• After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.

    I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.

    For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.

    From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.

    Sincerely, Jeff D.

Tri State (Severe Weather) Conference - Fall 2020

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Western Connecticut State University has hosted a bi-annual weather conference for the greater New York City/tri-state area for the past 14 years. The conference has grown and is looking to host a conference dedicated entirely to severe weather this fall. It’s a 9-5ish event on a Saturday in the fall and will be either 9/26 or 10/3 this year. Area NWS offices attend some often present, as well as some local TV meteorologists.

Past conferences have covered an array of weather topics, but I’ve been told that the presentations on severe weather and storm chasing have piqued the most interest, which is why they are trying to organize a severe weather-specific theme this fall.

Ideally, we’re looking for 1-2 presenters who have at least a few years of chasing experience. A veteran would be ideal, preferably to introduce a group that’s not as familiar with the nitty gritty aspects of storm chasing. Recent tornado events in the Northeastern U.S. seem to be playing a role in drawing up interest in the area.

Poster presentations are another option if you have some research to present or photos to showcase.

Due to location, it may be difficult to get anyone from the Plains to get over to Danbury, CT (about 90 minutes from the major NYC area airports) but this is probably the best place to source out potential presenters. The conference is a one day event and air fare costs and/or lodging may be reimbursed.

Contact me for more information or if you are interested.
 
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