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process) so his regional may be more inclusive for new members. Roy XII. Scott Gillis – Nassau Suffolk – having their summer social in about a
asked if the NYSAPLS by-laws should be revised to require regionals to month. They’ve invited Long Island regional to join them. Working on
include inclusive practices to allow more members to join their regionals. regional by-laws update.
Amber brought up the initiative that was begun about ten years ago to XIII. Gerard Emborski – Alleghany Plateau – haven’t met recently but everyone
round up each regional’s by-laws, articles of incorporation, tax status, is busy. Shooting for a meeting next month. Will work on by-laws update.
etc. so HQ has that information. Amber displayed the spreadsheet that Gerard pointed out that NGS is no longer certifying calibrated baselines.
was started then. Rich Moravec commented that Westchester Putman Congratulations on your new granddaughter Gerard!
is in the process of revising their by-laws. John Abruzzo said he was in XIV. David Bardoun – Central – thanked President Garfinkel for attending
favor of inclusiveness.
their last regional meeting. Recently completed their non-profit tax status
• The NYSAPLS Constitutions and By-Laws committee was charged filing. Are working on by-laws update. Had great participation in donation
with drafting a list of recommendations as to what should or should support for the Erie Canal documentary film. Next meeting is in September.
not be in each regionals’ by-laws. The BOD will then act on the list of They have an accountant coming to their next meeting as a guest speaker.
recommendations and then get the word out to the regionals. In the Congratulations on your twin boys’ high school graduation Dave! One is off
meantime, Amber will continue to collect each regionals’ documents. to Alfred and one is off to ESF Ranger School.
Amber will discuss this initiative with Legal Counsel Whalen. XV. Amber reported that its Christmas in July at her house!
Nominations and Awards XVI. Heather is planning to visit family in Long Island in a couple weeks.
Amber Carpenter for Kaleb Winters, Chair XVII. Jeremy Thompson – there are 12 incoming students in his surveying
• NYSAPLS is seeking candidates for officers of the executive board. class at Ranger School (the biggest class in recent years)! Jeremy will
send Amber a list of equipment needed.
Young Professionals
Heather Schultz for Keith Burley, Chair IX. Upcoming Board Meetings
• Some members of the committee attended the FIG Conference • Executive Board, Thursday, August 15, 9:00am – Video Conference Call
and had lots of positive things to say about the experience. The • Executive Board, Friday September 15, 3:00pm – Embassy Suites Saratoga
committee has been working on: statewide outreach including
attending booths at local fairs and the NY State Fair – could involve • Board of Directors, Friday, September 15, 7:30pm – Embassy Suites Saratoga
asking retired members to man the booths; YouTube video series; Motion by Rich Moravec to adjourn, seconded by David Bardoun. Without objection the
making a zip file available to members who want to attend their local meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
school’s career days.
Respectfully submitted:
VII. Unfinished Business Scott B. Allen, LS – Secretary
• Support of CUNY NYC College of Technology Construction
Management and Civil Engineering Program (City Tech)’s 15 credit
hour program for minor in Geomatics within a Bachelor of Technology
for Civil Engineering. This item will remain under old/unfinished
business as a place holder until this fall’s semester begins. Jason
Larson reported that this could be a lengthy process.
VIII. New Business
• President Garfinkel “passed the gavel” and invited each attendee
to report on their regional activities, share news, report concerns,
or just comment in general. Of note during the discussion were the
following comments.
I. Nicole Kalicicki – Mid-Hudson – last met in May. They hope to
meet in September. Their calibrated baseline has been damaged.
Nicole asked other regionals to contact her if they are interested
in collaborating on a new baseline.
II. John Abruzzo – Long Island – last met in the spring. Are involved
in local school career days and middle school STEM programs.
III. Bob Marvin – Northern – moving their scholarship funds to a
foundation that offers better interest rates.
IV. Rich Moravec – Westchester-Putnam – last met in June. The
meeting was well attended.
V. Brie Meisler – Eastern – last met in May. Will have a board meeting
soon and then a general membership meeting in September.
VI. Jeff Moore – Mohawk Valley – had a golf outing about a month
ago.
VII. Josh Graf – Niagara Frontier – haven’t met since May. Josh is
happy to have so much from this meeting to bring back to his
regional at their next meeting.
VIII. Jason Larson – it’s been a busy summer!
IX. Patti Brooks – Mid-Hudson is planning a September Social.
X. Brian Bush – Southern Tier – met last week. Planning their next
meeting in August or September.
XI. Saeid Jalilvand – City – wished everyone a good summer.

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