Central Valley Chapter CLSA

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Message - This months meeting is next Wednesday, the 23nd.

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:11:00 GMT

Good Morning All This month’s meeting will be next Wednesday, the 23rd of May. Our Guest Speakers will be Ray Mathe (with Ric Moore & Larry Kereszt) BPELSG Topic: Mr. Mathe will be discussing monument preservation requirements, his new position at the Board, what’s new at the Board etc. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120523-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120523-Meeting.shtml</a> The current edition of our Award Winning Newsletter is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-05.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-05.pdf</a> The meeting notice is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120523/2012-05_Meeting_Notice.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120523/2012-05_Meeting_Notice.pdf</a> Last months minutes are available here for review: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120425/2012-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120425/2012-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf</a> The 2012 membership drive has begun and we need your support. We are only at a 75% renewal rate from last year. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> For the latest news, the ACSM-NSPS merger and other National News follow NSPS News and Views – updated weekly. <a href="http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml">http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml</a> and the latest on LightSquared <a href="http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/LightSquared-Files-for-Chapter-11-in-Bid-to-Buy-Time-835440/1/">http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/LightSquared-Files-for-Chapter-11-in-Bid-to-Buy-Time-835440/1/</a> Job Opportunity from Siegfried, Stockton, for Land Surveying Department Manager: <a href="http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4336">http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4336</a> Hope to see all of you next week, Keith

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Message - Meeting Tonight

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:44:00 GMT

Good Morning All This month’s meeting is tonight. Our Guest Speaker will be Fred E. Wheeler, Cadastral Surveyor, USDI-BLM-Geographic Services Topic: Mr. Wheeler will be discussing recent and upcoming changes to the California Geographic Coordinate Database. (GCDB). What it is, where it is, and how to use it. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120425-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120425-Meeting.shtml</a> The current edition of our Award Winning Newsletter, Congratulations Rich!!!, is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-02.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-02.pdf</a> The meeting notice is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120425/2012-04_Meeting_Notice.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120425/2012-04_Meeting_Notice.pdf</a> Last months minutes are available here for review: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120328/2012-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120328/2012-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf</a> The 2012 membership drive has begun and we need your support. You can now pay your dues online with either PayPal or a Credit Card: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> . For the latest news on GPS vs. Light-Squared, the ACSM-NSPS merger and other National News follow NSPS News and Views – updated weekly. <a href="http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml">http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml</a> and from the Coalition to Save Our GPS <a href="http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx">http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx</a> BPELSG has issued a new Spring 2012 “Bulletin”, <a href="http://www.pels.ca.gov/pubs/bulletin35_spring_2012.pdf">http://www.pels.ca.gov/pubs/bulletin35_spring_2012.pdf</a> Visit <a href="http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/">http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/</a> to view and purchase historic surveying photos. The proceeds from the photos sold on this website will be used to fund scholarships for land surveying students. The California Land Surveyors Association Education Foundation would like to report that the Scholarship Auction at the Conference was a huge success. Over $45,000 dollars was generated to support scholarships in Califonia and Nevada. Job Opportunity from Siegfried, Stockton, for Land Surveying Department Manager: <a href="http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4336">http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4336</a> Job Opportunities at O’Dell Engineering, Modesto for Surveyors <a href="http://www.odellengineering.com/">http://www.odellengineering.com/</a> Job Opportunity at Frederic T. Seher and Associates Inc, in San Francisco <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/egr/2953384501.html">http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/egr/2953384501.html</a> Job Opportunities at USDA Forest Service <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/Region%204_Seasonal_Recruitment%20Outreach.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/Region%204_Seasonal_Recruitment%20Outreach.pdf</a> Hope to see all of you there tonight, Keith

