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NALS Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, February 2 , 2024 • Silver Legacy Resort • Reno, Nevada.
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MINUTES MOVED by Nick Ariotti and SECONDED to ratify the appointments of
NALS Board of Directors meeting held Friday, February 2, 2024 at the President. MOTION CARRIED.
the Silver Legacy Resort in Reno, NV.
The NALS Board of Directors appoints the majority of the NALS
CALL TO ORDER Education Foundation Board of Directors. Nancy Almanzan and Trent
President Nancy Almanzan called the meeting to order at 1:45 PM. Keenan term has expired and they are seeking reappointment.
ROLL CALL MOVED by Jason Higgins and SECONDED to appoint Nancy Almanzan
Nancy Almanzan, 2023 President and Trent Keenan as Principal Directors of the NALS Education Foun-
Todd Enke, 2024 President dation for a two-year term. MOTION CARRIED.
Nick Ariotti, Vice President
Frank Wittie, Secretary TREASURER’S REPORT
Michael Detwiler, Treasurer Financial reports included in agenda.
Robert Carrington, 2023 Immediate Past President
Crissy Willson, Executive Director MOVED by Nick Ariotti and SECONDED to accept the financial state-
Adam Boroski, Director ments as included in the agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
Brett Clarke, Director
Erik Denman, Director DELEGATION OF DUTIES
Jason Higgins, Director The NALS bylaws allow for the delegation of certain duties of the Sec-
retary and Treasurer to the Executive Director. These duties include
Guests: Trent Keenan, Past President, Traverse Editor, Committee bookkeeping tasks, taking minutes, and maintaining membership list.
Chair; Carl C.deBaca, Past President;
Heather Keenan, NV YSN MOVED by Frank Wittie and SECONDED to delegate the duties of
the Secretary with the exception of attending meetings to Executive
AGENDA ADOPTION & REVISION Director Crissy Willson. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED by Todd Enke and SECONDED to approve the agenda. MO-
TION CARRIED. MOVED by Michael Detwiler and SECONDED to delegate the duties of
the Treasurer with the exception of attending meetings and signing
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS checks made payable to Association Management Services (AMS) or
Past President Robert Carrington conducted the installation of Of- its employees to Executive Director Crissy Willson. MOTION CARRIED.
ficers and Directors. Officers and Directors took the oath of office.
ADVANCED EDUCATION
President Nancy Almanzan passed the gavel to Todd Enke. Nancy Great Basin College (CBC) enrollment continues to stay strong. Less
thanked the Board and Committee for their support over the year than half those enrolled reside in Nevada.
and commended them on their dedication to the association and
the profession. College of Southern Nevada (CSN) program is set to launch in the
fall. They will begin advertising for two full time professors (requires
Todd thanked everyone for volunteering an extra day to participate in bachelor degree or higher) as well as adjunct professors.
the strategic planning session. The strategic planning will ensure that
NALS continues to make positive strides in accomplishing our mission. BOARD OF REGISTRATION
It was reported that Patty Mamola is retiring from the Board of Regis-
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS tration. The deadline to apply for the position is March 1 .
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President Todd Enke made the following Committee Chair/Liaison
appointments: NEVADA TRAVERSE
Advanced Education – Trent Keenan Traverse Editor Trent Keenan reported that the deadline for the next
Advanced Technology – Michael Detwiler issue is February 12 .
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Board of Registration – Jake Johnson
Bylaws – Frank Wittie It has been several years since the advertising rates have been
Communications/Publications (Traverse) – Trent Keenan adjusted. After reviewing the media kit, the black and white options
Continuing Education/Conference – Nancy Almanzan will be removed and there will be a slight increase in cost of advertis-
Legislative – Robert Carrington ing. Business card ads will remain the same at only $165 for all four
Licensure Ad Hoc – Jason Higgins issues ($41.25 an issue)
Membership – Erik Denman and Eric Sage
NDOT Ad Hoc – Greg Phillips CONFERENCE
Nominating – Nancy Almanzan The Western Regional Survey Conference will be held March 23-26,
NSPS Director – Nancy Almanzan 2024 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. Sponsoring associations include:
Past President’s Committee – Nancy Almanzan APLS, CLSA, NALS, NMPS, PLSW, and WestFed.
Professional Practice/Ethics – Paul Burn Preliminary program and registration information is available at:
Outreach – Trent Keenan PLSeducation.org
Skills Competition SubCommittee – Carl C.deBaca
Summer Camp SubCommittee – Nick Ariotti EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Young Surveyors Network – Heather Keenan NALS Education Foundation (EF) Directors Nancy Almanzan and Trent
WFPS Director – Trent Keenan & Greg Phillips Keenan provided an update on EF activities.
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