December 2006
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ASHEVILLE
Minutes of Meeting
6 December 2006
1. The fourth meeting for 2006-07 of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), Asheville chapter was held on Wednesday night, December 6, 2006, in Laurel Forum on the University of North Carolina - Asheville (UNCA) campus. It was called to order by the President, Maj Paul Roelle. There were 29 persons in attendance.
2. The Asheville AMS chapter had decided to present a monthly award at our meetings to an organization or person who promoted healthy environmental programs. The first award was presented to Asheville Students for a Healthy Environment (ASHE), a local student group at the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA). They had increased recycling awareness and energy conservation within the dormitories on the UNCA campus. Mills Hall dormitory was the winner and was presented an AMS certificate by the local chapter President.
3. The secretary, Mr John Gray, read the minutes for the previous meeting. There were no additions or corrections. The treasurer's report was also presented by Mr Gary Swanson, with no corrections. Mr Bruce Burleson then talked about the upcoming western North Carolina science fair later in the winter, with preliminary plans progressing for the chapter. Maj Roelle stated the next meeting would be held in February at the Folk Arts Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The speaker will be Mr Thomas C. Peterson on climate change. This will be the first of three presentations to the local AMS about changes in the climate. The local club will notify the local colleges, schools, and the press to advertise this series. The meeting was then adjourned by the President for the evening's presentation.
4. The night's speaker, Mr Grant Goodge, was then introduced by Maj Roelle. He presented a slide show of his many fabulous winter weather pictures taken over the years. He lives at 4,320 feet on Flat Top Mountain to the southeast of Asheville and has a private pilot's license. With these unique vantage points, many of the slides were spectacular. This was in addition to his "valley-level" shots, for which he has a keen photographer's eye.
5. Mr Goodge showed pictures of the French Broad River, which runs through Asheville, frozen over during the 1970's and 1980's. He said the temperature had gotten down to -17 degrees in Asheville, -26 degrees at his mountain residence, and -34 (NC state record) on top of Mt Mitchell, approximately 20 miles northeast of Asheville and at 6684 feet elevation. Such extreme temperatures occurred more frequently during the 20th century than in the last decade.
6. Grant also showed some shots of heavy snow that had come across the mountains from Tennessee. As he explained, this type of snow can be very fickle, depending on the exact wind direction and moisture content. The French Broad River runs to the north - northwest through the Appalachian Mountains into Tennessee. The narrow gap can, on occasion, allow enough moisture through to produce heavy snows from Marshall toward Weaverville, north of Asheville. Sometimes the heavy snow band will be only a few miles wide. Other snows from the northwest can be very heavy in some valleys and mountains, with other areas receiving scant, or no, snow. One such event in February 1985, for which he had pictures, actually advected moisture picked up with a due northerly wind over Lake Michigan and with a slight cyclonic curvature had advected heavy snow into western North Carolina through the French Broad River gap in the mountains. Wolf Laurel, a ski area near the Tennessee border and north of Asheville, picked up 3 ½ feet of snow, while about 15 miles SE, the town of Weaverville only had 10 inches and another 12 miles SE the town of Black Mountain only had a Trace. Another northwest snow event in April 1987 grounded a British Airways super-sonic airliner (Concorde) at the Asheville airport for two days. Strong northwesterly flow, associated with upslope conditions, dropped 40 to 60 inches of snow in the Smoky Mountains, 35 inches at Mt Mitchell, and 15 inches at the Airport.
7. Mr Goodge also had pictures of the "Storm of the Century" in Asheville in March of 1993. His personal weather instrumentation on Flat Top Mountain registered continuous 50-60 mph of wind with gusts to102 mph and 26 inches of snow. The Asheville airport had 64 mph of wind.
8. Also shown were the effects of super cooled cloud water droplets, common in the mountain terrain in western North Carolina. Mr Goodge stated these water droplets are often around 20 to 31 degrees F, and freeze more quickly on tree limbs and towers as the temperature decreases. He had pictures of ice buildup several inches thick, often with devastating effect to the trees and other unsecured solid objects. This tremendous weight will accrue without any precipitation falling.
