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Last Update 03/21/07 |
September 23, 2004 -- Paul Duval, Meteorologist-In-Charge, NWS/Tallahassee President Chris Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. The following executive members were present: President: Chris Bennett, Vice –President: Geoff Wagner, Treasurer: Cerese Albers, Secretary: Robert Banks, and Past President: Clark Evans. Approximately 35 members were present including the executive board. The meeting began with Chris opening the meeting with an overview. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Cerese Albers gave a report on the current financial status of the chapter and encouraged members to pay their dues as soon as possible and that only cash can be accepted for payment. Cerese encouraged membership in the chapter and outlined some of the incentives for joining. Committees There was a brief overview of which officers oversee different committees and then sign-up sheets were passed around the room for the general membership to sign up for a committee. A need was expressed for the general membership to step up and help out in a committee or two in order to better the chapter and its goals. The sign-up sheets were provided before, during, and after the meeting. Report from Science and Education Committee Past-President Clark Evans gave a brief synopsis of what occurred at his last committee meeting and gave a report on our first school presentation of the semester at Buck Lake Elementary. Bill Cottrill and Rachel Austin, gave a science presentation at Buck Lake Elementary School on September 21 at 2:00pm and their work was very much appreciated by the teacher. September Social Event Vice-President and Chair of the Program Committee Geoff Wagner announced a bowling social to be held on September 29 with times TBA at Crenshaw Lanes on FSU campus. He mentioned there would be a flat fee to help offset chapter costs but this fee would include pizza, drinks, bowling, and shoe rental. Geoff also tried to gather support for a Halo Tournament social event but interest in this was minimal. Other General Information Discussed President Chris Bennett informed the membership again of the newly revamped chapter website at www.northflams.org and that all information including chapter minutes & other materials are posted to the web for easy viewing by everyone. Also, Chris announced that the local chapter will be trying in the next few months to gather additional support for travel to the Annual AMS Conference in San Diego, CA. He did mention that paying your dues and being a national AMS member will better your chances for Department or AMS travel grants. In conclusion, Chris detailed the Tropical Storm Bonnie chase and mentioned that video will be available soon from his group’s adventures that day. Guest Speaker Vice-President Geoff Wagner announced our guest speaker for the night, Paul Duval, MIC (Meteorologist-in-Charge) of the Tallahassee NWS (National Weather Service) Office, co-located with the FSU Department of Meteorology. Mr. Duval was asked to give a presentation on Tallahassee NWS operations during Hurricanes Frances and Ivan. Mr. Duval gave an excellent talk with lots of pictures and attempted video showing radar and damage estimates from the storms in our areas. He gave an in-depth synopsis of how the NWS here takes precautions and prepares when severe weather is going to strike. Next Meeting Tentatively set for Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 7:30 PM in Room 353 Love Building. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM. The above minutes are a true and correct reflection of the September 23, 2004 meeting. For More Information: Chris Bennett, northflams@gmail.com. Minutes submitted by Robert Banks, Secretary. |
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