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Highlights from our J. Erik Svereika, LS
Members and Friends Svereika Surveys, Hannibal, NY
A few of our friends and members On Tuesday, March 21 2023 the G. Ray Bodley
have shared their NSW successes: High School in Fulton NY held a day long, career
day. Erik Svereika of Svereika Surveys, Hannibal,
AES Northeast NY, attended the career day to represent and
Plattsburgh, NY promote the profession of land surveying Each
student was able to choose five, 45 minute sessions
To celebrate National Surveyors Week from dozens of various careers including land surveying. Erik held
in the northern part of New York, AES four sessions of land surveying where he shared with the students
Northeast used their Instagram, Facebook, the many various opportunities available to a land surveyor.
Twitter and Linkedin platforms to spread He incorporated videos, a slide show, historic framed pictures,
the word. Autumn Bennett, Surveying surveying magazines and surveying equipment. He discussed the
Project Administrator, worked with their wide range of careers in land surveying, such as, mine surveys,
social media team to plan a theme for boundary, hydrographic, aerial, construction etc., as well as the
each day of the week. In addition, she put together a window wide range of positions available in the field and office, including
display to highlight what Surveyors do, promote getting kids research and technology. He reviewed the various tools and
into survey, and give a little historical perspective too. Next equipment land surveyors use, such as, GPS, computers, drones,
year, they hope to incorporate some community events and/ remote control boats, real boats, total stations etc. He also discussed
or school visits as well. the significance of a surveyor, as they are often the first ones on a
site and the last off of a project site.

CNYSLS Jason Peterson, LS and
NYSAPLS Director, David Bardoun, LS along with fellow Jackie Dresser, LS of
members Steven Sehnert, LS and Josh Colella participated in the NYSAPLS Young Professionals
Fabius – Pompey High School Career Fair located in Fabius, NY. Committee attended a career fair in Fort
Drum in February hosted by Fort Drum’s
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to
showcase the Land Surveying Profession. TAP
provides information and training to ensure transitioning soldiers,
Department of the Army (DA) civilians, retirees, soldiers’ family
members and caregivers are prepared for their next step in life –
whether pursuing additional education, finding a job in the public
or private sector, or starting their own business. The event hosted
over 200 participants, including service members, family members,
and veterans, and more than 70 employers in attendance.
NYSDEC Social Media
Jim Thew, LS and Devin Larson Campaign

Leading up to NSW, Jim Thew, LS, a member of NYSAPLS’ The New York State Department of
Public Relations Committee attended the Tamarac High Conservation (NYSDEC) ran a social
School career fair with fellow member Devin Larson on media campaign for National Surveyors
March 16th in Troy, NY. week to promote the profession. At
NYSDEC, there are 16 licensed land
surveyors based in their Division of Lands
and Forests’ Bureau of Real Property.
This team is responsible for all DEC
land acquisitions, ensuring boundary
lines are established and maintained, and
investigating management issues such as
rights-of-way or easements over state lands.
Throughout the week they highlighted
some of their staff surveyors and the
important work they’re doing every day.

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