Updated: 8/19/2010  

Another Ice Cream Social sponsored by the NEA will be held on Friday, July 20, 2010 from 2:00-3:00 pm in NWC Room 3910. The location was changed due to a conflict with an event already scheduled for the NWC Atrium. Ice cream and many kinds of delicious toppings will be provided. Please drop by and take a brief break from the summer heat by enjoying a bowl of ice cream with us!

A special meeting of the NEA will take place at 1130 am on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in the NSSL Conference Room (Room 2410) of the NWC. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on several funding proposals the were suggested at the previous NEA meeting on August 2, 2010.

The proposals include:

1) Setting aside $1000 for the annual NWC Holiday Party.

2) Making a direct cash donation of $200 to the the local Crop Walk organization.

3) Making a direct cash donation of $1000 to Food & Shelter for Friends, a United Way organization in Norman that feeds and provides shelter to the hungry and homeless families.

The meeting is expected to last no more than 15 minutes.

Posted: 8/09/2010  

A donation drive for the Norman homeless will take place at the National Weather Center from August 16 through September 20, 2010.

Volunteers are needed to support this effort including helping to set up the collection bins, monitor the bins, empty the bins, and take pictures when the goods are picked up. The initial set up in the NWC will be on Friday, August 13th. Please come to the NWC atrium at 1 pm if you wish to volunteer.

More information can be found in the announcement for our upcoming donation drive for the homeless in Norman.

Thanks to everyone,

Jami Boettcher

Posted: 8/09/2010   On August 2, 2010 a meeting of the NEA took place in Room 3910 of the National Weather Center. Multiple items were discussed, some proposals were made and one pending item was voted upon and passed. A copy of the meeting minutes is now available as a PDF file.

Posted: 8/01/2010  

In early May 2010, NEA member Ashton Robinson Cook gave a weather safety presentation to 1st and 2nd graders at the Cleveland County YMCA. He also provided each child with a pet tornado that were provided by the NEA. Below are some photos from the event provided by the YMCA as well as a thank you card for Ashton.

Posted: 5/3/2010  

Limited quantities of VORTEX2 merchandise are now available through the NEA website. Polo shirts and T-shirts with the VORTEX2 design can be purchased. A link to the VORTEX2 merchandise can be found here. NOTE: Baseball caps are no longer available.

The next NEA meeting was held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 11:45 am in the Room 1350. Pizza was served. The new NEA officers were intorduced and merchandise sales for the NSSW earlier this year were also discussed.

A copy of the meeting minutes is now available as a PDF file.

Posted: 4/22/2010  

An NEA meeting was held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 11:30am in Room 1350. Pizza was provided.

During this meeting, some items discussed included a proposal to to provide $2,000 to the Women's Resource Center, an update to the budget, merchandise to be sold for the NSSW (including looking for assistance), and an update on NEA elections.

A copy of the meeting minutes is now available as a PDF file.

Posted: 4/22/2010  

A brief NEA meeting was held on Monday, January 11th at 1130 am in the Don Nickles Room (3910) to vote on two proposals.

A copy of the meeting minutes is now available as a PDF file.

Posted: 12/7/2009  

An NEA meeting was held on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 11:30 am in NWC Room 3910. Pizza was provided.

Some items of discussion included:

• Summary of recent past NEA events (picnic, Halloween, etc)
• Merchandise and Budget Reports
• Finalizing Holiday Dinner party plans (Dec 15th)
• Upcoming Elections - form nominating/election committee (2 to 4 persons)

A copy of the meeting minutes is now available as a PDF file.

Posted: 12/7/2009  

The NWC (both the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences and NOAA/NEA) will be hosting a Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm CST in the NWC Atrium. All employees and their families are cordially invited for an evening of food, fun, and great company. Please bring a salad or dessert. Meats and drinks will be provide by the A&GS Dean’s Office and the NEA. If you plan to attend, please let me know by Thursday, December, 10, 2009. Also, include how many will be in your party and what you will be bringing.

And for kids of all ages, Santa will make an appearance. If your child will be in attendance and you wish to participate, we ask that you provide a wrapped toy (nothing too extravagant-$15 limit) with his/her name on it so that Santa can present the toy to your child. Please bring the toy to the Dean’s Office Room #4600 prior to the day of the party. Santa will also be available for pictures between 6:00-6:30pm. If you plan to attend, let me know Thur, 10 Dec how many will be in your party and what you will be bringing.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Posted: 10/13/2009  

The NWC Trick-or-Treating Event is scheduled from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2009. It is open to all NWC employee's/student's families. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Make sure they have their costumes on and don't forget to bring something to hold all their candy! If you plan to participate, please donate a bag of candy to your department's secretary. Others are welcome to donate candy too. Lists of areas participating will be available on the first floor near the Dean's Office. We can't wait to see your child dressed up for Halloween!

