The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Presents:

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The Oregon Chapter of the American
Meteorological Society (AMS) Presents Whats
new with the Oregon Climate Service (OCS)
Featuring Kathie Dello, Deputy Director
Tuesday, June 12th 2012Old Spaghetti Factory -
Clackamas, Oregon
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• Current 2012/13 Oregon AMS
• Executive Council
• President Steve Pierce
• Vice President Bobby Corser
• Secretary Brian MacMillan
• Treasurer Web Master John Rinier
• Councilors Mark Nelsen, Thyra Bishop
• Tyree Wilde

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• Around The Room
• Introductions

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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.
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Oregon AMS
UpdatesOregon AMS yearly membership dues are
only 7 per year! Please see John Rinier (AMS
Treasurer) to renew you dues or to join today. We
are continually seeking new members. The Oregon
AMS is now the single largest AMS chapter in the
country with 165 currently paid members. We host
8 monthly meetings per year along with the annual
Winter Weather Forecast Conference now in its
20th year. We also host a great season ending
summer picnic.We are on Twitter _at_OregonAMS and
we are also on Facebook at facebook.com/oregonams
. Our web site is easily found on any search
engine. Just type Oregon AMS!
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Oregon AMS Updates
The Revised Annual AMS Summer Picnic Is
Back!The Oregon AMS Executive Council recently
allocated funds for food, beverage and fun this
year, so bring your appetite and your family
and/or significant other.When Saturday, July
14th 2012, beginning at 4pmLocation KPTV Ch 12
meteorologist Mark Nelsens house in Corbett,
Oregon. Exit 22 on I-84.AMS members and their
guests only! Watch your e-mail for an invite RSVP
soon!
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Oregon AMS Updates
Other Great Meetings We Are Planning for Next
Season Wednesday, September 12th 700 PM
Dr. Nate Mantua The Pacific Decadal Oscillation
(PDO) Location OMSI  Saturday, October 13th
1000AM Columbus Day Storm 50th Anniversary
Location OMSI  Saturday, November 17th 1000
AM 20th Annual Winter Weather Forecast
Conference Location OMSI
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Special Announcement
The Oregon AMS is proud to announce the
following special information from our national
AMS headquarters in Boston
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Oregon AMS 2011/12 Accomplishments
Hosted eight educational AMS chapter meetings
that served more than 1,400 attendees in
2011/12! Increased paid membership to 165, up
16 over last season. Seasonal goal was 20.
Increased chapter revenues nearly 225 over last
season. Increased public outreach through
local regional media. Tackled the tough
subject of climate change with two highly
anticipated meetings with national media
coverage. More than 850 attendees between both
meetings. 650 in door donations! Increased
our reach when it comes to regional guest
speakers including Dr. Cliff Mass, Dr. Phil Mote
Kathie Dello!
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What about next season? Can we top
this season? Wait and see!!!
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Now lets get on with the
show!Kathie Dello
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