Vol. 32 No. 1 The February/March 2009 Oregon Surveyor A publication of the Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon 2008 Surveyor of the Year

Gary R. Anderson, PLS

Affiliated with Professional Land Surveyors-7.5x4.875-040308-bskf Building Futures Spring 2008 Run Date: 04/03/08 4c CONTENTS 2009 PLSO Officers 2 PLSO 50th Annual Meeting 12–18 From Your Chair 3 PLSO Celebrates 50 Years 12 Editor’s Note 4 Honoring Our Founding Members 13 View from the PLSO Office 5 Conference Report 14 The Oregon Conference Photos 15–17 Surveyor Reports Volume 32 No. 1 High School Program 18 February/March 2009 PLSO Board Meeting Professional Land Minutes—January 7 Articles Surveyors of Oregon In My Opinion— Executive Director ACSM News 20 Mary VanNatta, CAE Right of Entry, or Not? 22 PO Box 2646 News from the Chapters 28 A Response to Salem, OR 97308-2646 503-585-4551 • Fax: 503-585-8547 “Right of Entry, or Not?” 23 [email protected] Features www.PLSO.org How Can My Surveying Editor 2008 Surveyor of the Year, Business Survive a Oran Abbott, PLS Gary Anderson 9 Declining Economy? 24

Published by 2008 Associate Member The Life and Times of LLM Publications, Inc. of the Year, Guy Dent 11 Bert Mason, Jr.—Part 30 26 8201 SE 17th Ave. Portland, OR 97202 503-656-8013 • 800-647-1511 Announcements www.llm.com Spring Workshop President Linda L. Pope for Land Surveyors 21 Ad Sales On the Cover Karl Doreza 2008 Surveyor of the Year Gary Anderson and his wife, Karen. Design Photo by Oran Abbott Lisa J. Switalla Conference Photos Photos in this issue were taken by Oran Abbott, Tim Kent and Lisa Switalla

Publications Committee Oran Abbott – Editor [email protected] 503-253-3198 Greg Crites • [email protected] • 503-223-6663 1989–2009 Bert Mason, Jr. • [email protected] • 503-786-5936 20 years of excellence Parneli J. Perkins • [email protected] • 541-388-4472 2009 PLSO Officers Chair Chair-Elect Past Chair Executive Secretary Gary Johnston TIM FASSBENBER Edward J. Henricks Mary VanNatta, CAE Weyerhaeuser Co. City of Eugene Weyerhaeuser Co. PO Box 2646 16155 McBee Rd 858 Pearl St 1586 Thornton Lake Dr NW Salem, OR 97308-2646 Dallas, OR 97338 Eugene, OR 97401 Albany, OR 97321 503-585-4551 503-623-3105 541-682-2704 541-926-7771 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

President Brian Reeves 541-383-2582 [email protected] Central President-elect Scott Freshwaters 541-593-1792 [email protected] 1 Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Samuel 541-350-1616 [email protected]

President Kent Baker 541-345-5879 [email protected] Midwest President-elect Renee Clough 541-746-0637 [email protected] 2 Secretary Dan Nelson 541-682-3989 [email protected] Treasurer Renee Clough 541-746-0637 [email protected]

President Shaun Fidler 503-558-9686 [email protected] Pioneer President-elect Joe Ferguson 503-777-3541 [email protected] 3 Secretary Mark Mayer [email protected] Rogue President Herb Farber 541-664-5599 [email protected] River President-elect Craig Claassen 541-479-6055 [email protected] 4 Secretary Stephan (Pat) Barott 541-776-1272 [email protected] South President Evelyn Kalb 541-356-2381 [email protected] Central President-elect Mason Marker 541-273-2191 [email protected] 5 Secretary/Treasurer Jill Fritz 541-891-9433 [email protected]

President Edith Forkner [email protected] Southwest President-elect Walter White [email protected] 6 Secretary Corey Woodruff 541-267-2872 [email protected] Treasurer Edith Forkner [email protected]

President David Beedle 541-874-3258 [email protected] Umpqua President-elect Randy Smith 541-440-4281 [email protected] 7 Secretary Brent Knapp 541-459-4170 [email protected] Treasurer Randy Smith 541-440-4281 [email protected]

President Dave Malone 541-924-3981 [email protected] Willamette President-elect Jack Burrell 541-926-0942 [email protected] 8 Secretary-Treasurer John Wise 541-367-7359 [email protected] Blue President Tim Simons 541-966-0242 [email protected] Mountain President-elect Robert Butler 541-963-1908 [email protected] 9 Secretary-Treasurer Steve Haddock 541-443-2922 [email protected]

2 The Oregon Surveyor From Your Chair „„ By Gary Johnston, PLS, 2009 PLSO Chair

am pleased and humbled to serve as your chair Other awards at in 2009 during the PLSO’s 50th year. It will be the conference were challenging to meet the high standards set by Ed presented to very Henricks,I but in many ways it makes my job easier. He deserving recipients charted a course through last year that will serve as a including: Surveyor guide through my year of service. I have been a member of the Year, Gary of PLSO for over 30 years, but still find there is much Anderson; and to learn about the organization and the individuals Associate of the Year, who make it all work. This year will provide many Guy Dent. Life Member opportunities to get better acquainted with our new board status was conferred and with many of you individually. I pledge my utmost upon Tim Fassbender, Fred Gaylord, and Clair Pense. The to serve our membership and to work with the board award to Clair Pense was especially memorable as he was during what will likely be a challenging economic year. one of the charter members at their very first meeting and I want to first comment on our conference meeting he was the first chair of PLSO. Congratulations to all. in Portland. It was a great event, and there are articles What’s in store for PLSO in 2009? What is our and pictures covering the proceedings elsewhere direction? Answers to those questions are part of ongoing in this issue. I commend our new (formed in 2008) strategic planning that was the focus of a special meeting Conference Committee, chaired by Tim Kent, for convened during the annual conference. Results will help planning and presenting a great program combined us allocate our energy and resources toward four key with a comfortable facility, good food and great service. elements: Inspire membership; Foster Excellence; Conduct Initial feedback from registrants was very complimentary. Outreach; and Advance Legislative Agenda. Details The permanent committee, coupled with the local for implementing these elements are being developed hosting chapter will strive to make the 2010 conference into a draft document for our March board meeting. in Salem an even better event. We will be making Speaking of board meetings, we will attempt to convene improvements identified by conference evaluations as those meetings in different locations around the state reviewed immediately following the Portland event. this year. The variety of locations will provide a chance The 50th Annual Meeting of PLSO heralded the to visit schools featuring coursework in surveying plus opportunity to recognize charter members who had will be an attempt to equalize travel required by board the vision and initiative to form our organization. It members outside the Willamette Valley. If you ever wish proved challenging to locate every charter member, to be a guest member at a board meeting, especially but 13 living members were found out of a roster of when it’s in your area, let your Chapter President know. 78. We were fortunate to have seven of those men In summary, our year began with a solid start. Much join us for a special recognition luncheon during the has already been planned to further PLSO objectives. Any first day of the conference. I will always treasure the successes this year will result through your board’s efforts memory of meeting and presenting each of them with as supported by chapters and especially by you—the PLSO special recognition and a gift from PLSO. I know the member. Yes, it will likely be an economically challenging charter members were very appreciative for the chance year. Perhaps that ebb in work can provide an opportunity to renew acquaintances with former associates and to enhance your career by reaching out and participating with current membership. The efforts of these senior in one of PLSO’s many endeavors. Stay connected through members have evolved into a professional organization chapter meetings, through the PLSO website, and by that still maintains the objectives lain out during the being on the PLSO’s mailing list so that you’re current on formative years. We owe those individuals a huge debt developments. I wish you and your families the best in the of gratitude for their vision and their perseverance year ahead and hope to personally have the opportunity to establish PLSO on such sound footing. to meet some of you at a future chapter meeting. ◉

