Purpose: To foster the growth of operational meteorology and the atmospheric sciences in East Tennessee by providing the community with a social and scientific point of contact for meteorological, hydrological, and other related scientific interests; to encourage collaborative research among its members; and to engage in continuing education on the latest developments in the various branches of th
e hydrometeorological and atmospheric sciences. Membership: Open to anyone in East Tennessee with an interest in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, and related fields, and who agrees to abide by the requirements of the chapter constitution. Membership in the national American Meteorological Society is not required. Annual dues are $20 for regular members, $30 for couples, and $10 for students (payable to AMS Smoky Mountain Chapter). A member with a family member who doesn't qualify for the student rate can still pay $30 for the annual dues. Visitors are welcome to our meetings and will be allowed two free visits. After these two free visits, visitors are expected to become members and pay the annual dues. Those interested in joining should contact the chapter president. Meetings: Normally held on the third Monday of every other month (unless it's a holiday). The tentative meeting dates for 2013 are: January 14, March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, and November 18. To subscribe to the mailing list to receive meeting announcements, go to https://www.climatemodeling.org/mailman/listinfo/ams-smc.
