MDEMA vs AAIA Events

The Maryland Emergency Management Association promotes and supports an all-hazards approach to Emergency Management in the State of Maryland. The purpose of this Association shall be: (a). To promote and support all-hazard emergency management in the State of Maryland. (b.) To coordinate the common efforts of its members to protect the lives and property of all persons within the State of Maryland against the effects of disasters or enemy attack. (c.) To actively cultivate a culture of continuous professional development and uphold elevated ethical standards amongst partners in preparedness within the State of Maryland. (d.) To evaluate, disseminate, and to act as a repository for ideas and suggestions for the common experience and collective judgment of those specialists trained and responsible for all-hazard emergency management. (e.) To act in concert with and in a professional advisory capacity to other organizations regarding all-hazard emergency management. (f.) To promote Emergency Management-related scholarship opportunities for its members and raise funds for the Association’s Donald Doc Lumpkins Scholarship program.

The Association of Airport Internal Auditors, Inc. (AAIA) was created in 1989 to specifically address the unique needs of airport auditors around the world. We all face auditing the same common airport operations: parking systems, airlines, rental cars, and other concessions. What we have done is pool our resources and experiences to make us all more effective and efficient. In over 35 years, our membership has grown to represent more than 60 airport members from across the globe, including places such as Kenya, Hong Kong, Canada, and the United States. With over 250 registrants, the AAIA has more than 100 Certified Public Accountants and 80 Certified Internal Auditors. We have also hosted over 35 conferences, where our members network with other airport internal auditors, learn from industry experts, and earn valuable NASBA approved CPE credits at a low cost. In addition to the annual conference, the AAIA is the conduit to the Forum - an online message board, where members-only can ask questions of other members, respond to surveys, and exchange posts. Free members-only webinars are also provided, with NASBA approved CPE credits.