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The                             ing its mission. Nancy’s dedication and commitment to NALS over
                                                               the years have been a source of inspiration for the members and
                                                               the land surveying profession at large.
                               Editor’s                        A huge thank you to all the board members, as well as the officers

                               Corner                          of the Lahontan and Southern Chapters, for their volunteerism
                                                               and dedication. Their efforts have been instrumental in the
                                                               smooth running of the association and the successful execution of
                                                               its various initiatives and events.
                               By: Trent J. Keenan, PLS
                                                               In conclusion, the 50th anniversary of the Nevada Association of
        50  Anniversary Celebration Wrap-ups and the 4  Annual    Land Surveyors stands as a testament to the enduring spirit and
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        Education Edition!                                     resilience of the land surveying profession in Nevada. The as-
                                                               sociation’s journey over the past five decades has been marked
        The Nevada Association of Land Surveyors (NALS) celebrated its   by achievements, challenges, and continuous evolution. As NALS
        50th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone in the   looks to the future, it carries forward a legacy of excellence, com-
        history of land surveying in Nevada.
        The golden jubilee was commemorat-  Nevada State License Data Comparison
        ed with a series of notable events and   Overall look at the numbers from 2021-2023
        initiatives, highlighting the associa-  2023 data provided as of 11/20/2023
        tion’s enduring legacy and its contribu-
        tions to the profession.                                                2021 DATA
        A highlight of the anniversary cel-  Age Range  ALL Active PLS  Resident Active PLS  Non-Res Active PLS  Net Change from 2020  Net Change  Resident
        ebrations was the Past-Presidents    21-25        1 2          0 0         1 2          0 1          0 0
                                             26-30
        Gala, held in conjunction with the   31-35        11           3           8            1            0
        annual conference in March. This     36-40        34          26 9         25           3 4          0 1
                                             41-45
                                                          64
                                                                                   38
        prestigious event brought together   46-50        82          35           47          -3            0
                                                          83
        past leaders of the association, al-  51-55       109         41           42           3 0          1 0
                                                                                   57
                                                                      52
                                             56-60
        lowing for a convergence of experi-  61-65        114         44           70          -6            -5
        ence, wisdom, and a shared passion   66-70        81          28           53          -11           -7
                                             71-75
                                                          46
                                                                      25
                                                                                                             -1
                                                                                               -6
                                                                                   21
        for the land surveying profession. The   76-80    13           1           12          -5            -3
        gala was not just a celebration but   81-85       7 1          3 1         4 0         -2 0          -2
                                             86-90
                                                                                                             0
        also an opportunity to reflect on the   2021 data  648        268          380         -21          -16
        achievements and challenges that
        have shaped NALS over the years.                       mitment, and community service, poised to navigate the changing
                                                               landscapes of the land surveying profession with the same dedi-
        Another significant achievement in the anniversary year was
        the setting of the geographic center of Nevada. This endeavor,   cation and vigor that have been its hallmark for half a century!
        conducted just two days after our 50th anniversary of NALS,   Updated Nevada Licensee and Education data:
        symbolized the central role that the association plays in the land
        surveying community in Nevada. It was a fitting tribute to the   With 2023 coming to a close, it is time to provide updated data
        organization’s half-century of dedicated service and leadership in   based on my article published in The Nevada Traverse 47.4. I
        the field. (See article in this edition)               will continue to make this an annual edition of delivering the
                                                               most current data provided by the Nevada Board of Professional
        This year in The Nevada Traverse, we featured three living legends   Engineers and Land Surveyors and Great Basin College (please
        – Terry McHenry, Paul Pace, and Carl C. deBaca. Each of these   see the Table for the current data). Thank you, Patty & Murray, for
        individuals has made substantial contributions to the profession   continuing to provide the data for NALS!
        of land surveying and has been in-                                                       CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE u
        strumental in the growth and success                            2022 DATA
        of NALS. This edition of the Traverse
                           Age Range
        is dedicated to the NALS members. I   ALL Active PLS  Resident Active PLS  Non-Res Active PLS  Net Change from 2021  Net Change  Resident
        would like to recognize all of the past,   0         0              0              -1              0
                             21-25
                             26-30
        present, and future members as the    6              2              4              4               2
                             31-35
        ‘living legends’ for your unwavering   10            3              7              -1              0
                                                             4
                             36-40
        support and commitment to the as-    19             21              15            -15              -5
                                                                                           -6
                                             58
                             41-45
                                                                                                           -5
                                                                            37
        sociation over the past 50 years.    82             35              47             0               0
                             46-50
                                                                                           8
                             51-55
                                             91
        A special note of gratitude is extended   100       37              54             -9              -4
                                                                            47
                                                            53
                             56-60
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        to Nancy Almanzan, who admirably     106            43              63             -8              -1
                             61-65
        took on the role of the 50th An-     98             36              62             17              8
                             66-70
        niversary President. Her leadership   50            22              28             4               -3
                             71-75
        throughout this landmark year has    25              8              17             12              7
                             76-80
                             81-85
        been exemplary, guiding the associa-  6              2              4              -1              -1
                             86-90
        tion through celebrations and further-  2            1              1              1               0
                            2022 Data        653            267            386             5               -1
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