9. He also showed pictures of freezing rain. In January 1983, 5 inches of freezing rain fell on some of the local mountains. After this storm 15-inch ice chunks fell off some of the secured solid objects. The momentum was so great that the chunks had buried themselves into the ground.
10. Mr Goodge then showed some "artistic" pictures produced by winter's vagarious events. He showed many pictures of frost forming dendritic and floral shapes on windows and metallic surfaces. He had pictures of hoar frost coating delicate grasses and weeds against the clear blue sky. One of Grant's specialties in weather pictures include sun dogs, sun pillars, and airplane contrails in the winter sky. He showed one picture of ice crystals falling out of a contrail created cloud, and some pictures of the winter nighttime aurora, a rare event this far south.
11. He showed some pictures of the after effects of lightning strikes in the local area. In one dramatic case the lightning had struck a tree, run through a car, melting the mirror, and then into the nearby house. It had blown off the flashing, passed through a wall, popping several nails out of the drywall and moving the kitchen stove several feet from the wall and blowing the ceiling fixtures off the ceiling. It then split several walls and shot several of the electrical outlets across the rooms and caused some of the ceiling to collapse. It blew the service panel out of the wall and burnt out the electrical system. The lightning caused several of the kitchen cabinet drawers to blow out with their contents strewn across the kitchen. Even with the tremendous damage to the house, it did not cause a fire or hurt any of the sleeping residents in the house. Incredible!
12. As a conclusion to his pictures he showed some "warmer season" illustrations. He had a picture of a mini-tornado that had latest only a few minutes around Black Mountain, 10 miles east of Asheville. While it probably wasn't a real tornado since it fed off of a stratus deck below and cumulus congestus above, it had a very similar appearance.
13. Questions and answers followed the presentation.---John D. Gray.
CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA
Monthly Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM by President, Bebhinn Do.
Attendance: 23
Minutes were read and approved. Sign in sheet was passed around.
Treasurer's report.
As of 12/14/06 the balance is $5,121.1; of which $4,528.56 is operational and $592.61 is the Academic Achievement Fund. $6,096.17 resides in the CD to bring total chapter assets to $11,217.34.
George Bridgers, Ed chair, was absent but Bebhinn mentioned springtime science fairs coming up.
New business: Barrett announce that the student chapter would be taking orders for 2007 weather calendars in January. They will cost $10-$15.
Frank Schiermeier announced he is on the Chapter of the Year Award committee. He was involved in judging last spring and described the fierce competition of larger chapters. Our chapter received an honorable mention twice. Frank wondered if we were interested in pursuing the award this year and advised hosting a conference or showing a strong presence at the national conference was important. His committee also votes on the student chapters.
Jerry Watson is still thinking about getting the word out about meetings. We received an incomplete list of broadcast meteorologists that we will add to our e-mail list. We need to work harder to get students.
Jerry Watson introduced the night's program, "Storm Chasers' Holiday, Hurricanes Jean & Katrina Upclose and Personal". Powerful Hurricane Jeanne as it comes ashore on the east coast of Florida (September, 2004), and Hurricane Katrina as it wreaks havoc over Slidell, LA (August, 2005), were the featured storms. Two well-known storm chasers, Roger Hill and Jim Leonard, took the videotapes. One of tonight's co-hosts (Ed) has accompanied both videotographers on tornado chases, and also joined Roger Hill in pursuit of Jeanne and Katrina. The other co-host (Jerry) was just along for the ride - vicariously. Questions and discussion followed.
Jerry Watson announced that the speaker for the January 18th meeting will be Dr. Allen J. Riordan, Emeritus Associate Professor Of Meteorology, NC State University. His topic will be, "Carolina Coastal Fronts - A Winter Forecast Challenge".
Bebhinn adjourned the meeting at 9:20 PM.---Janice Godfrey.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 18, 2006 meeting at Weatherwise magazine, editorial offices.
With twenty-two members in attendance, the meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by the chairman,
Jason Samenow. Mr. Samenow discussed several club logistical items and points of interest for
members.
