professionals • “Member-get-a-Member” Campaign • Increase “Organizational Members” • Develop “Partnerships” • “Green Membership” • Advance A&WMA’s Mission Globally

  22. Partnership Initiatives Expand Organizational Memberships: • State/Local, Federal Regulatory Agencies • Trade organizations • Professional Associations • International Environmental Organizations • Explore “joint memberships”

  23. International Affairs Committee • Emissions from fast growing developing countries • Long-range transport of pollutants • Addressing climate change • Developing partnerships with other national organizations • Providing training

  24. Energy-Related CO2 emissions by Region 15 Rest of non-OECD 12 2 China Rest of OECD 9 Gigatonnes of CO 6 United States 3 0 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 China overtakes the US as the world’s biggest emitter before 2010, though its per capita emissions reach just 60% of those of the OECD in 2030

  25. Getting Involved The three Council’s Provide Opportunities to Get Involved Education Council • Input into the Association’s products and services • Ensure educational and professional development needs are met Technical Council • Developing technical programs • Annual Conference & Exhibition • Specialty Conferences • Workshops • Peer-reviewing technical presentations and publications

  26. Getting Involved • Sections & Chapters Council • Members meetings in your region to discuss common problems and solutions • A&WMA’s Member Units: • 32 Regional Sections • 69 Local Chapters • 52 Student Chapters

  27. Will You Please Help? • Actively Participate in Association’s programs • Participate in Annual Conference and specialty conferences • Write articles in the Journal and EM • Building International Membership • Recruiting New Individual- and Organizational Members • Recruiting Faculty, Students, and Young Professionals • Building Partnerships with other organizations and businesses

  28. www.awma.org

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