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

2. 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

3. AHMP
AHMP has created three guiding precepts:
Vision
Mission
Values

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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.

9. 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

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

11. 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.

12. National Office President Executive Director Administrative
Communications
Meetings
Marketing
Accounting

13. 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

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

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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 :
Place “Schedule AHMP webinar” in the subject line
Or, call Member Services:

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

27. AHMP Awards Program

28. 2017 National Conference 30th Anniversary Registration is open!
Early-bird deadline is June 15, 2017
Special student poster session and rates

29. Why? Who? Why? How? When? Where? Where? How? When? Who? Questions Who?