There will be several positions opening for DC-AMS Chapter Officers. Please stay tuned.
Surveys should be filled out ASAP. Please make sure you have filled out the survey as emailed to
you. The next newsletter will summarize the results.
The DC-AMS website is being maintained by Bryon Lawrence. He is no longer an officer but, going
forward, he will be helping maintain the chapter’s website.
Michael Fortune then stood and shared a brief set of announcements. T-shirts are $13. Mugs are $7.
He noted that August is our new fiscal year. Current members: please act soon if you would like to
run for a chapter office.
Margaret Benner, the night’s first speaker, was then introduced. Mr. Fortune thanked Margaret and
Heldref company for the venue to meet tonight. He then mentioned that Margaret was the editor of
the Princeton Journal. She was then the writer and editor for the Kaiser Family Foundation, a health
policy newsletter.
Ms. Benner is the current editor of Weatherwise magazine.
At 7:13pm, Margaret took the podium.
She stated she was thrilled to play host tonight. She gave the Chapter a brief history of the building,
company, and magazine.
Built in 1901 for a Steel empire heiress, the mansion was designed by Forest Traumbaw. The American
Forest Association acquired the building in the 1960s. In 1991, the building was acquired at
auction by Heldref publishing.
Margaret has a background in journalism but also meteorology. A 7 years old she received the
“coolest umbrella” that started her interest in the field.
Weatherwise Magazine was started in 1948. Heldref publishing acquired the magazine in 1976. The
print run of Weatherwise is 10,000. The name of the magazine comes from a Ben Franklin quote.
Heldref wants Weatherwise to be the authoritative voice with how weather relates to everyone. The
first issues in February 1948 was founded by Amateur Weathermen of America. The magazine, back
then, was trying to recruit more meteorologists in case of another war such as WWII, which just had
ended.
Currently, though, Weatherwise wants to emphasize how weather affects YOU the general public. It
strives to be less technical. The emphasis on recruitment for the armed services is also far-reduced.
Photos have become a mainstay of the magazine, along with the annual photo contest and annual
almanac that Weatherwise brands and publishes.
Another shift has been to journalism versus sought-after expertise in meteorology. The meteorology
aspect of the magazine has now been placed before a Board of experts. They monitor this scientific
content of the magazine.
Weatherwise wants to look at society and the influence weather has on it, on a grander scale. For
example: ON THE JOB Feature in a recent issue of the magazine was a great socio-meteorological
example of how weather affects a cross-section of jobs in America. Another feature included the
interview of the Director in charge of the Canadian Ice Hotel and how his job was affected—if not
determined by—the weather.
Margaret then displayed the latest incarnation of the magazine. Key components: history, science,
graphics, human interest. The broadening of its content has created a larger appeal. Readership had
been decreasing in print media, and Weatherwise wants to ensure that this trend has been avoided for
the magazine.
Climate change is a difficult issue to cover. The magazine wishes to present items journalistically and
impartially, but Climate Change proves too challenging to align with this mission. Also, the magazine
is more focused on weather content and not climate.
What has skyrocketed in use, is Weatherwise’s online content and website. It appears to be a preferred
source for most people, online-only subscriptions have been very successful and voluminous of
late.
Partnerships that the magazine has sought out: Schools, print media, and other media. Heldref
publishing would like to reach out to schools and the Washington Post. At the end of her presentation,
Margaret opened to floor to suggestions and help in finding alternative media partnership
sources.
Next, Jack Williams presented his knowledge from USA Today newspaper. He explained his 1980s
graphics development for the weather page of the newspaper and how his team worked. It was an
exciting time period within which to be involved with forming a nationwide newspaper with the
advent of satellites.
Gannett called on his efforts as a journalist to form their USA Today prototype weather page. The
main target demographic at the time was airline travelers. First years still had a lot of text on the
weather page. It was written by Rice himself. He had long been vying for more graphics since 1982
but it took several years to shift the appearance of the page. The full-color map across an entire page
with no advertising was a big deal in and of itself in 1982.