3 February/March 2009 The Oregon Surveyor Editor’s Note „„ By Oran Abbott, [email protected] The Oregon Surveyor is a publication of the Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon (PLSO). It is provided as a medium for the expression of individual opinions concerning topics relating to here is a lot in this issue about our the Land Surveying profession. 50th Annual Conference, but I will still comment about it. I spent all three ADDRESS CHANGES & BUSINESS daysT of the convention taking photographs All notifications for changes of address, membership inquiries and general of the events and our attendees. I had a great PLSO society business correspondence camera and enough instructions—if nothing should be directed to Mary VanNatta, went wrong—to accomplish coverage of the CAE , VanNatta Public Relations and convention events. (Technology is progressing Assn. Management, 503-585-4551, Fax: so fast that I can hardly keep up with it.) The 503-585-8547, [email protected]. first two days I was not as familiar with the Editorial matters should be directed camera’s advanced technology, but by the third to Oran Abbott, Editor, 503-253-3198; day I was more pleased with the pictures I was able to take. I was in almost all [email protected] of the classes, lunches, dinners, exhibits, etc., and was impressed with what I CONTRIBUTIONS OF MATERIAL saw. There were several classes to choose from at each session time and hardly The Oregon Surveyor welcomes your any duplicate programs. I hope you snuck a peek at David Evans & Associate’s articles, comments and photos really impressive boat, Theory—it is specialized with over 12 computer screens for publication. PLSO assumes no for underwater surveying. responsibility for statements made or expressed in this publication. Send There were many high school and college students who participated in prospective materials to Lisa Switalla, the conference and the “Survey Olympics.” The students reminded me of a [email protected]. problem with our profession…where are the new professionals? We have been doing very well promoting surveying with Trig-Star, TwiST, scholarship funds, EDITORIAL DEADLINE and exhibits regarding professional land surveying. I receive professional All editorial copy must be submitted journals from all over the country and a recent article struck the same chord by the first of the month preceding publication. in regards to outreach. The article addressed the idea of “Distance Education”. Instead of going to school to get a degree and then entering the profession, ADVERTISING POLICY the student got a job working in surveying and decided to expand it with Advertising content and materials distance education through the Internet. It may take ten years to complete the are subject to approval of the PLSO program, but when the student earns their degree, they also have ten years Board and LLM Publications, Inc. The publisher reserves the right to reject of experience. They are also able to keep up with changing technology. The any advertising that simulates copy; classes can be taught from anywhere in the U.S. This would be a big change in material must be clearly marked as the way our profession is taught and received by the upcoming workforce. “Advertisement.” An article in The American Surveyor, February 2009 addresses surveying For advertising information and rates, education through Tim Kent’s well-written article “Training recruiters: a new contact: Karl Doreza, 503-445-2241, ‘TwiST’” and includes photos. There is also an article on surveying in the [email protected]. Naica Caves; where there are crystals over 30 feet long and six feet wide. Has Send display ads or artwork in digital the world even been here long enough for crystals of that size to develop? format to [email protected]. For submission guidelines, contact [email protected]. Be sure to check out the rest of this issue © 2009 LLM Publications, Inc. Save the Date! and enjoy the textual and visual review of PLSO 51st Annual Conference the conference. ◉ January 13–15, 2010 Salem Conference Center

4 The Oregon Surveyor View from the PLSO Office „„ By Mary Louise VanNatta, CAE; PLSO Executive Secretary Conference Afterglow – Loving the Best Job in the World

fter returning from half of a week with nearly 450 surveyors, I was amazed to see a group so enthusiastic about their profession. As the Executive Secretary for PLSO, my job at the conference wasA to meet the new board and talk with them about exciting subjects. These included: “The Value of Board Service,” and “How to Read your Association Budget.” I told them why I enjoyed working with Boards and planning events. A comment I made at the training stuck with one of our new leaders. He came up to me later and said, “You said that working with Associations was the best job anyone could have. I don’t know how that could be, because surveying is the best job in the world.” Point: It’s great to love what you do. The January annual conference was full of people who love what they do. For many, work is slowing and even a few companies have downsized, but the professionals took this time to learn new techniques and trends and improve their skills and marketability. With over 40 programs, activities and meals, the group made interfacing with students a priority. Listening to PLSO members, there was no doubt they love what they do. The PLSO members are doing what research has shown creates and sustains happiness. After meeting basic needs (food, shelter), those factors that increase happiness are: • Doing a job you enjoy for fair pay (research shows that more pay doesn’t necessarily increase contentment or happiness). • Working with people you like and respect. • Being generous both financially and with your time. • Having a positive connection with family and friends • Feeling a connection with the community, a faith or belief system. So, after one year with PLSO, it’s good to be able to say that I have enjoyed working with everyone. A special thanks to Past President Ed Henricks who is a consummate gentleman and was an excellent leader and teacher; to current President Gary Johnston who has been working tirelessly on behalf of the organization and keeps in continuous contact with us; to Tyler Parsons who patiently brought us along and supports us in the world of technology, to Sue Newstetter who worked so hard on keeping on top of the budget; to Surveyor of the Year Gary Anderson and Pioneer Chapter President-elect Joe Ferguson who kept me company many hours in a trade show booth, to Shaun Fidler for his enthusiasm and to Lloyd Tolbert and the rest of the education committee who have put so much into getting information to schools. It is people like this and so many others I didn’t mention, in PLSO, that makes my job fun and the best job in the world. ◉ Gary Anderson and Mary Louise VanNatta staff the PLSO booth at the Conference

5 February/March 2009

PLSO Board of Directors Meeting Minutes­ Draft Minutes (To be approved at the March January 28, 2009 14, 2009 board meeting)

