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	Join us for the biggest event in Tornado Alley... The 2009 National Storm Conference Sat. March 14, 2009, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Colleyville Center - Colleyville, Texas Texas Governor Rick Perry's welcome to the 2009 conference.


	The National Storm Conference is a full day of presentations from some of the top severe weather experts in the country. Storm spotters, chasers, forecasters, researchers, emergency managers and others gather at the conference for a day of learning and fun. It's free and open to the public, so come and join us for the biggest event in Tornado Alley! Conference Overview Directions and Lodging Sponsorship Opportunities


	2009 National Storm Conference Supporters


	NBC5 Weather Team Primary Sponsor


	Tempest Tours, Inc. Primary Sponsor


	Vaisala Supporting Sponsor


	2009 Co-Sponsors: American Meteorological Society, National Weather Association and the National Weather Service. Vendors: AnythingWeather, Stormtrack Become a conference supporter! See available 2009 conference sponsorship opportunities


	2008 National Storm Conference Wrap-Up A crowd of nearly 400 attended the 2008 National Storm Conference on March 8 in Colleyville. They enjoyed quality presentations by Gary Woodall, Dr. Darryl James, Greg Thompson, Greg Stumpf, Mike Umscheid and Alan Moller. Thanks to all for supporting this great event! Join us in 2009!


	Veteran chasers gather for a tribute to David Hoadley (front center) following the 2006 Conference. David, the first-ever storm chaser, celebrated his 50th year of storm chasing in 2006. Total number of tornadoes witnessed by this group: 863. Photo by Sam Barricklow.


	StormWatch DVD The invaluable training tool utilized by storm spotters nationwide. Be prepared when storms strike. Click here to get your copy of TESSA's StormWatch now. Review our Severe Weather Safety Tips National Weather Service Severe Weather Awareness Week Schedule We're not talking just salad! We're talking stick-to-your-ribs fare like chicken fried steak, barbeque, steaks, carne guisada, homemade pies, and pancakes stacked a mile high. By popular demand, we've made the Tornado Alley Restaurant Guide from our Storm Chaser's Guide available on-line. Click here to begin. Bon appetite! TESSA T-shirts and Decals now available!


	The Texas Severe Storms Association (TESSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to severe weather research and education. TESSA PO Box 122222 Arlington, Texas 76012 Click here to contact us by e-mail. Legal information.