Rice stated that he believed the term “Supercell” was first used in USA Today.
In 1983, he noted that City names for various forecasts were still placed by-hand. There was a lot of
manual labor done on newsboards with an exacto knife. Mr. Williams also spoke of the conception of
the USA Today Weatherbook. He also witnessed the full force of Hurricane Andrew at the National
Hurricane Center in 1992.
In 1995, USA Today Weather Almanac was published. Also launched was USAtoday.com. Both of
these items were an effort to communicate weather to people who didn’t bill themselves as weather
fans.
During weather data collection and display of said information among their different media sources,
USA Today mandated that all 50 states be included. This was another first for a national newspaper.
Mr. Rice took a landmark trip to Greenland in 1997 through the National Science Foundation. He
wrote on his trip extensively and yet this trip made him realize he wanted to do other things besides
just the newspaper. It was soon after that USAtoday.com took charge over the print media’s weather
page. That same year, the comfort index came into use.
Mr. Williams then published Hurricane Watch – a book derived from years of his experience, along
with co-author Bob Sheets. The next published item in his portfolio was called “The Idiots Guide to
the Arctic and Antarctic” inspired by his initial trip to Greenland.
Weather truly drove the USA Today website, Mr. Williams stated. 92% would look at the Weather
Page during their visit to the domain usatoday.com.
By 1995 there were 50 cities covered by forecasts and graphical mention on the USA Today (print
version) weather page. Now, today, there are 150+ cities covered.
Jack Williams retired from USA Today several years ago and now works at the American Meteorological
Society.
At 9:13, Doyle Rice and Bob Swanson spoke about current USA Today weather operations. Mr.
Swanson began by listing the dynamic of their team. Doyle Rice has strengths and experience in
Journalism, Art History, and less on the Math/Science aspect. Bob Swanson has experience in Teaching,
Science, and TV Weather. Mr. Rice has been through Hurricane Bob and great snows in Ohio in
the 1970s. Bob Swanson was enraptured by weather during heavy Pennsylvania snows and an f4
tornado near his PA neighborhood; and somewhat laments that he never got a chance to chase tornados.
What is the future of the USA Today weather page? Bob Swanson is the Assistant Weather editor.
Under his tenure there has developed an Expert Question a sleeker forecast map, extended weather
forecasts, and “monopoly card” forecasts for selected cities around the world.
The Expert Question can be from in-house at USA Today or also farming it out to elsewhere. 90% of
the time, the question has actually been reader submitted.
National forecasts are provided by The Weather Channel. Graphics are still in-house at USA Today by
several experienced graphic artists who, oftentimes, work off-site remotely from locations around the U.S.
There is a weather focus graphic every day. It is sketched by Mr. Swanson and then rendered by one of the
artists. This focus graphic needs both news value and meteorological merit.
Usatoday.com/weather will always mirror USA Today print version weather pages. A lot is automated
except some of the text stories. Interactive maps will drill-down to individual cities if you click on the
national map, online.
Hurricane graphics get millions of hits. In this vein, such as during a hurricane that is about to make
landfall, the website always attempts to have a current, applicable graphic posted of some sort of current
event.
Usatoay.com blog is ranked at number 5 on the internet. Mr. Swanson billed it as containing desirable,
organic content versus AP newswire feeds. It has a wider scope of topics such as culture and art.
On
February 28, there will be a new USAtoday.com website and usatoday.com/weather website.
Doyle Rice spoke about "NJ", a new term that has emerged from cyberspace work in association with the
USA today blog. It stands for Network Journalism. It is a new generation of web reporting. A collaborative
effort with people interacting with one another. They police themselves and almost always stay in line
with informative tidbits. The crux ideas behind “NJ” are forums, photos, comments, conversation, and
news items.
At 9:48pm, Jason Samenow took the podium to share his work on CapitalWeather.com. He stated that it
was a dynamic website, changing, and we all share in it, together, as users and administrators of the
website.
It is a weather blog launched in 2004 for District of Columbia weather, along with areas surrounding the
Metro Area. He established it in 2003 as a weather website focused on DC for hyperlocal forecasting. He
solidified the banner forecast feed (via XML) from the National Weather Service soon after founding the
site.
