WHO: Milwaukee Area Skywarn Association, Inc.
WHAT: provides severe weather awareness and storm spotter training via public speaking programs, educational multimedia seminars, handouts, newsletters, fliers, two-way radio, social networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube), and local, regional, or national E-mail lists.
AFFILIATION: Recognized and supported by Milwaukee-Sullivan NWS Office.
WHERE: Milwaukee based. Main outreach to south-central & southeast Wisconsin.
WHEN: Established in 1992, incorporated 1995. Continuously promotes.
WHY: Lessen the burden of the Milwaukee/Sullivan National Weather Service office.
AUDIENCE: Weather sensitive emergency response personnel, storm spotters/chasers, weather watchers.
STAFF: All volunteer.
STATUS: Wisconsin registered nonprofit corporation, 501c3 IRS tax exempt, annual IRS 990 form.
FUNDING: Donations and contributions.
LOGO: The Skywarn logo is registered with the Department of Commerce and is used with permission.
PRIMARY CONTACTS:
President/Treasurer: Bruce Seidner
Vice President: Rick Swierczynski
Director of Communications: Steve McCarthy
Secretary: Catherine Seidner