Attendees Call to Order The PLSO accounts stand as of 1/16/09: Checking $ 211,367.30 Officers Johnston called the meeting to order balance as of 1/16, not from last statement) Chair Gary Johnston at 10:10 a.m. at the Timberline Room Chair-Elect Tim Fassbender –Red Lion on the River, Portland. Checking closed Past Chair Ed Henricks Introductions followed. Conference closed Executive Secretary Mary Louise VanNatta Money Fund $ 104,895.78 Minutes of the November 22, 2008 (up from 103,037.10 on 11/08) Board Members Board Meeting were provided: Central (1) Scott Freshwaters, President-Elect Kalb requested that Brian Reeves be Total Assets $316,263.08 Kevin Samuel, Secretary/Treasurer removed from the attendee list as *Will move $15,000 from Money Fund to general checking by next week, dues notices MidWest (2) South Central President. He attended have gone out. Kent Baker, President as President-Elect of Central Chapter Renee Clough, President-Elect Membership by class Pioneer (3) MOTION: Ferguson moved and Paul Galli, Past President Quimby seconded that the minutes 2005 2006 2007 2008 Shaun Fidler, President & be approved as amended. Corporate 609 592 574 583 Membership Chair Joe Ferguson, President-Elect Motion passed. Associate 107 120 131 108 Rogue River (4) Board Meeting Schedule Special 32 34 31 34 Herb Farber, President Student 19 31 50 83 Craig Claassen, President-Elect Johnston provided the Board Meeting Stephan Barott, Secretary/Treasurer schedule for 2009. The group had a Life 19 29 28 30 South Central (5) chance to vote electronically for prefer- Totals 786 806 814 838 Evelyn Kalb, President ences on available dates on the “Doodle” Mason Marker, President-Elect polling program provided by the PLSO Membership Recruitment Jill Fritz, Secretary/Treasurer Southwest (6) office. Meetings were set for: New member brochures were created Edith Forkner, President January 28—Portland and produced, a fillable PDF. Is done Walter White, President-Elect March 14—Albany for the website so they can be filled in, Umpqua (7) May 2—Roseburg printed, mailed and faxed. Ron Quimby, Past President Brent Knapp, Secretary/Treasurer June 27—Central Oregon Membership Renewals Willamette (8) September 12—Klamath Falls PLSO 2009 renewals have been mailed David Malone, President November 14—Salem out with computer generated letters with John Wise, Secretary/ Treasurer data for current members (and those Blue Mountain (9) EXECUTIVE SECRETARY’S REPORT from 07 who are in the database) along Tim Simons, President January 28, 2009 Bob Butler, President-Elect with a conference flyer. One year ago (Jan. 1, 2008), the PLSO Also, all registered surveyors in the Committee Chairs accounts stood as follows: John Nemecek, Budget/Finance OSBEELS database, who are not cur- Lloyd Tolbert, ACSM/NSPS New Checking $ 29,886.02 rently members, will receive a new Gary Anderson, Education Goals Checking $ 15,394.14 member brochure, conference flyer and & Actions/OSBEELS Liaison Conference $ 4,953.72 recruitment letter. Tyler Parsons, Internet/Webpage Money Fund $ 117,002.91 Greg Crites, WESTFED Finances Tim Fassbender, Government (Nov 07=$116,059.45) Affairs/Legislation After a great deal of work, we finally Brent Bacon, By-Laws Total Assets $ 167,236.79* achieved centralized accounting! The Dan Linscheid, Past Chair *Conference was not held until March last year. conference and chapter accounts were Sue Newstetter, Outgoing Budget Chair closed and now records are being kept John Minor, GPS Users Group in one file. The Chapters were given a Guests choice of using a limited use credit card Ed Graham, Past Executive Secretary Patrick Beehler, NSPS President Continues on page 8 Wendell Harness, Willamette Chapter 7 February/March 2009 January Board Meeting, cont. and were given a deposit ‘kit’ for work- Henricks provided a report from the shops and other events. Chair as to the activities that occurred The US Bank Credit Card merchant last year. account was closed and a new system Johnston reported on the activities that was brought online that will allow for had occurred and would be planned for swiping cards, internet processing and the upcoming year. best yet, will be going from a rate of 5.03% to under 3%. Board Orientation Working with Sue Newstetter on the Mission Statement: Johnston reviewed budget. the expectations and mission of PLSO. VanNatta reviewed the Board Operations Conference Manual and provided information on A conference flyer was produced. The where to find tools for board service office produced and distributed exhibi- including laws relating to board service. tor registrations and is working with The gavel is passed. 2009 PLSO Chair Gary Johnson thanks 2008 Chair Ed Henricks. Paul Rydell to contract with decorator Nemecek and VanNatta provided a brief review of financial protocols for for exhibitor area as required by the Legislative Ethics Report hotel. Office participated in conference chapters and board members. Checks Henricks reported on the Legislative calls to monitor conference progress, or reimbursements should be requested Ethics Report issue, in which PLSO consulted on food and “give away” through a check request form. The office could have received a fine for report- items. can arrange for establishments to bill PLSO directly, they can reimburse peo- ing issues. There was only a letter Education ple for out-of-pocket costs on behalf of of education provided by the Ethics A new trade show booth is being ordered. PLSO or can provide checks in advance Commission. The office is sending out career packets for expected expenses. He reminded people that they should when requested. Scholarship funds were When chapters put on workshops they copy the PLSO office in on any impor- disbursed. should deposit monies directly into a tant documents. PLSO 150 Oregon local US Bank using deposit slips pro- Committee Reports Logo was produced for Oregon 150 to vided by PLSO. Then they should mail be consistent with the state. the deposit slip and the names of the Conference Johnston reviewed the budget as pre- people who paid and their method of Kent reported that the conference is sented by Nemecek. It is a balanced payment to the office. going well, good attendance, about 450. budget. The PLSO office is pursuing online -reg Education Goals & Actions Anderson asked about the Board of istration for chapter workshops. Anderson reported that there is a high Director’s Budget. Where does the Nemecek’s role will be to oversee bud- school student program during the TwiST program come in? Johnson noted get, to monitor funds and to provide conference (Friday). He encouraged the that there was room in the budget for financial recommendations to the board board to talk with students. TwiST. and office. Strategic Plan Freshwaters said there would be no Johnston reported that he wanted each Farber reported that the Strategic workshops for the Central Chapter. board member to be on a committee. Planning Meeting would be held on Rogue River Chapter requested a trans- If members cannot be at board meetings, Friday at 1:00 p.m. action detail report from last year. they should appoint an alternate. Membership Fidler requested the Pioneer Chapter Old Business Fidler reported that he will be calling budget be increased. Funds were moved the Chapter members to make sure they from the Central Chapter to the pioneer Boundary Law Casebook have called their delinquent members. chapter. Kalb reported that she has talked with MOTION: Being no further Lucas and that she wanted to see the MOTION: Farber moved, business, Farber moved, Quimby Alabama book. The draft book is esti- Fidler seconded that the budget seconded that the meeting be mated to be another six months in the be accepted as amended. adjourned at 11:27 a.m. works. Motion passed. Motion passed. ◉

8 The Oregon Surveyor 2009 Surveyor of the Year Gary R. Anderson, PLS Gary Anderson has been an active PLSO member for several years, serving as Pioneer Chapter President, Liaison to OSBEELS, Liaison to OACES, and currently as the chair of the Education and Goals Committee. Gary has been instrumental in putting forth PLSO goals by encouraging student involvement and community outreach, and is constantly volunteering to take on PLSO outreach events. Because of his constant involvement and can do attitude, we wholeheartedly nominate Gary Anderson for Surveyor of the Year. Gary Anderson, PLS displays his contribution on the —Nominated by PLSO Members: Willamette Stone in the book “Lasting Impressions” Paul Galli, John Putnam, Doyle Anderson, Joe Ferguson, Ben Stacy, and Ryan Godsey

About Gary Anderson Associate, Senior Project Manager Westlake Consultants, Inc. Oregon PLS 2434 / California PLS 5648

Gary Anderson, PLS, has over 30 years of experience and an enduring passion for the art and science of surveying. He started out at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona before he turned to a life of surveying. Gary was mentored by James Nelson, a sole proprietor, and then later worked for Los Angeles County until acquiring his California Land Surveyor license in 1987. He has since worked for three large multi-disciplinary consulting firms tackling projects from San Diego, California to Astoria, Oregon. In 1989 Gary moved to Oregon, earning his Oregon Land Surveyor license in 1990. In 1996 he joined Westlake Consultants Inc. and ten years later, in December 2006, Westlake recognized Gary’s contributions by naming him one of only four Associate Principals at the firm. Gary Anderson served as President of the Pioneer Chapter of PLSO in 2005 and, since then, has served enthusiastically in various capacities, helping PLSO meet education goals and as PLSO’s liaison with OSBEELS. For the Portland Community College Cement Masons Apprenticeship and civil engineering Gary Anderson accepts the 2008 Surveyor Continues on page 10 of the Year Award from Ed Henricks

