Pa Surveyor Fall 2014

Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors Newsletter The

Pennsylvania Surveyor

Surveying Beyond Boundaries

Fall 2014

PSLS

Statement on Positioning and Mapping Services

To better define the stance of PSLS with regards to unlicensed practitioners offering and performing mapping and positioning activities defined as Engineering Land Surveys in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the PSLS Board of Directors adopted the PSLS Statement on Mapping and Positioning Services. Prior to its adoption, the statement was distributed to all PSLS Chapters for dissemination to their members and discussion at their meetings along with a request for feedback. Since its approval at the June 13, 2014 PSLS Board of Directors meeting, the statement has been distributed throughout the surveying and geospatial communities. A panel session discussing the statement was held at the Northwest Pennsylvania GIS Conference and in November PSLS hosted a webinar to discuss the statement. These events have generated feedback which the PSLS Geospatial Committee is currently reviewing and preparing responses to. We believe the statement and the dialogue it is generating are stepping stones leading the surveying and geospatial communities to common ground where we can work together for the benefit of everyone utilizing geospatial data and technologies in Pennsylvania.

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President’s Message...

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NSPS News...

Profile: The American Surveyor...

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PAC Membership...

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PSLS Policy...

The PSLS Statement on Mapping and Positioning Services is presented here in its entirety so all PSLS members have the opportunity to thoroughly examine the statement and provide feedback.

PSLS Statement on Mapping and Positioning Services Including Inventory, Asset Management, and Unlicensed Activity

Introduction

Technology has rapidly changed the tools and methodologies utilized to perform measurements and derive representations of the configuration of the earth’s surface and fixed objects thereon or related thereto from those measurements. These tools have become affordable and simple enough to use that most citizens in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania own or utilize them. While this wide spread use comes with the benefit of increased knowledge and demand for these services it also means an increase in the number of unlicensed providers offering these services, proposing or suggesting specifications, providing estimates, and actually performing these services. The general public is contracting for these services with increasing frequency and is expecting a certain level of accuracy, but the general public does not have the education, experience, or expertise to specify and/or evaluate the accuracy of the deliverable(s) or suitability for their needs. Similarly, unlicensed providers frequently lack the education, experience, or expertise required to evaluate the accuracy of their deliverables relying only on their or their sales person’s interpretation of product specifications. Relying on the accuracy of data generated by unlicensed persons puts the safety, health or property and general welfare at risk. It also unknowingly opens the person contracting for the services up to increased liability when they share the data expecting it to satisfy certain accuracy requirements.

Supporting Materials

Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law, Act of May 23, 1945 P.L. 913, No. 367 Cl. 63

PSLS Manual of Practice

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Sustaining Firms...

22 2015 Surveyor Conference ...24 Congratulations to...29 Earle J Fennel Award...

Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors Officers Adam Crews, PLS, President Michael D. Kreiger, PLS, President-Elect Shaheed A. Smith, PLS, Vice President Scott R. Reeser, PLS, Secretary Mark E. Hummel, PLS, Treasurer Karl E. Kriegh, PLS, Past President Robert R. Miller, PLS, NSPS Director

2014 Board Meeting Dates December 12, Harrisburg

State Directors Allegheny Heartlands Chapter Joseph P. Hood, PLS & Norman S. VanWhy, PLS Bucks Chapter Brian Yorkiewicz, PLS & Jonathan J. Tabas, PE, PLS Delaware Valley Chapter Richard A. Shewman, PLS & Bruce E. Lewis, PLS Harrisburg Chapter Milton H. Davis, PLS & Thomas W. Kimmel, PLS Laurel Highlands Chapter Richard R. Bourg Jr., PLS & Charles L. Zelenak Jr., PLS Lehigh Valley Chapter Stephen D. Ombalski, PLS Mid-State Chapter Fred M. Henry, PLS North Central Chapter Charles G. Lang, PLS & James E. Pahel, PLS Northeast Chapter Brian Naberezny, PLS & Brent L. Birth, PLS Northwest Chapter Jeffrey P. Gilmore, & Edward E. Northrop, PLS Pocono Chapter Duane P. Bishop Jr., PLS Reading Chapter John G. Fuehrer II, PE, PLS & John M. Huck, PLS South Central Chapter Thomas E. Farcht Jr., PLS & L. Bradley Foltz, PLS South Pocono Chapter Lawrence R. Bailey, PLS Southwest Chapter Donald R. Housley Sr., PLS & Terry R. Siefers, PLS Susquehanna Chapter David A. Drumheller, PLS

PSLS Staff Laurie L. Troutman, Business Manager

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Pennsylvania Geospatial Coordinating Board Representative

by PSLS Geospatial Committee On October 22, 2014, SB771 was signed into law as Act 178 by the Governor. This act provides for the creation of the Pennsylvania Geospatial Coordinating Board on which PSLS will have a voting representative. PSLS needs to recommend someone for this position in accordance with the policy (see policy on page 14) adopted at the June 2014 PSLS Board of Directors meeting.

The PSLS Geospatial Committee is soliciting self-nominations to serve as PSLS representative on the Geospatial Coordinating Board. If you are interested you should review the previously mentioned policy and understand the responsibilities and expectations for the position. Please submit a brief statement of interest, a brief statement of qualifications, and list of issues you think the Geospatial Coordinating Board should address via e-mail to the PSLS Geospatial Committee at geospatial@psls.surveyortalk.com

by Monday, December 15.

Also, if you know of someone you think would represent PSLS well in this position, please send their name, contact information, and why you think they would be a good representative and the Geospatial Committee will reach out to them.

PSLS Mission The Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors, a statewide professional organization, exists for the purpose of supporting, improving and enhancing the profession, its members, and the practice of land surveying. To these ends, the critical work of the Society focuses on providing education, legislative involvement, enhancing the public awareness, and the promulgation of the ethics of the profession.

The Pennsylvania Surveyor is published by the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors (PSLS). Articles or opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of PSLS, but are published as a service to its members, the general public, and for the betterment of the surveying profession. Articles may be reprinted with due credit given. We welcome submissions via e-mail in MS Word format. Please forward to psls@psls.org or call 717.540.6811.

President’s Pen

Enhance Your Profession: Become a Leader Adam D. Crews, PLS

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nless you’ve been living under a rock, or don’t have email and likely won’t be reading this anyway, you’ve seen in our E-News that PSLS has had a busy and exceptional year.

From innovative activities to legislative milestones to significant increases in member benefits we’ve enhanced both our profession and ourselves.

The year hasn’t been without its setbacks, though. We’ve come to a sticking point with the Rightof-Entry effort and a valuable staff resource and friend has moved on to different opportunities.

Reminders Registration is open for the Annual Surveyor’s Conference. Featuring 51 different workshops, this is by far the greatest selection of education that Pennsylvania surveyors have ever been able to access. Sponsors and exhibitors are needed! Many sponsorships include a free registration!

The professional auctioneer will again be MCing the raffle and auction. Anyone in attendance last year can tell you of the excitement and enjoyment they experienced.

This August PSLS will be producing the inaugural Summer Conference. Geared toward outdoor and hands-on learning and education, it is marketed to the survey technician and licensed professional alike. More information will be available at the Annual Conference.

Annual awards nominations forms are available for Surveyor of the Year, Chapter Distinguished Service Award, and Chapter of the Year Award.

PRNH During National Surveyors' Week 2013, PSLS initiated PRNH: Pennsylvania Reaching New Heights. With an endgame of providing valuable GNSS-derived information for NGS’ GRAV-D (Gravity for the Readjustment of the Vertical Datum) project, PSLS took GNSS observations to a new level with the introduction of a web-based, interactive, map for volunteers to sign-up, report, and submit their GNSS observations on published NGS vertical benchmarks. The GNSS ellipsoid heights can be used in conjunction with high order leveling information to produce a more accurate geoid, and therefore produce more accurate single-GNSS unit, non-networked, point positioning elevation values. Are you ready to participate? PRNH won’t stop operating until the next vertical datum is published. The more data we acquire in PA, the better off we all are to be able to obtain quicker, cheaper, elevation data from our GNSS units. It’s in our own best interest to participate and we can do it year-round here (link to map page) and especially during National Surveyors' Week. In 2014, we had major successes in getting members published in several newspapers providing valuable public relations exposure for our profession. NSPS Area 2 Director, Frank Lenik challenged states to participate. PSLS accepted that challenge and as a result were rewarded with a $100 donation to the PLS Foundation.

