[Troop139] FW: NWS Scheduled SKYWARN Training Class - Bergen County NJ - May 15 2012

Mon Apr 30 14:08:22 EDT 2012

Hi Folks!

There is a Skywarn Class in Mahwah on Tuesday, May 15th.  

That will be Troop 139's meeting for that evening.  

If you need a ride, please let me know ASAP.

All Scouts will benefit from this by completing most of the requirements for
the Weather Merit Badge.   Those who are 14 and have already earned the
Weather Merit Badge can apply it to Outdoor requirements for Venturing.

Adults, as well as Scouts should consider taking the course as it improves
your outdoor safety.  This is a required adult training element for all
Troop and Crew high adventure programs. 

Yours in Scouting!
Thanks & 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT

201.314.6964

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From: George Sabbi - KC2GLG [mailto:KC2GLG at arrl.net] 
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Subject: NWS Scheduled SKYWARN Training Class - Bergen County NJ - May 15
2012 
Importance: High

The National Weather Service, New York NY's office (they cover Bergen and
Passaic as well as Union, Hudson and Essex in NJ), will be teaching a
SKYWARN Spotter Training Class at the Bergen County NJ Law and Public Safety
Institute on the evening of May 15 2012.  The doors will open at 6:30 PM and
the Class will start at 7:00 PM and takes around 2 to 2.5, and up to 3 hours
depending on how many people are there to receive their Spotter ID Cards

>From the NWS:

"Forecasters from the National Weather Service in New York City conduct
storm spotter training sessions each year to help prepare spotters for the
upcoming severe weather season. The training sessions are typically about
three hours long and cover fundamental information that every spotter needs
to know, with a focus on safety, identification of key weather features and
proper reporting procedures.

May 15 2012 - 7:00 PM

Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute

281 Campgaw Road

Mahwah, NJ

(Check the Video Screen in the Lobby for the Classroom assignment when you
arrive the evening of the Class)

Maps and Driving Directions can be found at:  <http://g.co/maps/ka7gx>
http://g.co/maps/ka7gx as well as at:
<http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/bclpsi/directions.html>
http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/bclpsi/directions.html

Pre-registration is needed and will soon be available at:
<http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/okx/Skywarn/spottertraining2012.html>
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/okx/Skywarn/spottertraining2012.html

We will also have links to the Registration Webpage posted on the
BergenSkywarn Website (  <http://www.bergenskywarn.org/>
http://www.bergenskywarn.org/ ) and BergenSkywarn Facebook presence (
<https://www.facebook.com/BergenSkywarn>
https://www.facebook.com/BergenSkywarn )

While many SKYWARN Spotters (over 40% of the over 300,000 active and NWS
trained SKYWARN Spotters nationwide) are amateur radio operators, there is
no requirement that a trained Spotter also be a licensed amateur radio
operator...all with an interest to assist the National Weather Service in
its mission of protecting lives and property are welcomed to the FREE
training Classes. 

Let me know if you, your Organization or Club Members have any questions,
etc...all NWS Trained Spotter are required to renew their training at least
once every 3 years by the National Weather Service New York, NY:
<http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/okx/Skywarn/skywarn.html>
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/okx/Skywarn/skywarn.html

George Sabbi

NWS SKYWARN Coordinator Bergen County NJ

Email: KC2GLG at arrl.net

Website: www.bergenskywarn.org <http://www.bergenskywarn.org/>  

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BergenSkywarn

Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/WX2BC (@WX2BC)

Joyce Birmingham

NWS Deputy SKYWARN Coordinator Bergen County NJ

Email: KA2ANF at arrl.net

Website: www.bergenskywarn.org <http://www.bergenskywarn.org/>  

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BergenSkywarn

Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/WX2BC (@WX2BC)