The Board for Operational Government Meteorologists (BOGM) is dedicated to serving operational meteorologists working at all levels of government, including Federal, Military, State, and Local levels. While fully committed to support AMS efforts to bring together and foster public/private partnership activities in the provision of weather and climate services, our focus is on government meteorologists. We represent your concerns to the AMS and advocate for your interests.
The purpose of this Board is to serve operational meteorologists working at all levels of government, including federal, military, state, and local levels; to stimulate communication, education, and other activities promoting operations in meteorology, hydrology, and other environmental sciences consistent with the Society’s objectives; to promote and keep abreast of meteorological, hydrological, and environmental advancements and techniques in order to support services provided by operational meteorologists; to consult with other AMS Boards and Committees on relevant matters; to serve as a resource for career development of individuals engaged in the government sector, including mentoring of individuals interested in the public sector; to encourage professional development by individuals in the government sector; to evaluate and recommend candidates for the Society’s Reichelderfer Award. To consist of 20 members, with a varying number appointed each year, each for a renewable term of three years, with appointments staggered as necessary, and, if qualified, at least three student members.
Full board meets via Zoom every 4-6 weeks.
All board members will serve on at least one subcommittee that may also have periodic Zoom meetings.