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NYSAPLS Presented Donation Since 1999, Third Wave Films has been producing and distributing
Tom’s work. Encompassing original documentary programming
to Erie Canal Filmmaker and projects, Mr. Garber’s work exemplifies character driven
The New York State Association narratives that engage viewers on an emotional level. With themes
of Professional Land Surveyors that elevate and inspire the human spirit, many topics have been
(NYSAPLS) along with several of explored in maritime subjects.
our affiliated Regional Associations A special thank you to the following regionals who have
have raised $13,500 to support an contributed to film financially:
upcoming film project documenting • Allegheny Plateau Association of Professional Land Surveyors
the development of the Erie Canal, • Black River Valley Association of Professional Land Surveyors
sometimes referred to in the past as • Catskill Area Association of Land Surveyors
the “eighth wonder of the world” • Central New York Association of Land Surveyors
and the “nation’s first superhighway”. • City Surveyors of Greater New York
The film, directed by Tom Garber, of • Delaware-Hudson Land Surveyors Association
Third Wave Films, will tell the story • Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors
of the land surveying, engineering, • Genesee Valley Land Surveyors Association
and construction of the original Erie • Long Island Association of Land Surveyors
Canal through the wilderness of New • Mid-Hudson Valley Land Surveyors Association
York State in the early 1800s. • Mohawk Valley Society of Professional Land Surveyors
• Nassau Suffolk Civil Engineers
“The Erie Canal and its vast network transformed New York State • Niagara Frontier Land Surveyors Association
in the early 19th century. The practice and principles of land • Northern New York Association of Land Surveyors
surveying were at the foundation of this revolutionary engineering • Surveyors Association of Queensboro
project. We are excited to support this important project and look • Southern Finger Lakes Association of Professional Land
forward to viewing the final film,” said Roy Garfinkel, President of Surveyors
The New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors. • Southern Tier Association of Land Surveyors
• Westchester-Putnam Association of Professional Land Surveyors
“I am so pleased that The New York State Association of Professional
Land Surveyors recognized the importance of this project. Not only Visit the pages below to find out more about the film:
will it educate the public on the extraordinary efforts it took to Follow the Erie Canal Film’s Facebook page
build the canal, and the vital role land surveyors had in mapping the (https://www.facebook.com/people/Creating-the-Erie-Canal-Movie/
route, but the story also sets an example of how important it is to 100093661771372/)
pursue dreams even if they have no clear path to success,” said Tom Visit the Erie Canal Film’s webpage
Garber, Executive Producer, at Third Wave Films. (http://www.thirdwavefilms.com/the-men-who-made-the-erie-
In the early stages of his most recent project, Tom recognized canal.html)
the important role that land surveying played in the planning,
engineering and construction of the Erie Canal. Tom reached out Congratulations New Licensees!
to Michael Pohl, LS and President Garfinkel to seek NYSAPLS NYSAPLS would like to congratulate the following individual(s)
support regarding the equipment, methods and history of surveying who have been granted the title of “Land Surveyor” as an official
for this period in time. licensee in the state of New York:
President Garfinkel brought the news of the coming documentary Jonathan D. Boomhower 51207 Wallkill, NY
project to the NYSAPLS Board of Directors and introduced Mr. Lawrence J. Turcotte 51208 Chestertown, NY
Garber to the Board on March 17, 2023 to present an overview
of his project. Motions were made to offer both regional and State All new licensees are granted a complimentary 1-year NYSAPLS
Association financial support to the project. At the next Board membership and will be honored at the Awards Ceremony during
Meeting in May, NYSAPLS regional chapters had raised a total of the 2024 NYSAPLS Annual Surveyors Conference.
$8,500 and the regional directors voted to allocate another $5,000
from the association for a collective total of $13,500 to support Committee Updates
the film. At the September 15, 2023 Board meeting, President Did you know ALL of our committees have a webpage with
Garfinkel presented the check to Mr. Garber. meeting minutes and other member resources? We post brief
monthly updates for all committees in our HQ news feature. But
The story was recently featured on FingerLakes1.com, Finger Lakes
Times and in the Times of Wayne County. if you’re looking for more details, visit our website committee
pages and see what they’ve been up to!

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