Mr. Samenow believed the site to be user friendly; not just for weather enthusiasts. The team of contributors
to the site included 2 photographers, along with meteorologists, a lobbyist, and a journalist.
CapitalWeather.com contains features, interviews, national weather news, and contests.
The ways that Mr. Samenow’s website was billed as being different: it is interactive with comments and
takes the team approach along with feature stories in combined fields. It is technical along with conversational.
It contains reports by users, site visitors, and “experts”.
CapitalWeather.com, reported Mr. Samenow, has a commitments to communicating uncertainty. He came
up with probabilistic graphs during winter storms with regards to accumulation totals and impact of which
(of any) type of precipitation. He stated that the site has winter weather impact scales, forecast timelines,
and also sporting event forecasts along with any impact the weather might have on other outdoor events in
the Metro Area.
Mr. Samenow had desired outcomes for CapitalWeather.com that included growth in traffic, further efforts
to make the site authoritative and the source for DC weather. He desired that the site be updated more
frequently and obtain more professional graphics.
Needs of CapitalWeather.com included: content distributors, marketing/sales and other business development
for the website, graphic artists, and an IT specialist.---Camden Walker.
HIGH PLAINS
The High Plains Web site now has all the presentations from its 10th High Plains Conference on line, and they may be downloaded for free. See: http://www.highplains-amsnwa.org/
Dec 12-24, 2006 email meeting
Synopsis: An email message was sent to all members, soliciting input via email on included topics. Minutes from the 10/05/06 meeting held in Dodge City during the HP10 Conference were distributed on 10/11 and accepted. An electronic version of the Treasurer's report gave a HP10 Conference summary of $3254.10, $3414.29 in expenses, for a net cost of $-160.19. The checkbook and ledger both balanced at $1506.52.
The Jim Johnson Scholarship was discussed, with a representative from each of our 4 offices serving as focal points for their respective areas: Rick Ewald form Hastings, Sarah Johnson from Goodland, John Stoppkotte from North Platte, and Matt Gerard from Dodge City. These individuals will send letters to area high schools, act as the office contact for that area, and serve as the committee to decide who will receive the scholarship. This is a $500 dollar scholarship for a high school senior in KS or NE pursuing a career in a physical science. The 2007 chapter dues will be $15.00, with the $5 increase going toward part of the Jim Johnson Scholarship fund. This email opened up nominations from officers, and the nominations for 2007 officers were: Rick Ewald/President, Mike Umscheid/Vice President, Matt Masek/Treasurer and Tim Burke/Secretary. A vote will be held via email prior to the next meeting. The 11th Annual High Plain conference will be in Hastings, NE from Aug 15-17th, a couple months earlier than normal. Does anyone have an update on WFO Wichita's proposal to join our conference rotation? The next meeting will be in mid-January, with suggestions for the place and speaker solicited.---Tim Burke.
KANSAS CITY
December 4, 2006
AMS Business
Record setting attendance!
Mark O'Malley & President Mike Hudson
Speaker Notes:
Speaker: Mark O'Malley, WFO Pleasant Hill
Topics 1: El Nino
Topic 2: Arctic Oscillation (AO)/ North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) & Applications to Medium Range Forecasting
---Lisa Hill.
LYNDON STATE COLLEGE
LSC GBM Minutes 12-13-2006
Ryan welcomed the club into the meeting at 7:02pm. There were 46 people in attendance. Ryan announced that there would be a Storm Conference Committee meeting Thursday, December 14 at 8pm in the Met Lab. He also stated that Hannah Manley will be attending our January GBM to invite the club to the Alumni reception at the NESC. The NESC registration will be online in the spring semester for LSC students.
Andrew talked about some of the webpage updates. He said that the photo contest forms are online as well as the active member list. Andrew asked for club photos from events. Andrew announced that Ken Carey from the private sector would be on the panel.
Laura commented on the club newsletter. She also asked the club if they would be interested in creating a committee to create the upcoming newsletters. The club was for committee.