National Awards PSLS received the 2013 NSPS Affiliate of the Year award. This award is given to the affiliate with the most outstanding compilation of activities and service to the profession for the full prior fiscal year. What does that mean? This award did not include PRNH! We’re looking for another outstanding application this year and hope we’re successful in receiving the award again.

The NSPS Earle J. Fennel award is presented to outstanding educators in the field of surveying. Generally presented to college and university professors and instructors, this year an overwhelming amount of support was generated for our own John G. Fuehrer II, PLS for his decades of support for education and the profession. (See page 22)

Our PA Surveyor also received an NSPS award for Excellence in Journalism for Best Feature Article. The informative article regarding ticks and Lime Disease garnered national attention for its quality and uniqueness.

President's Message Continued on Page 5

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Director's Report A message from Robert R. Miller, PLS, NSPS Director of Pennsylvania

Fellow PSLS Members:

In October I attended the NSPS fall conference in Kansas City and brought back information on a variety of topics from committee meetings to share.

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ALTA: The committee held a meeting on ALTA standards for 2016. The committee had 10 pages of comments, most of which were regarding Table A - Zoning. Look for more information on the updates in the near future.

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NSPS Foundation: Several scholarships were given. There will be a major fundraising effort for the National Foundation in the near future. One of the events will be a raffle for a cruise. Tickets will be $100 each with a limit of 300 to be sold.

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Great Lakes Council: Discussed the problem of web offers such as MySitePlan.com. Other states have had problems with these sites. The Michigan society filed a complaint with their registration board and won, however the result was a mild punishment.

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Membership: NSPS has a Perks card for members which can be obtained online. The card is part of a members discount program through the National Society. The discounts range from items such as tires to tickets for Disney World.

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NSPS is encouraging a direct dialog with the states to coordinate membership drives. One idea is to increase membership through the national certification programs. The programs include CST, Geodetic, and Hydrographic. Ideas for discounted memberships for those who apply for certification are part of the ongoing discussions.

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Geodetic Certification Program: The program is offered through AAGS and is similar to the CST program for Surveyors.

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Trig Star: The committee distributed a packet of information on the National TrigStar program and information on doing TrigStar at a state level. Anyone interested in helping with the program should contact me at the email listed below.

I also attended the Board of Governors meeting and brought back information on the following topics: •

Legislative: The seven page Legislative update from Palatiello & Associates included information on 3DEP, Davis-Bacon, Digital Coast, FIRM Act, FLAIR Act, Geospatial Governance and other topics.

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Strategic Plan: The new NSPS Strategic Plan has not yet been approved but is expected to be finalized soon.

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MOU: All but three states are now part of the 100% Program. Canada is also initiating a 100% program.

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Young Surveyors: Amanda Askren attended the conference and discussed the Young Surveyors program. Each state is being asked to name a representative. PSLS has appointed Chris Jackson as the Young Surveyors representative for PA

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Spring Meeting: The NSPS Spring Meeting will be held in Washington, DC, April 12-15, 2015. One of the new events planned is an Affiliate President’s Symposium.

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NSPS Board of Directors reported membership to be at 16,100 compared to 8,800 last year.

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The Fall 2015 Meeting will be held at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, OH.

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Public Relations: The national committee is creating a contest to reward the state society with the best PR project.

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Elections: Members will receive ballots for National officers in January.

As a special note of interest, the Certified Survey Technician (CST) program is being formulated for use in Pennsylvania. Watch the PSLS website and emails for further developments. As always, if you have any questions or comments about NSPS, please contact me.

Thank you, Robert R. Miller, PLS RMiller@horizonengineers.com | P: 267-923-8673 ext. 117

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Major Legislative Accomplishment and Registration Board Decision

President's Message Continued from Page 3

PSLS’ Geospatial Committee played a major role in supporting our legislative agenda this year in the form of playing a major role in providing leadership and lobbying for a Geospatial Coalition supporting the creation of a PA State Geospatial Coordinating Board. PSLS was successful in obtaining a voting seat on the Board through its efforts. This council will be instrumental in coordinating sustainable regional geospatial information collection and management in the future. Special recognition goes to Wanner and Associates for the work to educate and convince legislators of the importance of this Board.

Also in our Geospatial Committee’s list of accomplishments is their support and expertise they lent to the State to assist with the outcome of the Davey Resource Group’s hearing in front of the Registration Board. Charged with offering to provide Land Surveying, and engaging in Engineering Land Surveys, the Registration Board found Davey Resource Group in violation of the law. More information will be available soon.

Right-of-Entry has not advanced out of committee in Harrisburg. The major reason is that we as surveyors have not provided enough documentation to the legislators as to why this is important. PSLS sent emails requesting members to provide stories with dates and details and asked State Directors to request stories from their Chapters at every board meeting. To date, precious few have made it to PSLS. If you have a story about how a Right-of-Entry law would have benefited you in a specific situation, please use this form link and email to PSLS@PSLS.ORG. This January is the start of a new legislative session and PSLS will be reintroducing the right-of-entry legislation as soon as a sufficient number of stories are collected. Doing so before then would be fruitless and a repeat of last years stalled efforts. Legislators have made if clear what they want and it’s up to us to provide it.

Statement on Mapping and Positioning Services As a result of the Davey Resource Group’s hearings, and prior to their conclusion, PSLS felt the need to produce a document stating our position on the topic of obtaining positional information of objects on, above, or below, the earth’s surface. The Statement (Page 1) outlines our stance on the topic and how it relates to other professionals and practices that may collect data. A result of the publication of this Statement was a workshop at the Northwest PA GIS Conference dedicated solely to the discussion of the document. Jeff Horneman, PLS, GISP was invited to participate in a panel discussion of the Statement and be the ambassador from surveyors to GIS users at that workshop The resulting questions and comments will serve as a basis for dialogue between GISers and Professional Land Surveyors.

National Surveyors Week 2015 NSW 2014 and PRNH took our Society and the nation by surprise. Find out what’s in store for 2015 by attending the Annual Conference for the announcement. We are expecting your involvement for the betterment of the pubic and ourselves.

Membership Benefits Watch for a separate article about all of the benefits of Membership both to the profession and to yourself but here is an important one: PSLS has partnered with National Purchasing Partners to offer our members significant savings on Verizon Wireless, Staples, Expedia, and other merchants. My own Verizon wireless discount on 4 devices saves me over $300 per year. With a membership fee of just over $200, I’m making money by being a PSLS member! This discount can be applied to both existing and new accounts. Be sure to visit our Benefits page to start the process. If you’re having trouble, call the office for assistance at (717) 540-6811.

End of an Era Kate Sherman has resigned from the Design Assocation Center, the management company that provides staff and support for PSLS. She has moved on to different opportunities and we wish her the best and will miss her personality and diverse skill set.

The PSLS board and staff extend condolences to the families of these PSLS members who passed away.

Warren F. Gift, PLS, of Fleetwood, Pa, a life member of the Reading Chapter passed on September 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Jean, of 57 years; two sons, Joel and Christopher; and two grandsons, Leighton and Riley.

William Schwieters, PLS, of Loretto, Pa., passed on July 4, 2014. Bill was a member of the Mid State Chapter of PSLS, and was employed by The EADS Group of Altoona, PA.

George B. Standbridge, PLS, of North Wales, Pa., passed on November 22, 2014. George was a member of the Delaware Valley Chapter of PSLS. George was survived by his wife, Marianne, three daughters, and nine grandchildren.

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PSLS Position

PSLS Statement Continued from Page 1

The Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors position is that activities referred to, but not limited to, as mapping, field inventory, or asset management performed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without the direct supervision of an individual licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth are in violation of the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law (Registration Law), Act of May 23, 1945 P.L. 913, No. 367 Cl. 63 which was enacted to “safeguard the life, health or property and to promote the general welfare”.

These activities typically fall under Section 2 (j)(ii) of the Registration Law which, in part, defines Engineering Land Surveys as surveys for: “(ii) the determination of the configuration or contour of the earth’s surface, or the position of fixed objects thereon or related thereto by means of measuring lines and angles and applying the principles of mathematics, photogrammetry or other measurement methods;” and sometimes fall under Sections 2(j)(iii) and/or 2 (j)(v) “(iii) geodetic survey, underground survey and hydrographic survey;” “(v) the determination of quantities of materials;” Historically Engineering Land Surveys have been performed by licensed Professional Land Surveyors who are required to have appropriate and proven education, experience, and expertise in performing measurements, applying mathematical and statistical principles, utilizing independent quality control processes to analyze the measurements, using mathematical principles to convert the measurements into representations of the configuration of the earth’s surface or objects thereon or related thereto, and using mathematical and statistical principles to evaluate the accuracy of the resulting representations. Deliverables resulting from an Engineering Land Survey are required to be certified and signed and sealed by an appropriately licensed professional for protection of the general public.

