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Overview of the AMS CCM Program and the National Council of Industrial Meteorologists

Explore the AMS CCM Program and the National Council of Industrial Meteorologists, their history, objectives, and recent changes. Learn about the career benefits of becoming a CCM, application process, and key figures in the meteorology community. Discover the winds of change impacting membership demographics and the efforts to adapt to modern needs.

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Overview of the AMS CCM Program and the National Council of Industrial Meteorologists

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  1. 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

  2. Why Become a CCM? • Career goal • Prestige • Profession of meteorology

  3. 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

  4. Changes to the CCM Program? • Relatively Minor • Tracking professional development • Marketing strategy • Awaiting final approval by AMS

  5. 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???

  6. National Council of Industrial Meteorologists • Mission Statement • History

  7. NCIM Objectives • Private Sector Representation • Professional certifications (CCM) • Position Papers • Education • Strong ties to the AMS and NWS • Networking

  8. Meetings • Annual Meeting in June • Tours • Business Meeting • Changes? • Mid-year at Annual AMS Meeting • Timing with other events • Encourage new members

  9. Winds of Change • Membership demographics have changed • New Associate Membership category • Implementing changes to better respond to today’s needs

  10. 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

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