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Good evening, aviation weather wonks (and I use that term most lovingly),

On September 30, 2025, the terms of four (4) FPAW Steering Committee (SC) members will end. Combined with the two FPAW SC members who had to withdraw in term, that means there will be SIX (6) openings available on the FPAW SC: two (2) representing the Regulators constituency, two (2) representing the Users constituency, one (1) representing the Providers constituency and one (1) representing the RED/Academia constituency.

So far, we have had three new (not currently on the FPAW SC) folks, one (1) representing Users and two (2) representing RED/Academia, say that they'd like to be considered for selection. That means that we're still looking for at least two (2) Regulators reps, one (1) more Users rep, and one (1) Providers rep to throw their names in the hat (or is it hats in the ring?).

If you have found FPAW to be the stimulating, energizing Aviation Weather organization that I think it is, and would like to help guide it toward whatever place it needs to be in the near future, then I would STRONGLY encourage you to submit your name to be considered for a three-year term on the FPAW SC starting on October 1, 2025.

OK, now that you're really jazzed up and want to know how to do it, here's the answer. It's easy.

Send an email to me (mfronzak@mitre.org) and my esteemed colleague, friend and FPAW Co-Chair Matthias Steiner (msteiner@ucar.edu) by August 31, 2025. Tell us you want to be added to the upcoming FPAW SC ballot, identify the constituency you feel qualified to represent, and attach a C/V. That's it. You can do that in your sleep.

I look forward to seeing my Inbox flooded with expressions of FPAW SC interest!

Matt Fronzak
FPAW Co-Chair

P.S. I have just updated the high-level agenda for the Fall 2025 FPAW Meeting. I know I'm biased, but this is going to be a BANGER (I think that's a British phrase) of a meeting, one you will want to attend IN-PERSON if at all possible. So, don't wait, don't hesitate, go to https://fpaw.aero/events/2025/fpaw-2025-fall-meeting, take a peek at the updated agenda and register!

Good evening, fellow FPAW fans.

I'm happy to announce that a draft, high-level agenda for the Fall 2025 FPAW Meeting at Campbell Scientific in Logan, UT from October 7-9, 2025 has been posted on the meeting web page. It's going to be an excellent, exciting and energetic three days of conversation, debate and idea exchange.

I'm also pleased to advise that registration for the meeting is now officially open, and that the registration form can also be found on the meeting web page. Do hurry and get signed up - the number two registration position is open for the taking (I already registered, so position #1 is already taken).

Matt Fronzak
FPAW Co-Chair

Good evening, fellow aviation weather enthusiasts.

We know it's been several months since we've updated you on what's going on in the world of aviation weather and FPAW. So, without further ado, let's break that silence and let you know what's happening!

1. The Fall 2025 FPAW Meeting is shaping up to be, dare we say, a real barn-burner, can't-afford-to-miss event. Why, you ask?
   * It's going to be held at Campbell Scientific in gorgeous, mountainous Logan, UT where, in early October, it could be either perfect hiking season OR perfect skiing season. Somebody make a fearless long-range forecast!
   * It's going to be focused on topics related to our location (hint - Campbell makes weather sensing/observation instruments).
   * It should include some interesting and necessary conversations about long-held aviation weather standards (METARs, anyone?).
   * There may be a long-distance (maybe halfway across the world?) presenter sharing their knowledge with us.
   * And how about, just to spice things up, some rip-roaring FPAW organizational changes.
    
2. Speaking of FPAW organizational changes in general, and the FPAW Steering Committee (SC) in particular, we recently lost one FPAW SC member in-term (Marilyn Pearson, representing the Regulators constituency), have another whose external obligations are likely to result in another in-term resignation in the very near future, and will have four members whose terms expire at the end of September. We don't know how to say this any more plainly: if you've ever thought about throwing your name in the FPAW Steering Committee hat, NOW IS THE TIME! There could be as many as SIX (6) available opportunities for folks who are passionate about aviation weather to join and help guide the BEST aviation weather industry group in the world.  

We expect to have a high-level agenda for the Fall 2025 FPAW Meeting posted by the end of this week on the meeting web page, where detailed logistics information is already posted. We will send out a reminder when the draft agenda goes live.

Stay tuned!

Matt Fronzak and Matthias Steiner
FPAW Co-Chairs