9 February/March 2009 2009 Surveyor of the Year Continued from page 9

technology programs, he has served Westlake’s liaison with on-call clients as an Adjunct Instructor, introducing Gary provides a consistent presence students to survey objectives and and a very high level of consulting techniques. In addition, Gary has surveying service. been a committed supporter of the Gary has completed a wide range of Trig-Star program that provides high surveying assignments working on school students with the opportunity residential, commercial, institutional, to learn about the survey profession. transportation, and major infra­ Gary’s commitment to the discipline structure projects. As you look of surveying is evident at work as around the City of Portland, you he leads Westlake’s “brown bag” will see many landmark projects that education efforts for survey staff Gary worked on—projects that have identifying hot topics and arranging changed Portland’s skyline and helped presentations. create new neighborhoods. He is also a member of the Oregon Society of At Westlake Consultants, Inc., Gary Artists. is a Senior Project Surveyor and in this role works closely with clients, Ultimately, Gary takes great design teams, and sub-consultants; satisfaction in applying the concepts leading surveying efforts for multi- and rules of surveying while working disciplinary teams working on multi- 2008 Surveyor of the Year with his clients to make their projects jurisdictional projects. In addition, as Gary Anderson and his wife, Karen. happen. ◉

10 The Oregon Surveyor 2009 Associate Member of the Year Guy Dent Over the last few years Guy Dent has become a fixture at our chapter meetings and oversees the Trig-Star program at both Springfield and Thurston High Schools. He also assisted Clell Goodwin with the high school program at the 2008 conference. Guy’s involvement has been broader and more frequent than many of the full members in our chapter. Guy’s position at the City of Springfield includes establishing new city control points, field checking plats and staking city construction projects. He performs his tasks with a positive, professional attitude and does his best to meet the current and future needs of the city, area surveyors and the public. An example is the new city benchmarks. Instead of just determining new elevations for the existing benchmarks, he is adding benchmarks to areas that do not have reasonably accessible benchmarks and areas whose benchmarks are difficult to find, unstable or often damaged. We feel that his dedication to both the organization and the profession should be acknowledged by being awarded the title of “Associate Member of the Year”. 2009 Associate Member of the Year —Nominated by PLSO Members: Rex Betz, PLS; Dennis Ernst, PLS; Guy Dent Renee Clough, PE, PLS; Dan Nelson, LSI; Clell Goodwin, PLS About Guy Dent

Guy grew up in Springfield, Oregon. He earned a technology degree in drafting and worked in a variety of engineering fields, but none seemed quite right. Eventually, Dave Brown hired Guy to work in the Survey Department at Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers. At the time he thought, “Sure. I’ll give surveying a shot.” Since then, he hasn’t looked back. He says that his favorite part of surveying is, “I can make it what I want it to be—from fieldwork to office work. Using my talents and strengths in so many varying ways; every job is a new puzzle.” Guy earned his LSI in 2001 and has the goal of earning his Oregon PLS as soon as he meets the OSBEELS requirements. He has administered the TrigStar program at both Thurston and Springfield High Schools for approximately 4 years and is involved with the Oregon GPS Users Group. ◉

11 February/March 2009 PLSO 50th Annual Meeting Presented by the Pioneer Chapter in honor of our founding members

„„ By Mary Louise VanNatta, PLSO Celebrates 50 Years Executive Director PLSO Gary Anderson Chosen as 2008 Surveyor of the Year n January 28–30 over 400 sur- The 50th Anniversary Dinner hon- and community outreach, including veyors met in Portland to cel- ored outstanding leaders in the organi- involvement in TrigStar. He is actively Oebrate the association that has zation, including: working on the PLSO Willamette Stone project to celebrate Oregon’s supported and encouraged the profes- • Surveyor of the Year, Gary Anderson sion in Oregon. The group took this 150th birthday. PLSO is revitalizing Anderson works for Westlake the Willamette Stone State Heritage opportunity to honor its living charter Consultants as a Senior Project park site, located in the west hills of members as well as recognize excellence Surveyor and has over 30 years of Portland. This site marks the starting- in the profession. experience and an enduring passion off point for all mapping surveys in At the Founder’s Luncheon, eleven for the art of surveying. He has served Oregon and Washington, dating to the the association as Pioneer Chapter Charter Members were lauded; James Donation Land Claim Act of 1850. President, liaison to OSBEELS and W. Chase, George L. Cook, Charles A. OACES and is currently the chair • Associate of the Year, Guy Dent Denison, Eugene P. DiLoreto, Bert Mason of the PLSO Education and Goals Dent was recognized by the Association Jr., Verle C. Moore, Clair E. Pense, Harlan Committees. He has been instrumental for his involvement at the Chapter G. Scott, B. Osburn Shaw, Howard W. in putting forth PLSO goals by level and as an advocate of the Johnstone and John M. Phillips. encouraging student involvement TrigStar program in both Springfield and Thurston High Schools. Dent is a Survey Party Chief for the City of Springfield and is actively involved in the community. • Life Members: Tim Fassbender, Clair Pense and Fred Gaylord. The Association bestows Life Membership upon members who have made significant contributions to the organization. This honor was bestowed this year to Tim Fassbender, President Elect of PLSO, City of Eugene; Clair Pense, founding member of PLSO and Fred Gaylord, of Netarts. PLSO continues its membership renewal process and encourages those interested to visit www.plso.org to learn about membership and educational opportunities and meetings. ◉

12 The Oregon Surveyor Honoring Our Founding Members Founding members gather at the Wednesday luncheon. n celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first meeting of B. Osborne Shaw, Bert Mason Jr., Verle C. Moore, Clair Pense, the Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon, we saluted the James W. Chase, Eugene P. DiLoreto, Chuck Denison Icharter members of our organization. The first meeting was held on June 30, 1959 at the PGE Auditorium in Portland. Morris ◆ Robert L. Nordlander ◆ Edward A. Noyes ◆ Edward The PLSO board decided that the 50th anniversary should K. Oliver ◆ Andrew J. Paris, Jr. ◆ G.J.R. Paynter ◆ Clair E. be held in Portland, the birthplace of our professional organi- Pense ◆ E.I. Pettijohn ◆ Norman W. Pettijohn ◆ Richard R. zation. It is also home for a number of our charter members, Pfeifer ◆ John M. Phillips ◆ George Pongracz-Bartha ◆ Charles many of whom were able to attend this momentous occasion. Porterfield ◆ Norman D. Price ◆ Harlan G. Scott ◆ B. Osburn A search of charter members was performed from old Shaw ◆ Floyd L. Siegmund ◆ Lyle C. Smith ◆ Albert B. records and meeting minutes, and invitations were sent out Solberg ◆ Clifford A. Stephens ◆ Ralph P. Thompson ◆ Robert to all that we could locate. Seven members were able to attend W. Veelman ◆ Robert M. Vincent ◆ James G. Voelz ◆ Francis E. the festivities. At lunch on Wednesday, they were recognized Waggoner ◆ Clarence P. Westwood ◆ M. W. Whitfield ◆ Lloyd by incoming chair Gary Johnston. The honorees and their T. Williams ◆ Vern S. Williams ◆ George V. Wright spouses were treated to dinner Thursday, with more recogni- We hope that, wherever they are, they know what a great tion and plaques honoring their service to the organization. service they have done for land surveying in the State of PLSO Charter Members: Oregon, and for the surveying community as a whole. ◉ Byron Abernathy ◆ Robert A. Balch ◆ Ralph G. Barnes ◆ Hal P. Barrows ◆ Russell B. Bass ◆ D. F. Bates ◆ John F. Bollinger ◆ James J. Bonner ◆ Harold C. Booth ◆ Victor A. Bringle ◆ Homer G. Bursell ◆ John L. Carlich ◆ Orris A. Carnegie ◆ W.L. Carson ◆ James D. Caufield ◆ Lee J. Caufield ◆ Grant Chandler ◆ Archie B. Chapman ◆ Andrew B. Chappell ◆ James W. Chase ◆ Vaughn W. Cochran ◆ George L. Cook ◆ Charles A. Denison ◆ Eugene P. DiLoreto ◆ Carl Essler ◆ Donald Ewing ◆ Robert T. Flynn ◆ Robert A. Francisco ◆ John B. Gearhart ◆ A.D. Graham ◆ John R. Gray ◆ Vernon W. Harmier ◆ Wayne O. Harris ◆ Herndon S. Hill ◆ William C. Holtbuer ◆ Milton H. Howe ◆ H.L., Jensen, Jr. ◆ Howard W. Johnstone ◆ Forrest E. Jones ◆ Ray L. Kindorf ◆ Donald Knowles ◆ Gene A. Leuthold ◆ Donald E. Marx ◆ Bertell Mason, Jr. ◆ George C. McAdams ◆ William L. McGeorge ◆ David R. McMinn ◆ Verle C. Moore ◆ Richard M. Orville Caswell and Bert Mason, Jr. James W. Chase