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Message

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:52:00 GMT

Good Morning All This month’s meeting will be next Wednesday, the 25th of April. Our Guest Speaker will be Fred E. Wheeler, Cadastral Surveyor, USDI-BLM-Geographic Services Topic: Mr. Wheeler will be discussing recent and upcoming changes to the California Geographic Coordinate Database. (GCDB). What it is, where it is, and how to use it. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120425-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120425-Meeting.shtml</a> The current edition of our Award Winning Newsletter, Congratulations Rich!!!, is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-02.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-02.pdf</a> The meeting notice is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120425/2012-03_Meeting_Notice.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120425/2012-03_Meeting_Notice.pdf</a> Last months minutes are available here for review: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120328-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120328-Meeting.shtml</a> You can now pay your dues online with either PayPal or a Credit Card: For the 26% of last years members who have not paid your dues yet, we need your support; <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> The 2012 membership drive has begun and we need your support. For the latest news on GPS vs. Light-Squared, the ACSM-NSPS merger and other National News follow NSPS News and Views – updated weekly. <a href="http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml">http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml</a> and from the Coalition to Save Our GPS <a href="http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx">http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx</a> BPELSG has issued a new Spring 2012 “Bulletin”, <a href="http://www.pels.ca.gov/pubs/bulletin35_spring_2012.pdf">http://www.pels.ca.gov/pubs/bulletin35_spring_2012.pdf</a> The California Land Surveyors Association Education Foundation would like to thank Bryant Sturgess for generously donating his collection of historic images. Visit <a href="http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/">http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/</a> to view and purchase historic surveying photos. The proceeds from the photos sold on this website will be used to fund scholarships for land surveying students. The California Land Surveyors Association Education Foundation would also like to report that the Scholarship Auction at the Conference was a huge success. Over $45,000 dollars was generated to support scholarships in Califonia and Nevada. Job Opportunity from Siegfried, Stockton, for Land Surveying Department Manager: <a href="http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4336">http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4336</a> Job Opportunities at O’Dell Engineering, Modesto for Surveyors <a href="http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4339">http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4339</a> Job Opportunity at Frederic T. Seher and Associates Inc, in San Francisco <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/egr/2953384501.html">http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/egr/2953384501.html</a> Job Opportunities at USDA Forest Service <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/Region%204_Seasonal_Recruitment%20Outreach.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/Region%204_Seasonal_Recruitment%20Outreach.pdf</a> Hope to see all of you nest week, Keith

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Message

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:42:00 GMT

Good Morning All This month’s meeting will be next Wednesday, the 28th of March. Our Guest Speaker will be Peou Khiek with Stanislaus County Topic: Mr. Khiek will be discussing recent and upcoming changes to Stanislaus County's GIS. Including the additions and other changes made based on our suggestions/comments at our meeting last spring. Please come and provide input on what you would like to see next. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120328-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120328-Meeting.shtml</a> The meeting notice is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120328/2012-03_Meeting_Notice.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120328/2012-03_Meeting_Notice.pdf</a> Treasurer’s report will be posted if I get one before the meeting. Last months minutes are available here for review: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120222-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120222-Meeting.shtml</a> The next edition of our Award Winning Newsletter, !!!! Congratulations Rich !!!, is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-02.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-02.pdf</a> You can now pay your dues online with either PayPal or a Credit Card: For the 35% of you who have not paid your dues yet, this is a HINT; <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> Please bring them to next weeks meeting, mail them in, or pay online. For the latest news on GPS vs. Light-Squared and other National News follow NSPS News and Views – updated weekly. <a href="http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml">http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml</a> and from the Coalition to Save Our GPS <a href="http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx">http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx</a> The California Land Surveyors Association Education Foundation would like to thank Bryant Sturgess for generously donating his collection of historic images. Visit <a href="http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/">http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/</a> to view and purchase historic surveying photos. The proceeds from the photos sold on this website will be used to fund scholarships for land surveying students. The California Land Surveyors Association Education Foundation would also like to request donations for the Scholarship Auction at the upcoming conference next week. <a href="http://www.californiasurveyors.org/conference.html">http://www.californiasurveyors.org/conference.html</a> If you have items you are willing to donate, I can transport them to the conference for you. Fill out the form below and call me to make arrangements. 209-524-3525 x 106 <a href="http://www.californiasurveyors.org/PDFs/Conference/Scholarship%20Auction%20Donation%20Form.pdf">http://www.californiasurveyors.org/PDFs/Conference/Scholarship%20Auction%20Donation%20Form.pdf</a> I will be leaving Saturday morning so you only have three days left to make arrangements. We will try to sell anything (as long as I won’t get thrown in jail for it) New Job Opportunity from Siegfried, Stockton, for Land Surveying Department Manager: <a href="http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4336">http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4336</a> New Job Opportunity from Dylan Gonsalves, Walnut Creek, for Office Tech-Surveyor <a href="http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4316">http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4316</a> New Job Opportunities at O’Dell Engineering, Modesto for Surveyors <a href="http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4339">http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4339</a> New Job Opportunity in Oakland for Party Chief <a href="http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4322">http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4322</a> Hope to see all of you next week, Keith

