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 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

5. 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

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

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. 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

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.

22. 2008 Goals and Objectives Member Benefits & Strong Finances –Increase Membership by 1,000 –Build External “Partnerships” –Enhance Rapid Information Channels –Enhance Member Benefits

23. 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

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

25. 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

26. Energy-Related CO 2 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 0 3 6 9 12 15 19902000201020202030 Gigatonnes of CO 2 United States China Rest of non-OECD Rest of OECD

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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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