13 February/March 2009 PLSO 50th Annual Meeting

Center on January 13–15), a Garmin marketing, and OSBEELS members E-trex GPS unit, or some of the cool told us how the Board works, and how new PLSO hats and apparel (check a claim gets processed. them out on the PLSO website). The new three-day program was a hit Speakers included Tony Cuomo from because it gave the ability for attendees Pacific Land Seminars on legal descrip- to obtain at least 15 PDHs, and allowed „„ 2009 PLSO Conference Committee tions and FLS exam preparation and one-day attendees to choose their venue. Frank Hardt from the Alaska BLM This and many of the other program Did you get a chance Office on water boundaries, all of which additions will be continued in the years Wow! to see Shelby Griggs’s were very well attended. Speaking of to come. tricked out survey chariot, or DEA’s which, Jeff Lucas can sure fill a room, Be on the lookout for an email con- boat (that literally looks like a mil- can’t he? We also learned that he prob- firmation letter of the classes that you lion dollars)? Such things were seen at ably doesn’t need a microphone next attended. Remember that OSBEELS this year’s conference, which was held time, as many of you who were in the does not pre approve courses and it is January 28–30 at the Red Lion Inn on next classroom can attest to. Even if you your responsibility to report accurately the River at Jantzen Beach, in honor of don’t always agree with him, you have what you earned. The list that will be our founding members. If you did not to admire his enthusiasm. provided is intended to help you iden- make, it you missed out. Other speakers included specialists tify the PDHs that you wish to claim. Events included the resurrection of from the BLM, BPA, and NGS and a Several respondents to the evalua- old favorites like the “Survey Olympics” host of presenters from the private sec- tion survey said that this was the best and “Survey Truck Contest”. We also tor. We also received talks from Jon conference that they had attended in held a “Survey Map Contest”, where Aschenbach of Resource Supply regard- years. We agree with them, and we surveyors around the state could see ing the latest ArcPAD software, and certainly appreciate the compliment. what others have been were working on. Ted Engle of The PPI Group regard- We will endeavor to work out some The winners of each contest took away ing general equipment maintenance bugs and make next year’s conference prizes such as a free registration to the and care. Sue Newstetter and Renee even better. ◉ 2010 conference (Salem Conference Godwin spoke about contracting and

The PLSO Conference Committee and Pioneer Chapter volunteers

14 The Oregon Surveyor Wendy and Lori from ActionReg with Chuck Wiley

Survey Truck Contest Winner. Entry by Shelby Griggs

Ken Cochran, Paul Rydell, and Ron Grace help with setup

Speaker Tony Cuomo

2008 Pioneer Chapter Secretary Joe Ferguson

2008 Chapter Presidents. Pictured are Ed Henricks, 2008 Chair; Ron Quimby (Umpqua) ; Evelyn Kalb (South Central); and Paul Galli (Pioneer) Sue Newstetter and Cael Neathamer

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Dick Hofland and Richard Bryant Steve Haddock Joe Mannix, OIT student, at the OIT Booth Hofland Survey Monuments

PLSO Chairs—Ed Henricks (2008) and Gary Johnston (2009)

Theory, DEA’s underwater survey system

Oran Abbott (left) chats with an exhibitor

The Paul Galli Family Clair Pense is applauded as a PLSO Founding Member

16 The Oregon Surveyor Bert and Ellen Mason with Linda Pope, LLM

Jeff Lucas

Gary Johnston presenting a thank you award to Tim Kent, Conference Chair

Lloyd Tolbert

Ken Cochran

Sue Newstetter and Jack Burris

Paul Rydell

Gary Johnston and John Russell, ISPLS Chair

Greg Crites and Steve Haddock PLSO Map Contest

17 February/March 2009 PLSO 50th Annual Meeting

High School Student Program submittals, student and PLS resumes, of us had opportunity to get on board a photo collage of surveyors in action the Theory—DEA’s fully outfitted hydro- and many tools of the trade. Two graphic surveying vessel which was n the months running up to our guest speakers (Annette dePaz, City of docked on the Columbia River for con- 50th Annual Conference we (Pioneer Newberg and Doyle Anderson, Port of ference tours. IChapter) realized that there was still Portland) presented how they came to Attendee feedback, thus far, has been room to provide a high school student their careers in surveying. The “Choose both gracious and constructive: Your Path Make Your Mark” DVD was program at the conference. After speak- “I enjoyed it greatly. I learned many ing with Clell Goodwin and Joel Smith, also played. knew things about surveying that I did who shared their experiences from their Our main focus of interest was a series not know before and probably would 2008 PLSO conference high school stu- of hands-on opportunities. The students have never learned if I had not attended dent program, we (Ryan Godsey, Joe participated in our “Survey Olympics” the convention.” Ferguson and Gary Anderson) devel- where various measurement skills were “…it would have been interesting to oped a schematic plan and solicited tested. Total Station demonstrations have been able to have more time to interest from our local high school con- were also provided by Jarrett Price of talk to the college students to learn tacts. After proposing we might have a Geoline Inc. and Richard Hill with PPI more about what their degrees are in and about the college that they attend. group of 24 students, we gathered 33 Group. But, perhaps the most fun event registrants (29 students showed up for I enjoyed the college presentations, was a compass and pace course through although it would have been nice to our Friday, January 30 program). The the conference hall facilitated by Ryan have had a representative from Oregon students came from Aloha, Beaverton, Godsey. State University, because it seems that Clackamas, David Douglas, Madison, Are you hungry yet? Lunch was served they have a great survey educational Milwaukie, Rex Putnam, Santiam and some very impressive presentations program. It would have been nice to have a time when the surveyors who Christian, Southridge, Sunset, West were made about surveying education are still working in their field, could Linn and home school high school programs by students and leaders of communities. talk to us and then had a question and Chemeketa CC, Clark CC, OIT, and Blue answer time” Our program began with an introduc- Mountain CC. Some swag and prizes tion and overview of the day’s events. “Thank you for a great and were distributed to students for the vari- knowledgeable time that I spent at A gift bag of survey related materials ous morning contests. the convention and the time that you was presented to each student and to We got everyone outdoors, in the cold invested into all of the students.” the three attending instructors (Art and wind, to view the Survey Vehicle Chase, Rob Waibel and Dale Merrell). Thanks to everyone who supports the contestants. Some students sat-in on a education of our future geometricians Displays were available of professional conference workshop session and a few magazines, conference Map Contest and surveyors! ◉

