AHMP Update NEACHMM Meeting March 28, 2017 Zehra Schneider Graham AHMP Advisory Director UMass Boston Deputy Director, OEHS

Background AHMP is a membership organization that consists of credentialed members, professional members (non-credentialed), organizational, and affiliate members: Credentialed members have a credential accepted by AHMP CHMM, CHMP, CDGP, CDGT, CIH, CSP, etc. Professional and affiliate members are all other paid members Includes students, retired professionals and those interested in the EHS&S profession. Organizational members are companies that support AHMP and receive greater visibility and marketing opportunities

AHMP AHMP has created three guiding precepts: Vision Mission Values

AHMP Vision and Mission The premier global leader for haz mat professionals. Mission AHMP maximizes our community, voice, knowledge exchange and management support of hazardous materials professionals; making our world safer and healthier.

AHMP Values We are trusted, ethical advisors, operating with professional integrity. We believe in lifelong learning, continuous transfer of knowledge and professional growth. We foster two-way, transparent, and frequent communication. We are good stewards, accountable for our responsibilities and to our communities. We are innovative, accessible, and seek excellence in order to be sustainable. We take pride in AHMP, our professional contributions, and the benefits they bring to others.

AHMP Today 2016 was a year of rebuilding and redefinition 2017 will be a year of transition and growth

AHMP Structure AHMP is divided into four functional units: Board of Directors National Office Committees Chapters

AHMP Board of Directors The AHMP Board of Directors (BoD) consists of the Executive Committee and Directors. The BoD is responsible for strategic planning as well as overseeing the National Office and committee activities.

AHMP Leadership & Staffing Structure Board President Mike Maheux National Office Mgmt. Solutions Plus Executive Director Charles “Chip” Deale Administration Member Services Chapter Dues Accounting Marketing Communications Board Officers (EC) Vice President Bruce Donato Treasurer Mark Bruce Secretary Ron Kurtz Past President Joe Jenkins Directors-at-Large Korey Brunken Kay Hearns-Bressler Carl Heinlein Linda Lawhorn Chris Leney Eric Johnson Advisory Directors Brian Prince Zehra Schneider Graham

AHMP Strategic Plans The BoD is responsible for developing the Strategic Plans: Goals have objectives and targets (dates) that are measurable Associated budgets Projections

AHMP Strategic Goals – Key Target Areas for 2017 Enhance the member experience by providing consistent, premier-value delivery Ensure that staff resources are sustainable financially. Ensure that chapters are partners in, and receive, premier-value delivery. Maximize internal and external “Brand” recognition.

National Office President Executive Director Administrative Communications Meetings Marketing Accounting

National Office The AHMP National Office is run by the Executive Director Assisting the Executive Director are Professional support with expertise in member services, accounting, meetings/conferences, communications and IT/webinar services Responsible for implementing strategic initiatives as well as day-to-day operations

Current Committee Structure Standing Executive Finance Leadership Ad Hoc and Task Groups Awards Chapter Development Governance Government Affairs National Conference Professional Development Student Engagement

Current Committee Structure Standing Committee Chairs/Liaison Executive – President Finance – Treasurer Leadership – Immediate Past President

Current Committee Structure Ad Hoc and Task Groups Awards: Chair: Thomas Whitman, Liaison: Linda Lawhorn Chapter Development: Chair: Becky Neal, Liaison: Eric Johnson Governance: Chair: Zehra Schneider Graham Government Affairs: Chair: Kent Shadley, Liaison: Carl Heinlein National Conference: Chair: Board Vice President Professional Development: Chair: Mark Smith, Liaison: Bruce Donato Student Engagement: Chair: Joe Jenkins

AHMP Member Benefits Improved AHMP member database manually cleaned up 2 month process Annual dues renewal process improved, 6/8 New phone, address & membership cards Created & improved membership fliers & re-certification brochure

AHMP Member Benefits Improved Marketing team updated & improved several AHMP fliers AHMP’s Recertification Brochure Streamlined to simplify the message Each type of industry certification is listed Highlights EHMM. live learning & national conference Easier to read/convey to members

AHMP MEMBER BENEFITS IMPROVED Monthly Newsletter AHMP’s newsletter is now sent out monthly Features: Industry news Upcoming EHMM courses Chapter news and calendars Call for Nominations Conference updates 3rd Edition Desk Reference Leadership contributions/letters

AHMP MEMBER BENEFITS IMPROVED 3rd Edition Desk Reference E-Desk Reference was upgraded to improve user access with a 24/7 online reader version Created a PDC Desk Reference Errata Task Force to address errors Mobilizing for the next edition

AHMP Member Benefits Coming soon – Call for Nominations from the Leadership Committee Member Survey – last one done in 2014

Chapters There are 48 chapters Chapters are chartered through AHMP Includes the CyberChapter and the India Chapter Chapters are chartered through AHMP The Chapter Development Committee is responsible for Promoting communication between AHMP & chapters Promoting communication between chapters Supporting the development of new chapters Supporting distressed chapters

AHMP MEMBER BENEFITS IMPROVED Chapter Relations Began quarterly calls w/Chapter Development Committee Share how chapters handle marketing/management Collects ongoing dues payments Began to issue quarterly dues payments Improved the registration process and offer a significant discount for delegates to attend national conference 1-day training on chapter marketing & management

AHMP MEMBER BENEFITS IMPROVED Chapter Relations Monthly newsletter now markets chapter’s courses, EHMM courses, news & workshops AHMP and IHMM improved data exchange provides: Chapters with AHMP member contacts and IHMM list of credentialed professionals 2nd newsletter - For the chapters by the chapters” is now sent out upon request  E-blasts - sent to remind chapters of stipend available for booth costs to attend local conferences AHMP booth - materials/shipping now handled by staff (displays, brochures, and marketing materials) Community outreach funds (CHMMunity) Assist chapters in performing beneficial service projects

AHMP MEMBER BENEFITS IMPROVED Chapter Relations Chapters now have access to GoToWebinar Discounted rate of $25 per webinar, including webinar recording To schedule a webinar, contact staff directly : Email: info@ahmpnet.org Place “Schedule AHMP webinar” in the subject line Or, call Member Services: 301-329-6850

NEW AHMP Website Easier to navigate Enhanced Calendar on the front page Please verify your membership information www.ahmpnet.org

AHMP Awards Program

2017 National Conference 30th Anniversary Registration is open! Early-bird deadline is June 15, 2017 Special student poster session and rates

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