Eric said that tonight was the final night to turn in dues.
Rich stated that there are still plenty of events to reach the 5 needed for active membership. He reminded everyone that the Winter Ball will be held on January 27th and that there will be an events committee meeting Thursday, 12/14/06 at 7pm to sign up for ticket sales which will start as soon as we come back from break. Rich announced that Andrew Little won the First Inch Contest. He also said that there were 23 people who attended movie night and good laughs were had by all who attended.
Joe stated that the deadline for the photo contest is January 31st and that there will be a community outreach committee meeting after this GBM for a mailing.
Jim stated that he met with Hannah Manley about alumni relationships. Jim said that he has been in the process of compiling information from past storm conferences and past clubs. Jim asked if any club members wanted to be involved to contact Jim. Jim announced that he was presenting past club events at the House meeting.
Ryan then announced the nominees for the 8th person award and they were Alex Jacques, Matt Conklin, and Lucas Clover. Lucas Clover won this 8th person award.
Eric concluded the meeting with a raffle at 7:28pm.---Laura Ballard.
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
December 6th 2006 General Chapter Meeting
Start Time: 8:38pm
Welcome
Matt: Introduction
Jim
Committees: Community Outreach
Committees: Air-Quality Partnership
Committees: Trip
Committees: Fundraising
Matt: Spring semester
Speakers
Social events
Meeting adjourned: 9:37pm---Jen Vogt.
OMAHA-OFFUTT
December meeting minutes.---Evan Kuchera.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
PSUBAMS FALL 2006 SEMESTER RECAP
During the past semester, the Penn State Branch of the American Meteorological Society has seen a dramatic increase in the quality of meetings and activities as well as the number students attending them. Membership and enthusiasm has been raised significantly, which seems fitting for the largest and arguably the finest meteorology program in the nation. Also, PSUBAMS launched its own website: http://psubams.met.psu.edu. This site provides all meteorology students an opportunity to get in touch with the officers and visit their web pages, see the schedule of events and past news, have access to important meteorology links and presenter's PowerPoint's, as well as read the monthly synopsis sent to the AMS. PSUBAMS is also proud to announce their recent announcement by the AMS, of placing PSUBAMS on the AMS CHAPTER HONOR ROLL.
SPEAKERS/MEETINGS
Carl McCalla, of NOAA's Meteorological Development Laboratory (MDL) / Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), spoke about the great opportunities for students to work with experts in the development of scientific techniques for use in NWS operations. Former Penn State professor, Dr. Craig Bohren, showed us an application of the physics and thermodynamics that we have learned, to an everyday phenomenon, SMELLING. He educated those in attendance about olfactory training with his dogs and how the weather may affect a dogs trail of scent. Dr. Ray Najjar, professor in the departments of meteorology and geosciences, spoke at the final meeting of the semester about his research on DMS along with his other experiences in Antarctica.
Along with these distinguished speakers PSUBAMS hosted an internship meeting to help students further their education outside of Penn State and a graduate school meeting with Dr. Clothiaux, for those preparing themselves for further study in the field.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
As an ice breaker in the early fall, PSUBAMS organized an outing to a nearby minor league baseball game that served as a "meet the faculty" event. A date auction was held to raise money for charity. PSUBAMS also held a photo contest, in the fall. Winners of the photo contest were featured in the PSUBAMS annual calendar that was for sale to all students and faculty during the holiday season.
ANNUAL MEETING
PSUBAMS worked hard in coordination with the Campus Weather Service to obtain funding from the Penn State University Park Allocation Committee to send 18 students to the 2007 annual AMS conference in San Antonio. Many other students obtained other funding sources (AMS grants, etc.) at the urging of the PSUBAMS officers, and approximately 30 Penn State students will attend the annual meeting.
PSUBAMS OFFICERS FOR 2006-2007:
President: Racheal Bliley (Senior)
Vice President: Andrew Hagen (Junior)
Secretary: Bryan Oshinski (Senior)
Treasurer: Beth Russell (Senior)---Bryan Oshinski.
