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The 6th Annual Great Lakes Meteorology Conference was held on April 5, 2008 at Old Town Banquet Hall in Valparaiso, Indiana. Check out pictures from the conference by clicking here!

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Welcome to the Northwest Indiana Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association! Founded in 1919, the AMS promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their professional applications.  Founded in 1975, the NWA is a professional organization which promotes excellence in operational meteorology and other related activities in meteorology among all of its members in several chapters nationwide.

The Northwest Indiana Chapter was founded at Valparaiso University in 1996. The chapter invites several guest speakers each year as well as other activities to further the cause of the NWA. Since 2002, the chapter has organized the Great Lakes Meteorology Conference which is held in the spring.  As of March 2007, the chapter was also recognized as an AMS Student Chapter.

While the chapter primarily serves the Valparaiso University community, membership is open to anyone with a strong interest in meteorology. Annual dues are $15 and are due by the third meeting of the year. Meetings are typically held once a month and are located on the campus of Valparaiso University. For more information about the NWA, the AMS or our chapter, contact any one of the chapter officers.

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