Southwest Michigan AMS/NWA
October 7, 2014 7pm-8:45pm
Calvin College
Devos Communications Center
Main Floor, Room 170
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
October 7, meeting was called by Chapter President Brandon Hoving (National Weather Service Grand Rapids)
at 7pm. Approximately 21 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.
President Hoving went around room with introductions and thanking the college for letting us have our meeting
there. Calvin College is a Storm Ready facility.
Our guest speaker, William (Bill) Bunting (Operations Branch Chief, Storm Prediction Center). Presentation was
on; Storm Prediction Center Operations, Watch Philosophy/Outlook Changes. Bill gave information on upcoming
changes to there convective outlooks risk categories. (Goes into effect October 22, 2014) Recent changes to
there web page content, and some of the background on the SPC and the staff. A lot of great information was
given, then he took questions and had discussion on some of the new items.
The meeting was adjourned by President Hoving at approximately 8:45pm.
Sincerely,
Steve Derry - Secretary