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Current 2012/13 Oregon AMS Executive Council President – Steve Pierce

The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Presents: “Columbus Day Storm 50 th Anniversary Commemoration” Saturday, October 13 th 2012 OMSI - Portland, Oregon. Current 2012/13 Oregon AMS Executive Council President – Steve Pierce Vice President – Bobby Corser

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Current 2012/13 Oregon AMS Executive Council President – Steve Pierce

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  1. The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Presents:“Columbus Day Storm 50th Anniversary Commemoration”Saturday, October 13th 2012OMSI - Portland, Oregon

  2. Current 2012/13 Oregon AMS Executive Council President – Steve Pierce Vice President – Bobby Corser Secretary – Brian MacMillan Treasurer & Web Master – John Rinier Councilors – Mark Nelsen, Tyree Wilde & Crystal Stout

  3. Oregon 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.”

  4. Oregon AMS UpdatesOregon AMS yearly membership dues are only $10 per year! Please see John Rinier (AMS Treasurer) to renew you dues or to join today. We are continually seeking new members. Question --- who here today is a paid OR-AMS member?The Oregon AMS is now the single largest AMS chapter in the country with 170 currently paid members. We host 8 monthly meetings per year along with the annual “Winter Weather Forecast Conference” now in it’s 20th year. We also host a great season ending summer picnic.We are on Twitter @OregonAMS and we are also on Facebook at: facebook.com/oregonams. Our web site is easily found on any search engine. Just type “Oregon AMS!”

  5. Oregon AMS Updates ** Upcoming Meeting **Saturday, November 17th 10AM20th Annual Winter Weather Forecast ConferenceLocation: OMSIHeadlining Forecasters: Meteorologists Clinton Rockey - National Weather Service Portland, Jim Little - Oregon Dept of Forestry, Kyle Dittmer - CRITFC & Climatologist George Taylor.Supporting Presentations: KPTV’s Mark Nelsen and Mt. Hood Ski Bowl’s Jesse Nicola. NOTE - PACKED HOUSE! ATTENDEES PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY! $300 DAVIS WEATHER STATION RAFFLE!

  6. Oregon AMS Updates A special thanks to the man who makes it all happen here at OMSI.Oregon AMS / OMSI specialproject for 2012/13Vendor / Oregon AMS memberTyler Mode

  7. THIS COULD BE YOURS!Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for the Davis home weather station that we will be giving away today. You must be present in order to win! This prize is valued at $300! Raffle tickets are $1 each at the back table and will be on sale throughout the morning. Discounts are being offered for “bulk” purchases. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Chapter of the AMS!

  8. Columbus Day Storm TriviaWhat was the fastest wind gust recorded in the Willamette Valley on October 12th 1962?

  9. Columbus Day Storm TriviaWhat was the fastest wind gust recorded in the Willamette Valley on October 12th 1962? 127 MPH @ Corvallis, Oregon

  10. Columbus Day Storm TriviaWhich storm had the lowest central pressure?Oct 12th 1962?Nov 13th 1981?Dec 12th 1995?

  11. Columbus Day Storm TriviaWhich storm had the lowest central pressure?Oct 12th 1962 - 960mbNov 13th 1981 - 958mbDec 12th 1995 - 954mb

  12. Now on with the show...Enjoy!

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