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NYSAPLS, Inc.
President and CEO
Roy B. Garfinkel, LS [ president’s message ]
Executive Board
Jeremy E. Thompson, LS
Executive Vice President Summer of Fun
Steven J. Willard, LS As I sit here on the tarmac at the Pearson International Airport
Vice President
Scott A. Gillis, LS, Treasurer in Toronto preparing to head out to Manitoba for a world class
Scott B. Allen, LS, Secretary fishing trip with my brother Todd, I am kinda feeling a little guilty,
Daniel E. Marvin, LS as I just got back 10 days ago from an epic vacation in Deere Isle,
Executive Director
Maine. Afterall, I just started a new position as Survey Manager at
Board of Trustees Foit Albert in Buffalo 8 weeks ago and now here I am again off
Robert R. Allen, LS and running to have some “Big Boy” fun in the Great White
J. Steven Boddecker, LS
Patricia P. Brooks, LS North. I should feel guilty…right? And I do, a weeeee bit, but
Gregory J. de Bruin, LS, PE listen, I have been grinding it out in the work world as a surveyor
John R. Ennis, LS for 35 years now, including almost 20 years of that being in the
R. Ronald Kreiling, LS field. And well, to be honest…I deserve this kind of stuff in my
Joseph G. Malinowski, LS
Daren L. Morgan, LS Roy with his brother Todd life, I deserve fun and happiness. And well, don’t we all deserve
Robert A. Smith, LS during their fishing trip to live full and happy lives? Of course, that is often easier said
Edwin A. Summerhays, LS in Manitoba. than done. Believe me I know that firsthand as well as anyone.
Gary L. Thompson, LS
Glennon J. Watson, LS So, what does it take to get to that “Happy Place” in life where getting up in the morning
Marie T. Welch, LS
feels like another opportunity to enjoy the day’s tasks, challenges and interactions? Similar to
NYSAPLS Headquarters performing a good survey, it takes thoughtfulness, diligence and a positive attitude. Easier
146 Washington Avenue said than done for sure and something that takes effort and will. I know as I am just getting it
Land Surveyors Building now at the ripe age of 62. When I use the word thoughtfulness, I mean to put thought into
Albany, NY 12210
518-432-4046 how you can get to that “Happy Place.” What makes me happy? What makes me unhappy?
www.nysapls.org How do I get myself and the people I love to “THAT PLACE?” And more importantly, how do I
info@nysapls.org avoid putting myself and people I care about in the opposite place? Sure, there is no magic
Editor-in-Chief & wand and life throws us knuckle balls all the time, but I am finding that working on being
Managing Director mindful of these things and taking actions to get there helps me on a daily basis, which in
Amber Carpenter
amber@nysapls.org turn gets me closer to “That Place.”
Director of Operations Diligence, what a great word! We use it ALL the time in the survey world. “Due diligence”
Heather Schultz ups the game even more, meaning…to work hard in an effort to achieve what is deserved.
heather@nysapls.org What could be more noble than due diligence? And what could be more important to striving
Administrative Assistant for happiness? Yes, it takes effort, lots of it! Striving to do better, to be better, but at the end of
Sharon O'Brien the day when you have been diligent in your efforts towards betterment, you will find yourself
sharon@nysapls.org
closer to “That Place.”
And the good ole “positive attitude,” you would think this would be the easiest one, and
for some it is (and I hate you if it is for you!), but for many of us like me…this one takes the
Affiliated Associations
Allegheny Plateau Association of Profes- most effort. “Put on a happy face,” “Have a Good Day,” “ Smile and the world smiles with
sional Land Surveyors | Black River Valley you,” I know, corny sayings that get tossed around like a dollar store beach ball at a pool
Association of Professional Land Surveyors
| Catskill Area Association of Land Sur- party. But guess what, there is no doubt that finding a way to move through the world with a
veyors | Central New York Society of Land positive attitude helps a great deal in the quest to “THAT PLACE.” It helps you be happier,
Surveyors | City Surveyors Association
of Greater New York | Delaware-Hudson and it certainly helps those around you be happier as well.
Land Surveyors Association, Inc | Eastern
New York Society of Land Surveyors, Inc | I would ramble on but, we are about to land, and I hear a cold one and a behemoth
Genesee Valley Land Surveyors Association Northern Pike calling my name. So, in the end, if we want to be happy, it takes some planning,
| Long Island Association of Land Surveyors work, and effort. But, if you want it, you can get there. Take it from one who considers himself
Inc | Mid-Hudson Valley Association of
Land Surveyors | Mohawk Valley Society of very lucky to have been able to have the opportunity to get to “THAT PLACE!”
Professional Land Surveyors | Nassau-Suffolk
Civil Engineers Inc | Niagara Frontier Land Cheers,
Surveyors Association | Northern New York
Association of Land Surveyors | Southern
Finger Lakes Association of Professional
Land Surveyors | Southern Tier Association Roy Garfinkel, LS
of Land Surveyors | Surveyors Association President
of Queensboro Inc | Westchester-Putnam
Association of Professional Land Surveyors
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