Southwest Michigan AMS/NWA
June 2, 2014 7pm - 8:30pm
Schuler Book's and Music
Community Room
2660 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
June 2 meeting was called by Chapter President Brandon Hoving (National Weather Service Grand Rapids) at 7pm. Approximately 17 people were in attendance at the meeting. President Hoving, Vice President Nathan Jeruzal (NWSGR), Chapter Webmaster Linda Paige, and Chapter Secretary Steve Derry were in attendance. Chapter Treasurer William Marino (NWSGR) was unable to attend.
Vice President Jeruzal gave treasurers Report. Money took out for gift cards, for contest winners. Total balance for Chapter is $ 627.97.
Lt. Brendt Sheridan and Captian Chris Tinney of the Holland Fire Department were our guest speakers. They gave a presentation "Prescribed burn planning and the practical application of National Weather Service Spot Forecast". The prescribed burn was at Macatawa Marsh, in Holland. Talked of Fire Spot Forecasts assisted in helping them to burn or not. Smoke was one of the biggest key's of the burn. Due to resident's, factories, and the highway. And also took questions.
Vice President Jeruzal also gave presentation regarding weather, during the day of the prescribed burn. "Macatawa Marsh Prescribed Burn - Weather". And took questions.
Vice President Jeruzal gave awards to the Winter Forecast 2013-14 Contest winners. Winners:
Grand Rapids Seasonal Snowfall = 116 inches
Dave Carmichael with 84 inches
Lansing Seasonal Snowfall = 69.1 inches
Bob Zapolnik with 62 inches
Grand Rapids Winter Low Temperature and Date = -12 on 2/28/14
Craig James with -10 on 1/25/14
Lansing Winter Low Temperature and Date = -13 0n 1/7/14
Laura Velasquez with -13 on 1/30/14
Due to President Hoving having to leave meeting early, the meeting was adjourned by Vice President Jeruzal at approximately 8:30pm.
Sincerely,
Steve Derry - Secretary