25 th Annual Winter Weather Forecast Conference Presented

25 th Annual “Winter Weather Forecast Conference” Presented by: The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Saturday, October 28 th 2017 OMSI – Portland, Oregon

BREAKING NEWS Pattern change in early November? ? ? Eye Candy Analogs? ? ?

Oregon AMS Updates AMS yearly membership dues for 2017/18 are now due. Please see Phil Welke at the back table. The AMS is continually seeking new members who want to join. Dues are only $10 per year! You can pay for multiple years if desired!

Oregon AMS Updates We appreciate the efforts of our media partners! Also, many thanks to all of you who help spread the Oregon AMS word via Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms!

Oregon AMS Updates Don’t forget to enter our annual “Snowflake Contest. ” Please use the entry forms located at the back table where you can also deposit your entry forms. If you successfully guess when the first snow will fall in Portland this winter you will win free passes to OMSI! First and second runners up will also win passes.

Oregon AMS Updates Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for a $300 Davis home weather station and “NEW” a $250 Tolovana Inn Resort Cannon Beach gift certificate! Raffle tickets are just $1 each at the back table. Discounts are offered for “bulk” purchases. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Chapter of the AMS! You must be present to win today! Drawing is at the end of the meeting!

The 2017/18 Oregon AMS Executive Council has seven (7) talented and diverse members this year. If you are here today, please stand when called: Steve Pierce - President Bobby Corser - Vice President Tyler Mode – Secretary Phil Welke - Treasurer Councilors - Mark Nelsen, Brian Mac. Millan & Tyree Wilde

Oregon AMS Updates AMS Members Helping AMS Members! Employment Opportunities? ? ? Meteorology / Climatology / Hydrology / Earth Sciences Radio / Television Emergency Management Public Relations / Communications Other related fields

Oregon AMS Updates “INFORMAL SURVEY” 1. Who is here this morning for the first time? 2. How did you hear about today’s meeting? A. Social media (Facebook, Twitter)? B. Newspaper? C. AMS e-mails? D. Word of mouth? E. Radio or TV?

Items That Won’t Be Discussed Today Global Warming / Global Cooling Fake News & Missing Emails Government Chemtrail Conspiracy

Oregon AMS Updates Upcoming Oregon AMS Meetings Thursday, November 16 th @ 7 pm, Stark Street Pizza NE Portland – 6 pm Social hour! Guest Speaker: John Saltenberger, Meteorologist US Dept of Fish and Wildlife Subject: “The Historic 2017 Eagle Creek Fire. ” An in-depth look at weather and fire conditions that lead up to the big fire in the gorge! COME HUNGRY!

Oregon AMS Updates JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2018 January Kyle Dittmer - Hawaii’s Changing Climate Location & Date: TBD February Drew Jackson – Mt. Bachelor Snowfall Location & Date: TBD

Oregon AMS Disclaimer 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. ” Please note --- the Oregon AMS does not endorse any speaker here today, nor any claims or assertions they make.

Good Luck Forecasters!