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY
Executive Board Meeting
Date: December 4, 2006
Minutes: 5:15-6:00pm
Board Members in Attendance: Melissa P, Heather D, Katie P, Katie F, Norm S, Bridget B
Other Members in Attendance: Chris W
Discussion:
Fundraiser Monday December 11, 2006 from 6:30-9:30pm $5 for all you can eat pizza and a chance to win cruise tickets on Lake Winni., dinner certificates, lift tickets to Tenny, Ragged, and Loon Mts.; all donations go to Faith Hope and Love Foundation started by alumni Laura Brusseau to benefit at risk kids (go to camp, field trips, etc.); mention at all majors meeting Wednesday.
Special gift: $75 gift certificate to Common Man chain plus framed picture with space to sign around frame; sign at meeting and possibly at a later date as well.
Photo contest photos will be put on a website for judging; email meteo with first 3 place choices; total pictures submitted=47.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 all majors meeting in Boyd 306 with pizza at 7:30pm; guest speaker alumni Scott Reynolds; Katie F. will pick up pizza from Tom's Brothers and get change from Phil.
Update necessary on past National Conference poster.
Need to get male # and female # of people attending the storm conference as a head count; sign-up sheet will be made by Melissa.
Melissa will write reminder email regarding the Wednesday all majors meeting and signs for the meeting will be made to hang in Boyd.
Meeting agenda made for all majors meeting; will be typed out by Heather.
All Majors Meeting
Date: December 6, 2006
Minutes: 7:30-9:00pm
Board Members in Attendance: Melissa P, Katie F, Katie P, Norm, Bridget, Heather
Attendance: 40
Discussion:
Katie F. announced photo contest winners.
Melissa P. spoke about Dr. Z's gift.
Heather encouraged attendance to the HUB's fundraiser Monday 12/11 from 6:30-9:30pm with all you can eat pizza for $5 to win cool prizes; proceeds go to the Faith, Hope, and Love Foundation.
Norm spoke about Storm Conference---initial signup and cost.
Katie P. talked about sweatshirts---2nd order to be placed; deadline ---Friday 12/8.
Bridget discussed the upcoming elementary school visit Friday 12/8 at 1pm--- volunteers needed.
The yearbook picture was taken in Boyd 306.
The special gift was signed by all members.
Guest Speaker Scott Reynolds gave a great presentation.
Executive Board Meeting
Date: December 11, 2006
Minutes: 5:15-pm
Board Members in Attendance: Melissa P, Heather D, Katie P, Katie F, Norm S, Bridget B
Discussion:
Sweatshirts---Melissa to make the list; order to be placed tomorrow as long as we get them back before the semester is over.
Update National AMS poster and get $90 to pay for printing of it.
Print and hang up photo contest photos---get approval.
Elementary school visit update.
Next semester Katie F. will be attending UNH Manchester and commuting back to Plymouth to fulfill her responsibilities as president.
Get special gift signed by professors.
Get Melissa's $15 back.---Heather Dinon.
TWIN CITIES
The December meeting of the Twin Cities chapter of the American Meteorological Society was held on December 12, 2006. The meeting was held at WCCO studios in Minneapolis. No meeting was held so that the members in attendance could get right to the tour hosted by Paul Douglas. President Chris Bovitz and Secretary/Treasurer Lori Bovitz were in attendance along with about 20 other members.
Paul Douglas took us on a tour of the studios. The tour included the weather studio where the weather shows are produced along with the general television studios. Paul provided a demonstration of the software they use to create the weather shows and the software they use during severe weather outbreaks. He also demonstrated his MyCast products available through Digital Cyclone.
During the tour, Don Shelby, a news anchor at WCCO, joined the group to discuss the current state of global warming with the group. After the discussion the tour wound up with a tour of the remainder of the studio along with the rooftop studio. At the rooftop studio, members were able to get a nice view of downtown Minneapolis.---Lori Bovitz.
WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
PowerPoint presentation from the December meeting.---Andy Johnson.
WRIGHT MEMORIAL
December Newsletter------Mary Bedrick.
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