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Education Strategic Planning
Jeremy Thompson, Acting Chair Kenneth Stigner
• The conference education grid is 85% complete. • Reviewing the three year plan. Will be meeting with the Public Relations
• Will be including the Certified Floodplain Surveyor program at the upcoming and Workforce Development Committees.
conference. Attendance will be limited to the first 40 registrants. • The strategic retreat is proposed to be held from April 30 to May 2, 2026
at Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in Lake George with
Ethical Practices Susan Weinrich serving as facilitator.
David Zigler, Chair
• NYSOPD is investigating a case that was referred to them by the committee • A motion to approve the proposal presented by the committee was
6 months ago. made by Josh Graf, seconded by Richard Moravec. All in favor,
none opposed, motion passed.
Government Relations
Jim Thew, Chair and Emily Whalen, Counsel Workforce Development Committee
• Jim reported on the database of D.O.T. mapping containing appropriation Amber Carpenter
mapping dated prior to 1945. • Have updated the webpage on the NYSAPLS site to provide links and
• Railroad valuation maps can be identified through a link on the NYSAPLS resources for members attending events such as schools and career fairs.
website. Contact Jim Thew directly to get the maps. Working on getting • Having difficulty fulfilling the need for volunteers including requests for
direct access to this mapping available through the website. assistance with the Boy Scout Land Surveying merit badge.
• Emily reported that the proposed legislation to allow out of state non-profit Young Professionals
corporations to do surveying work in NY will not be acted upon by the Heather Schultz
Assembly. • Planning to create a list of questions and answers on how to apply for
• Jim reported on the draft National Spatial Relation legislation (State Plane licensure in New York and place this on the NYSAPLS website as a FAQ.
Coordinates). Directors are requested to share this with their regional for May try to get this placed on Reddit.
feedback. • Developed a flowchart for steps on becoming licensed in NY. Eventually will
be added to NYSAPLS website.
LS PAC
Richard Brooks, PAC Treasurer VI. Unfinished Business
Report in handouts. None
Membership VII. New Business
Steve Willard None
• The committee is considering shifting the area covered by regionals to President Thompson “passed the gavel” and invited each attendee to report
better fit the demographics. on their regional activities, share news, report concerns, or just comment
• The status of the City and Queens regionals were discussed as they have in general.
very few members. • Jason Peterson (Eastern) attended an event at Fort Drum on May 15.
• The category of in-state at large has been removed from the choices for Considered it the most successful event so far. Received many follow
ups afterwards.
member registration and current at-large members who live in state have
been assigned to their local regional. • John Abruzzo (Long Island) Sponsoring the Stony Brook Surveying team as
they attend a competition at California Polytech.
Minimum Technical Standards (ad hoc) • Dan Weaver (Nassau-Suffolk) will be holding a summer social at a Long
No report Island Ducks game.
Nominations and Awards • Don Stedge (Westchester-Putnam) will be holding a summer social at a
No report Renegades game.
• Reminder to all to consider making nominations for awards.
• Rick Brooks, CST coordinator, reports that New York is number 4 in the
NSPS nation for number of Certified Survey Technicians.
Patti Brooks, Chair • Jim Thew (Northern) reported that Lawrence Seeger has passed away.
• A report on the spring meeting will be published in the ESS. NSPS will
begin holding virtual “town hall” meetings on a monthly basis. VIII. Upcoming Board Meetings
Executive Board, Tuesday June 16, 9:00 am – Virtual Teams Meeting
Public Relations Executive Board, Tuesday July 15, 9:00 am – Virtual Teams Meeting
Heather Schultz Board of Directors, Friday July 18, 2:00 pm – Virtual Teams Meeting
• Will be working with television station WNYT to produce a segment of the Executive Board, Thursday August 7, 9:00 am – Virtual Teams Meeting
“Tamara Tries” program. Board of Directors, Friday September 19, 5:30 pm – Embassy Suites,
• The committee is following deed theft stories in Brooklyn. Attempted Saratoga Springs
fraudulent land sales were also reported by members. They would like to Motion to adjourn at 9:58 p.m. was made by Bob Marvin, seconded by Dan Weaver.
consider supporting legislation to help prevent this issue.
Respectfully submitted:
William R. Eggers, Secretary

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