Southwest Michigan AMS\NWA
September 25, 2014 7pm-8:45pm
Schuler Book's and Music
Community Room
2660 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
September 25 meeting was called by Chapter President Brandon Hoving (National Weather Service Grand Rapids) at 7pm. Approximately 22 people were in attendance at the meeting. President Hoving, Vice-President Nathan Jeruzal (NWSGR), Chapter Treasurer William Marino (NWSGR), Chapter Webmaster Linda Paige, and Chapter Secretary Steve Derry were in attendance.
Vice President Jeruzal gave updates on Summer Forecast Contest and talked about having a Winter Forecast Contest again this year.
Treasurer Marino gave Treasurers report for the Chapter. The Chapter has $628.35 in bank accounts. Gave reminder to members about dues coming up. Vice-President Jeruzal gave a presentation, "Review of the Kentwood Tornado on Sunday July 6th, 2014". It involved the event and Meteorology of the event. Some of the information included, it was classified as EF1. The tornado was 300-400 yards wide and traveled 6.25 miles. Touchdown 10:20pm and done at 10:30pm. Other tornadoes were reported that night with these storms in other areas of the state. This happened very fast, most people were unprepared for this event. Hense the reason for needing reports during and after situations. We also had a discussion on Reflectivity Tags.
Treasurer Marino gave a presentation on "Winter Forecast 2014-2015"
The meeting was adjourned by President Hoving at approximately 8:45pm.
Sincerely,
Steve Derry - Secretary