Retiring Remarks The past week has been both exciting and emotional as I resigned as President of PSLS, was sworn in as a member of the Pennsylvania Registration Board for Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, played in the Reading Chapter's 29th Golf Outing & Picnic (on my 69th birthday!) joining Landon Woodward, PLS, and many friends in support of the "King George" Scholarship Fund, and attended my first meeting of the Registration Board as a full member. I don't want to (but will) mention watching the Eagles' game on Sunday with my daughters
since the season opener was such a disappointment. Somehow, I still managed to spend a few days in the field pursuing my passion, boundary surveying. Even with a pandemic, there is still a lot to keep busy! I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve PSLS as President for the past (almost) year. Needless to say, it has been exciting and challenging, and, as a result, extremely rewarding. That is, rewarding in the sense that I believe we have met the challenges and PSLS is
adapting to continue serving Surveyors and the surveying community in Pennsylvania. A lot of this has to do with the structure of the society that was established by our leaders in the past, which enables us to meet the needs of the future. We have a lot to look forward to and Amy Hopkins, PLS, will be a great President and leader. I have held a variety of offices from Chapter Secretary, President & State Director, to chair of state committees and member of the Executive Committee. This is a new BEGINNING for me. For the first time in 35 years, I will not hold an office or titled position in PSLS. But, I will still be a member. My association with the society has proven to be invaluable for my practice in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying. I've learned more about what I do, and what I need to do, from the people I've meet at PSLS events than any seminar or classroom training I've attended. And, who else, other than another Surveyor, really understands that unique feeling you get when your shovel meets the hard edge of a buried monument? Add in the financial benefits and you'll find the value of membership in PSLS is far greater than the cost. I'm proud to serve the Land Surveyors of Pennsylvania as a member of the Registration Board. I look forward to seeing you soon, either virtually or in person, and I welcome invitations to attend an event and talk about the activities of the Registration Board. Best wishes, and stay healthy! Jonathan Tabas, PE, PLS
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