The Air

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The Air Waste Management Association

• An Opportunity for the Environmental Professional

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Why AWMA?
INFORMATION to advance your understanding NETWOR
KING to expand your opportunities PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT to enhance your career
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Highlights of who we are

• A not-for-profit technical, scientific, and
  educational organization, the Air Waste
  Management Association has been a leader in the
  global environmental management community since
  1907.

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Highlights of who we are

• Individuals from government, industry,
  consulting, and academia with professional
  interest in discussing air pollution, waste
  management, and other
  critical environmental issues.
• Close to 8800 members
• 65 countries

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• Today, members look to AWMA for technical
  knowledge, professional development, networking
  opportunities, public education, and outreach
  events.

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Environmental Information

• Peer-reviewed Journal
• EM magazine (monthly)
• Web site www.awma.org
• Membership directory (online and print)
• Conference proceedings, technical publications
  and CDs, and other materials

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Professional Development

• Conferences
• Workshops
• Web casts
• Education courses
• Participation in Councils
• QEP training
• Leadership opportunities
• Co-sponsored meetings
• E-learning center

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Professional Support

• Business Partners program
• Buyers guide
• Advertising directed towards the professional
• Insurances
• Exhibits at meetings
• Product showcases
• Directory
• Networking

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Public Education Outreach

• Education Council
• Environmental Resource Guides
• Sections Chapters (local activities)
• Student Chapters
• Scholarship programs

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Annual Conferences

• 2003 San Diego, CA
• 2004 Indianapolis, IN
• 2005 Minneapolis, MN
• 2006 New Orleans, LA
• 2007 Pittsburgh, PA

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Association Strategic Direction

• Core Purpose
• To improve environmental knowledge and decisions
  by providing a neutral forum for exchanging
  information.
• Core Values
• Environmental responsibility
• Ethical behavior
• Professional
• Open communication
• Quality member service
• Life-long learning

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2006 Goals Strategies

• AWMA will be the primary resource for
  environmental knowledge exchange, professional
  development and education for its members.
• AWMA will be a recognized public source of
  credible environmental information and knowledge.
  
• AWMA will be a recognized leader in creating
  strategic partnerships to advance the collective
  success of the environmental community.

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• Become a member now!
• www.awma.org