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Message --- We have a Meeting Tonight

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:41:00 GMT

Good Morning All This month’s meeting is tonight. Our Guest Speaker will be Christopher Neudeck, P.E. with KSN, Inc. Topic: The future of flood control in the California Central Valley. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120222-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120222-Meeting.shtml</a> The meeting notice is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120222/2012-02_Meeting_Notice.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120222/2012-02_Meeting_Notice.pdf</a> Treasurer’s report will be posted if I get one before the meeting. Last months minutes are available here for review: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120125/2012-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120125/2012-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf</a> We made a couple of changes to the Chapter membership renewal process this year: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> For Renewals: You do not need to fill out an application, unless you have moved, changed jobs, or otherwise want to update your membership information New members, we need an application. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf</a> AND You can now pay your dues online with either PayPal or a Credit Card: For the 50% of you who have not paid yet, this is a HINT, we need your support. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> Or just bring them to tonight’s meeting. That would be even better. New in the library this month: Another 3,000 San Joaquin County Maps, Subdivision Maps are now complete, more Parcel Maps and Record of Surveys added. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/members_library/members_library.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/members_library/members_library.shtml</a> For the latest news on GPS vs. Light-Squared and other National News follow NSPS News and Views – updated weekly. <a href="http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml">http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml</a> and from the Coalition to Save Our GPS <a href="http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx">http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx</a> One of the recent (Feb. 15th) articles above is "FCC moves to kill LightSquared over GPS interference concerns". Things are happening very fast and not in LightSquared's favor. To help the FCC deliver the fatal blow, send them your comments as described here: <a href="http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4289">http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/showthread.php?t=4289</a> The California Land Surveyors Association Education Foundation would like to thank Bryant Sturgess for generously donating his collection of historic images. Visit <a href="http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/">http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/</a> to view and purchase historic surveying photos. The proceeds from the photos sold on this website will be used to fund scholarships for land surveying students. The California Land Surveyors Association Education Foundation would also like to request donations for the Scholarship Auction at the upcoming conference in March. <a href="http://www.californiasurveyors.org/conference.html">http://www.californiasurveyors.org/conference.html</a> If you have items you are willing to donate, I can transport them to the conference for you. Fill out the form below and call me to make arrangements. 209-524-3525 x 106 <a href="http://www.californiasurveyors.org/PDFs/Conference/Scholarship%20Auction%20Donation%20Form.pdf">http://www.californiasurveyors.org/PDFs/Conference/Scholarship%20Auction%20Donation%20Form.pdf</a> From the Sonoma County Chapter: “The Sonoma County Chapter would like to invite your chapter members and any other interested folks to our Down to Earth Datums seminar presented by Michael McGee and Marti Ikehara on March 2nd at Santa Rosa Junior College. Seminar includes morning coffee and pastries, lunch, certificate, pdu's, and handouts. All proceeds go toward the chapter's scholarship fund to the Surveying Technology program at SRJC. Look forward to seeing you!” <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/datum%20seminar%20flier.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/datum%20seminar%20flier.pdf</a> Hope to see all of you tonight, Keith

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Message - This months meeting is next Wednesday, the 22nd.

