Southwest Michigan AMS/NWA
April 28, 2016 7pm - 9pm
WOODTV
120 College Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
April 28 meeting was called by Chapter President Brandon Hoving (National Weather Service Grand Rapids)
at 7pm. Approximately 29 people were in attendance at the meeting. President Hoving, Chapter Treasurer
William Marino (NWSGR), Chapter Secretary Steve Derry were in attendance. Chapter Vise-President Nathan
Jeruzal (NWSGR) and Chapter Webmaster Linda Paige were excused.
President Hoving informed the Chapter, Vice-President Jeruzal will be stepping down from his position. And
Election's for all positions will be in May. Also gave out rewards for Summer and Winter Contest's.
Treasurer Marino gave Treasurer's report. Total Balance for the Chapter is $846.40.
Tour of WOODTV, Grand Rapids. Kyle Underwood (Meteorologist WOODTV), Bill Steffen (Chief Meteorologist
WOODTV), Ellen Bacca (Meteorologist WOODTV), and Matt Kirkwood (Meteorologist WOODTV) all facilitated
the meeting/tour. Introduced to there new Drone, Studio, Graphic's/Storm Track Center, and a run down on the
News room. We had a lot of interaction, very good for the whole group.
Also a Live Skype Session set up by Mr. Underwood, for the Chapter. "Weatherbell" Dr. Ryan Maue, Principal
Scientist, weatherbell.com. Gave a lot of information about Weatherbell Analytics, products and services they
offer. Learned a lot on the collaborative discussion's between government, media, and private sector on getting
weather information they need.
President Hoving thanked our speakers and everyone for attending.
The meeting was adjourned by President Hoving at approximately 9pm.
Sincerely,
Steve Derry - Secretary