Doyle Anderson teaching at the Survey Olympics

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2009 ACSM/NSPS CONTEST AND AWARD RESULTS ACSM News The American Congress on Surveying & Mapping (ACSM) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) is happy to announce the 2009 winners ELECTION RESULTS of the following awards: The ACSM Tellers Committee recently 2009 EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL 2009 MAP/PLAT AWARDS counted member organization election JOURNALISM AWARDS ballots. Here are the results: ALTA/ACSM Survey Maps Best of Show First—Ivan G. Moody, Greenhorne & California Surveyor, a publication of the AAGS President Elect – Barbara Littell O’Mara Inc., Chantilly, VA California Land Surveyors Association Director – Ed Carlson Second—John B. Guyton, Flatirons Best Professional Publication Surveys Inc., Boulder, CO CaGIS Vice President – Kari J. Craun Minnesota Surveyor, a publication of Third—Robert W. Telschow Jr., Taylor, GLIS President – Robert L. Young the Minnesota Society of Professional Wiseman & Taylor, Cherry Hill, NJ Vice President – J. Peter Borbus Surveyors Boundary/Cadastral Maps Treasurer – Stacey Duane Lyle Best Newsletter First—Marshall W. Robinson, Allegheny Secretary – William M. Coleman The TBM, newsletter of the New Surveys Inc., Birch River, WV Hampshire Land Surveyors Association Directors (3) – Francis W. Derby Second—Andrew David Whitley, Honorable Mention Whitley Land Surveying, Coleen M. Johnson Tennessee Surveyor, a publication of the Madison, GA Joshua Greenfeld Tennessee Association of Professional Third—John B. Guyton, Flatirons NSPS Pres. Elect – William R. Coleman Surveyors Surveys Inc., Boulder, CO Sec./Treas. – John Fenn Sr. The Benchmark, a publication of the New Miscellaneous Maps Area 2 Director – Lewis Conley Hampshire Land Surveyors Association First—John B. Guyton, Flatirons Area 6 Director – Charles Kutz Surveys Inc., Boulder, CO Area 8 Director – Henry Kuehlem Second—Skylar Wilson, Wilson Land Surveying, Pinedale, WY Third Randy— Schrank, USDA Forest Service, Anchorage, AK Subdivision Plats First—Roger E. Grimsley, AE2S, Grand Forks, North Dakota Second—Marshall W. Robinson, Allegheny Surveys Inc., Birch River, WV Third—Henry Dingle, Jr., B.P. Barber, Columbia, SC Topographic Maps First—Randy Schrank, USDA Forest Service, Anchorage, AK Second—Marshall W. Robinson, Allegheny Surveys Inc., Birch River, WV Third—Randall E. Cook, H&C Surveyors Inc., Martinez, GA Earle J. Fennell Award Prof. Kenneth Wong, St. Cloud State University Surveying Excellence Award Prof. Roy Frank, Southern Illinois University Affiliate of the Year Award Land Surveyors’ Association of Washington (large state) Student Project of the Year Award Joseph Gabor, Pennsylvania State University – Wilkes Barre

20 The Oregon Surveyor Save the Date! Spring Workshop for Land Surveyors Presented by the Umpqua Chapter of PLSO and Umpqua Community College Saturday, April 4, 2009 • 8:30 am–4:00 pm Umpqua Community College, Campus Center, 1140 Umpqua College Rd, Roseburg (Exit 129)

Section Subdivision (8:30–12 noon) This workshop will cover the process of subdividing sections of the PLSS. Session will include review and discussion subdividing regular sections, closing sections and fractional sections. Instructor: Tim Moore, PLS Tim is a Supervisory Land Surveyor for the BLM Oregon State Office. He has worked as a cadastral Surveyor in a number of states for the BLM since 1980. He attended the Oregon Institute of Technology and has instructed at numerous technical workshops.

Oregon Case Law Review (1–4 pm) A panel review of precedent setting case law from the Oregon Appellate and Oregon Supreme Courts will be presented. Topics will include water boundaries, including acts of nature (accretions, erosion, and relictions), boundary by agreement, adverse possession, use of evidence, monuments and monument reliance, easements and prescriptive rights, practical location, and other notable cases. Instructor: Brent Knapp, LSIT Brent is currently an instructor of Civil Engineering and Land Surveying at Umpqua Community College. He has worked for the federal government as well as for several private surveying and engineering firms in the Portland and Roseburg areas.

Cost: Early Bird Rate $75 per person (through March 25) Lunch and refreshments included. * Participants will receive a continuing education certificate of attendance and notebook with handouts. Registration: visit www.umpqua.edu/commed “Upcoming Events” or call 541-440-4601.

21 February/March 2009 In My Opinion

Right of Entry, Or Not? „„ Romey Ware, Douglas Co. Surveyor he Right of Entry issue has become penalty on every issue they deem falls ignore the intent of this language would quite the topic of interest lately. within 672.002 to 672.325. However, the be as much of a violation upon itself, as T This has arisen because the Law real intent of this paragraph is to estab- that which it imposes on an individual. Enforcement Committee (LEC) for lish a limit on the amount of penalty Also note that a violation of ORS 672.047 the Oregon State Board of Examiners imposed, not to determine if a violation (Right of Entry) was not included as one for Engineers and Land Surveyors has occurred. To determine a violation, of the four items in considering grounds (OSBEELS) has taken on the duty of the Board is bound and limited by the for suspension, revocation, or reprimand issuing penalties based on complaints by language outlined between the param- under ORS 672.200. That leaves the court supposed victims damaged by surveyors eters of 672.002 to 672.325 as it is stated to determine a right of entry violation, accused of violating ORS 672.047. This and intended. which is where the jurisdiction should lie. paragraph is titled “672.047 Right of Studying the language between 672.002 It is indisputable that OSBEELS has no entry by land surveyor; compensation to 672.325 we find the following: authority to determine the ownership of for damages caused; notice; removal of “672.200 Grounds for suspension land or a violation of trespass. Ownership survey markers” and details the required or revocation of certificate or permit of property and the boundaries thereof method of notice to enter private property or refusal to issue, restore or renew can only be determined by agreement of and what conditions follow. It allows a certificate or permit; grounds for the adjacent parties or the court. A board surveyor, employee or agent, to enter pri- reprimand. The State Board of member has stated that ORS 672.047 deals vate property after giving noticein person Examiners for Engineering and Land with right of entry and not trespass. But (note: mailing letter does not meet statute), Surveying may refuse to issue, restore how can a violation of right of entry be or posting notice (door hangers, etc.) in a or renew, or may suspend or revoke determined without first determining conspicuous place most likely to be seen. a certificate or permit, or reprimand a trespass has been made? ORS 672.047 Right-of-entry complaints increased any person enrolled as an intern or does not state that all property owners holding a certificate or permit: as property owners and their represen- within a given radius of the subject prop- tatives are now aware that OSBEELS is For violation of any provision of erty must be notified, but only notification reprimanding and penalizing profes- ORS 672.045; (deals with fraud) if entry is made on foot for the purpose of sional land surveyors. As a side note, pro- For gross negligence, negligence survey. Only a court of law has the right fessional engineers, photogrammetrists, or incompetence in the practice of to determine if unlawful entry has been and geologists are not subject to the right engineering or land surveying; made, and if so would be a trespass and of entry statute and thus never burdened For violation of a felony, or of classified a misdemeanor. It would seem LEC with complaints. It would seem pref- a misdemeanor involving the that once the court has so declared, the erable that OSBEELS not get involved in practice of engineering or the Board could thereafter reprimand and right of entry issues with land surveyors, practice of land surveying; or penalize the registrant guilty of the mis- so why do they? It appears because of For any violation of the demeanor per ORS 672.200. strict interpretation of ORS 672.325, and rules of professional conduct Does ORS 672.047 need to be elimi- ignoring the wording between 672.002 prescribed by the board.” nated, changed or altered? Probably not; and 672.325. This part of the statute is most impor- as there are benefits in having a process ORS 672.325 deals specifically with tant as it establishes the parameters for that allows entry on private property when Civil Penalties and states: the Board’s LEC in determining viola- necessary. Past experience has proved “(1) In addition to any other penalty tions. The intent is clear that the Board that tweaking the statutes has occasion- provided by law, any person who is limited in determining violation when ally resulted in making larger problems violates any provision of ORS 672.002 dealing with suspension, revocation, than intended. What the profession really to 672.325 or any rule adopted or reprimand of registrants as outlined needs is for OSBEELS to stop making thereunder shall forfeit and pay to per ORS 672.200. In considering a repri- strict interpretation of statute and stay the State Board of Examiners for mand most would agree that it could be within the intent of ORS Chapter 672. Engineering and Land Surveying imposed without penalty. However, can When professional land surveyors fear a civil penalty in an amount a penalty be imposed without it being greater reprisal from an oppressive State determined by the board of not the result of reprimand, revocation or Board rather than the adjacent owner of more that $1,000 for each offense.” suspension? Probably not! Therefore, a a client’s property, our great American Apparently the Board’s position is that civil penalty imposed per 672.325 is sub- values are certainly challenged. ◉ this language gives it the right to impose ject to the intent of 672.200. For LEC to 22 The Oregon Surveyor In My Opinion