Technology has made it affordable and easy, if not invisible to the end user, to perform measurements and convert the measurements to representations. However, technology alone cannot analyze these measurements, apply appropriate quality control processes, or ascertain the resulting accuracies.

A human being with knowledge and understanding of the procedures and methodologies employed and their potential errors is still needed. Additionally, the deliverables are not being certified, so there is no guarantee the deliverables satisfies the expressed or implied accuracy requirements.

These failures are what put the life, health or property and general welfare at risk when these services are contracted, especially when used for engineering, planning, permitting, and regulatory purposes. The degree to which this may happen depends on the intended use of the deliverables.

Professional Land Surveyors are experienced in assessing the intended use and evaluating the accuracy requirements to develop a survey that will satisfy the client’s needs and

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the deliverable will be properly documented and certify the accuracy requirements have been satisfied. Arguments have been made that these new technologies do not measure lines and angles and/or that mathematical principles are not used. PSLS knows of no technology that does not require the direct or indirect measurement of lines and angles and the use of mathematical principles to determine the configuration or contour of the earth’s surface, or the position of fixed objects thereon or related thereto. Technology hides these measurements and/or mathematical principles from the user which is what makes them so attractive and easy to use. The user must perform proper procedures and know how to interrogate the results to assess the accuracy of the mathematically derived representations. If the user fails to understand that measurements are being performed and mathematical principles are being applied they are not capable of understanding the potential errors or evaluating the accuracy of the deliverables.

Another concern is the increasing frequency with which these deliverables are shared with third parties and/or the general public. When a deliverable quoted to a specified accuracy is shared with another party that uses it for a purpose other than the original intended purpose, errors tend to be exposed and liability becomes an issue. The party originally contracting for the services may become liable for damages incurred because unknown to them the data did not satisfy the accuracy requirement originally contracted for.

Furthermore, PSLS is concerned that providers of these services cannot be held as accountable as licensed professionals when deliverables do not satisfy the client’s requirements.

The unlicensed provider can be sued for breach of contract but there is nothing preventing an unlicensed provider from continuing to offer the services. When a professional is found in violation they are subject to disciplinary action from the licensing authority and may lose their license rendering them unable to lawfully continue offering their services.

This is another way the Registration Law “safeguard the life, health or property and to promote the general welfare”.

PSLS acknowledges that exemptions do exist in the Registration Law. Typically exemptions are for those acting under the supervision of a licensed professional, officers and employees of the United States Government performing work for said government, and organizations performing work on their property for internal use. All of the exemptions listed in Section 5, Exemptions from Licensure, of the Registration Law are acknowledged by PSLS. This position is based on the collective wisdom, experience, and accepted practices in surveying of our current and past members as well as our review of the items in the supporting materials section of this document. PSLS is a statewide professional organization formed May 6, 1969 with a current roster of approximately 850 members interested in the profession of surveying. Over 600 of our current members are licensed Professional Land Surveyors in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Profile: The American Surveyor

by Mattew A. Boozer, SIT

Abstract

As an artist, scientist, and a legal practitioner, the American surveyor has had a profile that uniquely addressed the challenges of the era, the technological advances at the time, and the educational requirements for the era. The colonial surveyor handled matters concerning land grants and political boundaries with traditional equipment such as a magnetic compass for angles and the Gunter’s chain for distances. The geodetic surveyor accomplished the task of spatial framework going from coast to coast with primitive equipment over rugged terrain. The present day modern surveyor is challenged with the need to keep up with technological advances and having the know-how to keep the profession alive. Some would argue a gloom and doom to the present day surveyor while others would advocate an opportunity to enter a better, more developed stage of the profession.

The surveyor did not evolve for the better or worse, rather he adapted with the times and the responsibilities that he was born into. This paper chronicles the evolving profile of the American surveyor as a result of advancing technology and educational needs.

Introduction

Much has yet to change in surveying. A horizon still closes at 360° and an acre still has an area of 43,560 ft2. Surveying principles have remained relatively constant throughout the last few centuries. Surveying methods, however, have significantly changed with the advance of technology and knowledge. From the shot heard around the world to the shot taken by pressing a GNSS receiver button, surveying has evolved immensely from the colonial times to the present. Surveyors of today fit a different profile and are unlikely candidates for a 1798 boundary survey. Could it be that surveyors are less of a profession today? How did surveyors progress from pulling chain and worrying about the magnetic declination of a compass to cutting brush above the GNSS receiver? As this paper explores the varying of a surveyor over the years, we will be enlightened of how skillful one had to be in order to practice surveying, and develop an appreciation for the challenges facing the profession as technology replaces many of the mundane tasks that previous surveyors have come accustomed to.

Profile: The Colonial Surveyor

The early populating of the New World called upon the colonial surveyor for his technical skills and professional expertise. If the original patent is not lost of destroyed, any deed researcher can scrupulously follow the chain of title until it is found. Chances are likely that the original patent was laid out by the colonial surveyor. The British, French, and Spanish men that set sail over the ocean blue to the New World were lured by foretold gold and riches. Ironically, they found the greatest value in the most fundamental resource of all, the land. Original claim to this land was vital for European nations to express an interest on the land. By 1750, North American was inhabited by Native Americans, British, French, Spanish, and Dutch colonies.

“The continent is not wide enough for us both,” proclaimed a Boston clergyman as the French and Indian War began in 1754 (National Humanities Center, 2013).

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On a smaller scale, individuals migrating themselves in the New World had a need to establish themselves. Political boundaries and original patents were the demands of the time. The surveyor in this period was presented with the task of a developing nation.

Before Thomas Jefferson established the Public Land Survey System as part of the Land Ordinance of 1785, settlements within the colonies had a method of populating within their boundaries by land grants. William Penn had a vision to populate his colony with cities and farms for agricultural purposes. Penn’s vision for Pennsylvania was different than other colonies that were sparsely inhabited with no central trade market in cities.

In order to populate Penn’s Pennsylvania and the rest of the developing nation, the surveyor sometimes acted as the locator for the desired land of colonists.

Locators, also known as land locators, were often surveyors who recruited settlers to new settlements in the 1700’s. George Washington and Daniel Figure 1. Original Land Office Warrant Boone were early colonial (Wikipedia 2013) explorers who would gain ¼ to ½ royalties to land under the King for locating tracts of warrant holders (Erickson, 2013). How did the process of issuing warrants work? The grantee, here the colonist, applied to the Land Office of their respective colony and if accepted by the Land Office, the Secretary of the Land Office issued a warrant, as shown in Figure 1, to the Surveyor General. The Surveyor General further directed the Deputy Surveyor to

survey the land he/she wished to possess. A deputy surveyor was asked to furnish a record plat of the tract of land the applicant wished to inhabit (Love, 2000). After this process, the applicant received the original patent. Sounds simple, however much of the legal aspects of the survey created an extra job item as a legal consultant; often handling the painstaking elements regarding a newly created boundary. Much like today, the courts relied on the surveyor’s best professional judgment for establishing boundaries. The surveyor in colonial times was required to prepare legal documents in land transfer as well as interpret legal records involving land transfers.

The colonial surveyor was also known to have a great wealth of information. Not only was he was an expert technician for the methodical tasks of the times but he was a professional, with the responsibility to preserve the safety, health, and welfare of public. Communication with society regarding prosperous land, exploring uncharted territory, representing the land owner, and aiding him in legal matters were some of the responsibilities of the colonial surveyor. Running the parallels of latitude for the northern and southern boundary proved challenging for the few, sufficiently competent surveyors of the age. Celestial observations were necessary procedure for running long boundary lines. Knowledge of astronomy and spherical geometry were essential to the colonial surveyor.

One may question how a surveyor got educated in a newly populated frontier. Some, such as Jeremiah Dixon, Charles Mason, and Thomas Jefferson studied in college, while many of the surveyors of this era learned and became proficient by way of apprenticeship. Their education was contrary to today. Surveyors relied on surveying practice manuals and a good teacher to apprentice and educate him into the methods to competency. The tools of the trade were passed down from the elder surveyors. Since modern considerations such as geodesy and mapping projections were not major considerations in their daily activities, learning on the job was the method in which a surveyor became proficient.

