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• Handouts included a draft Education Grid for 2023 conference. • There has been a lot of traffic on the NYSAPLS LinkedIn site. See
• The fall workshop will be in October by Jeff Lucas. The spring workshop https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-york-state-association-of-
will be a two-part course on dendrology. professional-land-surveyors/
• The LS exam review courses are Oct. 7th and 8th and March 24th and 25th. • Committee is developing a new student brochure with the help of
Ethical Practices The Martin Group.
Scott Allen reported for David Zigler, Chair • Committee is attending the NYS School Guidance Counselor Conference
coming up in November, in Albany.
• Minutes of May 23, 2022 meeting were included in handouts.
• EPC met earlier this week. There are currently four open cases. • Please participate in the #SummerofSurveying campaign. Go to
https://www.nysapls.org/news/610972/Summer-of-Surveying.htm to
• EPC requested feedback from the board on a particular case. Case contribute brief responses, photos, etc.
#2022-003 involves the filing of a set of site plan drawings in a downstate Strategic Planning
county bearing the stamp of a PE only. A discussion ensued regarding Greg de Bruin, Chair
what constitutes unauthorized practice of land surveying. Allen will report
the results of the discussion to the EPC. • Draft report on May 12-13, 2022 Strategic Planning Retreat was included
LS PAC in handouts.
Amber Carpenter reported for Steve Boddecker, Chair • Committee met again on July 6, 2022. Committee is still tweaking Mission
• A written financial report was included in the handouts. Current balance Statement, Values, and Vision statements. Goal is to submit final report and
Strategic Plan for approval at September 16, 2022 BOD meeting.
is $6,180.70.
• Printed dues renewal form has a $25 check box for donations to PAC. A Nominations/Awards
suggestion was made to add $50 and $100 boxes to the form. No report.
Membership Young Professionals
Donald Stedge reported for Nikolas Decker, Chair Ashley Metz reported for Tim Massi, Chair
• Minutes of June 7, 2022 meeting were included in handouts. • Minutes of June 9, 2022 meeting were included in handouts.
• Discussed National Purchasing Partners presentation to committee on • Committee continues to submit Associate Spotlights and Tech Talk columns
member discount offerings. for the Empire State Surveyor and continues to produce its webcasts. Next
• A question was raised as to the benefits of belonging to NSPS. Patti Brooks webcast is scheduled for September.
responded during her NSPS report. • Committee continues to promote is programs including Soldiers to
Surveyors (a work force development related program).
Minimum Technical Standards (ad hoc)
Amber Carpenter reported for Jason Larson, Chair VIII. Unfinished Business
None
• Minutes of May 24, 2022 meeting were included in handouts.
New Business
• Last meeting was July 11th. IX. • MOTION BY SCOTT GILLIS OF NASSAU SUFFOLK REGIONAL TO
• Some members of the committee will be meeting with some leaders AWARD A NYSAPLS LIFE MEMBERSHIP TO GREGORY de BRUIN
of downstate regionals on July 20th to discuss specific issues with the EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022, SECONDED BY DONALD STEDGE, ALL
current MTS draft and possibly reach some compromises. IN FAVOR, NONE OPPOSED, MOTION CARRIED.
• The committee will be reaching out to other regionals to offer to attend X. Pass the Gavel
regional meetings to discuss the draft MTS. (each attendee is invited to give an update on their regional activities, news,
• The committee is planning opportunities to further educate members on concerns, personal comments, etc.)
the content of the MTS at the 2023 Annual Conference. Ideas include Delaware-Hudson – Donald Stedge – Saturday July 30th, DH has rented a picnic
forming round table discussions and manning a booth in the Exhibit Hall area at Dutchess Stadium, home of the Hudson Valley Renegades, who are a NY
through the conference. Yankee Affiliate team. They will be playing Brooklyn (a Mets Affiliate). Its fireworks
• The committee is still awaiting SBELSG review of the first draft. night and Halloween in July night. Game time is 6:05. Tickets are $25.00. Includes
NSPS picnic area, food, and game. Email donstedge@gmail.com for details.
Patti Brooks, Chair Eastern – Brie Strom – Working on a calibrated baseline.
Long Island – John Abruzzo – had a well-attended general membership
• Discussed benefits of being a member of NSPS. Go to https://cdn.ymaws. meeting last month.
com/www.nsps.us.com/resource/resmgr/beneftis/Member_Benefits_Flyer_ Mid-Hudson – Nicole Kalicicki – had a meeting at end of June; will be
March2.pdf and go to https://www.nsps.us.com/ to find out more about meeting in the fall.
NSPS benefits. In addition to perks and discounts, Patti emphasized other Nassau Suffolk – Dan Weaver – General Membership met in May; Board of
NSPS programs that benefit the profession as a whole such as the Work Directors met last month. Scheduling a summer social.
Force Development program, Certified Surveying Technician accreditation, Niagara Frontier – Brian Skalman – will hold a general meeting in September.
educational opportunities, Certified Floodplain Surveyor, etc.. Brian climbed Mt. Marcy recently.
• FIG conference is being held May 28 – June 2, 2023 in Orland Florida. Northern – Scott Allen – holding a summer social meeting in August or September.
• Alfred State participated in the NSPS Student Competition this year. An Westchester-Putnam – Rich Moravec – looking forward to in-person
Alfred State student was the recipient of a $2,000 scholarship awarded by conference this year. Had a well-attended regional meeting in May.
NSPS. NSPS awarded about $35,000 in scholarships. XI. Upcoming Board of Directors Meetings
• Go to https://multibriefs.com/briefs/NSPS/ to subscribe to News and Views Board of Directors: In-person – Saratoga Embassy Suites - Friday, September
if you are not already receiving this NSPS newsletter in your email. 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
• Stay tuned for a flyer on the upcoming Certified Flood Plain Surveyor Motion to adjourn by Scott Gillis, seconded by Rich Moravec, all in favor, none opposed,
Certification registration course to be held in Massachusetts. motion carried.
Public Relations Meeting adjourned at 3:29 p.m.
Lem Morrison, Chair
• Minutes of May 19, 2022 and June 23, 2022 meetings were included Respectfully submitted: Scott B. Allen, LS – Secretary
in handouts.
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