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Living Legend - From Armand A. Marois_

Dorothy Calegari It must be clear, to anyone who has had the pleasure of working
with Dorothy Calegari, that she cares about the surveying
profession and wants nothing more than to promote and
enhance the profession of land surveying.
From Annette Hovorka_
Lady In the Room She is always professional and approachable at conferences,
My memory of Dorothy is that she was the Lady in the room. There workshops, and meetings. I remember one time we had
are countless reasons why that really meant the world to me. a particular discussion, having just completed a Trig-Star
Encouragement is the first thing I think of when I think of presentation and test at a local high school, I contacted Dorothy
Dorothy being in the room. I would like to say that it was to ask if CLSA had a Trig-Star Coordinator at the State Level. Her
something uniquely shared between us, but, in all honesty, I reply was, “we do now, make sure to submit your reports in a
think of this being a gift that she gave to those that served with timely manner,” that began my journey of working with Dorothy.
her. (Many past presidents have expressed to appreciating
this gift to me as well.) However, I would be remiss if I did Having served on the CLSA Board of Directors, the CLSA
not recognize how much her encouragement meant to me Education Foundation, and especially my time on the CLSA
personally. Although the gentlemen were very giving, having this Executive Committee, I was able to witness firsthand, Dorothy’s
support source from a woman was an important influence in my expert guidance and advice. Never overbearing, just straight
journey to serve the surveyors of California. I feel that without it, forward information with detailed historical background
I might not have participated as I did, and I would have missed when needed. Her help and assistance, especially when I was
out on some very wonderful experiences. President, was invaluable and made my time memorable.
Along with encouragement, I received the support that was While attending NSPS meetings and events, other association
necessary to help me do the best job I could for the Board of representatives expressed how lucky it is to have Dorothy as our
Directors and the membership at large. I confess, I do not Executive Director. When asked why, the typical reply would be
know everything. (This is likely not a shocking revelation to “how well a conference, seminar, or meeting was organized and
some of you.) I state it because it can help you understand run under Dorothy’s direction.”
that, as my participation grew in with the Board of Directors,
my learning curve grew. Having Dorothy there to support me She always will be the standard for others to follow. I am happy
through the process with her wealth of knowledge, patience, to have Dorothy as a friend and colleague and I know I am a
and understanding made the experience worthwhile for me and better person for the opportunity of working with her.
I hope those who were along for the ride. Having the courage
to do those things that challenge (and sometimes scares the Okay enough with the serious chitchat, Dorothy also has a great
heck out of you), often come from the sources of light that the sense of humor. She is a very creative and imaginative and likes
Good Lord has seen fit to surround you with. Dorothy was one of to send me jokes every now and then, like “What did the Triangle
those lights for me. say to the Circle…..”
Dorothy and I had the opportunity to share some very interesting
experiences. Long days, and nights, paddling through dark From Terry W. McHenry, PLS (ret.)_
uncharted waters, sometimes without a paddle. As with all who
find themselves so entangled, coming out the other side, you are I know of no one not a land surveyor who has intersected so
impactfully, and positively, with the profession, and for so many
never sure if you won or lost. The value of the experience lies in
the memories of those that stood with you, just as unsure as you continuous years. She was my launch for the early years as
are, but willing to be there regardless of the outcome. Dorothy Editor. Her encouragement and tips, plus just holding my hand,
we’re huge with any successes I may have achieved during the
earned the special place in my heart that she holds and will
continue to hold for as long as I breathe. twenty-four year tenure of my editorship.

Dorothy, thanks is hardly sufficient to say, but it is felt by my My hat will always be off to this very special lady for being
whole being! the organizational catalyst that brought the land surveyor out
from the shadow of engineering into its own light as a unique
From Mike Nadeau_ profession unto itself. Her many years of serving in capacities
Thank you Dorothy! I started on the WFPS board at a meeting within CLSA, NALS and WFPS are unequaled!
in Seattle in 2011 where I met you for the first time. Your
professionalism, solid character, unwavering dedication, and love From Bill Hofferber_
of the surveying profession has truly stood out to me. As the
immediate past chairman of WFPS with 11 years of experience My first dealing with Dorothy was in 1997 or 1998 at a
on the WFPS board, I can honestly say thank you for being the conference/workshop in Ontario CA. I assisted at the event and
glue holding us together at times during our meetings. Thank helped with registration and presenter introductions. Dorothy
you for putting up with a bunch of surveyors who all have “took me under her wing” so to speak and I am forever blessed
their own unique personality (many times overbearing unique for this relationship.
personalities). Thank you for your professionalism. Thank you for Over the next several years my dealings with Dorothy grew
your hard work and dedication to the profession. Thank you for more frequent as my involvement became greater within the
being you! California Land Surveyors Association (CLSA). In 2007 I became

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