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