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can be found on our website. The committee is watching for In addition to our committees’ progress, many other important
the new CE regulations to be drafted so they can review and items were discussed at the March Board Meeting. You can
share their comments and/or support with the State Board for find more details on the meeting in the secretary’s minutes on
Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists (SBELSG). They page 28.
have also been in communication with SBELSG about the Land Looking ahead, we are preparing for an exciting spring and
Surveyor definition and the draft standards document. We are summer here at the office as we launch our Spring Webinar
hoping to set up meetings with their office soon to discuss both Series along with additional monthly “Friday” webinars. If
of these items. In addition, with the help of our counsel’s office, you have not registered, be sure to visit our website. More
we are continuing to monitor and review bills that may have details can be found on pages 16 and 19.
impact on the surveying profession on a weekly basis.
A friendly reminder, your membership dues renewal invoice
Membership Committee: will be sent out in June. I would like sincerely thank each and
The committee has been working with the bylaws committee every member for supporting NYSAPLS throughout the past
to fine tune the details of the retired membership category. year, and your continued dedication to the survey profession.
In addition, they have been reviewing our current benefits Throughout the past year it has truly been a pleasure serving
program and looking into adding additional benefits for our our wonderful membership. It is our goal and passion to
members during the 2021-2022 dues year. provide unrivaled customer service. If there is something on
your mind or a professional matter we can assist you with,
Public Relations Committee: please do not hesitate to call our office.
The committee has been extremely busy working on several
campaigns with the help of our PR Firm, The Martin I will close with another friendly reminder… as the warmer
Group (formerly Gramercy Communications). We shared weather approaches and you find yourself and your staff outside
a comprehensive update on page 10. In addition to these more and more, be on the lookout for ticks. Be sure to check
projects our staff and committee meet bi-weekly with The out the graphic below for tips on how to safely remove a tick
Martin Group to continually discuss upcoming opportunities from our friends at the NYS Department of Health, and please
and ongoing projects. share it with your staff and anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
Young Professionals Committee: Have a safe and healthy spring!
The committee held NYSAPLS' first Women’s Summit at the
2021 virtual conference. The committee is currently working
on developing a series of short panel Q&A sessions that would Amber Carpenter
allow members to discuss various topics that come up within Managing Director
the profession. The first session will be held for May 14th
at 12pm. The topic will be: Road to Licensure and is free to
attend. Attendees can register on the NYSAPLS website here: LYME DISEASE ALERT
https://tinyurl.com/nysapls-0514.
Do a thorough body check for ticks after being outdoors.
Deer tick size (left to right)
Adhoc Minimum Standards Committee: How To Remove A Tick larva, nymph, adult
The committee has shared the draft document with SBELGS • Using tweezers, grasp tick near the mouth parts,
for their review and comments. We are expecting to receive as close to skin as possible.
feedback soon and are hopeful we can also schedule a meeting • Pull tick in a steady, upward motion away from skin.
with their office for further discussion. In an effort to keep • DO NOT use kerosene, matches, or petroleum jelly

to remove tick.

an open dialogue with members, the NYSAPLS Minimum • Disinfect site with soap and water, rubbing alcohol
Technical Standards reached out to the regional leadership to or hydrogen peroxide.
encourage setting up meetings with the committee to address • Record date and location of tick bite. If rash or flu-like
member questions, concerns and keep the membership symptoms appear contact your health care provider immediately.
informed on the ongoing process. You can view the letter on DISEASE RISK IS REDUCED IF TICK IS REMOVED WITHIN 36 HOURS.
our website at https://www.nysapls.org/page/MTS-Info. If New York State Department of Health
your regional is interested in setting up a meeting with the
MTS Committee, please contact our NYSAPLS HQ Office.

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