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:53:00 GMT

Good Morning All Our next meeting will be next Wednesday night the 22nd. Our Guest Speaker will be Christopher Neudeck, P.E. with KSN, Inc. Topic: The future of flood control in the California Central Valley. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120222-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120222-Meeting.shtml</a> The meeting notice is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120222/2012-02_Meeting_Notice.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120222/2012-02_Meeting_Notice.pdf</a> Treasurer’s report will be posted if I get one before the meeting. Last months minutes are available here for review: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120125/2012-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120125/2012-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf</a> We made a couple of changes to the Chapter membership renewal process this year: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> For Renewals: You do not need to fill out an application, unless you have moved, changed jobs, or otherwise want to update your membership information New members, we need an application. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf</a> AND You can now pay your dues online with either PayPal or a Credit Card: For the 50% of you who have not paid yet, this is a HINT; <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> Or just bring them to next week’s meeting. That would be even better. New in the library this month: Another 3,000 San Joaquin County Maps, Subdivision Maps are now complete, more Parcel Maps and Record of Surveys added. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/members_library/members_library.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/members_library/members_library.shtml</a> For the latest news on GPS vs. Light-Squared and other National News follow NSPS News and Views – updated weekly. <a href="http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml">http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml</a> and from the Coalition to Save Our GPS <a href="http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx">http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx</a> The California Land Surveyors Association Education Foundation would like to thank Bryant Sturgess for generously donating his collection of historic images. Visit <a href="http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/">http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/</a> to view and purchase historic surveying photos. The proceeds from the photos sold on this website will be used to fund scholarships for land surveying students. The California Land Surveyors Association Education Foundation would also like to request donations for the Scholarship Auction at the upcoming conference in March. <a href="http://www.californiasurveyors.org/conference.html">http://www.californiasurveyors.org/conference.html</a> If you have items you are willing to donate, I can transport them to the conference for you. Fill out the form below and call me to make arrangements. 209-524-3525 x 106 <a href="http://www.californiasurveyors.org/PDFs/Conference/Scholarship%20Auction%20Donation%20Form.pdf">http://www.californiasurveyors.org/PDFs/Conference/Scholarship%20Auction%20Donation%20Form.pdf</a> Just in from the Sonoma County Chapter: “The Sonoma County Chapter would like to invite your chapter members and any other interested folks to our Down to Earth Datums seminar presented by Michael McGee and Marti Ikehara on March 2nd at Santa Rosa Junior College. Seminar includes morning coffee and pastries, lunch, certificate, pdu's, and handouts. All proceeds go toward the chapter's scholarship fund to the Surveying Technology program at SRJC. Look forward to seeing you!” <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/datum%20seminar%20flier.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/datum%20seminar%20flier.pdf</a> Hope to see you next week, Keith

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Our January meeeting is tonight.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:00 GMT

