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

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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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