Guidelines for use of the American
Meteorological Society (AMS) name, the official seal of the AMS, the Seal of
Approval, and the designation Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM)
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The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is a
non-profit, professional society whose objectives are the development and
dissemination of knowledge of the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic
sciences, and the advancement of its professional applications.
In
order to ensure that rights and privileges of all members, as well as the
Society as a whole are upheld, the AMS has developed the following guidelines
for the proper use of the AMS name, its Seal of Approval, the designation
Certified Consulting Meteorologistand (CCM), and the official seal of the AMS:
- In accordance with Article XII, Section 3(F) of the AMS
Constitution, members shall not use or display the official seal of the AMS, the
Seal of Approval, or the designation Certified Consulting Meteorologist unless
duly authorized by the Society.
- When an individual has been granted the Seal of Approval for
either Radio or Television Weathercasting, the Seal should be used in such a way
that no implication of endorsement of a sponsor, or a sponsor's product may be
interpreted by the audience. In addition, note that the Seal is awarded to an
individual, and not to a station or program. Therefore, visual or aural
announcements should reflect this (e.g., "Channel X Meteorologist [Name]
has been granted the Seal of Approval by the American Meteorological Society").
- When and individual has been granted Certified Consulting
Meteorologist (CCM) status, the notation should be used in such a way that no
implication of endorsement of any commercial venture may be interpreted. In
addition, note that the CCM designation is granted to an individual, not a
company or other organization. Therefore, publication or other use should
reflect this (e.g., "Jane Doe, CCM has been designated a Certified
Consulting Meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society").
- The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
American Meteorological Society, and except as noted above, shall not be used,
broadcast, or published without the express consent of the AMS:
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