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[ minutes ]

NYSAPLS Board of Directors Meeting • May 30, 2025
[Hilton Garden Inn, Albany , NY

Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. by President Jeremy Thompson. Consent Calendar:
• Minutes of the last Board of Directors meeting, Financial Reports, and
Attendance: Committee Reports/Minutes were included in the handouts distributed
prior to the meeting and are typically all moved under a Consent
Association Officers: Calendar format. Motion to accept the Consent Calendar was
President Jeremy Thompson made by Donald Stedge, seconded by John Abruzzo, all in favor,
Executive Vice President Steven J. Willard none opposed, motion carried.
Vice President Scott A. Gillis
Treasurer Scott B. Allen I. President’s Repor
Secretary William R. Eggers Jeremy Thompson
• The Ranger School graduated thirteen Land Surveying Technology
Directors: students.
Allegheny Plateau Gerard Emborski
Black River Valley Absent • Jeremy requested a moment of silence to recognize those of our NYSAPLS
Catskill Absent “family” that have passed away recently.
Central Absent • Steve Willard has offered to join the Membership Committee; Neal Klettke
City Absent has offered to join the MTS Committee; and Donald J. McCutcheon and
Delaware-Hudson Donald Stedge Mary Johnson have offered to join the Workforce Development Committee.
Eastern Jason Peterson
Genesee Valley Absent A motion to accept all committee appointments was made by John
Long Island John Abruzzo Abruzzo, seconded by Joshua Graf, all in favor, none opposed,
Mid-Hudson Nicole Kalicicki motion carried.
Mohawk Valley Jeffrey Moore II. Treasurer’s Report
Nassau Suffolk Dan Weaver, Scott Gillis Scott Allen
Niagara Frontier Joshua Graf • Scott thanked Amber for her efforts on Budget and Finance.
Northern Robert Marvin, Jr.
Southern Finger Lakes Absent • Scott noted a modest dues increase of $10 for regular members and $5
Southern Tier Absent for associate members in the proposed budget.
Queensboro Absent • The cost for credit card processing was questioned. Using alternate forms
Westchester-Putnam C. Richard Moravec of payment was suggested and will be looked into by Amber.
For 2025, seven regionals and two members of the executive board are required A motion to accept the budget as presented was made by Joshua
for a quorum (see Constitution and By-laws Article V Section 1.3 for definition of Graf, seconded by Donald Stedge, all in favor, none opposed,
quorum). A quorum was present. motion carried.
Trustees: Glennon Watson, Patricia Brooks, Daniel Marvin III. Executive Vice President’s Report
Executive Director: Daniel Marvin Steve Willard
Managing Director: Amber Carpenter No report
Director of Operations: Heather Schultz IV. Association Operations (“HQ”) Report
Legal and Legislative Counsel: Emily Whalen Managing Director, Amber Carpenter
Committees: • Completed Spring cleaning at the office. The Shaw Fund completed
Annual Conference Kenneth Stigner, Chair Spring garden cleaning and prep work.
Nominations Kaleb Winters, Chair
Constitution/Bylaws Absent • Heather has been with NYSAPLS for 12 years. Congratulations and thank
NSPS Patricia Brooks, Chair you for your service to the association.
Education Jeremy Thompson, Acting Chair V. Committee Reports
Public Relations Absent [Secretary’s note: All committee meeting minutes can be viewed
Ethical Practices David Zigler, Chair on the NYSAPLS website. Go to the About Us tab. Scroll down to
Strategic Planning Kenneth Stigner Committees. Click on the name of the committee to view their
Government Relations Jim Thew, Chair meeting minutes].
Young Professionals Absent
Finance Scott Allen, Chair Annual Conference
Ad hoc MTS Absent Kenneth Stigner, Chair
LSPAC Richard Brooks, Treasurer • The 2026 conference will be held in Saratoga Springs and will run from
Membership Absent Monday to Wednesday this year. Multiple hotels will be used.
Member Guests: Richard Brooks, Brian Babcock • Eastern has volunteered to host the 2028 conference in Saratoga.
• A host regional is needed to sponsor the 2029 conference.
Constitution & By-Laws
No report

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