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Minimum Technical Standards (MTS) Committee: The they are having; and share any questions they have for the NYSAPLS
committee’s last meeting was held on November 15th. They discussed Board of Directors and/or Strategic Planning Committee. You can
their strategic tasks and prepared for the annual strategic meeting with view the minutes of the meeting here. Additionally, members can view
committee chairs. In addition they discussed their preference for more about our strategic plan and review each committees’ task
attending NYSBELSG meetings regularly. They also would like to be sure progress at https://www.nysapls.org/page/Strategic2023.
they’ve met with each regional organization to discuss the standards. Young Professionals Committee: The committee met on
While they are still awaiting feedback from NYSBELSG on the MTS December 12th. The committee finalized details of the Young
document draft, they would like to work on their FAQ’s document and Professional Alumni and Social Event at the 2024 Conference, including
keep the lines of communication open with the membership. the location, door prize and committee assignments. The committee
LS PAC Committee: The committee recently finalized their plans for also reviewed the details for the NYSAPLS Field Olympics, and who is
their next fundraiser reception to be held at the conference in January. bringing what, so that the event can run smoothly. The committee
The fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, January 16th at the Turning decided to move forward with its Lead by Example campaign, where the
Stone. It’s a great way to network with fellow members and support a YP Committee members will each reach out to a local school in their
good cause. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased here or at the door. area to begin a conversation about presenting to students and teaching
The committee continues to stay current on their regular filings with the them about a career in Land Surveying. Each committee member will
NYS Board of Elections. Regular reports are shared with the board of also write up brief summary of their experience in hopes that it will
directors bi-monthly. You can also find the committee’s publicly filed help and encourage other surveyors to present at their local schools to
reports on the NYS Board of Elections website here. In the search by ultimately boost interest in students entering the profession.
committee filter, type “NYSAPLS Land Surveyors Political Action Want to learn more? Full committee minutes are published on
Committee”. If you are interested in making a financial donation, please our website. Login and check them out today!
visit https://www.nysapls.org/donations/ or join us at the NYSAPLS
Annual Conference this January! Are you interested in becoming more actively involved?
We are looking for members to share their “stories” and help us
Nominations: The committee met in December to choose the award promote the profession. Did you company recently work on an
winners for the Pillars of Excellence awards. Watch your email for the interesting project? Did your regional get together to help out the
announcement to be made soon. community? Did your son or daughter earn a Surveying Merit Badge?
Public Relations: The PR Committee met met on December 14th Are you mentoring a student over the summer with an internship?
and discussed their plans for attending conference. The PR Committee Help us get out the word on how land surveying is important to the
will have a booth but will also be walking around talking with attendees community! Contact Heather Schultz to share your news, heather@
and gathering photos for social media content. The PR Committee will nysapls.org .
officially launch it’s new Instagram account in January. The committee PS - Want to see your article published in our member magazine?
also reviewed their progress on some new YouTube videos (stay tuned) Email me your ideas, amber@nysapls.org.
and discussed upcoming career fairs and who would be attending. The
committee is also working with the Shaw Fund to expand scholarships As always, thank you for your support.
to part-times students. Sincerely,
Strategic Planning Committee: The committee hosted their annual
meeting with committee chairs on November 13th. Prior to the meeting,
all of the committees were asked to complete a questionnaire to share: Amber Carpenter
how they feel they are progressing with their tasks; identify any challenges

Congratulations to the 2024 NYSAPLS Executive Officers

Jeremy E. Thompson, LS Steven J. Willard, LS Scott A. Gillis, LS Scott B. Allen, LS William R. Eggers, LS Daniel E. Marvin, LS
President Executive Vice President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Executive Director

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