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 (noncredentialed), organizational, and affiliate members:
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Credentialed members have a credential accepted by
AHMP
– CHMM, CHMP, CDGP, CDGT, CIH, CSP, etc.
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Professional and affiliate members are all other paid
members
– Includes students, retired professionals and those interested in the
EHS&S profession.
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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
 Vision
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
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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:
1. Board of Directors
2. National Office
3. Committees
4. 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
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
National Office
Mgmt. Solutions Plus
Executive Director
Charles “Chip” Deale
Administration
Member Services
Chapter Dues
Accounting
Marketing
Communications
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
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Enhance the member experience by providing
consistent, premier-value delivery
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Ensure that staff resources are sustainable
financially.
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Ensure that chapters are partners in, and receive,
premier-value delivery.
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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
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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
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AHMP member database manually
cleaned up
o 2 month process
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Annual dues renewal process
improved, 6/8
New phone, address &
membership cards
Created & improved membership
fliers & re-certification brochure
AHMP Member Benefits Improved
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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
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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
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E-Desk Reference was
upgraded to improve user
access with a 24/7 online
reader version
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Created a PDC Desk
Reference Errata Task
Force to address errors
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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
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There are 48 chapters
• Includes the CyberChapter and the India Chapter
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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
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Began quarterly calls w/Chapter
Development Committee
o Share how chapters handle
marketing/management
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Collects ongoing dues payments
o Began to issue quarterly dues payments
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Improved the registration process and
offer a significant discount for delegates
to attend national conference
o 1-day training on chapter marketing &
management
AHMP MEMBER BENEFITS IMPROVED
Chapter Relations
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Monthly newsletter now markets chapter’s courses, EHMM courses, news &
workshops
AHMP and IHMM improved data exchange provides:
o 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)
o Assist chapters in performing beneficial service projects
AHMP MEMBER BENEFITS IMPROVED
Chapter Relations
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Chapters now have
access to GoToWebinar
Discounted rate of $25
per webinar, including
webinar recording
To schedule a webinar,
contact staff directly :
– Email: [email protected]
– 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
Questions
Why?