ISU AMS Meeting Minutes

Why should you join the local or national chapters of the AMS? Find out the benefits below!

Local Benefits
National Benefits

Upcoming Events

Event Calendar

Other events may be found
on the Event Calendar.
Click here to check it out!

ISU AMS Meeting Minutes
http://www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/
February 01, 2005

Treasurer Update
There is $906 in the account right now.

NWA Severe Storms Conference
The cost for registration is $65; this does not include hotel costs. We will talk later about different hotel options. In regards to registration, we took a vote on rather or not to allocate money to help with these costs. The vote passed giving $3 per person to go towards registration. The conference will take place March 31st-April 2nd in West Des Moines. This is a great way to meet people from different schools and different professions. One highlight is Tim Samarus who will present his latest video. You can register at www.iowa-nwa.com. Elise Johnson () is the registration chair, so you can ask her about registration if you need help. Finally, if you would like to go to the Alumni luncheon at the conference, email Adam Kuban ().

Forecast Contest Updates

AMS Iowa: Jeremy just got internet at his new place, so the scores will be posted in the next day or two. Otherwise, there is nothing else to report.
NCWFC: For those that are part of the forecast contest, look for an email from Janet about the scores from Kansas City, MO. The next city is our test period in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Email Janet () if you would like to opt-out, but as of the meeting, only 7 opt-out spots are left. Opt-outs need to be into Janet by Thursday night.

Fund-raiser
We are finally ready to start our fundraiser. We will be selling hot chocolate on the North-West corner of Agronomy and North of that corner. The hot chocolate will cost $0.50. The next step is to set up a schedule. Look for an email from Janet showing the schedule that we have as of this time. Please email Janet () if you would like to help.

Social Events

Spring Break Trip: This year, we will be going to Huston, TX. If you are interesting in going on this trip, email Liz White () for more information. On this trip, there will be many great tours like NASA.
We are planning to go tubing at Seven Oaks sometime in the near future. Look for an email from Elise about when we will be going and how much this event will cost.
If you signed up for intramural bowling, look for an email from Elise about what time and day we will bowl.
Elise will send out an email soon about upcoming intramural sports.
We have decided to put together a list of people who would be interested in storm chasing. If you would like to be put on the storm chasing list, email Elise Johnson () or Heather Moser () with you name, email, phone number, and if you would be willing to drive.

Cy's Eyes on the Skies Update
Our numbers have been small, so please come join us! Email Elise Johnson () or Kari Kozak () if you would like to join. Remember, you don't have to be on air! You can work behind the scenes as well.

Regents Day
This event will take place Feb 15th at the Capital. It's like Club Fest for Iowa Politicians. If you are interested in helping us present our wonderful group to Iowa Legislators, sign up over email with Candice Sorensen ().

2005 AMS Annual Meeting Presentation
The students that went to the AMS meeting in San Diego gave a presentation about their experience in San Diego. They highlighted the Student Conference, Weatherfest, Poster Presentations, Exhibits, Assistantships, and much more! We also passed out some National AMS Membership applications (to apply online, visit http://www.ametsoc.org/MEMB/APPS/2005apps/2005_member_app.pdf ). If you would like to have our chapter pay for postage, pick up (in the AMS mailbox in the office) or print out an application and turn it into the AMS mailbox by February 11th. If you have any questions, feel free to email any of the officers.

Summer Conference Presentation (NCAR/UCAR)
Kira Shonkwiler gave a presentation on her experience at the NCAR/UCAR Undergraduate Experience. She highlighted trips she took, activities she participated in, who she met, and much more. Kira also told us why this is such a great experience. If you would like more information, feel free to email Kira (). For more information, you can also go to www.ucar.edu/educ_outreach/ulw .

Storm Spotter Training
We, along with the National Weather Service, will be hosting the Storm Spotter Training on March 2nd at 8:30 in 2050 Agronomy Hall. Email Heather Moser if you have any questions.

AMS Small Groups
Look for email from your group leaders about activities.

Apparel
We will be putting in another clothing order soon. More information will be given about ordering and new shirt designs through email.

2005-2006 Officer Nominations Introduction
Our meeting next month will be when nominations for next years officers will take place. Look at our site (www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams ) for officer positions and what is entitled for each position. We will then vote at our last meeting in April. Please make sure that you come to the April meeting so that we can have the majority vote. If you have any questions, please feel free to email any of the officers.

Spring 2005 Events

Thursday, February 17th, 7:00-9:00 pm--Roosevelt Elementary Science Night
Wednesday, March 2nd, 8:30 pm--2005 Severe Storm Spotter Training

Next Meeting: Tuesday March 1st, 7:30 pm, 3128 Agronomy

Weather Wow!
So I decided to change our little Weather Segment of Fun to Weather Wow! Here is this months Weather Wow!

So, since we signed up for the storm spotter list, I thought this was interesting, In 1990, Cotulla, TX reported 97 mph wind gusts! Baylor University also reported damage of 8 light poles being knocked over by the winds! See, it's not too early to think of storm chasing!