American Meteorological Society's (AMS) Associate Membership

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From CoCoRaHS:

The American Meteorological Society's (AMS) Associate Membership . . . a great opportunity for you!

As we mentioned before, CoCoRaHS tries to make our observers aware of great meteorological organizations out there. Here is a chance to become involved with some would say is the "grand-daddy" of them all -- the American Meteorological Society (AMS).

The American Meteorological Society, founded in 1919, is the largest U.S. membership organization devoted to advancing the atmospheric and related sciences. More than 14,000 members worldwide are currently enjoying the substantial benefits associated with AMS membership.

What can AMS membership offer YOU? How about:

A complimentary subscription to the Bulletin of the AMS (BAMS)!

BAMS, the flagship AMS publication, contains news on Society activities and programs, interdisciplinary peer-reviewed articles, membership news, conference information and summaries, book reviews, and more. Best of all, members have exclusive cover-to-cover ONLINE access to each issue! Visit the Bulletin of the AMS to view a sample issue and to learn more.

A great price on Weatherwise magazine!

By agreement with Taylor and Francis Group, the publishers of Weatherwise, AMS members can subscribe to this exciting magazine for just $24.95, that’s nearly 50% off the list price! Written for a general audience, Weatherwise offers a non-technical look at the latest discoveries in meteorology and climatology. Check out the Weatherwise Web site to view the latest table of contents.

Great benefits for weather enthusiasts!

AMS’s Associate Member benefits package includes a subscription to either BAMS or Weatherwise, substantial discounts on journal subscriptions and meeting registration fees, access to information for members only, and much more. Annual dues are just $62 per year. Learn more about the benefits of Associate Membership.

We invite you to give AMS membership a try. The Associate Member category is open to any person regardless of educational or professional background and is an excellent way for weather enthusiasts to become involved with the Society. The full Member category is intended for individuals that have a science or related degree or have completed a minimum amount of coursework in a science (visit http://www.ametsoc.org/MEMB/classif.html for specific requirements). Members enjoy full voting privileges and the highest member discount on journal subscriptions and meeting registration rates.

To apply for membership, simply visit the AMS Membership Web Site to complete an application online or to download an application that you can fill out and return by fax or by mail. We hope that once you consider all that the AMS has to offer, you’ll complete an application today!

If you have any questions regarding membership or the application process, please feel free to contact the AMS Member Services department at [email protected]