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First Friday webinars. The committee had a lengthy discussion on • Two of the most common areas of concern by the opposition are
the new Education Laws and plans to have a joint meeting with the positional tolerance and required monumentation.
Legislative Committee to work on clarifying some of the land The committee discussed future communications with members and
surveying course requirements. how to debunk common misconceptions of the current language. They
Ethics Committee: The committee met on May 23rd and welcomed also began to discuss the consideration of outlining another webinar,
new committee member Brian Oakes. They reviewed their current case conference presentation or future forum.
load and were able to close several cases after tracking and following LS PAC Committee: The committee continues to stay current on their
up on several matters. They currently have 2 open cases and one regular filings with the NYS Board of Elections. If you are interested in making
appeal request that was sent to the Executive Board. a financial donation, please visit https://www.nysapls.org/donations/.
Finance Committee: The committee met on May 25th to review Nominations and Awards Committee: The committee has not
the recent budget related feedback received at the May 14th Board of met this month. However, if you have someone in mind that may make a
Directors meeting. The 2022-2023 budget was passed unanimously good officer or award candidate in the future, please be sure to reach
by the board. However, the committee wanted to address the out to our office.
comments related to the consideration of lowering Associate member Public Relations: The committee met on May 19th. The committee
dues. After careful consideration, they decided to plan a joint began working on a Property Surveying article for an advice column in
committee meeting with the Membership Committee to discuss a the Hudson Valley regional magazine “MainStreet Magazine.” The
potential membership recruitment plan for the 2023-2024 dues year. committee also discussed advertising or boosting posts on the NYSAPLS

Legislative Committee: The committee met on May 24th. Their LinkedIn page, and will consult with our PR Firm, for their opinion and
discussion focused on the feedback received by the participants of whether or not it is affordable. The committee has also began to outline
the Strategic Planning Retreat: surveying topics for short YouTube videos. The topics are commonly
asked questions from the public. The YouTube videos will attempt to
• Attendees indicated the need for more effective communication address these questions with short, simple, informative answers. The
by the board and the challenge of reaching members. The committee also agreed that they will be attending the NYS School
committee is seeking a way to gather more feedback on bills and Counselors Tradeshow in November.
current legislative issues in a timely and efficient manner. Strategic Planning Committee: The committee planned their
• Attendees shared concerns on the interpretation of the new next meeting for July 6th with Susan Weinrich, our retreat facilitator
education requirements and regulations; the recent DOT/ROW from NYCON to review the first draft of the Strategic Plan.
bill and the desire for uniformity for minor subdivisions.
Young Professionals Committee: The committee met on June
• Many members don’t know the history of the “definition bill” or 9th. The committee discussed topic ideas for a next Young
its current status. There seemed to be a consensus not to push Professionals Panel Discussion and how to engage members. The
the bill as it didn’t seem a worthwhile cause if it does not change committee also began developing a plan for getting maps into school
too much, but continue to openly communicate with the NYS classrooms, to help spark interest in land surveying.
State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology if they We are looking forward to serving you for another year of member-
wish to discuss it.
ship! Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or
Membership Committee: The committee met on June 7th. They concerns you may have. In addition, we’re always looking for your
were joined by representatives from National Purchasing Partners to feedback. Do you have an idea for a new membership benefit,
discuss a potential new member benefit. They will be reaching out to education program or event? Call or email us today!
NSPS for more information on the benefits offered nationwide. They Have a safe and healthy summer!
also discussed the feedback shared from the Board of Directors
meeting regarding Associate member dues. Sincerely,

Minimum Technical Standards (MTS) Committee: The
committee met on May 24th. They focused their discussion on the Amber Carpenter
feedback gathered from the Strategic Retreat. Managing Director
• There is a general lack of knowledge and understanding of the
current standards draft.
• Some members are discouraged by the close vote and would like to
see more of a general consensus amongst the membership.
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