A response to Right of Entry, Or Not? „„ Dan Linscheid, OSBEELS Law Enforcement Committee Chair

r. Ware’s article appears to have two Even within the statute itself, OSBEELS’ rule of law, we do not interpret statutes in Mmain arguments: authority to promulgate rules over this a way that makes language superfluous. 1. OSBEELS should not enforce area is explicitly granted by the legislature. Also, to follow the article’s argument to the right of entry statute, only “Third, and this brings us to his other its natural conclusion, if OSBEELS’ ability the courts should do so; and main argument, that OSBEELS only has to impose civil penalties is solely limited the authority to impose civil penalties for to its authority in ORS 672.200, OSBEELS 2. OSBEELS can only impose a civil violations of ORS 672.047 when the civil could never impose a civil penalty against penalty under ORS 672.325 when penalty is attached to a sanction autho- unlicensed persons since ORS 672.200 there is a violation of ORS 672.200. rized by ORS 672.200” only addresses sanctions involving regis- As a preliminary matter, ORS 672.047 ORS 672.325(1) provides: “In addition trants (suspension, revocation, refusal to performs two functions. First, it grants to any other penalty provided by law, renew). This seems clearly at odds with land surveyors (and their employees and any person who violates any provision what was intended by the legislature in agents) a privilege, under certain circum- of ORS 672.002 to 672.325 or any rule making unlicensed activity unlawful. I stances, to enter property on foot where adopted thereunder shall forfeit and do not think PLSO would want to take otherwise they would be committing a pay to the State Board of Examiners for the position that OSBEELS can no longer trespass. Engineers, photogrammetrists Engineering and Land Surveying a civil sanction the unlicensed, as well—which and geologists are not granted this privi- penalty in an amount determined by the would be the slippery slope of the article’s lege. Second, it imposes a “shall not” duty board of not more than $1,000 for each argument that civil penalties may only be by the legislature as a clear directive that offense.” imposed where a sanction in ORS 672.200 if a land surveyor (or employee or agent) This statute provides OSBEELS the is also imposed. enters upon or establishes a permanent authority to assess a civil penalty for I take exception to an assertion that we surveyor monument on any land without any violation of the laws found between have an oppressive State Board. OSBEELS attempting to notify the owner/occupant ORS 672.002 and 672.325. ORS 672.047 board members each take an oath to in person or posting written notice, they clearly lies within this range. The article uphold the Constitution and laws of this are in violation of this statute. “Shall not” appears to argue that the “[i]n addition State, in attempting to protect the life, is mandatory language, not discretionary. to any other penalty provided by law” health and property of our public, and The statute covers both entering on land language limits OSBEELS to only pro- the laws and rules promulgated cannot and establishing permanent surveying viding a civil penalty where a violation simply be ignored with a wink and a nod. markers on land. of ORS 672.200 (which authorizes sanc- Property owners should take whatever As to OSBEELS jurisdiction, and the tions against the registrant’s license) are steps they deem necessary to protect their argument that this can only be enforced imposed. This argument has several prob- interests also, and the board strives to be in the courts, there are at least three lems. First, while ORS 672.200 provides fair to all parties in determining whether problems with his claim. First, the legis- a limited list of four reasons for which or not violations of our rules and statues lature made this law part of chapter 672, OSBEELS may take action against a reg- have occurred. ◉ and squarely placed it within OSBEELS’ istrant’s license (i.e., negligence, incom- jurisdiction. Second, the statute itself petence, certain criminal convictions, This response has not been reviewed by discusses OSBEELS’ authority over this violations of OSBEELS’ rules of profes- the OSBEELS board: it merely reflects the topic: sional conduct) ORS 672.325 provides opinions of Dan Linscheid, based on his (1) Subject to subsection (4) of this a much more expansive authority: “any experience as OSBEELS Chair of the Law section, a registered professional land provision of ORS 672.002 to 672.325 or Enforcement Committee over the past sev- surveyor, or any employee or agent of any rule adopted thereunder.” (empha- eral years. the surveyor, may enter on foot, where sis added). The article’s argument, that practicable, upon any land for the OSBEELS may only impose a civil penalty purpose of surveying or performing where there is a violation of ORS 672.200 any survey work and may establish would render this expansive language permanent survey monuments as superfluous as the article would limit allowed by rule of the State Board civil penalties to only those four items of Examiners for Engineering and discussed in ORS 672.200. As a general Land Surveying. (emphasis added) 23 February/March 2009 Your Business How Can My Surveying Business Survive a Declining Economy? „„ By Alicia Glassford

