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By: Robert Carrington, PLS , NALS President

As my 2022 NALS Presidency comes to an end, I want to give a
special “Thank You” to our State and Chapter Boards who have
volunteered the time and energy to making this a successful
year. I also want to give a special thank you to Crissy Wilson, our
Executive Director who managed to keep us on track all year.
As I reflect on the year, I can only reminisce back to 1991 when
I volunteered to be on my first SNALS committee. Through the
years, I have been guided and mentored by those members who
demonstrated poise and professionalism. I am not going to name The Challenges Ahead for Education.
them individually as there have been so many.
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This past year has seen us come together for a great conference
that included Surveyors from Nevada (NALS), California (CLSA),
Arizona (APLS), Utah (UCLS) and the Western Federation of
Professional Land Surveyors (WestFed). As I write this report,
the NALS Executive Board is finalizing Memorandum of Letter to the Editor
Understanding with CLSA for the 2023 Conference to be held in
Reno, which will be NALS 50 Anniversary.
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Dear Editor,
The conference is not the only thing that our board is involved Each quarter, as the Traverse is developed, I see the
with. The Executive Board of NALS, consists of the President, magazine in the different stages of creation. Knowing that
Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and currently 2 members Trent is always on time, I was wondering why I had not
from each of the Lahontan and Southern Nevada Chapters. NALS seen a proof of the fall issue. When I received the printed
has 13 standing committees with the board members serving September 2022 issue I was shocked and quickly realized
as chairpersons and are usually a committee of one. As we roll
into 2023, I encourage all of you to volunteer to assist with the that a huge secret was successfully kept from me! As I read
committee work and or attend a monthly chapter meeting. through the heartfelt tributes, I was humbled and filled with
gratitude. I feel fortunate to have pursued a career in non-
We will be sending out an email ballot soon to all the regular profit management which provided an opportunity to work
members to vote on some minor changes to the Constitution with a profession I respect and so many people I admire. It
and Bylaws of our organization. The changes consist of adding has truly been a privilege to work alongside of Surveyors who
the position of Immediate Past President as a voting member of have dedicated their time and their talent to the betterment
the board. Another change is to the rules for forming a Chapter
allowing for YSN and Student Chapters. Please look for the email of the surveying profession. It means so much to me to have
and vote on the proposed changes. received this tribute from my friends and colleagues. I will be
forever grateful and will treasure this tribute for a lifetime.
Thank you for allowing me to serve as NALS President for 2022.
Warmest Regards,
Dorothy

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