When:

Tuesday, July 25, 6:00 - 9:00 PM		Welcome Reception
Wednesday, July 26, 8:30 AM - 4:50 PM		Day 1
Thursday, July 27, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM		Day 2
Friday, July 28, 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM		Day 3

Where:

DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport
111 E 2nd St.
Davenport, IA 52801

Contacts:

Kevin Brinson - kbrinson@udel.edu
Beth Hall - bethhall@purdue.edu
Nathan Edwards - nathan.edwards@sdstate.edu
Sytske Kimball - skimball@southalabama.edu
Chip Redmond - christopherredmond@k-state.edu
Megan Schargorodski - megan.schargorodski@tn.gov
Austin Pearson - pearsona@purdue.edu

Welcome

The American Association of State Climatologists (AASC) mesonet committee will be hosting a mesonet meeting July 26-28, 2023, in Davenport, IA.  This will be an in-person gathering open to all members of the mesonet community, data partners, and vendors. We have an open and interactive agenda planned with a mixture of business and networking.

Meeting Goals:

• Strengthen relationships amongst the mesonet community
• Increase awareness about mesonet programs, funding ideas, tools, and products
• Hear from other mesonet groups as they share learned lessons and best management practices
• Build connections of mesonet related resources

Meeting Topics:

• AASC Mesonet Recognition Program
• Updates to the AASC Mesonet Best Practices document
• Funding ideas and opportunities
• Development of a professional mentoring/training program
• AASC Mesonet website, promotion, and marketing
• Updates from key partners

Meeting Agenda:

• Final Agenda (PDF)

NIDIS Soil Moisture Workshop

The National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) will be hosting a soil moisture workshop taking place on Tuesday, July 25 at the same venue. Visit the NIDIS Soil Moisture Workshop page for information.

AASC Mesonet Community Meeting Sponsors & Organizers