Bruce Telfeyan is a seasoned meteorologist with a lifelong passion for weather and its scientific study. His interest in meteorology was sparked at a young age, around 11 years old, when he experienced a series of severe weather events including a big blizzard in March of 1960, Hurricane Donna in September of the same year, and three blizzards during the winter of 1960-61 while growing up on Long Island, about twenty miles east of Manhattan. Telfeyan's early fascination with weather led him to pursue a career in meteorology. His early mentor was Mr. Ranke, a high-ranking executive with the now-defunct Eastern Airlines, who had been a weather officer during World War II. Ranke provided Telfeyan with books on meteorology that were written at a level that a seventh or eighth grader could understand, which helped him to understand the science behind weather. Telfeyan's professional career includes service in the Air Force Global Weather Central, where he was part of a large team of weather professionals. After retiring from active duty in 1993, he was hired as a civil servant in meteorology at Offutt Air Force Base. During this time, he also served as the vice president and then president of the local chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Telfeyan's involvement with the AMS continued to grow, thanks in part to his colleague Ken Carey, who sponsored him to be on the Board for Operational Government Meteorologists (BOGM). After showing initiative and interest, Telfeyan was asked to chair the board, a position he held for two years. Following his term on the BOGM, he joined the Weather Analysis and Forecasting Committee (WAF). In addition to his committee work, Telfeyan also took on the role of program chair for the 2009 WAF/Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) conferences in Omaha. This role saw him deeply involved in the planning of the conference, working closely with Brenda Ward. Throughout his career, Telfeyan has shown a deep commitment to the field of meteorology, both in his professional work and his involvement with the AMS. His passion for weather, which began as a child experiencing severe weather events, has remained a constant throughout his life.

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The interview with Bruce Telfeyan provides a comprehensive overview of his life and career in meteorology. It begins with his early interest in weather, sparked by experiencing severe weather events as a child on Long Island. He discusses his early mentor, Mr. Ranke, who provided him with books on meteorology and helped him understand the science behind weather. Telfeyan's professional career is discussed in detail, including his service in the Air Force Global Weather Central and his subsequent work as a civil servant in meteorology at Offutt Air Force Base [2]. He also talks about his involvement with the American Meteorological Society (AMS), including his roles as vice president and president of the local chapter, his time on the Board for Operational Government Meteorologists (BOGM), and his work with the Weather Analysis and Forecasting Committee (WAF). The interview also covers Telfeyan's role as program chair for the 2009 WAF/Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) conferences in Omaha, where he was deeply involved in the planning of the conference. He reflects on the success of the conference and the positive feedback he received from attendees. Telfeyan's passion for meteorology is a recurring theme throughout the interview. He discusses his early subscription to the daily weather maps from the United States Weather Bureau and his interest in books about weather, including those by artist Eric Sloane. He also talks about his pride in having a letter published in Weatherwise magazine. The interview provides valuable insights into Telfeyan's career and his contributions to the field of meteorology, as well as his ongoing passion for weather and its scientific study.