Good Morning All Our first meeting this year will be tonight. Our Guest Speaker will be Leigh Johnson from the San Joaquin County Historical Museum and he will be talking about the records available there. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120125-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120125-Meeting.shtml</a> <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120125/2012-01_Meeting_Notice.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120125/2012-01_Meeting_Notice.pdf</a> Treasurer’s report – will be posted. Last months minutes are available here for review: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20111207/December_2011_Meeting_Minutes.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20111207/December_2011_Meeting_Minutes.pdf</a> Our first newsletter of the new year is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-01.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-01.pdf</a> Another outstanding job by Rich. New Cal-Surveyor here: <a href="http://www.californiasurveyors.org/calsurveyor/CalSurv168.pdf">http://www.californiasurveyors.org/calsurveyor/CalSurv168.pdf</a> We have made a couple of changes to the Chapter membership renewal process: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> For Renewals: You do not need to fill out an application, unless you have moved, changed jobs, or otherwise want to update your membership information New members, we need an application. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf</a> AND You can now pay your dues online with either PayPal or a Credit Card: This is a HINT; if you haven’t paid yet, now is the appropriate time. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> Or just bring them to tonight’s meeting. That is even better. The Members Library has been sponsored for the year, so no more Login/Password. (At least for 2012). We have added thousands of new maps to the library in recent weeks and are adding new maps weekly. Also just in from the City of Manteca is a copy of the first draft of their Monument Recovery Book. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/members_library/members_library.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/members_library/members_library.shtml</a> For the latest news on GPS vs. Light-Squared and other National News follow NSPS News and Views – updated weekly. <a href="http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml">http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml</a> and from the Coalition to Save Our GPS <a href="http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx">http://www.saveourgps.org/related-articles.aspx</a> Santa Barbara County is looking for a new County Surveyor. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/SB%20County%20Surveyor%20-%20Final.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/SB%20County%20Surveyor%20-%20Final.pdf</a> The California Land Surveyors Association Education Foundation would like to thank Bryant Sturgess for generously donating his collection of historic images. Visit <a href="http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/">http://clsaphotos.smugmug.com/</a> to view and purchase historic surveying photos. The proceeds from the photos sold on this website will be used to fund scholarships for land surveying students. And just in from Tony at Pacific Land Seminars is the spring class schedule: <a href="http://pacificland.com/">http://pacificland.com/</a> Hope to see you tonight, Keith

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Message - This months meeting is next Wednesday, the 25th.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:42:00 GMT

Good Morning All Our first meeting this year will be next week. Our Guest Speaker will be Leigh Johnson from the San Joaquin County Historical Museum and he will be talking about the records available there. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120125-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20120125-Meeting.shtml</a> <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120125/2012-01_Meeting_Notice.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20120125/2012-01_Meeting_Notice.pdf</a> Last months minutes are available here for review: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20111207/December_2011_Meeting_Minutes.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20111207/December_2011_Meeting_Minutes.pdf</a> Our first newsletter of the new year is available here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-01.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202012-01.pdf</a> Another outstanding job by Rich. We have made a couple of changes to the Chapter membership renewal process: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> For Renewals: You do not need to fill out an application, unless you have moved, changed jobs, or otherwise want to update your membership information New members, we need an application. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf</a> AND You can now pay your dues online with either PayPal or a Credit Card: This is a HINT; if you haven’t paid yet, now is the appropriate time. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> The Members Library has been sponsored for the year, so no more Login/Password. (At least for 2012). We have added thousands of new maps, including Sacramento County Record maps, to the library in recent weeks and are adding new maps weekly. Also just in from the City of Manteca is a copy of the first draft of their Monument Recovery Book. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/members_library/members_library.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/members_library/members_library.shtml</a> For the latest news on GPS vs. Light-Squared and other National News follow NSPS News and Views – updated weekly. <a href="http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml">http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml</a> The FCC is releasing documents under the Freedom of Information Act through a new website <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/lightsquared-foia">http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/lightsquared-foia</a> And Santa Barbara County is looking for a new County Surveyor. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/SB%20County%20Surveyor%20-%20Final.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/SB%20County%20Surveyor%20-%20Final.pdf</a> Hope to see you next week, Keith

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Reminder - No meeting this week or next!!!