The distinction between a professional and a non-professional surveyor of the colonial times can help to understand what a professional profile would be for the present times. Licensing boards were not developed until the early to middle 1900’s. So how can one proclaim to be a professional without holding a professional title? Only the sophisticated, the intellectual, and the great communicators were thought of as “professional” (Love, 2000). Society as a whole indirectly recognized an individual’s ability as a professional. If modern surveyors are unable to profess a wealth of knowledge that promotes the general health, wealth, welfare of a society, one may argue that surveyors are merely a tradesmen rather than professionals.

The land has always been the greatest asset since the original settlers came to the New World. The use of land for nations,

states, municipalities, and private individuals required the colonial surveyor provide accurate measurement and good judgment. Political and personal interests demanded boundaries and documentation for these original patents.

To this day, boundary surveyors sometimes need to trace these original patents to accurately reset or confirm an existing property corner. The next time surveyors perform their due diligence as to “following the footsteps of the original surveyor,” a surveyor can admire the first American surveyor as to his impact on a developing nation.

Profile: The Geodetic Surveyor From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the United States relied on the geodetic surveyor to bring commonality to a common measuring system, provide accurate maps of the east coast, and aid in western expansion. The profile of the geodetic surveyor commences in the early 1800’s when as the United States was 19 years young. The Survey of the Coast, today known as the National Geodetic Survey, was created by Congress in 1807, under the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson to implement triangulation networks in order to address these issues. The French and British initiated success with triangulation networks in approximately year 1670 and 1784, respectively (National Geodetic Survey, 2013). To promote expansion and development, the United States imitated this method of surveying. Thus, the nation’s geodetic surveyor was born. The Survey of the Coast’s first Superintendent, Ferdinand Hassler, was the first to implement triangulation networks in the United States. Triangulation networks were employed as a large scale propagation of points by measuring angles at either end of a fixed baseline.

The main problem in the year of 1807 was a poorly mapped coast that caused shipwrecks.

Since people and goods moved by passage of the Atlantic Ocean, mapping the east coast was a key responsibility of the geodetic surveyor to promote safe navigation and American commerce.

These first surveys commenced in 1816 consisting of 11 points near Figure 2. Ferdinand Hassler, first New York City.

Prior to 1836, Superintendent of the Survey of the Coast (NGS 2013) observations were made using a 24 in. theodolite.

Geodesy from 1807 to 1843 was completely dominated by Hassler. Hassler proudly used a 30 in. theodolite called the Great Theodolite from 1836 until his death in 1843 (Dracup, 2013).

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From 1843 until the turn of the century, many individuals influenced the networks. Up until 1871, the Bureau’s work was limited to the coast. As Congress saw a necessity to have transcontinental networks, the limitation was lifted under Superintendent Benjamin Peirce. The Survey of the Coast proceeded to run triangulation and leveling networks inland. In 1878, Congress changed the name to U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. As shown in Figure 3, geodetic networks extended from Maine to Louisiana and from New Jersey to California by the turn of the century.

such a substantial waste of materials that, during the Great Depression, the Bilby Tower saved the National Government a total of about $3,072,000 over a five-year period. The most interesting fact about Bilby was that he never graduated from high school, only completing the 8th grade. His time and dedication to the Coast & Geodetic Survey spanned 53 years and will be admirable to generations to come.

From sea to shining sea, the spatial framework that was constructed across America was the success of the geodetic surveyor. The dawn of the 19th century welcomed in a national bureau that organized and developed the How does the work of spatial framework through the process of the 19th and early 20th triangulation. This bureau, today known as centuries compare with the the National Geodetic Survey, went through advancement of surveying a variety of name changes, however its equipment of today? The Figure 3. Geodetic networks by the end of the 19th century. purpose relatively stayed the same. The (NGS 2013) saying, “Good enough for United States implemented the process government work” is misinterpreted as a seemly low standard of of turning repeat angles over long distances inspired by work. Prior to the electronic age of surveying, it was not uncommon the French and British’s prior development of the process. for personnel with the Coast and Geodetic Survey to achieve Triangulation was successful for providing the reference accuracies of 1 part in 1 million, with the most accurate recorded framework for political and personal property boundaries, as 1 part in 5.5 million (Dracup 2013). These pioneers displayed infrastructure, and many other measuring purposes. the technical ability to accomplish the daunting task of surveying the mountains, plains, deserts, and the shores of a developing

nation. The reconnaissance phase of the triangulation process is also important and requires considerable skill, experience, and judgment. In addition to these qualifications, surveyors of this time must have displayed much faith, perseverance, and courage. They sought to lay the reference framework for the Newfound technology has produced a new profile of an future civil works and political boundaries of the United States. American surveyor. Since the 1950’s, surveying has undergone a technical renaissance. There are two key phases to the technology revolution that changed the surveying profession These men mostly came as we know it. The first phase of modern technology was from the communities in the development of photogrammetry, remote sensing, which the Coast & Geodetic and Electronic Distance Measurement Instrument, which Survey team passed is more commonly known as the Electromagnetic Distance through. They were hired Measurement (EDM). Embracing this technology, geodetic as a temporary employee, surveyors completed highly precise surveys while increasing typically working for 9 efficiency of otherwise labor-intensive observations. EDMs months. Jasper Bilby was were later mounted on a theodolite and ultimately combined extremely influential for to create a distance and angle combination instrument, the triangulation network otherwise known as the total station, which is shown in his time. He is credited for Figure 5. The second phase started decades ago when the building the “Bilby Steel United States and Russia launched satellites into space in Tower.” (See Figure 4) This preparation of nuclear warfare. Although originally created was a steel tower that was for the use of military operations, civilian applications of portable in such a way that GPS, GLONASS, and other systems have been very profitable it could be disassembled for surveying firms everywhere. GNSS has not been a total and reassembled at takeover of the surveying industry, but has certainly changed triangulation stations. Prior the profile of a typical, modern surveyor. Other modern to his invention, towers industries such as LiDAR and laser scanning also belong in were erected using wood this category. Together these technologies have provided and then abandoned new methods of completing tasks quickly that in the past after observations were would have taken much longer, even years to complete.

Figure 4. Bilby Tower. (NGS 2013) complete. This was

Profile: The Modern Surveyor

The first phase of the modern era, introduced photogrammetry and remote sensing, which was known as photo interpretation, during the World War II. These technologies where required to map the terrain prior to troop movements and identified hidden enemy fortifications. While photogrammetry has been used since the Civil War, it wasn’t until War World II that extensive accurate mapping of the ground from aerial photos occurred. In the 1950’s, the early EDM’s were often standalone instruments capable of measuring long distances. Erik Bergstrand of Sweden used light to measure distances. This technology took a foothold in the American geodetic networks but was not commonly used in surveying as a whole. EDMs became commonplace with the advent of the miniaturization of computer technology, and became even more so when combined with a digital theodolite. This combination of computer technology and digital angle and distance measurement produced Figure 5. Modern Total Station with EDM. an extremely efficient way (Land Surveyor 2013) of measuring combined distances and directions.

Today laser scanning and LiDAR can replace much of the tasks required of a field technician by measuring angles and distances at a rate much higher than was believed only 10 years ago. Physics and electronics are now relevant to the practice.

The second phase of the revolution of our industry commenced with satellites orbiting the earth thousands of kilometers in space. Before the advent of the TRANSIT system followed by GPS, it was not possible to connect continents with a common coordinate system. Additionally, with internal sensors and scanners, space craft have provided mankind with a view of the world that would have awed Galileo. These modern technologies have provided accuracies that the world of surveying never thought possible before.

So how can a professional be an expert at pressing a “measure” button on the machine’s interface? Has surveying become a trade industry; requiring only skilled labor with little professional expertise? Work is more efficient and measurements can be made on the fly without much concern for wasted time.

Data is easier to obtain, however the knowledge needed to utilize GNSS for accurate surveying practices involves postprocessing and receiver know-how that a surveyor must be proficient at in order to justify surveying grade accuracies.

Apprenticing to become a GPS technician for surveying grade work may not be difficult for the average person. With today’s broad spectrum of technology, interfaces of the hardware and software are learned in a training session and require moderate skill. Like other profiles, there is a clear distinction between a professional and non-professional in the field. Only surveyors with college education or intense self-exploration of the measuring system can be efficient with a receiver in his/ her hands. Likewise, the automated, easy-to-use technology does not degrade the surveyor’s ability. Data collection is only one integral part of the surveyor’s job. Interpreting the data and the legal application to the data collected are what defines a professional surveyor. The surveyor’s value in this profile clearly goes beyond the pole he carries.

