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The National Weather Association Supporting and Promoting Excellence in Operational Meteorology

The National Weather Association Supporting and Promoting Excellence in Operational Meteorology Presented by Ralph Ferraro NOAA/NESDIS and CICS College Park, MD Ralph.R.Ferraro@noaa.gov Chair, NWA Remote Sensing Committee and NWA Councilor (2007-09). www.nwas.org. WHAT IS NWA?.

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The National Weather Association Supporting and Promoting Excellence in Operational Meteorology

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  1. The National Weather Association Supporting and Promoting Excellence in Operational Meteorology Presented by Ralph Ferraro NOAA/NESDIS and CICS College Park, MD Ralph.R.Ferraro@noaa.gov Chair, NWA Remote Sensing Committee and NWA Councilor (2007-09) www.nwas.org

  2. WHAT IS NWA? NWA is a grass-roots professional assoc. Non-profit, mostly-volunteer organization Focus on OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY • Broadcasters • Private Enterprise • National Weather Service • Military weather • Web based services

  3. NWA Features & Perks Newsletter NWA Digest -- a refereed journal Electronic Journal of Meteorology Training and Professional Development Job Postings Scholarships & Grants Local Chapters (often joint with AMS local chapters)

  4. NWA History and Fun Facts www.nwas.org Founded 1975 with 5 members In 2009: 3000+ members NWA Weathercaster Seal of Approval 12 active committees for involvement 6 scholarships for college money 2 grants for more money

  5. Leadership Officers Councilors Committees: • Aviation Professional Development • Awards Publications • Broadcast Meteorology Remote Sensing • Education Specialized Operations • Information Technology Strategic Planning • Membership & Marketing Wx Analysis and Forecasting

  6. Web Site www.nwas.org

  7. Scholarships & Grants! Broadcast Meteorology – March 15th David Sankey Minority Scholarship – April 15th Arthur C. Pike Scholarship - April 15th AccuWeather Undergraduate Scholarship – May 15th Dr. Roderick A. Scofield Scholarship – May 15th Cassens/Phillips Family Scholarship for Meteorology - Fall Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants for K-12 teachers June 15th Meteorological Satellite Applications Award Grant for Undergraduate Students – June 15th

  8. Annual Meeting Norfolk, Virginia - October 17-22, 2009 Phoenix, Arizona – October 2-7, 2010 • Abstracts due June 1 • Weather Broadcaster Workshop • Student Session www.nwas.org

  9. Top 10 Reasons to Join NWA 10. Belong to a professional organization 9. Promote operational meteorology 8. Free Newsletter and Digest 7. Stay tuned with what’s happening in the industry 6. Builds your resume and shows employers commitment 5.Half-year student dues only $10.50  4. Publish painlessly in Digest or E-Journal 3. Broadcaster Seal of Approval 2. Join a new Facebook group 1. One word:  NETWORKING!

  10. Membership Specials • Student Dues: $21.00 • Half-Year Special: $10.50 • School-Year Special: $26.00 (September 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010) www.nwas.org

  11. Backup Slides

  12. PUBLICATIONS www.nwas.org

  13. Membership Students                   348  12.3% Faculty/Teachers       80               2.8% Radio/TV                 1005           35.6% Private Sector           270       9.6% Retired                     205            7.3% NOAA                       635            22.5% • NWS                       593             21 % Military                          60              2.1% Other                           221             7.8%

  14. Students at 2008 NWA Annual Meeting www.nwas.org

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