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• Education Nominations and Awards
Dan Marvin and Bill Eggers, Chair no report
• Met today and reviewed conference comments. Began choosing speakers NSPS
including Jeff Lucas, Bill Beardslee and Scott Reeser. Amber Carpenter for Patti Brooks, Chair
• The Spring workshop topic will be drone photogrammetry and processing • Handouts include a notice regarding a “Sense of Congress” resolution
with Pix4D software. that has been introduced by Representative John Joyce (R-PA) regarding
the critical nature of professional licensure. Directors are requested to
Ethical Practices spread the word and encourage members to share this information with
David Zigler, Chair their legislators.
• The committee sent a letter to a real estate company that was airing • This will be published in the newsletter, in the Empire State Surveyor and
a video about why you need a land survey. The problem was they then on the website.
proceeded to state what the cost should be. The letter was sent to the
wrong address but has been resent to what is hopefully the correct Public Relations
address. Lem Morrison, Chair
• Regarding the question of whether a “zero” should be included at the • The NYSAPLS LinkedIn and Facebook pages are getting nationally high
beginning of a Surveyor’s license number, according to SBELSG it is not levels of hits.
required but it is suggested to include the zero if you should have a new • A local TV news station from Utica aired a clip regarding our conference
seal prepared. including an interview with President Jeremy Thompson which we had
• The committee had a ZOOM meeting with members of the Office of the pleasure of viewing during the meeting.
Professional Discipline. The committee is considering offering a course, • Heather reported on National Surveyors Week initiatives.
possibly a webinar, with OPD describing some of the cases and situations Strategic Planning
they deal with.
no report
Government Relations • Committees are working on their strategic plan charges.
Roy Garfinkel for Jim Thew and Jason Graf, Co-Chairs Workforce Development Committee (ad hoc)
• Roy presented the painting of the headquarters office building to President Roy Garfinkel for Steve Boddecker, Chair
Thompson, to be kept during his term of office. • Met earlier this week and are breaking goals into tasks.
• Have had another meeting with NYS DOT and they continue to become • Have produced GIS data of members across the state who have
more cooperative. Hopefully the mapping data will be made available volunteered to attend recruiting/career events.
through the NYS GIS Clearinghouse.
• A Survey link and Mapping Resources page has been created on the • Have created a Workforce Development page on the NYSAPLS website.
This page includes a form to sign up as a volunteer.
NYSAPLS website.
• Roy will be sending letters to associated government agencies (NYS DOT) • Committee is planning to have a full day meeting at headquarters within
the next few months.
informing them of the proposed actions and that it will not incur costs for
them. Young Professionals
• Another letter will be sent to the attendees of the previous round tables Keith Burley, Chair
to thank them for their interest and encouraging them to maintain the • Met with the Workforce Development Committee and made progress
momentum. on separating their actions where they had been working on similar
initiatives.
LS PAC
Amber Carpenter for Steve Boddecker, Chair • Will have representation at NCEES conference.
• The fundraising report for the Conference reception and Silent Auction was • Keith reports that Future Farmers of America competitions require
presented. Net income was $2586.29 students to learn about surveying and mapping. Advisors to these groups
• Insulated mugs are still available for a minimum $40 donation. are likely in need of knowledgeable professionals to assist in teaching
these skills.
Membership VI. Unfinished Business
Heather Schultz for Nik Decker, Chair none
• The committee is considering changing the definition of Retired Member to
include working 20 hours/week or less. VII. New Business
• Life Member requirements and the process for nomination were discussed • President Thompson “passed the gavel” and invited each attendee to
at length. This will be referred to the committee to follow up on. report on their regional activities, share news, report concerns, or just
comment in general.
• Membership reports are in the handouts.
• Committee members are needed. VIII. Upcoming Board Meetings
• Executive Board, Tuesday April 16, 10:15 am – Virtual Teams Meeting
Minimum Technical Standards (ad hoc) • Executive Board, Thursday May 9, 9:30 am – Virtual Teams Meeting
Jason Larson, Chair and Roy Garfinkel
• The committee is still waiting for action to be taken by SBELSG on the • Board of Directors, Friday May 17, 2:00 pm – Virtual Teams Meeting
draft MTS. • Executive Board, Thursday June 20, 9:30 am – Virtual Teams Meeting
• John Abruzzo raised the issue that he was not allowed to present his Motion to adjourn at 10:27 p.m. was made by Joshua Graf, seconded by Bob Marvin.
position on MTS at conference by utilizing his company’s bag/marketing Respectfully submitted:
materials sponsorship to include his position on the topic. Discussion William R. Eggers, Secretary
followed and John asked if he could meet with regionals and the response
was offered that it is up to the regionals.

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