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The to reach those members who can not attend in-person for
various reasons. It allows us to connect and network to reach
President’s the masses outside our local areas. NALS state board is here to
assist our chapters and offer support to make this happen. To
Message help jump-start this effort, I am proud to announce that NALS is
planning a 2-day, in-person workshop and golf tournament this
summer in Reno! Proceeds from this event will be donated to the
NALS Education Foundation, which in 2020 alone has awarded
by Justin Moore, PLS over $12,000 in scholarship money. All the details are printed in
this edition of the Traverse.
Wow… What a magnificent {7} conference we just wrapped up!!!
First and foremost, the Nevada Association of Land Surveyors In closing, a final thought. Every year after our conference, I take
extends a sincere “THANK YOU” to Crissy Wilson and Dorothy some time and reflect on what I just learned, ways to improve
Calegari for yet another amazing conference. It does not matter myself and the professional services I offer, and how we can
if the conference is virtual or in-person; these two individuals positively impact the profession. One way to make a positive
know how to entertain. Of course, it takes a team to follow impact is by supporting those individuals and/or programs
their leadership, and an essential member of that team, Nancy that make a tangible difference. One of those individuals/
Almanzan, also deserves a huge “THANK YOU.” The planning, programs specifically is Trent Keenan and Mentoring Mondays
time, and dedication to organize one of these conferences (mentoringmondays.xyz). Trent has started from the ground up
happens months in advance and takes years and years of a virtual workshop every Monday afternoon that reaches out
experience for all that preparation to follow through flawlessly. nationally to our surveying community to offer workshops on
As a small token of our gratitude, the Nevada Association of Land business management, field procedures, CAD tips and tricks,
Surveyors has sent each of these amazing ladies a wonderful standard updates, and so much more. This venture is sponsored
wine and gift basket for them to enjoy. solely by Trent Keenan, and it’s time for us to step in and show
Mentoring Mondays how much we appreciate the platform and
With the conference just wrapped up days ago, we are still desire its continuation. I have asked for NALS to donate $1,000
digesting all the knowledge from our workshops, networking to help offset the existing costs and help the promotion of this
connections, and further research into all the new and exciting valuable program. I have also asked our local chapters to make a
technology introduced to us by our vendors and sponsors. generous $500 donation each.
However, we do have some interesting stats to share:
Additionally, I know this publication reaches the masses on
Total Attendees = 1,147 a national level. So, I offer this CHALLENGE to any and all
Total full-time attendees = 955 Associations, Chapters, or Individuals to reach into your wallets
Total Nevada attendees = 104 and show your support and dedication to the outreach and
promotion of our profession. I will start this challenge with a
Next year the plan and goal is to resume in-person, in Vegas, and personal donation of $100 to Mentoring Mondays. Who’s next?
be bigger and better than ever before!
www.MENTORINGMONDAYS.xyz
Committee Chairs have also been busy, but one particular has
been quite active. Our Legislation Committee, chaired by V.P. —Justin Moore, PLS, 2021 NALS President
Robert Carrington, has been tracking and following state bills
and legislation through this year’s congressional session that
affects Nevada land surveyors. Any pertinent changes or new
legislation affecting our members will be distributed through
email, Traverse articles, and/or newsletters, so keep an eye out
for that material.

As we move into the 2 and 3 quarters of 2021, I made it one
nd
rd
of my presidential goals to transition the association back into
in-person meetings, workshops, and activities. As the state and
nation report the decline of covid cases and the state begins to
loosen its restrictions on gatherings, I would urge our chapters
to start the conversation amongst your boards to start offering
in-person meetings and virtually. Moving forward, even past
this pandemic, I would like the chapters to continue in a hybrid
platform. I feel that the virtual option provides us the ability

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