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
• A global leader in environmental management
• A neutral forum for knowledge exchange and networking
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
The Mission
Objectives include:
–Encourage and facilitate information exchange among members and other professional and technical groups
–Participate in regional and global environmental management issues
A&WMA Objectives
• Nearly 9000 members in 65 countries
• Broad range of members:
– Government
– Industry
– Academia / Consulting
About A&WMA
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
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
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
EM Magazine
•For environmental managers and other professionals
•Thought-provoking articles on timely and topical issues
•Regular columns written by experts
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.
Conferences
•Annual Conference & Exhibition
•Specialty Conferences
•Workshops
•Audio + Web Conferences
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
Specialty Conferences
• Address timely, highly relevant issues such as:
– Climate change– Visibility protection– Vapor intrusion
– Diesel technology– Pollution Controls
– Air quality measurements– Etc
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
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
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
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
A&WMA Governance
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.
Revenue Sources12/07
$4.2 Million
DUES27%
INVESTMENT & MISC REVENUE
4%
ANNUAL MEETING
35%
JOURNAL & EM14%
TECH PUBS/LOGO &
MISC3%
OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE
4%
CONFERENCES13%
Expenses by Business Line12/07
$4.3 Million
TECH PUBS/LOGO &
MISC3%
ANNUAL MEETING
23%
BOARD3%
COUNCILS2%
OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES
4%
ADMIN28%
JOURNAL & EM15%
CONFERENCES12%
DUES10%
2008 Goals and Objectives
•Member Benefits & Strong Finances
– Increase Membership by 1,000
– Build External “Partnerships”
– Enhance Rapid Information Channels
– Enhance Member Benefits
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
Partnership Initiatives
Expand Organizational Memberships:
– State/Local, Federal Regulatory Agencies
– Trade organizations
– Professional Associations
– International Environmental Organizations
– Explore “joint memberships”
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
Energy-Related CO2 emissions by Region
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
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Getting 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
The three Council’s Provide Opportunities to Get 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
Getting Involved
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
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