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Additionally, the event was energized by an array of stickers and   1980 – Clint Stay
        swag from NSPS and Get Kids into Survey (west Coast), brands
        known for their commitment to promoting the surveying profes-  1981 – Gene Lafferty
        sion as a viable and exciting career path for young individuals.   1982 – Walter L. Neitz
        These items were famous for their cool designs and served as
        tangible reminders of the potential career paths in land surveying   1983 – Thomas J. Gribbin
        and related fields.
                                                                1984 – Elmer G. “Al” Radig
        Another star attraction was the SX12 Scanner, loaned by Rodney   1985 – Thomas A. Foote
        Kelly from the Etica Group. This state-of-the-art scanner repre-
        sented the pinnacle of surveying technology, offering insights into   1986 – Kenneth J. Brown
        the sophisticated equipment used in the field. The SX12’s pres-
        ence at the event allowed attendees to appreciate the techno-  1987 – Phillip M. Mott
        logical advancements in surveying, showcasing how these tools   1988 – Eslyn “Babe” Brenner
        contribute to accuracy and efficiency in the field.
                                                                1989 – Robert N. Caldwell
        The ILSA and NSPS’s participation in the National FFA Convention
        was a testament to our commitment to educating and engaging   1990 – Rita M. Lumos
        the youth in the land surveying profession. By providing interactive
        experiences, informative displays, and exciting giveaways, we suc-  1991 – Barry W. Hickerson
        cessfully brought awareness to a crucial yet often overlooked field.   1992 – Urban C. Livengood
        Our efforts at the convention laid the groundwork for cultivating
        interest and understanding among future leaders and potential   1993 – Richard A. Stinchfield
        land surveyors. I cannot wait to be there again next year!
                                                                1994 – Jerry Sligar
        Also, back in October, the NALS Outreach Committee exhibited at   1995 – Michael D. Buschelman
        both the Washoe County School District (Reno), and Clark County
        School District (Las Vegas) Construction Career Days. The event   1996 – Brett N. Lane
        is hosted by the Nevada Contractors Association each year. NALS
        had the privilege of introducing aspiring students to the world of   1997 – Jack Holmes
        land surveying. Our booth became a hub of interactive activities,   1998 – James P. Stacy
        where students explored the importance of precision and technol-
        ogy in shaping our profession. Through hands-on demonstrations   1999 – Robert LaRiviere
        and engaging discussions, we shared insights into the exciting
        opportunities that a career in land surveying offers.   2000 – Brett K. Jefferson

        NALS is committed to nurturing future talent in our profession,   2001 – Byron E. Johnson
        and our participation in Construction Career Day was a testa-  2002 – William F. Mueller
        ment to that dedication. We are grateful for the opportunity to
        inspire and educate students about the dynamic and rewarding   2003 – David Crook
        field of land surveying, and we look forward to continuing our
        outreach efforts to support the next generation of surveyors.   2004 – Timothy Wolf
        Stay tuned for more updates on NALS involvement in shaping   2005 – Eric L. Hearon
        the future of our industry!
                                                                2006 – Micki Jefferson
        NALS History
                                                                2007 – Jeff Ohrn
        As the last wrap-up of our 50  Anniversary Celebrations, I wanted
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        to highlight the State and Chapter Presidents who have helped ad-  2008 – Mark Morberg
        vance the profession forward for the last 50 years. We would not   2009 – Nancy Almanzan
        be where we are today without their leadership and commitment
        to our profession 50 years ago!                         2010 – Matt Gingerich

        We will start with the State Presidents first and then each Chapter   2011 – Li Zhang
        President Breakdown:
                                                                2012 – Ray Hebert
        Note… I am missing a few years of data. If you have some    2013 – Vern Little
        information to fill these gaps, please do not hesitate to reach out!
                                                                2014 – Glen Armstrong
        NALS Past Presidents
                                                                2015 - Trent Keenan
        1973 – Gilbert D. Buck
                                                                2016 – Carl C.deBaca
        1974 – Gilbert D. Buck
                                                                2017 – Alan Dill
        1975 – Frank Gentry
                                                                2018 – Jerry Juarez
        1976 – A.A. “Pete” Ducharme
                                                                2019 – Jason Higgins
        1977 – Douglas Hopkins
                                                                2020 – Greg Phillips
        1978 – Steve Turner
        1979 – Larry Werner                                     2021 – Justin Moore

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