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Prior to the retreat, our Strategic Planning Committee held In addition, the attendees identified two ADDITIONAL
several meetings to organize and prepare for the event. They strategic initiatives to discuss:
reviewed, studied, considered and discussed mountains of data we Strategic Issue #6: How can we promote the economic welfare
had collected from our membership and board of directors over of the profession?
the course of the past year. Working with our staff and Susan Strategic Issue #7: How do we make public records more
Weinrich, the committee identified 5 common themes in which accessible to land surveyors?
they presented as strategic “issues” for the retreat participants to
discuss and explore with several round table sessions while broken We are so proud of and thankful for the work our members
into groups. Each of the issues are listed below. The attendees also put forth last week. We are truly inspired by your energy and
received a list of questions to specifically address under each topic passion for the profession and we’re excited to see how the
during their group discussions. strategic plan unfolds. All of the discussion, concerns and
efforts of our members will be poured into a comprehensive
Strategic Issue #1: Pathways to Surveying plan outlining NYSAPLS’ organizational goals for the next
(engaging Diversity & Workforce Development) 3 years. We hope to have the first draft of the plan ready for
Discussion on how to increase the survey profession’s workforce our board and members’ input early this summer and a final
with educated and skilled individuals in today’s world. plan ready for adoption in early fall. In the meantime, we are
Discussion included the costs of acquiring a 2 year or 4-year planning to create a resource page to post updates to share with
degree and the expected compensation as a result. our members along the way.

Strategic Issue #2: Please visit our website for more updates in addition to the
Moving Forward following information available to members:
with Minimum • Membership Poll Results
Technical • Board Poll Results
Standards (MTS) • Regional Engagement Poll Results
One of the outcomes of A special thank you to our Strategic Planning Committee for all
The MTS group discussion was certainly a our last strategic retreat
lively table in the group rotation. your time and energy leading up to and during the event:
in 2017 was the Greg de Bruin, LS, PE – Chair
formation of our ad hoc MTS committee in an effort to ensure Adolf Jonietz, LS
professional accountability. The concept of creating standards that Kenneth Stigner, LS, PP
would ultimately become enforceable was just about the most
universally popular idea to come out of the 2-day retreat. Thank you to ALL of our participants for volunteering
your time away from your family and office to be a part of
Strategic Issue #3: Legislative Initiatives of the NYSAPLS’ Strategic Retreat:
Association (beyond MTS)
NYSAPLS’ advocacy and government relations is one of the John M. Abruzzo, LS Jason M. Larson, LS
association’s highest priorities. Through the combined efforts of the Scott B. Allen, LS Daniel E. Marvin, LS
NYSAPLS counsel and our Legislative Committee, we track over David Bardoun, LS Robert M. Marvin, LS
100 bills each legislative session and regularly meet to discuss any Keith R. Burley Timothy A. Massi, LS
potential influence or effect on the profession. The committee is Caegen J. Burnett Daiva Matoniene
seeking direction on what the focus should be for the next 3 years. Matthew C. Constance, LS Ashley E. Metz
William R. Eggers, LS C. Richard Moravec, LS
Strategic Issue #4: Roy B. Garfinkel, LS Jared R. Ransom, LS
Health of the Ian Garland Joseph A. Rappa
Regionals Scott A. Gillis, LS Robert E. Snyder, LS
and Member Jason R. Graf, LS Richard J. Spinelli, LS
Engagement Joshua M. Graf, LS Brie A. Strom, LS
Healthy and well- Christopher T. Grey, LS Mario Taglic, LS
Attendees broke up into groups to discuss functioning Regional Craig S. Hewes, LS Jeremy E. Thompson, LS
the various strategic priorities. Associations are Dylan Hogan, LS James M. Vianna, LS
essential to the fair and thorough representation of NYSAPLS Adam M. Hopkinson, LS Emily Whalen, Esq.
members on a local and state basis. Several Regionals are currently Saeid Jalilvand, LS Steven J. Willard, LS
struggling for membership and leadership engagement. Nicole T. Kalicicki, LS David M. Zigler, LS
Strategic Issue #5: Education and Other Are you interested in becoming more actively involved? Consider
Programming for Members joining a committee to help our organization accomplish our
Discussion on the evolving education requirements for strategic tasks. It’s a great way to learn more about NYSAPLS
licensure in New York State. while networking with your peers.

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