July 15: Sam Lashley
We’re excited to welcome Sam Lashley, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis, as our speaker on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Indianapolis serves 39 counties across Central Indiana, working around the clock to protect life and property. Their team issues weather and flood warnings, public forecasts, and advisories, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to keep our communities informed and safe.
Sam will provide fascinating insights into the current operations at NWS Indianapolis, discuss the sophisticated equipment and technology they use, and highlight the Indiana Mesonet program, an advanced network of environmental monitoring stations across the state.
A native of Crawfordsville and a Purdue University graduate, Sam has dedicated 32 years to the NWS, with experience in Milwaukee, Northern Indiana, and Indianapolis offices. As the Warning Coordination Meteorologist, he leads initiatives supporting underserved and vulnerable communities in Central Indiana and collaborates with Indiana Homeland Security, local emergency managers, and healthcare coalitions to enhance and expand weather services. Sam also spearheads weather preparedness, safety, and Impact-Based Decision Support Services to protect lives and property across the state.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from an expert about how the NWS works to keep Indiana safe and prepared for all types of weather!
All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at The Rathskeller, reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Lunch and networking start at 11:45 am and the program runs 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
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