We encourage all students and employees to dress up and have some fun. Please remember that there will be small children in the building, so nothing too scary or risque please!

If you have any questions, please contact Daphne Thompson at daphne.thompson@noaa.gov.

For the following departments that had candy stations last year- If you would like to be added to the list or removed from the list, please let Daphne know.

1st Floor
CA&GS Dean’s Office – Room 1100

2nd Floor
OCS – Room 2900
CIMMS – Room 2100
NSSL Admin 1- NOAA Double Doors
SPC – NOAA Double Doors
NWS – NOAA Double Doors
WDTB – Room 2640
NSSL Development Lab – Room 2820

3rd Floor
NSSL WRDD – Room 3502
ROC Applications - Room 3700

4th Floor
Library – Room 4300
NSSL FRDD – Room 4340
NSSL RRDD- Room 4510
ARRC Radar Group – Room 4610
RCS Lab -rm 4803

5th Floor
SoM - Room 5900

Posted: 9/10/2009  

A quick NEA meeting was held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 1130-1140 am in the Don Nickles Room (3910) to vote on 2 issues. The NEA members present voted to approve:

• Allocating up to $1000 for an NEA picnic to be held on September 26, 2009 at Reaves Park.
  
  
• Allocating up to $1000 for the NWC-wide Holiday party in December 2009

A copy of the meeting minutes is now available as a PDF file.

Posted: 8/12/2009  

A NEA meeting was held on Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 at 1130 am CDT in the Don Nickles Room (3910) of the National Weather Center. Pizza was provided with 35 members in attendance. Topics included the NEA summer picnic, service projects, and an update on the budget, merchandise and upcoming events.

A copy of the meeting minutes is now available as a PDF file.

Posted: 7/29/2009  

At the April 17th NEA meeting, the membership approved a $600 donation to the Full Circle Adult Day Center (http://www.fullcircleok.com/). The Center requested the money for the purchase of a vacuum cleaner and several portable DVD players.

A thank you note from the Center’s Life Enrichment Director can be viewed in this PDF file.

Posted: 7/17/2009  

Looking for an opportunity to workout during the lunch hour without having to leave the NWC? Wanting to keep off the weight lost in the "NWC Biggest Loser"? Like the idea of a workout being fun? Come to the Zumba Fitness Event! Experience an Express Zumba Workout (~30 min), to be followed by some Caribbean snacks. This is a unisex class, so don't be shy! If you have a NWC friend or spouse who is interested, please bring them along. Come Join the Party!!!

When: Thursdays (when Pam is available) 12-1:30 pm
Where: Room 3910 (location subject to change)
Dress: Workout Wear, smooth-bottomed tennis shoes recommended
Instructor: Pam Heinselman
Contact Info: pam.heinselman@noaa.gov, 325-6595

Posted: 4/22/2009  

A NEA meeting was held on Friday, April 17th at at 1130 am CST in the Don Nickels Room (3910). Topics discussed included voting on a $1000 donation for individuals affected by the Lone Grove tornado and up to $600 for a vacuum cleaner and portable DVD player for the Full Circle Adult Day Center. In addition, possible future social events were discussed as well as another NEA community service drive. More information about this community service drive is available here.

A copy of the meeting minutes is now available as a PDF file.

Posted: 3/10/2009  

The 2009 National Severe Weather Workshop was held March 5-7, 2009 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Norman. The NEA had a booth and sold merchandise at the workshop. Here are a few photos of NEA members who volunteered to help sell merchandise at the workshop.

Posted: 3/10/2009  

An NEA meeting was be held on Friday, February 20, 2009 in the Don Nickles Room (3910) at the NWC. A copy of the meeting minutes is now available as a PDF file.

Posted: 12/2/2008  

The NWC NEA and OU will sponsor a community service food drive from December 1-19, 2008. More information on this food drive is available in this PDF file.

Posted: 10/24/2008  

The NEA/OU Holiday Dinner will be held in the NWC atrium from 5:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2008.

Meat, bread and drinks will be provided by NEA/OU, which will split the costs (assuming vote passes at the November 13, 2008 NEA meeting). NOAA personnel are asked to bring salads, potatoes beans and other side dishes while OU personnel will provide desserts.

Volunteers will be needed to help on the Setup or Cleanup committees. Becky Steely and Amy Tougas (OU) will lead the Setup Committee and David Imy will lead the Cleanup Committee.

A request will be sent to the OU/NOAA staffs on Monday, Dec 1, 2008 for those attending to sign up so a rough estimate of how many people will be attending will be known.

NEA/OU will sponsor a community service food drive from December 1-19, 2008. In addition, those attending the holiday dinner will be asked to bring a canned good to support local food banks. Jami Boettcher of the WDTB has volunteered to lead this effort.

Posted: 11/24/2008  

An NEA meeting was be held on Thursday, November 13, 2008 in the Don Nickles Room (3910) at the NWC. A copy of the meeting minutes is now available as a PDF file.