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Overview of the AMS CCM Program and the National Council of Industrial Meteorologists. Matthew J. Parker, CCM Savannah River Technology Center Westinghouse Savannah River Company Aiken, South Carolina. Why Become a CCM?. Career goal Prestige Profession of meteorology. Process.
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Overview of the AMS CCM Program and the National Council of Industrial Meteorologists Matthew J. Parker, CCM Savannah River Technology Center Westinghouse Savannah River Company Aiken, South Carolina
Why Become a CCM? • Career goal • Prestige • Profession of meteorology
Process • Application (criteria) and fee • References • Written Test • Oral Exam • Pop Quiz • Process • Fair • Be honest • Not just what you know, but who you are
Changes to the CCM Program? • Relatively Minor • Tracking professional development • Marketing strategy • Awaiting final approval by AMS
NUMUG / ANS/ANSI 3.11 CCMs Marsh--Present BCCM Chair Fransioli--Past BCCM Chair Mazzola--Past BCCM Chair Keener, Gouveia, Caiazza, Kinley, Swanson, Baskett, Harvey, Baxter, Foltman, Falconer, Derezotes, Brennan, Krivo, Vigeant, Haynes, Irwin, Parker, (Bellinger), ((Lockhart)) Others???
National Council of Industrial Meteorologists • Mission Statement • History
NCIM Objectives • Private Sector Representation • Professional certifications (CCM) • Position Papers • Education • Strong ties to the AMS and NWS • Networking
Meetings • Annual Meeting in June • Tours • Business Meeting • Changes? • Mid-year at Annual AMS Meeting • Timing with other events • Encourage new members
Winds of Change • Membership demographics have changed • New Associate Membership category • Implementing changes to better respond to today’s needs
National Council of Industrial Meteorologists • President--Matt Parker • President Elect--John Toohey-Morales • Jill Hasling--First Past President • Jim Block--Second Past President • George McVehil--Secretary • Paul Derezotes--Board of Directors • Tom Henderson--Board of Directors