2007 UWM Storm Chase Application

Fill out all information using Internet Explorer, then print out the form and turn it in.

PART I: Personal Information

                    Name                    Date of Birth      Enter as MM/DD/YY

Permanent Address 

                       City      State     ZIP  

Enter a school address only if it is different than your permanent address.

     School Address  

                       City       State       ZIP  

UWM email (required)       Other email (optional)  

Preferred place to send emails:   UWM address    Other address

NOTE: If emails cannot be sent to a non-UWM address, they will be sent to your UWM account.


Home Phone                        Cell Phone   (Please provide if available)
Preferred phone to call:   Home Phone     Cell Phone

PART II: Initial Eligibility

Yes      No

Are you a member of the Atmospheric Science Club at UWM?
Yes      No

Have you paid your $10 dues for the year?

If you aren't sure, please contact Kari Kiefer (cmkiefer@uwm.edu).
Yes      No Have you participated in at least three Club brat sales this year?
3 4 5 6 7

How many brat sales have you helped out with?
Add one if you helped out at the UWM Open House in October.

The maximum for the 2006-2007 academic year is 7 brat sales.

If you answered 'No' to any of the above questions, you are ineligible to participate this school year.

On the back of the application, please list all club activities you have participated in this school year (Fall 2006 through Spring 2007).

PART III: General Information

Yes      No

Do you have any medical issues that may limit your participation on the chase (e.g. food or bee sting allergies, disorders, illnesses)?

If so, please list them on the back of this application.  We request this information in order to protect yourself as well as other participants.

Yes      No

If you are 18 or older, would you be willing to drive?

If so, you MUST complete a UWM driver authorization form at the following website: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/EHSRM/RISK/DRIVING/. For department, use "Mathematical Sciences."

Due to legal issues, UWM's risk management department may require that non-authorized drivers will not be allowed to participate in the chase.  If so, your name must appear on the authorized list before you will be allowed to participate.

Yes      No

Depending on available funds, we may need participants to pay a small amount out-of pocket (not likely more than $50). Is this OK?
Yes      No

Have you participated in National Weather Service spotter training?

This training is strongly encouraged, but not required.

Yes      No

Have you taken Synoptic Meteorology or Mesoscale Meteorology? Choose yes if you are currently taking one of these classes. These classes are extremely helpful for understanding severe weather forecasting.  However, they classes are not required in order to participate in the chase.

Would you be interested in a club briefing to get an idea of what to expect on the chase?
Yes     No

How many UWM storm chases have you gone on in the past?

0 1 2 3 4 5

 

Which one of the weeks would you prefer to go on the chase?

NOTE: On the back of this application, please note any conflicts or scheduling concerns (such as finals, graduation, family events, etc).  This information will help us select who will be in each group.

 

 

PART IV: Equipment

The Atmospheric Science Club will provide receivers for GPS and radar data to each chase group.  This hardware is worth a large sum of money, and all participants are asked to treat the equipment with extreme care.  All other equipment is provided by individual participants.  Each participant assumes their own risk for any equipment and personal property brought along on the chase.

If you are willing to provide personal equipment for your group, please check the appropriate boxes below:

Digital or Film Camera (You may be asked to provide pictures for the club website)

Cell Phone (May need to be used to contact other chasers or people that have access to the Internet)
IF YOU HAVE A CELL PHONE, CAN IT ACCESS WEATHER INFO? Yes No

Camcorder (Your footage may be used for future club activities. If so, your tape would be dubbed so you could keep a copy for yourself.)

Laptop Computer (for internet access & Mobile Threat Net)

What operating system does your computer use?                                      PC       Mac

Does your laptop have wireless internet capability?                                Yes         No
Also, does it have a map program?  (eg: Microsoft Streets & Trips)       Yes         No

 

Weather Radio with tone alert (for monitoring severe weather warnings)

 

CB radio                  Amateur Radio         Police Scanner

Mobile Antenna      Radar Detector        Car Power Inverter      Cooler for Food

 

PART V: Disclaimers

I agree to release the Atmospheric Science Club and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from any damages to personal equipment or property that may occur while participating in the 2006-2007 Storm Chase.

I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the Atmospheric Science Club, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the vehicle rental agency.  These include, but are not restricted to: codes of conduct, driver authorization, and storm chasing etiquette.

If other legal disclaimers are required, they must be signed in addition to this application before participation can be accepted.

If you agree to these disclaimers, please sign and date the form below.  Unsigned forms cannot be accepted.

Name ________________________________      Date _________________

 

PART VI: Deadline

 

Please return to Bill Borghoff, or drop off in our club mailbox located next to the EMS 4th floor main office by Friday, April 13, 2007. Any forms received after this date will not be considered!

 

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