The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society

The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Presents: “Columbus Day Storm 50 th Anniversary Commemoration” Saturday, October 13 th 2012 OMSI - Portland, Oregon

Current 2012/13 Oregon AMS Executive Council President – Steve Pierce Vice President – Bobby Corser Secretary – Brian Mac. Millan Treasurer & Web Master – John Rinier Councilors – Mark Nelsen, Tyree Wilde & Crystal Stout

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. ”

Oregon AMS Updates Oregon AMS yearly membership dues are only $10 per year! Please see John Rinier (AMS Treasurer) to renew you dues or to join today. We are continually seeking new members. Question --- who here today is a paid OR-AMS member? The Oregon AMS is now the single largest AMS chapter in the country with 170 currently paid members. We host 8 monthly meetings per year along with the annual “Winter Weather Forecast Conference” now in it’s 20 th year. We also host a great season ending summer picnic. We are on Twitter @Oregon. AMS and we are also on Facebook at: facebook. com/oregonams. Our web site is easily found on any search engine. Just type “Oregon AMS!”

Oregon AMS Updates ** Upcoming Meeting ** Saturday, November 17 th 10 AM 20 th Annual Winter Weather Forecast Conference Location: OMSI Headlining Forecasters: Meteorologists Clinton Rockey - National Weather Service Portland, Jim Little - Oregon Dept of Forestry, Kyle Dittmer - CRITFC & Climatologist George Taylor. Supporting Presentations: KPTV’s Mark Nelsen and Mt. Hood Ski Bowl’s Jesse Nicola. NOTE - PACKED HOUSE! ATTENDEES PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY! $300 DAVIS WEATHER STATION RAFFLE!

Oregon AMS Updates A special thanks to the man who makes it all happen here at OMSI. Oregon AMS / OMSI special project for 2012/13 Vendor / Oregon AMS member Tyler Mode

THIS COULD BE YOURS! Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for the Davis home weather station that we will be giving away today. You must be present in order to win! This prize is valued at $300! Raffle tickets are $1 each at the back table and will be on sale throughout the morning. Discounts are being offered for “bulk” purchases. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Chapter of the AMS!

Columbus Day Storm Trivia What was the fastest wind gust recorded in the Willamette Valley on October 12 th 1962?

Columbus Day Storm Trivia What was the fastest wind gust recorded in the Willamette Valley on October 12 th 1962? 127 MPH @ Corvallis, Oregon

Columbus Day Storm Trivia Which storm had the lowest central pressure? Oct 12 th 1962? Nov 13 th 1981? Dec 12 th 1995?

Columbus Day Storm Trivia Which storm had the lowest central pressure? Oct 12 th 1962 - 960 mb Nov 13 th 1981 - 958 mb Dec 12 th 1995 - 954 mb

Now on with the show. . . Enjoy!