The technology of the middle to late 20th century changed the profession and respective professional’s way of practice. Physics, properties of electromagnetic waves, internal and external electronics, and understanding the “invisible” properties of measurement for both EDM and GNSS are all avenues that the professional surveyor entered during the modern era.

Measurement, otherwise labor intensive, was simplified in the field and allowed the surveyor to achieve surveying accuracies more efficiency and cost-effectively.

Figure 6. GNSS Receiver. (Navgeotech 2013)

P r o f i l e : To m o r r o w ' s S u r v e y o r Abraham Lincoln once stated, “The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” It is difficult to foresee the profiles of the surveyor 5, 10, 25, or even 100 years from now. However, trends are a good indication of predicted happenings. Technology has revolutionized the way a survey is conducted in the field as well as in the office. Human knowledge and advancement only promises more of the same moving forward. The success of the surveyor of tomorrow will be directly related to his ability to adapt to new methodology.

Data sets are being obtained through new technology such as laser scanning, remote sensing, unmanned aerial systems, and other advancements. The possibilities are seemingly endless for a graduating student in surveying or geomatics. With the rapid increases of efficiency in the field, one may argue that the surveyor of tomorrow will be a data manager like never before; collecting and storing accurate information in readily accessible programs and digital files.

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The knowledge base of tomorrow’s surveyor may sustain his reputation as a professional even in this age of automation. Data is everywhere and producible by anyone. There will be a correlation between tomorrow’s surveyor and the surveyor of old. The technicians will still be responsible for collecting the data in a timely and orderly fashion while, conclusions and processing of the same data will be the professional’s forte. In this perspective, the surveyor’s ultimate job description will not change.

With technology, there is a 180° perspective of the profile of tomorrow’s surveyor. The looming fear of the surveyor being labeled as a tradesmen, where the trained know how to utilize the technologies, is ever present. Tomorrow’s surveyor will be asked to preserve the “profession” that sustained the surveyor since the beginning. Working smarter as opposed to harder is the origin of each item of newfound technology.

The younger generation has found technology to be of second nature to their existence. Young graduates that enter into the profession perhaps have the greatest need for guidance from older, more experienced surveyors than ever. Naturally, newfound surveyors must be tech savvy. College curricula are loaded with opportunities to utilize software and equipment that make them efficient and, in turn, considerably profitable for a company. These same students will need to be skilled young professionals as they breakthrough into the job field.

The principles that guided the generations that came before the present day will need to be instilled. If you don’t know where you came from, how will you ever know where you are going? The preservation of the profession as we know it will be in the hands of the graduating classes, crafted by the mentors who choose to instill their values into them.

Methods, equipment, and knowledge needed to be a proficient surveyor are rapidly changing. Fortunately for those associated with the profession, the application of foresight in such issues can put the surveyor in pace with the technology. The profession will need to choose to proclaim the exclusive rights to measurement for a variety of new technologies. Without the principles of expert measurement and professional responsibility instilled in the next generation, surveying may not be the profession as we know it in the future. The Registration Act, mentorship of the younger generation, and personal responsibility are all tools in which the profession may use in order to sustain a prosperous and historically rich profession.

Conclusion Mathematical principles have not changed since the days of the colonial Surveyor. Although the theory has remained constant, the methods and equipment used for data collection has evolved significantly since colonial times. Each American surveyor profile possessed a skillset tailored for his era. Upon reflection of each profile, we are made aware of the skills each possessed, have a deep appreciation of where we came from, and challenge the present day surveyor to continue to advocate the future preservation of the profession.

Mr. Boozer graduated from Penn State Surveying Engineering Program in June of 2014 and is now employed with Dawood Engineering, Inc.

References Derby, F. W. (2013, Oct 15). Personal interview.

Doyle, Dave. (2013, Oct 17, Nov 14). Email interview.

Dracup, J.F. (2013). Geodetic Surveys in the United States 1807-1940. Retrieved Oct 15, 2013. from, http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/ PUBS_LIB/geodetic_survey_1807.html Erickson, Chad R. (2013, July 19). Locators: The Lost World. Retrieved Dec 15, 2013 from http://www.amerisurv.com/PDF/ TheAmericanSurveyor_Erickson-LocatorsTheLostWorld_Vol10No8.pdf Ghilani, Charles. (2013, Sept 29,). Personal interview.

Love, John Barry, Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors. (2000). The Colonial Surveyor in Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors.

National Geodetic Survey. History of the National Geodetic Survey. [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from http://www.geodesy. noaa.gov/web/about_ngs/history/indexhNGS.shtml National Geodetic Survey. Positioning America for the Future [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from http://www.geodesy.noaa.gov/ web/about_ngs/history/indexhNGS.shtml National Geodetic Survey. (2011, April 15). Milestones of the Survey. Retrieved Oct 9, 2013. from, http://www.geodesy.noaa.gov/ web/about_ngs/history/milestones.shtml National Humanities Center. (2013). The European Competition for North America [PDF Document]. Retrieved Dec 15, 2013 from http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/pds/becomingamer/american/text1/europeancompetition.pdf

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PSLS PAC Membership Application Become a member of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors Political Action Committee (PSLS PAC) today!

Your crucial donation provides the necessary funding to help PSLS cultivate political support from legislators who take interest in issues that are important to Pennsylvania surveyors. PSLS PAC is bipartisan and operates with full transparency in compliance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Election Campaign Act and applicable laws. PSLS PAC’s strength comes from you and your commitment to the surveying profession.

For a $50 PAC Membership, you will receive a polo shirt with the PSLS logo and PAC Member embroidered on it so you can proudly show your support of PSLS legislative initiatives.

With your commitment, together we can make Pennsylvania a better place to practice land surveying for today’s and tomorrow’s working professionals. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Mark Hummel, PLS, PSLS PAC Chairman at mhummelpgh@comcast.net

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Policy: PSLS Representative(s) to the Pennsylvania State Geospatial Coordinating Board In 2014 legislation creating the State Geospatial Coordinating Board (GCB) was enacted. PSLS through its Geospatial Committee devoted significant effort to alter this legislation to ensure the PSLS Organizational Designee had a voting representative on the GCB. The efforts were successful but passage of our desired language is just the first step. We must ensure PSLS has active representation on this Board ensuring that Professional Land Surveyors in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have a voice in geospatial issues. As such the PSLS representative(s) must be versed in geospatial issues and understand PSLS’position on these issues. This policy outlines the process in which PSLS selects its representative(s), the responsibilities of the representative(s), and the responsibilities of PSLS and the PSLS Geospatial Committee.

Responsibilities of the PSLS Geospatial Committee

1. Whenever a vacancy is anticipated, solicit all PSLS members for self-nominations which should at a minimum include:

a. A short letter of interest

b. A brief statement of qualifications

c. A list of topics and positions the GCB should address and/or positions on topics currently

under consideration

2. Review self-nominations and recommend representative(s) for approval by the PSLS Board of Directors. Should the PSLS Board of Directors not be able to be polled in person or electronically in sufficient time, representative(s) can be approved by the PSLS Executive Committee.

3. Selection of representative(s) will be based on the individual’s qualifications as assessed through the self-nomination packet and their ability to carry out the duties of representative(s) outlined in this policy.

The committee has the prerogative to conduct interviews.

4. Should more than one nomination be deemed qualified by the committee:

a. The committee will designate the top candidate as the PSLS Organizational Designee which will

be recommended to the Governor for appointment

b. The committee will designate other candidates as alternates

c. The committee will work with the PSLS Lobbyist and/or PSLS Legislative and Government Affairs

Committee to have alternates appointed through the following means:

1. Speaker of the House in consultation with the Majority and Minority Leaders of

the House – “One member shall be an individual with expertise in geospatial technology.”

2. Governor – “One member shall be an individual with expertise in data development and

sharing.”

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5. Request funds for travel reimbursement are added to the PSLS budget. Representatives must understand funding should not be expected.

