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can contact head office to purchase one if you are interested. finalizing committee composition, importance of maintaining objectivity
• The committee is working on updating and editing the flow chart for licensure and collaboration within the committee, concerns about revisiting
on the website and working on putting together a 5-part video series that has previously discussed issues and potential division within the organization,
a tentative completion date of June 2026. clarification that the committee will continue its work and bring forward
recommendations, with no immediate change in direction, and a reminder
VII. Unfinished Business that further progress is dependent on feedback from SBELSG.
• None
• Steve Willard acknowledged the input and will proceed with committee
VIII. New Business appointments and direction accordingly.
MTS Committee Life Member Nomination for Mark Agle
• Steve Willard presented a proposed committee roster including Roy Garfinkel, • Joe Mandell nominated Mark Agle for life membership. Mark Agle was
Dan Weaver, Scott Allen, John Abruzzo, and Joe Berger. a lifelong member of NFLSA. Retiring from the surveying profession in
• Roy Garfinkel expressed concerns regarding the proposed changes, noting 2018. He has kept up with his dues and has been inactive since 2024
that removing experienced members at this time, while the MTS is under with his license. It was confirmed by Amber Carpenter that Mark Agle
review, could be disruptive. He emphasized the importance of continuity and meets the requirements for Life Membership. Joseph Mandell made
recommended retaining certain existing members, including Joe Rappa and the motion to grant Mark Agle Life membership, it was seconded
Neil Klettke, to preserve institutional knowledge and balance. by Gerard Emborski all in favor. Motion carried.
• Discussion followed regarding committee size, composition, and balance, IX. Upcoming Board Meetings
including geographic diversity and differing perspectives, broader regional • Executive Board, Tuesday April 14, 9:00 am – Virtual Teams Meeting
representation, committee size and overall effectiveness. • Board of Directors, May 2nd – Lake George, NY
• Several members supported expanding the committee to improve balance,
while others cautioned against increasing size without clear purpose. It was Motion to adjourn at 4:59 p.m. was made by Scott Gillis seconded by Kaleb Winters.
noted that committee appointments are made at the President’s discretion. All in favor.
• Motion: Roy Garfinkel made a motion to expand the committee to nine Respectfully submitted:
members, with Steve appointing two additional members. Seconded Nicole T. Kalicicki, Secretary
by Richard Moravec. Vote: Motion carried with one opposed.
• Additional discussion included whether to seek regional input before

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