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VIII. New Business
• President Garfinkel “passed the gravel” and invited each attendee to Director Tim Burch recalled his fond memories of working under the
report on their regional activities, share news, report concerns, or just mentorship of our very own Malcolm Shaw when Malcolm was our
comment in general. Of note during the discussion was the following: NSPS representative and Tim was a young representative from Illinois
Brie Meisler of Eastern reported that members were concerned that many years ago.
licensure exam applications are taking up to a year to be reviewed by
SBELSG. Bill Eggers of the Education Committee reminded everyone to Without objection, the meeting was recessed at 9:05 p.m. with plans to resume on
please suggest topics for future classes when completing their course Friday January 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Turning Stone Resort.
evaluations. Scott Gillis, our Treasurer and also a faithful member of
the Conference Committee logged 14 miles on his fitbit today here Respectfully submitted:
at the Turning Stone helping prepare for conference! NSPS Executive Scott B. Allen, LS – Secretary

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[ NYSAPLS Annual Association Meeting • January 20, 2023

Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona NY

Meeting called to order at 1:15 pm by President Roy Garfinkel. II. Minutes of January 2022 Annual Meeting:
Motion to accept as written by John Abruzzo, seconded by Patti Brooks, all
Present: in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
III. Annual Meeting Reports
Association Officers: • NESS/President’s Roundtable Report - President Garfinkel reported that
President Roy B. Garfinkel the Presidents from Ontario, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut,
Executive Vice President Jeremy E. Thompson Tim Burch of NSPS, and Jeremy Thompson attended. Many of the
Vice President Steven J. Willard same issues that we face in New York are being faced by other states.
Treasurer Scott A. Gillis The meeting ran an hour over. Roy plans to write an article for the ESS
Secretary Scott B. Allen regarding the meeting.
Directors: • Education Summit Meeting Report - Dan Marvin reported that
Allegheny Plateau Gerald Emborski Approximately 35 people attended. Attendees included faculty from
Black River Valley Jeremy Thomspon Ranger School, Paul Smith’s, and Alfred, all six Ranger School students,
Catskill Absent Tim Burch from NSPS, the President of Maine, President Garfinkel,
Central David Bardoun Executive Vice President Thompson, Secretary Allen, Education
City Lemuel Morrison Committee members, and others. There was much focus on getting the
Delaware-Hudson Absent word out to high school and middle school students, Boy Scouts and
Eastern Brie Meisler Girl Scouts, Future Farmers of America, and other organizations about
Genesee Valley Matthew Palmer career opportunities in surveying.
Long Island John Abruzzo
Mid-Hudson Nichole Kalicicki • Annual Conference Registration Report - Amber Carpenter reported
Mohawk Valley Jeffrey Moore there were 742 registrants including walk-ins. Amber will submit a full
Nassau Suffolk Scott Gillis report for the next March BOD meeting.
Niagara Frontier Absent • Annual Auxiliary Report – Auxiliary immediate past president Barb
Northern Robert Marvin, Jr. Marvin thanked everyone for a great conference. Auxiliary had 16
Southern Finger Lakes Absent pre-registrants and 1 walk-in. Fran Smith is the new Auxiliary President
Southern Tier Absent and will serve for the next two years. Barb recognized the passing
Queensboro Absent of two past Auxiliary presidents: Lois Hartnett (1978-1979) passed
Westchester-Putnam C. Richard Moravec, Steven Willard in April 2021, and Kathy Keating (2000-2001) passed in July 2021.
President Garfinkel thanked Barb for her many years of service to not
Trustees: Steve Boddecker, Patricia P. Brooks, Daniel E. Marvin, Robert A. Smith, only the Auxiliary but to NYSAPLS in general and was applauded by the
Glennon J. Watson, Marie T. Welch audience. Barb assured us that she will continue as an active member
Executive Director: Daniel E. Marvin of the Auxiliary.
Managing Director: Amber Carpenter President Garfinkel mentioned Tom Garber’s upcoming documentary on the history
Director of Membership: Absent of the building of the Erie Canal. Roy will be making a recommendation to the Board
Legal Counsel: Emily Whalen of Directors that NYSAPLS contribute funds for the making of the documentary,
Guest Members: Joseph Baron, William Eggers as Tom is planning to feature the surveying and engineering involved in the
Other Guests: None construction of the Erie Canal.
I. Call for New Business/Agenda Items: IV. Unfinished Business
None None

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