6. Discuss and provide feedback to the representative(s) on issues being addressed by the GCB

Responsibilities of PSLS Representative(s) 1. Provide any financial disclosures or other paperwork required for the appointment 2. Serve the entire term of three years unless unforeseen circumstances make this impossible 3. Attend all meetings a. A minimum of four meetings per year will be held but potential for six to eight a year exists. b. Meetings will most likely be in Harrisburg, PA

c. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will not provide any compensation or travel reimbursement for meetings or participation on this Board 4. Provide a written report to the PSLS Geospatial Committee and/or the PSLS Board of Directors after each GCB meeting 5. Participate in all PSLS Geospatial Committee meetings Notes: 1. The PSLS Organizational Designee is appointed by the Governor. It is possible the Governor will appoint someone other than who PSLS recommends but the appointee is required to be a PSLS member.

2. Should the PSLS Geospatial Committee be inactive an ad-hoc committee appointed by the PSLS President will be responsible for the duties outlined above.

3. Unless extended through legislation this Board is temporary in nature and will expire June 30, 2020.

This policy is to remain in effect as long as the GCB is in existence.

This policy was drafted by the PSLS Geospatial Committee and approved by the PSLS Board of Directors on June 13, 2014.

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As part of its mission, the Foundation offers annual scholarships to land surveying students who exhibit academic excellence and personal commitment to the betterment of society. Each year, the Foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarship money to Pennsylvania residents who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree or an associate degree in land surveying. To date, total funds dispersed exceed $215,000.

Play your part in giving direction to the surveyors of tomorrow and helping to perpetuate the profession by donating to the Foundation today! The Foundation welcomes support not only from members, but from corporations and all individuals who believe in the Foundation’s mission. Visit the PSLS website at www.psls.org for more information. n

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Legislative News Highlights

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Legislative Activity NO bills of interest to PSLS were acted on by the General Assembly in November. The House and Senate adjourned the 2013-14 session “sine die” on November 30. The new General Assembly will take the oath of office on Tuesday, January 6. Gov.-Elect Wolf will be sworn in on January 20, 2015.

The 2015-16 session schedule has not been published yet. Although there has been talk of possible session days during the final two weeks of Gov. Corbett’s term, it remains unlikely that any legislation of substance will be passed in that timeframe.

2015-2016 PA SENATE AND HOUSE LEADERSHIP ELECTION Senate Republican Leadership: Interim President Pro Tempore: Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) **Full Senate Vote on 1/6/15**

House Republican Leadership: Speaker-Designee: Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny)

**Full House Vote on 1/6/15**

Leader: Jake Corman (R-Centre)

Leader: David Reed (R-Indiana)

Appropriations Chairman: Patrick Browne (R-Lehigh)

Appropriations Chairman: William Adolph (R-Delaware)

Whip: John Gordner (R-Columbia)

Whip: Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster)

Caucus Chair: Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery)

Caucus Chair: Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna)

Caucus Secretary: Richard Alloway (R-Franklin)

Caucus Secretary: Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion)

Caucus Administrator: Chuck McIlhinney (R-Bucks)

Caucus Administrator: Brian Ellis (R-Butler)

Policy Chair: David Argall (R-Schuylkill)

Policy Chair: Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre)

Senate Democratic Leadership:

House Democratic Leadership:

Leader: Jay Costa (D-Allegheny)

Leader: Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny)

Appropriations Chair: Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia)

Appropriations Chairman: Joseph Markosek (D-Allegheny)

Whip: Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia)

Whip: Mike Hanna (D-Clinton)

Caucus Chair: Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny)

Caucus Chair: Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny)

Caucus Secretary: Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia)

Caucus Secretary: Rosita Youngblood (D-Philadelphia)

Caucus Administrator: John Yudichak (D-Luzerne)

Caucus Administrator: Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill)

Policy Chair: Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton)

Policy Chair: Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster)

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Thank you to our Sustaining Firm Members Berntsen International, Inc. Attn: Susan Norby PO Box 8670 Madison, WI 53708-8670 P: 608-249-8549 F: 608-249-9794 surveymark@berntsen.com www.berntsen.com

Keddal Aerial Mapping Attn: Bradley Piper 1121 Boyce Road, #3100 Pittsburgh, PA 15241-3918 P: 724-942-2881 F: 724-942-2885 l.castelli@keddalaerial.com www.keddalaerial.com

Carlson Software Attn: Michael Hyman 357 Baldwin Road Fulton, VA 13069 P: 585-737-1800 mhyman@carlsonsw.com www.carlsonsw.com

Keystone Aerial Surveys Attn: Ken Potter PO Box 21059 Philadelphia, PA 19114 P: 215-677-3119 F: 215-464-2889 kpotter@keystoneaerialsurveys.com www.kasurveys.com/index.xml

CivilTraining, LLC/SmartDraft Attn: John Cooke 5300 Wellington Branch Drive, Suite 100 Gainesville, VA 20155 P: 732-859-8353 F: 732-377-5454 john.cooke@civiltraining.com www.civiltraining.com

Kapur and Associates Inc. Attn: Christopher M. Shanko 240 Lantry Drive Red Lion, PA 17356 P: 717-286-4396 cshanko@kapur-assoc.com www.kapurengineers.com

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Keystone Precision Instruments Attn: George Allport Jr. 1670 East Race Street Allentown, PA 18109 P: 800-833-9250 F: 610-266-3240 sales@keypre.com www.keypre.com

Thank you to our Sustaining Firm Members Klein Agency, LLC Attn: Mark Amirault PO Box 219 Timonium, MD 21094 P: 410-832-7600 F: 410-832-1849 mamirault@eakagency.com www.kleinagencyllc.com

Precision Laser & Instrument Attn: Robert J. Barth 85 11th Street Ambridge, PA 15003 P: 724-266-1600 F: 724-266-8161 rjb@laserinst.com www.laserinst.com

Print-O-Stat, Inc. Attn: Lou Mazero 1011 West Market Street York, PA 17404 P: 717-854-7821 F: 717-846-4084 lmazero@printostat.com www.printostat.com

Nor East Mapping, Inc. Attn: Ron Henry, CP PO Box 270 Kylertown, PA 16847-0270 P: 814-345-1167 F: 814-345-1176 noreastmapping@verizon.net www.noreastmapping.com

Oswald Companies Attn: Paula M. Selvaggio, RPLU 3401 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 101 Beachwood, OH 44122-7340 P: 216-839-2815 F: 216-839-2801 pselvaggio@oswaldcompanies.com www.oswaldcompanies.com

Szalankiewicz Engineering, PC Attn: James J. Szalankiewicz Box 206 Elderton, PA 15736 P: 724-354-4852 F: 724-354-4273 sellc@windstream.net Trimble Corporation Attn: Kelly Liberi 10355 Westmoor Drive Westminster, CO 80021 P: 720-587-4606 F: 720-887-6101 kelly_liberi@trimble.com www.trimble.com

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Bucks County Technical High School

Member News

As part of an ongoing program between PSLS Bucks Chapter and the Bucks County Technical High School, chapter members have the opportunity to interact with students of the Civil Engineering Tech Program about careers in Engineering & Land Surveying. Jonathan Tabas, PLS, PE was part of the program this year and took the opportunity to also tell the story of the of the Mason-Dixon Survey.

Kudos to Mr. Tabas and the entire Bucks Chapter for their dedication to promoting the profession

PSLS thanks the Bucks County Technical High School, Levittown, PA for allowing PSLS to be a part of your program.

PAFPM Conference The PAFPM Annual Conference started on September 30, 2014 and PSLS was there. As an exhibitor at the event, PSLS took the opportunity to meet with Certified Floodplain Managers and learn what information they find valuable and what they hold in common with surveyors. Exhibiting at this conference is part of the society’s initiative to build relationships with complimentary professional organizations.

2014 NSPS Scholarship Winners

Three Pennsylvania students were chosen to receive

NSPS Scholarships for 2014. PSLS is proud of its

student members and hopes you will join us in

congratulating them on their outstanding achievements.

Nettie Dracup Memorial Scholarship

Matthew Boozer(PSU/Wilkes-Barre) AAGS Joseph F. Dracup Scholarship

Theodore Frear(PSU/Wilkes-Barre) Berntsen International Scholarship in Surveying

Heather Nicholson(PSU/Wilkes-Barre)

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Member News Pennsylvania Surveyor Receives EarLe J. Fennel Award

Congratulations to John G. Fuehrer II, PLS, PE, for Receiving the Earle J. Fennell Award!

John G. Fuehrer II, PLS, PE, was honored with the Earle J. Fennell Award on Friday, August 1, during the PSLS Board of Directors meeting. NSPS Executive Director Curt Sumner attended to present the award, which NSPS bestows upon individuals who exhibit excellence in surveying and mapping education.

