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23rd Annual Winter Weather Forecast Conference

Join the Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society for the annual Winter Weather Forecast Conference. Learn about the latest updates in Portland TV weather, participate in contests and raffles, and hear from expert speakers. Don't miss out!

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23rd Annual Winter Weather Forecast Conference

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  1. The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Presents:23rd Annual “Winter Weather Forecast Conference”Saturday, October 24th 2015OMSI – Portland, Oregon

  2. Oregon AMS UpdatesAMS yearly membership dues for 2015/16 are now due. Please see Phil Welke at the back table. The AMS is continually seeking new members who want to join. Dues are only $10 per year! You can pay for multiple years if desired!Please support our vendors, AMS members Tyler Mode and Matt Sloan.What is new in Portland TV weather?

  3. Oregon AMS UpdatesWe appreciate the efforts of our media partners!Also, many thanks to all of you who help spread the Oregon AMS word via Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms!

  4. Oregon AMS UpdatesDon’t forget to enter our annual “Snowflake Contest.” Please use the entry forms located at the back table where you can also deposit your entry forms. If you successfully guess when the first snow will fall in Portland this winter you will win free passes to OMSI! First and second runners up will also win passes.

  5. Oregon AMS UpdatesDon’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for the Davis home weather station that we will be giving away today. This prize is valued at $300! Raffle tickets are just $1 each at the back table. Discounts are being offered for “bulk” purchases. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Chapter of the AMS! You must be present to win today!

  6. Oregon AMS UpdatesDave Tragethon has a special raffle prize at the end of today’s conference - ski lift tickets! You must be present to win and only those who have entered the raffle for the Davis weather station will be eligible to win! You can purchase raffle tickets throughout the conference today and also during Q&A at the end of the meeting. We will draw the winner today!

  7. The 2015/16 Oregon AMS Executive Council has seven (7) talented and diverse members this year. If you are here today, please stand when called: Steve Pierce - President Bobby Corser - Vice President Tyler Mode – Secretary Phil Welke - Treasurer Councilors - Mark Nelsen, Brian MacMillan & Tyree Wilde

  8. Oregon AMS UpdatesAMS Members Helping AMS Members! Employment Opportunities???Meteorology / Climatology / HydrologyRadio / Television Emergency ManagementPublic Relations / CommunicationsOther related fields

  9. Oregon AMS Updates “INFORMAL SURVEY” 1. Who is here this morning for the first time?2. How did you hear about today’s meeting?A. Social media (Facebook, Twitter)B. The Oregonian (paper vs. online)C. AMS e-mails or a forwarded e-mail from an AMS memberD. Word of mouthE. Radio or TV

  10. Oregon AMS Updates “INFORMAL SURVEY” Cheer if enjoyed the Washington State Cougars “WIN” over the Oregon Ducks a few weeks ago?

  11. Oregon AMS Updates “INFORMAL SURVEY” Cheer if you enjoyed the Washington State Cougars “LOSS” to Portland State University a few weeks before that, even more?

  12. Oregon AMS UpdatesUpcoming Oregon AMS MeetingsTuesday, November 17th @ 7pm, McMenamins – NE 15th & Broadway in their closed door meeting room.Guest Speaker: Roland Emetaz – USFS RetiredSubject: “Avalanche Awareness 101.” This is a must see for all hikers, climbers, snowboarders and skiers. Come hear all about what factors come into play before, during and after an avalanche.

  13. Oregon AMS UpdatesUpcoming Oregon AMS MeetingsWednesday, January 20th @ 7pm @ OMSI auditoriumGuest Speaker: Dr. Chris Goldfinger – Director of Active Techtonics and Seafloor Mapping Laboratory@ Oregon State University.Subject: “Earthquakes and the Cascadia Subduction Zone”

  14. Items That Won’t Be Discussed Today Donald Trump’s Hair Global Warming? Global Cooling? Hillary Clinton’s E-mails Everyone’s favorite – “Chemtrails”

  15. Oregon AMS DisclaimerOregon AMS Mission Statement“The purpose of this society shall be to advance professional ideals in the science of meteorology and to promote the development, exchange, and application of meteorological knowledge.” Please note --- the Oregon AMS does not endorse any speaker here today, nor any claims or assertions they may make.

  16. Let’s get this party started!

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