2010 Skywarn Training

The following was taken from the NOAA Website:  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mkx/?n=spotter-schedule Spotter Training Schedule for 2010 Check back frequently for updates & changes. A couple of classes still have to be cemented in place Unless otherwise noted below, all classes are open to general public, you are not required to be a spotter...education never hurt anyone. Classes are free, with a 10 to 15 minute break midway through the class. If you can't attend the class(es) scheduled for your county, feel free to attend a class in a neighboring county.  In any case, it's a good idea to contact the Emergency Management Director of the county class you are attending ahead of time to find out if you need to pre-register.  Some classes have limited seating, thus the reason for possible pre-registration. Prior to attending the class, please read and surf through all the links and material found on the Storm Spotter Page on this web site so that you can more easily understand the material presented in the class. Most spotter classes are taught by Rusty Kapela.  He doesn't provide completion certificates, since he trains over 2500 people each year.  For the most part, County Emergency Management Directors don't provide certificates, but a couple of them do.  Therefore, in general, please do not expect a certificate. Attendance at some classes has been increasing significantly the past few years, and sometimes it’s standing-room only (or sitting on the floor).  Therefore, you should plan on arriving at the classes at least 15-20 minutes prior to the posted starting time in order to get a seat. All 2010 classes are basic, unless otherwise indicated in the schedule listing. Five advanced classes will be conducted - one each in Dane, Kenosha, Dodge, Iowa and Jefferson County. A message to new spotters from Rusty Kapela, WCM MKX April 19-23, 2010 - Wisconsin Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week Drill Day is Thursday April 22, 2010 from 1 to 2 PM. In an attempt to speed up the sign-in process, please bring a current mailing address label/sticker for the sign-in sheet. Thanks! March, 2010 - Upcoming Day City, State Time Location 01 Montello, WI (Marquette County) 6:30pm CST Sheriff department training room. 630-830 PM 02 Green Lake, WI (Green Lake County) 6:30pm CST Green Lake County Safety Building, 486 Hill St., Lower Level 630-830PM 03 Fond du Lac, WI (Fond du Lac County) 6:30pm CST Legislative Chambers at the City/County Building. 630-830PM 04 Sheboygan, WI (Sheboygan County) 6:30pm CST University of Wisconsin- Sheboygan. Theater. 630-830PM 08 Baraboo, WI (Sauk County) 6:30pm CST West Square Building, 505 Broadway St, basement. 630-830PM 09 Wisconsin Dells Area, WI (Columbia County) 1:00pm CST Chula Vista Theme Resort, 2501 N. River Rd. (west of STH 13 about 3 miles north of Wisconsin Dells in Adams Co.) Room TBD. 100-300PM 09 Portage, WI (Columbia County) 6:30pm CST Law Enforcement Center, John Roach room, 711 East Cook 630-830PM. 10 Beaver Dam, WI (Dodge County) 6:30pm CST Beaver Dam High School Auditorium. (Advanced) 630-830PM 15 Port Washington, WI (Ozaukee County) 6:30pm CDT Sheriff Building - in basement. 630-830PM 16 Dodgeville, WI (Iowa County) 1:30pm CDT Courthouse 2nd floor courtroom. 130-330PM 16 Dodgeville, WI (Iowa County) 6:30pm CDT Courthouse 2nd floor. (Advanced) 630-830PM 17 Darlington, WI (Lafayette County) 6:30pm CDT Courthouse board room. 630-830PM 18 Verona, WI (Dane County) 6:30pm CDT Verona Senior Center. 108 Paoli St. 630-830PM 22 Monroe, WI (Green County) 1:30pm CDT Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th St. 130-330PM 22 Browntown, WI (Green County) 6:30pm CDT Brownstown Fire Dept. S. Mill St. 630-830 PM 23 Janesville, WI (Rock County) 1:00pm CDT Rock County Health Care Center Auditorium, 3530 N County Highway F. 100-300PM 23 Clinton, WI (Rock County) 6:30pm CDT Clinton Fire Department, 145 Ogden Ave. 630-830PM 24 Jefferson, WI (Jefferson County) 6:30pm CDT County Fair Grounds Activity Center. (Advanced) 630-830 PM 25 East Of Elkhorn, WI (Walworth County) 1:30pm CDT Walworth County Health and Human Services building, 4501 County Road NN, auditorium, use east entrance. 130-330PM 25 East Of Elkhorn, WI (Walworth County) 6:30pm CDT Walworth County Health and Human Services building, 4501 County Road NN, auditorium, use east entrance. 630-830PM 27 Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee County) 7:00pm CDT Humboldt Park Pavilion. 3000 S. Howell Ave. 7-9PM. Open to HAMS and General Public. 29 Waukesha, WI (Waukesha County) 6:30pm CDT Waukesha Memorial Hospital. In East Large Auditorium. 630-830 PM April, 2010 - Upcoming Day City, State Time Location 05 Glendale, WI (Milwaukee County) 1:30pm CDT Radisson Hotel Glendale North Shore. 7065 N. Port Washington Rd. Symposium Room. 130-330PM 05 Glendale, WI (Milwaukee County) 6:30pm CDT Radisson Hotel Glendale North Shore. 7065 N. Port Washington Rd. Symposium Room. 630-830PM 06 Greenfield, WI (Milwaukee County) 6:30pm CDT Greenfield Fire Department #2, on 92nd street, just south of Coldspring. (for HAMS only) 630-830PM 07 DeForest, WI (Dane County) 6:00pm CDT DeForest Library. Handicap entrance by flag pole off Library Street. 600-800PM. 08 Germantown, WI (Washington County) 2:00pm CDT Germantown Public Library, 2-4PM 08 Germantown, WI (Washington County) 6:30pm CDT Germantown Public Library. 630-830 PM 12 Near Bristol, WI (Kenosha County) 6:30pm CDT Kenosha County Center at intersection of Hwy 50 & 45. 630-830PM 13 Madison, WI (Dane County) 1:30pm CDT Alliant Energy Center. (Basic) 130-330PM 13 Madison, WI (Dane County) 6:30pm CDT Alliant Energy Center. (Advanced) 630-830PM 20 Racine, WI (Racine County) 6:00pm CDT Gateway Tech in Racine. Racine Building. 600-800PM 22 Near Bristol, WI (Kenosha County) 6:30pm CDT Kenosha County Center at intersection of Hwy 50 & 45, 630-830pm, ( Advanced)