John, President of Fuehrer Associates, Ltd., has been a dedicated member of PSLS for nearly 40 years. He is currently the chair of the PSLS Education Committee, State Director of the PSLS Reading Chapter, member of the PLS Foundation, member of NSPS, and past president of PSLS (1996). On two occasions, he has received the Surveyor of the Year Award (1999 & 2007). John’s greatest impact on the Society stems from his steadfast commitment and leadership to the surveying profession. Under John’s direction, PSLS has become a leading provider of continuing education for Pennsylvania surveyors through its annual Surveyors Conference and popular monthly webinars.

PSLS extends a round of applause to John and great thanks for his work in supporting the Society. PSLS is proud to have John as one of its outstanding leaders who is well-deserving of this prestigious award.

L to R: PSLS President Adam D. Crews, award recipient John G. Fuehrer, II, and NSPS Executive Director Curtis Sumner

About the Award In honor of Earle J. Fennell, ACSM President 1966-1967 and ACSM Executive Director 1968-1971, ACSM created this award to be presented for distinguished educational contributions to the surveying and mapping profession.

Since the ACSM/NSPS merger, NSPS continues the tradition of this award. Persons who have worked in any aspect of surveying and mapping education may be nominated. The nominee may or may not be a professional educator but should have a sustained record of superior performance in surveying and mapping education for more than ten years at the local, state, or national level.

Curtis Sumner presents John Fuehrer with the Earle J. Fennel Award

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New Members

Please join us in welcoming these new members

Allegheny Heartlands Kevin L. Yoder, PLS

Delaware Valley

Mark S. Beerley

Lee Geisler, PLS

Kevin R. Gibbons, PLS

Harrisburg

Jeffrey S. Ebersole, PLS

Mid-State

Ronald F. Booher, PLS Austin P. Long, PLS

Northeast

Joseph P. Barrett, PLS

Penn College of Technology Curt Bloom

Justin T. Dashem

Tyler J. Gasperetti

Kevin S. Hoffman

Dustin M. Houck

David R. Martin

Mitchell R. Meyer

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Jordan Elizabeth Behrens

Seth Allen Gulich

Jeffery A. Johnson

Elizabeth Ann Keegan

David A. Levabdoski, Jr.

Michael B. Vadas Pocono

Robert J Bradbury, PLS Justin Hennings, PLS

Reading

Gwen S. Cunningham

Southwest

Scott P. Calton, PLS

Michael A. Camilly, Jr., PLS Thomas A. Gaus, PLS

Susquehanna

James D. Creasy, PLS

Member -at-Large Mitch Noland, PLS

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2015 Surveyors' Conference LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

The PSLS conference is designed to offer educational and networking opportunities to surveyors and others interested in surveying-related industries. Structured workshops present a wide range of learning objectives, including GIS, stormwater, ALTA/ACSM, laser scanning, ethics, Boundary101, and more. This year, we have 51 options listed on the matrix that are designed to benefit novices and seasoned professionals. Vendors will be available in the exhibit hall to discuss the latest equipment, technology, and trends—be sure to stop by to speak with them during breaks!

Accommodations Participants are responsible for their own lodging. A block of rooms has been reserved at Hershey Lodge. Rooms will be held until December 12, 2014. To make reservations, contact Hershey Lodge at: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=12292338.

Spouse/Guest Program $100 per person. Meals at Hershey Lodge are breakfast for $25, lunch for $35 and dinner for $50 per person. Meals for spouses are not included with registration.

Refund and Cancellation Policies Refunds of the full conference registration fee will be made for cancellations received in writing by December 19, 2014.

After that, the individual or organization will be held responsible for the fee. No telephone cancellations will be accepted.

Anyone who is registered but cannot attend may send a substitute.

PSLS Policies Access—If you anticipate needing special accommodations due to a physical challenge, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact PSLS at (717) 540-6811 before your visit.

Course/Activity Cancellation—PSLS may cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, PSLS will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Certificates—Certificates of completion will be issued only to individuals signing each course attendance sheet. If a workshop has more than one session you MUST attend ALL SESSIONS to receive credit for the workshop. PARTIAL CREDIT WILL NOT BE GIVEN.

Continuing Education Credits—Pennsylvania: No pre-approval is available for CE credits. Delaware: No pre-approval.

The Delaware Board has recently voted to accept professional development hours sponsored by professional societies in DE, MD, NJ, & PA. New Jersey: Workshop outlines have been submitted to the registration boards for certification.

Maryland: A written summary or quiz will be required at the end of most courses for those seeking Maryland Type A credit. New York: PSLS is an approved NYSED sponsor; approved courses are posted on the PSLS website. Other States: Individuals must apply to other states on their own. There is no guarantee that workshops will be approved.

Course credit for all states is the responsibility of the individual licensee.

For more information contact us at psls@psls.org.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 12 7-8 a.m.—Morning Swim at the Lodge: Start the day with a swim in an indoor heated pool or whirlpool 10-11 a.m.—Bingo: Win small prizes and share in the fun 11:30 a.m.—Lunch Included: Join the main group for lunch in the Blue Room of the Great American Hall 1-2 p.m.—Chocolate Martini Class: Learn how to make martinis in this fun and interactive mixology class. The beverage manager will instruct each guest on how to make five different uniquely Hershey chocolate martinis. Each guest will be at her own station complete with glasses, bar tools, and ingredients.

2:30-4:30 p.m.—Film Fest: The group will have its own personal theatre and a selection of films to choose from in the convenience of the Lodge.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 9 a.m.—Depart Hershey Lodge for...

10-10:45 a.m.—National Watch & Clock Museum, Columbia, Pa.: View a collection of over 12,000 pieces illustrating the history of time.

11 a.m.-12 p.m.—Turkey Hill Experience, Columbia, Pa.: Learn about the making of ice cream in this interactive adventure.

12:30-2 p.m.—Lunch on Your Own at Café Zooka: Dine in the perfect lunch spot located inside the Hershey Museum.

2-3 p.m.—Hershey Museum followed by Chocolate Lab: Learn the history of Milton Hershey’s famous chocolate, and make your own candy.

3:30-4:30 p.m.—Troeg’s Brewery Guided Tasting Tour: Tour the brewery, sample the brews, and take home a souvenir glass.

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Workshop Time

Monday, January 12, 2015 Business Aspects

8:30 AM – 12 PM

8:30 AM – 10 AM

101 Continuous Quality Improvement Joseph V.R. Paiva, Ph.D.

Advanced Surveying General 201 Ethics for Land Surveyors W. Larry Phipps, PLS

Advanced Surveying Stormwater

301 Storm Sewer Design, Part 1 Andrew Bennett, PE & Thomas A. Seybert, Ph.D., PE

10:30 AM – 12 PM

Lunch 12-1:15 1:30 PM – 5 PM

102 Cha Cha Changes W. Larry Phipps, PLS

401 County GIS Parcel Layers County GIS Department Rep 402 Improving the Accuracy of Your GIS Howard Hodder, MGIS, GISP & Matt Warner

302 Storm Sewer Design Part 2 Andrew Bennett, PE & Thomas A. Seybert, Ph.D., PE

1:30– 3 PM

403 Introduction to GIS Brian Naberezny, PLS, GISP

3:30– 5 PM

404 Pennsylvania MAP Data PASDA

Time

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Business Aspects

8:30 AM– 12 PM

Lunch 12-1:15 1:30– 5 PM

Time

103 Re-engineering Surveyors and the Survey Business Joseph V.R. Paiva, Ph.D. 104 Survey Cost Analysis William E. Beardslee, PE, PLS, PP

8:30 – 11:45 AM

Lunch 11:45-12:30 12:45 – 4 PM

203 ALTA/ACSM W. Larry Phipps, PLS

Advanced Surveying Stormwater

303 Erosion & Sediment Control Albert R. Jarrett, Ph.D., PE, PLS

Advanced Surveying GIS

204 Pipeline Righs-of-Way Edward E. Northrop, PLS, Lester L. Greevy, Esq. & John Shoemaker

304 Infiltrating Stormwater Albert R. Jarrett, Ph.D., PE, PLS

406 Hands-On GIS A, Part 2 Frank Derby, Ph.D. & Brian Naberezny, PLS, GISP

Advanced Surveying General

Advanced Surveying Stormwater

Advanced Surveying GIS

206 Understanding the State Land Records of Pennsylvania Aaron McWilliams

306 E & S Program Manual, Part 2 Darl Rosenquest, PE, PG

408 Hands-On GIS B, Part 2 Frank Derby, Ph.D. & Brian Naberezny, PLS, GISP

Advanced Surveying General

405 Hands-On GIS A, Part 1 Frank Derby, Ph.D. & Brian Naberezny, PLS, GISP

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Business Aspects

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202 Chain of Title John Shoemaker & Lester L. Greevy, Esq.

