1. 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. 2 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 WHAT IS NWA?

3. 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. 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. 5 Leadership Officers Councilors Committees: –AviationProfessional Development –AwardsPublications –Broadcast MeteorologyRemote Sensing –EducationSpecialized Operations –Information TechnologyStrategic Planning –Membership & MarketingWx Analysis and Forecasting

6. 6 Web Site www.nwas.org

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

8. 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. 9 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! Top 10 Reasons to Join NWA

10. 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

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13. 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. 14 Students at 2008 NWA Annual Meeting www.nwas.org