meteorologist brandon hoving local ams/nwa chapter news fall media day seminar 2010
DESCRIPTION
American Meteorological Society Founded in 1919 > 14,000 members Publishes 9 journals Sponsors 12 conferences annually Offers undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships each year Administers CBM and CCM programs ~125 local chapters, including 40 student chapters $90/yr to be a member, $40/yr for studentTRANSCRIPT
Meteorologist Brandon Hoving
Local AMS/NWA Chapter News
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Fall Media Day Seminar 2010
Overview
About the AMS About the NWA Why a local chapter? Local chapter timeline Goals for SW Michigan Chapter Challenges to address
American Meteorological Society
Founded in 1919 > 14,000 members Publishes 9 journals Sponsors 12 conferences annually Offers undergraduate scholarships and
graduate fellowships each year Administers CBM and CCM programs ~125 local chapters, including 40
student chapters $90/yr to be a member, $40/yr for
student
American Meteorological Society in Michigan
Two local student chapters in Michigan
U of M, founded in 2000
CMU, founded in 2002 Southeast Michigan
Chapter of the AMS disbanded several years ago
That leaves no professional level chapters in the state
National Weather Association
Founded in 1975 > 3,000 members Publishes the National Weather Association
Digest, and offers an electronic journal Sponsors 6 conferences annually Offers annual awards and scholarships Provides NWA Seal of Approval 30 local chapters Tailored to operational meteorology $45-$57/yr to be a member, $18-$30 for student
National Weather Association in Michigan
No student or professional chapters currently exist
Nearest chapter is Valparaiso, IN at Valpo U.
We will be the first chapter in Michigan (Alpha Rho…?)
Why a Local Chapter?
The AMS and NWA consider them the “backbone” of their respective organizations
Local chapters are autonomous and only loosely governed by the parent organizations
The AMS and NWA offer resources and expertise to local chapters in a wide range of areas
Weather Analysis and Forecasting Societal Impacts Aviation Meteorology Climate Change Numerous others
Why a Local Chapter?
Impact of having a local chapter (BAMS, Vol. 84, No. 10)
Hosting speakers and lecturers Touring local meteorological facilities Supporting science fairs and serving as judges Supporting K-12 teachers as science advisors Organizing and hosting regional conferences Offering career counseling Developing relationships and making new contacts Funding scholarships and academic awards Many others…
Timeline
Informal talks aboutforming local chapter
Spring 2009
08.05.10
Initial email sentto generate interest
09.24.10
Petitions signed and sent to AMS/NWA 10.28.10
AMS gives approval
NWA givesapproval
11.11.10
12.04.10
First jointchapter meeting
scheduled
Aug
Sept Oct Nov Dec2009
2010
Goals for SW Michigan Chapter
Early on…Develop bylaws (already working on it)Elect officersFamiliarize faces with namesBrainstorm ideas as a groupDetermine frequency of meetingsDevelop a website
Goals for SW Michigan Chapter
Later on…FundraisingSpeaker seriesLocal workshopRegional conferenceWorld domination
Challenges to Address
Rotating meeting locations…
Lakeshore
Kalamazoo
Grand RapidsLansing
Battle Creek
Challenges to Address
Jumpstarting and then maintaining interest
Why should people come?Provide incentives for people to
attend……But enthusiasm goes a long way
toward motivationDon’t allow meetings to get business-
like (yawn) Publicity and communication will be
vital
End
Southwest Michigan Chapter
AMS and NWAFounded in 2010