Advanced Surveying GIS

105 Client Communications William E. Beardslee, PE, PLS, PP

106 Professional Liability & Risk Management Mark Amirault & Barbara Sable

205 Records Research Charles M. Colony, PE, PLS

305 E & S Program Manual, Part 1 Darl Rosenquest, PE, PG

407 Hands-On GIS B, Part 1 Frank Derby, Ph.D. & Brian Naberezny, PLS, GISP

Matrix Advanced Surveying GPS

Advanced Surveying General

501 Introduction to GPS Charles G. Ghilani, Ph.D. 502 Basics of Virtual Reference Systems (VRS) Emerson Bornman, PLS

601 PSLS Reaching New Heights Brian Naberezny, PLS, GISP 602 PennDOT Rights-of-Way John T. Kimport, PLS

503 Analyzing Positional Accuracy Charles D. Ghilani, Ph.D. 504 Measurements on Trial David Doyle & Joseph V.R. Paiva, Ph.D.

Advanced Surveying General

Advanced Surveying General 801 Railroad Surveying & Construction Robert H. Piligian, PLS

901 Boundary Surveying 101 William J. Beitler, PLS

702 Legal Descriptions, Part 2 Scott R. Reeser, PLS

802 How a Bill “Really” Becomes Law, And How Surveyors Can and Must Participate Ted Mowatt & John Wanner

902 Survey Equipment Adjustment John Boyd

Basic Surveying

701 Legal Descriptions, Part 1 Scott R. Reeser, PLS

603 Exhibitors Forum

Basic Surveying

604 Pennsylvania Surveyors Forum

Advanced Surveying GPS

Advanced Surveying General

Advanced Surveying General

Advanced Surveying General 803 Flood Insurance Risk Ratings Jim Enders

903 Basic Survey Math, Part 1 Mark Hummel, PLS & Robert R. Miller, PLS

506 Using OPUS Static, OPUS Rapid Static and OPUS Database William Henning, PLS

606 GRAV-D and the Impact on Surveying Theresa Damiani, Ph.D.

704 AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Essentials, Part 2 John Cooke

804 Floodplain Analysis for Surveyors Paul A. DeBarry, PE, PH, GISP, D.WRE

904 Basic Survey Math, Part 2 Mark Hummel, PLS & Robert R. Miller, PLS

Advanced Surveying GPS

Advanced Surveying General

Advanced Surveying General

Basic Surveying

705 Fundamentals of Using Carlson SURVce and Carlson Survey Michael T. Hyman

Advanced Surveying General

805 Flood Elevation Certificates & LOMA's, Part 1 Adam D. Crews, PLS, CPESC

905 Applied Survey Math, Part 1 Mark Hummel, PLS, Robert R. Miller, PLS & Scott R. Reeser, PLS

508 Subdivision Design Concepts William E. Beardslee, PE, PLS, PP

608 Unwritten Land Transfers Salvatore Marsico, J.D.

706 3D Data Preparation, AMG, and the Surveyor Michael T. Hyman & John Cooke

806 Flood Elevation Certificates & LOMA's, Part 2 Adam D. Crews, PLS, CPESC

906 Applied Survey Math, Part 2 Mark Hummel, PLS, Robert R. Miller, PLS & Scott R. Reeser, PLS

505 Using GNSS for Site & Control Surveying William Henning, PLS

507 GPS Technical Aspects Charles D. Ghilani, Ph.D.

605 Geodesy & Datums David Doyle

607 State Plane Coordinates David Doyle

703 AutoCAD Civil 3D Survey Essentials, Part 1 John Cooke

Registration CONTACT INFORMATION

PAYMENT

Return by December 12, 2014. Late Registrations accepted until January 5, 2015.

Name (First, Last)

(PLS, PE, Ph.D., etc.)

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q Check (made payable to PSLS) q Charge my q q q

Purchase Order CCV Code

Cardholder’s Name Cardholder’s Signature

Company

Card No.

Address

Exp. Date

Discount Code (if applicable)

City

State

ZIP

TOTAL PAYMENT

$

E-mail SELECT WORKSHOPS BELOW & SUBMIT FORM TO

Phone q Do NOT provide my information to exhibitors Attending Sunday Buffet Dinner: qYes qNo Licensed Land Surveyor: qYes qNo REGISTRATION (Early registrations postmarked by December 12, 2014)

PSLS Member q$680 pp early

q$740 pp regular

Other Prof. Assn. Members (other geospatial-related groups call your association for PSLS discount code)

q$680 pp early

q$740 pp regular

Non-Member q$825 pp early

q$880 pp regular

Students q$305 full-time student Multiple Registrations (3 or more from same company/ call PSLS for discount code)

q$625 pp member

q$780 pp non-member

ONE-DAY REGISTRATION q$405 mMon mTues mWed (LUNCH is the ONLY meal included with a one-day registration.

See below for additional meal purchases.)

Breakfast $25 Each qMonday qTuesday qWednesday

Lunch $35 Each qMonday qTuesday qWednesday

Dinner $50 Each qSunday qMonday qTuesday

Total Meal Cost for One-Day Registration $

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PSLS Conference Registration 801 East Park Drive, Suite 107 Harrisburg, PA 17111 Fax: 717-540-6815 | psls@psls.org

Newly Licensed Professional Land Surveyors

13 candidates passed the October 2013 licensure exam for professional Land Surveyors.

The April 2014 exam had 9 successful candidates. PSLS congratulates these newly licensed members and wishes them prosperous and happy careers in the profession.

October 2013 Allison, Barrett Preston Booher, Ronald Franklin Bowlby, Jeffrey Andrew Cunningham, Gwen S. Erb, Keith Allen

Evans, Dennis Basil

Gaus, Thomas Arnold Hennings, Justin Michael Hoffacker, Gary Edwin Johnson, Robert Byron Noland, Mitchell Alen Samek, David M.

Zavyazkln, Mikhail

Bradbury, Robert Justin Chernich, Jason Eugene Gula, Michael John Hodorawis, Kevin Edward Hollick, Nathaniel Harris Kyttle, Eric Clinton

Long, Austin

Neill, Phillip Scott

Yoder, Kevin Lynn

PLS Foundation Names Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the 2014-15 PLS Foundation Scholarship Recipients! Be sure to come to the 2015 Surveyors' Conference in Hershey to see them receive their awards and be feted for their accomplishments.

April 2014

Gregory Copelli

Theodore Frear

Ross Nelson

Zachary McGonigal

Justin Paglianete

Joshua Piestrak Zachary Root

Kent Wilkinson

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Membership Application

Name:

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________ County:________________________ qResidence qBusiness

If business, please include firm name: __________________________

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Please indicate membership grade. Membership valid until December 31, 2015.

q Member…………………………………...$200/yr PSLS + $40 NSPS Membership = $240

(Surveyor licensed in Pennsylvania) q Associate..……………………………….$120/yr.............q Optional NSPS Membership $40

(Non-licensed surveyor or engaged in mapping or GIS) q Affiliate.............………………………….$105/yr.............q Optional NSPS Membership $40

(Member of another state society) q Retired.............…………………………..$100/yr.............q Optional NSPS Membership $40

(Having license retired by State Registration Board) q Retired-PSLS....………………………….$50/yr...............q Optional NSPS Membership $40

(Retired license plus 10 years prior PSLS membership) q Sustaining……….……………………….$385/yr

(Firms having an interest in land surveying) q Student…….……………………………...$15/yr...............q Optional NSPS Membership $10

(Enrolled in a Pennsylvania college or university) q Auxiliary…….…………………………….$15/yr

(Spouse/significant other of a member)

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Card #: Exp. Date: CCV Code:

I hereby apply for membership in the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors and, in doing so, agree that I will actively support the bylaws, aims, and objectives of the organization.

Signature of Applicant:

Date:

Return form to PSLS: 801 East Park Drive, Suite 107 | Harrisburg, PA 17111 P: 717-540-6811 | F: 717-540-815 | psls@psls.org | www.psls.org

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