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need for additional support letters for the potential four-year degree Tentative Schedule
program at College of Southern Nevada (CSN). Crissy has developed a Thursday, October 20th – Board Meeting
template letter that firms can use. Friday, October 21st – Seminar (Topic/Speaker TBD)
Saturday, October 22nd – Golf Tournament benefitting
Great Basin College (GBC) reports that more than 90 students are NALS Education Foundation
currently enrolled and approximately 12 students are set to graduate
this year. The curriculum is currently being reviewed and NALS is NSPS
helping to source assistance in updating the curriculum. A special meeting was held to appoint Tim Burch as Executive
Director. In addition, NSPS voted to spend $33,000 on a 4 minute
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY outreach video which will include filming of the student competition.
Nick Ariotti reported good results using the R2A Rock Robotics LiDAR
sensor for drone. He and Mike Detwiler have discussed writing a At the last meeting, the NSPS Governance Committee put forward
Tech Tip for the Nevada Traverse with pros and cons of advanced a proposal to change the way in which NSPS Officers are elected.
technology. Currently, every member of NSPS is able to vote for Officers. The
proposal removes the vote from the membership and shifts the
Southern Nevada Chapter is holding a competition for Benchmarks election to the NSPS Board of Directors. NALS members have raised
on GPS. concern that this will disenfranchise the membership.

BYLAWS MOVED by Michael Detwiler and SECONDED to send a letter
The Board discussed a potential amendment to the bylaws which addressed to the full NSPS Board of Directors voicing opposition
would provide the Immediate Past President a vote on the Board of to removing the members right to vote for NSPS Officers. MOTION
Directors. Currently, the Immediate Past President serves as an ex- CARRIED.
officio member of the Board of Directors without a vote. Bylaws Chair
Nancy Almanzan will review the bylaws and submit draft language As the NSPS spring meetings are the same time as our conference so
to the Board for review. Any changes to the bylaws will go to the Nancy will be participating virtually.
membership for final approval.
OUTREACH
TRAVERSE Carl C.deBaca has suggested that NALS reestablish the geographic
Editor Trent Keenan reported the next deadline for the Nevada center of Nevada. Crissy suggested that this may be a good public
Traverse is February 4 th awareness campaign that could be done as part of the NALS 50
th
Anniversary celebration. Trent Keenan will determine if GBC students
Trent has reached out to Point of Beginning magazine (POB) regarding can participate and see if the YSN is interested in participating.
possible archive of articles prior to them shutting down the website. The Outreach Committee will develop a task list and procedure
Crissy suggested that if a repository is needed that WestFed may be a for reestablishing the geographic center of Nevada and Crissy will
good option. develop a marketing plan.

CONFERENCE NALS upcoming outreach events:
Conference Chair Nancy Almanzan and Conference Manager Crissy Touch a Truck – April 2 in Las Vegas
nd
Willson reported on the progress of the Conference. UNLV Competition – April 15 (NALS will provide judges)
th
Nevada State Fair - June 2 – 5, 2022
The exhibit hall is sold out and there are just a few sponsorships
remaining. Registrations are steadily coming in and the early bird If you are scheduled for an outreach event, or would like to get
deadline is March 2 . involved in outreach opportunities, please contact NALS at NALS@
nd
NvLandSurveyors.org
Trent Keenan has contacted Metro Honor Guard to present the colors
at the opening ceremonies.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Chapters are encouraged to donate door prizes for the conference. March 9th – Lahontan Chapter Meeting
March 30-April 2nd – Conference (Las Vegas)
MOVED by Trent Keenan and SECONDED to spend up to $250 for a April 13th – Lahontan Chapter Meeting
wine cooler to raffle at the conference with proceeds going to the April 22nd – Board of Directors Meeting (Las Vegas)
Education Foundation. MOTION CARRIED. April 23rd – SNALS Chapter Picnic
May 11th – Lahontan Chapter Meeting
Chapters are encouraged to donate wine/liquor for the cooler. May 19th SNALS Chapter Meeting
July 9th – SNALS Chapter Railroad Seminar
Crissy reported that normally the hotel provides a complimentary July 14th – Board of Directors Meeting (Reno)
room for the President. As this year’s conference includes five July 15th – Lahontan Chapter Picnic
associations, the hotel has agreed to provide a complimentary July 29-31 – YSN Camping Trip
upgrade at the group price. Since the President usually receives a August 18th – SNALS Chapter Meeting
complimentary room, Crissy suggested that NALS cover the cost of September 14th – Lahontan Chapter Meeting
the room this year ($55 per night, plus tax and fees) September 15th – SNALS Meeting
October 12th – Lahontan Chapter Meeting
MOVED by Trent Keenan and SECONDED to comp the room for NALS October 20 – NALS Board of Directors Meeting (Las Vegas)
th
President Tuesday and departing Saturday. MOTION CARRIED. October 21st – NALS Fall Seminar (Mesquite)
October 22nd – Education Foundation Golf Tournament (Mesquite)
CONTINUING EDUCATION November 9th – Lahontan Chapter Meeting
Last year, the Lahontan Chapter forwent their Golf Tournament in lieu November 17th – SNALS Chapter Meeting
of a NALS Education Foundation Golf Tournament. This year, Southern December 2nd – SNALS Christmas Party
Nevada Chapter has offered to do the same. The NALS Education
Foundation Golf Tournament will be held October 22nd in Mesquite. ADJOURNMENT
The day before we will hold a seminar. President Robert Carrington adjourned the meeting at approximately
2:00 PM.

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