The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Presents: 22nd Annual “Winter Weather Forecast Conference” Saturday, October 25th 2014 OMSI – Portland, Oregon

Time to wake up! Let’s all say it together --- “WIND STORM”

Oregon AMS Updates AMS yearly membership dues for 2014/15 are now due Oregon AMS Updates AMS yearly membership dues for 2014/15 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 vendor, AMS member Tyler Mode and Matt Sloan. Who is new in Portland TV weather?

Oregon AMS Updates We appreciate the efforts of our media partners – KATU, KOIN, KGW, KPTV, KEX, KXL, KPAM, The Oregonian, The Columbian, and many more! Also, many thanks to all of you who help spread the Oregon AMS word via Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms!

Oregon AMS Updates Don’t forget to enter our annual “Snowflake Contest Oregon AMS Updates Don’t forget to enter our annual “Snowflake Contest.” Please use the entry forms located on your chairs, or you can pick one up 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.

Oregon AMS Updates Don’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 $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!

The 2014/15 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 Brian MacMillan – Secretary & Web Master Phil Welke - Treasurer Councilors - Mark Nelsen, Crystal Stout & Tyree Wilde

The 2014/15 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 Brian MacMillan – Secretary & Web Master Phil Welke - Treasurer Councilors - Mark Nelsen, Crystal Stout & Tyree Wilde

Oregon AMS Updates AMS Members Helping AMS Members Oregon AMS Updates AMS Members Helping AMS Members! Employment Opportunities??? Meteorology / Climatology / Hydrology Radio / Television Emergency Management Public Relations / Communications Other related fields

Oregon AMS Updates “INFORMAL SURVEY” 1 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 member D. Word of mouth E. Radio or TV

Oregon AMS Updates Upcoming Oregon AMS Meetings Wednesday, November 19th @ 7pm, Stark Street Pizza Guest Speaker: Oregon AMS member Kyle Dittmer Subject: “Weather Patterns of Hawaii.” Are there connections between weather in the islands and downstream here in the Pacific Northwest? Come eat some great pizza and hear a great talk!

Items That Won’t Be Discussed Today Ebola Global Warming / Global Cooling Chemtrails The News Reporter Who Quit Live On Air

Oregon AMS Disclaimer 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.” Please note --- the Oregon AMS does not endorse any speaker here today, nor any claims or assertions they may make.

Let’s get this 22nd annual party started!