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:34:00 GMT

Just a reminder we do not hold a meeting this late in December - too close to the Holidays. At the meeting on the 7th, the Chapter voted to allow PayPay/Credit Payments to be set up on the website for membership renewals. (And for new members). We have this set up and operational and have a new page on the website: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/join.shtml</a> Also while setting this up, we had some clarifications from Central Office, and the executive committee voted that we no longer need Applications filled out every year for returning members. New members please send us one. If you have moved or changed jobs, fill one out and email it to us and we will update your profile. If you not have joined the Chapter before, visit our website and check around, see what we do, and lend us your support: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/</a> Don't forget to visit the library, currently containing over 240 books and over 114,000 maps/corner records etc in our counties and several of the surrounding counties. You will need a guest pass. <pre> Log in as: Guest Password: December1978</pre> This will be good until January 1. Happy Holidays, Be safe and Hope to see all of you next year. Keith

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Message --- We have a Meeting Tonight

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:50:00 GMT

Good Morning All Just a reminder, our November/December meeting will be tonight, December 7th. Come visit with Ric Moore from BPELSG. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20111207-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20111207-Meeting.shtml</a> And if you haven’t read our newsletter yet, it is available here. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202011-11.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/chapter_newsletter/CVC-The%20Prism%202011-11.pdf</a> You can download the Chapter membership application for 2012 here, <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf</a> or fill it in and print it. Then mail it and your dues in to Kevin, or even better bring them to the Chapter Meeting tonight. Beginning Tomorrow night – Sacramento Chapter LS Review Classes begin. Thursday Evenings, December 8, 2012 through April 5, 2012 (Holiday break after December 15 and beginning again January 5) 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Caltrans Farmers Market III 1727 30th St. Sacramento, California 95816 <dl> <dt>Contact</dt> <dd>Rob McMillan at (760)846-4491. <a href="mailto:Rob_LS@comcast.net">Rob_LS@comcast.net</a></dd></dl> <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/LS_Review_classes.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/docs/LS_Review_classes.pdf</a> For the latest news on GPS vs. Light-Squared and other National News follow NSPS News and Views – updated weekly. <a href="http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml">http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml</a> The FCC is releasing documents under the Freedom of Information Act through a new website <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/lightsquared-foia">http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/lightsquared-foia</a> We have again obtained 2 cases of the only once-used Fundamental of Engineering Reference Handbooks from the October Exams. Anyone wanting a copy (or multiple copies) for personal use or to provide to teachers or students, send me an email or be at the next meeting. If you have a place for more than the 50 or so copies I have available, let me know and I will see if can get more before they are all given away. Upcoming Webinar from CLSA BPELSG Update Executive Officer Ric Moore and Land Surveyor Member Pat Tami December 14, 2011, 12:00-1:30PM Hope to see all of you tonight Keith

Central Valley Chapter CLSA Message

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:31:00 GMT

Just a reminder, our November/December meeting will be next Wednesday night, December 7th. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20111207-Meeting.shtml">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/20111207-Meeting.shtml</a> Meeting notice here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20111207/December_2011_Meeting_Notice.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20111207/December_2011_Meeting_Notice.pdf</a> Last months minutes here: <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20111026/October_2011_Meeting_Minutes.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/meeting_data/20111026/October_2011_Meeting_Minutes.pdf</a> When you pay your state dues (got my notice), to fill in our online application, print it, and pay the Chapter at the same time. We need your support. <a href="http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf">http://www.californiacentralvalleysurveyors.org/shared_files/forms/CVC_CLSA_Membership_Form_Fillable.pdf</a> For the latest news on GPS vs. Light-Squared and other National News follow NSPS News and Views – updated weekly. <a href="http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml">http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nsps/nsps.xml</a> The FCC is releasing documents under the Freedom of Information Act through a new website <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/lightsquared-foia">http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/lightsquared-foia</a> We have again obtained 2 cases of the only once-used Fundamental of Engineering Reference Handbooks from the October Exams. Anyone wanting a copy (or multiple copies) for personal use or to provide to teachers or students, send me an email or be at the next meeting. If you have a place for more than the 50 or so copies I have available, let me know and I will see if can get more before they are all given away. Upcoming Webinar from CLSA BPELSG Update Executive Officer Ric Moore and Land Surveyor Member Pat Tami December 14, 2011, 12:00-1:30PM More stolen equipment this week. Be sure not to leave equipment in your trucks overnight. People are looking for the trucks and breaking in to see what they can find. Hope to see you next week Keith