eclining profit margins are on understanding of animal behavior, and friends, and neighbors about their sat- the minds of most business survival skills, all of which were inten- isfaction with your work. Conversely, Downers, including surveyors. sified by the threat of pending hunger. uninformed clients usually results in Surveying publications are full of arti- negative communication about your cles and advertisements on competitive Local Knowledge work. You can influence this communi- advantages and improved performance Surveyors have always understood cation chain in your favor by recogniz- available through advancements in sur- the edge available to them when they ing some key behaviors of your client. veying equipment and software. As the return to an area where they previously Recognize if your client is feeling dis- economy continues to decline, a sur- surveyed. While past work may have oriented by the new experiences that veyor may feel even greater pressure to unearthed a can of worms, at least it’s a arise while a survey of their land is pursue these technological solutions familiar can of worms. Further advan- completed. During the survey, the cli- for improving their profit margin. But tages may be available by cultivating ent may need to interact with planning is there another solution? Could the opportunities for additional jobs in office employees, title examiners, attor- solution be as simple as attention to the same area you are already work- neys, realtors, and angry neighbors. To customer service? ing. What is your current approach to add to it, different professions use dif- The bottom line for a successful sur- right-of-entry notification to neighbor- ferent vocabulary, which can be confus- vey is that pins are placed in the right ing landowners? Does your crew hang ing. If you recognize this potential for location, proper documentation is filed, door knob notices when landowners your client’s confusion, you can bridge and the client is satisfied, all at a reason- are at work on a Monday morning? the gap for your client and tie together able cost. So, when faced with increas- What if you obtained telephone num- the pieces. Regular communication ing operating costs and a shrinking pool bers for neighboring landowners and with your client not only allows you to of clients, the surveyor needs to ask, called them on a Sunday evening when convey information to your client, it which investment will get me to the bot- they are likely to be home? This per- gives you an opportunity to gauge their tom line at a reasonable cost–improved sonal approach not only completes the comfort with the amount of informa- technology or improved customer ser- necessary notice for crossing property, tion they are receiving. By influencing vice? To frame the comparison, think but also cultivates relationships that human behavior and communication of today’s high-tech bow hunter, outfit- might result in future work in this same chains in your favor, the ultimate result ted with sophisticated compound bows neighborhood. If only a few of these could be potential clients hearing good made from the latest materials. Next, calls result in future business, you have things about your work and approach- think of early American hunters who made a positive contribution to your ing you for your services. profit margin. used simple bows and arrows crafted Survival Skills from native materials. Both kinds of hunters have been successful at bagging Animal Behavior Surveyors may want to refine their game, but they use different approaches Primitive hunters needed to understand customer service survival skills with to achieve the bottom line. animal behavior to be successful, which respect to components such as work- translates to the surveyor’s need to force, equipment, flexibility, and Surveyors can borrow from the exam- understand human behavior. A major instinct. ple of primitive hunters in breaking component of human behavior is based A workforce that extends your sense down a successful approach to customer on communication. Informed clients service. Primitive hunters were suc- of customer service is important. You are usually satisfied clients, and satis- will want to discuss with employees cessful through their local knowledge, fied clients communicate with family,

24 The Oregon Surveyor Your Business any changes you decide to make in your Pending Hunger A thorough review of your customer service approach, and you will Today’s economy is honing the sur- want to listen to their ideas on how to veyor’s skills much like the primitive customer service approach make it happen. hunter who would not have survived could improve your profit An investment in customer service without successful hunts. However, margin and help your business might mean that investments in tech- the declining economy is also affect- survive a declining economy. nology upgrades to equipment are post- ing potential clients and their interest poned. A downside to aging equipment in spending money. If a client is not is finding available parts and quali- interested in investing in the cost of a the statutes, they may opt to partition fied technicians who are familiar with full survey, perhaps they would con- property to a different configuration. servicing older models. However, the sider a smaller investment to achieve As previously described, a subdivision internet and communication with other a portion of their goals. For example, could be reconfigured as a partition surveyors can help overcome these pursuing boundary line agreements or as a record of survey for the parent obstacles. with cooperative neighbors to at least property. You might better serve your client by providing suggestions to scale Business survival skills should include fix the location of a portion of the prop- down the size of the project and the cash flexibility. Your clients and the team of erty boundary might be a viable project. outlay. In your situation, a small project professionals working on a project While the client would not have a full might be better than no project at all. might be subject to unexpected circum- survey of their property, the partial sur- stances at any time due to the declining vey based on boundary line agreements So, is it time to pull the dusty transit economy. Difficulty in securing financ- could be completed at a lower cost. Since from your shelf and ignore the advanc- ing might cause a project to quickly ter- partitioned parcels larger than 10 acres ing world of technology? Of course not, minate or change. Discuss options with in size do not require a survey of the but a thorough review of your customer your client at all phases of the project, parcels, a partition of parcels larger service approach could improve your and be prepared to arrange for interim than 10 acres in size might meet the cli- profit margin and help your business payments so that you stay current with ent’s budget. If your client understands survive a declining economy. ◉ reimbursement for the work you have completed. If the client can’t come up with funding to pursue a subdivision, be prepared to discuss the cost of a parti- tion that might not require the bonding and development requirements of a sub- division. Also, you might be prepared to discuss the cost of recording a record of survey for the parent parcel so that the subdivision can continue later with fewer steps to be completed. Respecting your gut instincts might be your key to survival in a period of economic difficulty. Be ready to decline work from a prospective client if your instincts tell you that the situation is wrong for you. Customer service also means being selective on whom you engage as a customer. Surveyors encounter risky situations during good economic times, so it stands to reason that those same risky situations arise during economic downturns. In some situations, turning away risky work is more economically viable than accept- ing the work and its associated risks.

25 February/March 2009 The Life and Times of Bert Mason, Jr. Part 30

uring the Spring Term of 1946 at Syracuse, to insure Dsummer employment, I had written to the Supervisor of the Umatilla National Forest requesting my old pre-war job back; and I had received word back that work would be awaiting me at the end of the term. I reveled in dreams of a long relaxing summer atop a 55-foot Bert Mason, Jr. and his wife, Ellen at the 2009 PLSO Conference tower with a stack of books and was deathly scared of rattlesnakes. and rock-rimmed canyons were music on the radio. His previous co-workers, up on the ignored, as being of no value. With Alas! When I reached Heppner Poomeroy District, had depicted the sharp pencils, we laid out lines to I found my dreams shattered. I Heppner District as being carpeted best represent the apparent timber. would not be relaxing in a tower, but with the slithery rascals, all vicious We made tick marks on the lines at would be on my feet, on the ground, and ready to attack anything that every five chains, representing one- cruising timber. I was to partner moved. His problem was further fifth-acre circular plots to be counted. with Ken Keeling a small wiry fellow, exacerbated by the occasional The bearings and lengths of the lines about my age, who had a wife and a patches of a member of the pea were scaled from the photos. couple of small, squirrely kids—just family, the pods of which, when dry In anticipation of working alone, like their father. and brushed by a pants leg or boot, we each made a carbon copy of the Working for the Forest Service emitted a sound exactly similar to description of the starting point in 1941, he had missed Uncle that of an enraged buzztail. (During length and bearing of each line. If Sam’s invitation to join the Navy three months of cruising, Ken killed either failed to show up at quitting and see the world. He had worked five of his nemeses, whereas I saw time, the other knew where and the previous summer with Glen but one little fellow, which he had how to look for him. pointed out to me.) Parsons, the Assistant District In the field, each started off at Ranger in pioneering a then-new Mondays were spent in the trailer his identified starting point and system of cruising Ponderosa Pine laying out our proposed cruise lines proceeded, by hand compass timber, utilizing aerial photographs. for the week. The section lines had and pacing, to follow the plan. If Ken’s wife and children occupied been marked on the aerial photos, conditions on the ground were the Tupper Guard Station, while based upon old cutting lines or found not to agree with the office he and I used a small trailer which other evidences of human culture, determination, changes were made was placed conveniently near to augmented by topography from the as appropriate. The boundary of whatever area we were working. original field notes. We used simple each plot was estimated, as were Ken was a great guy to work stereoscopes and orange grease the diameter and number of logs in with—he was cheerful, intelligent, pencils to outline the boundaries of each merchantable tree. True firs hardworking and easy to get along the various timber types. Lodgepole (Abies grandis) were considered as with. He had but one phobia—he pine, mountain mahogany rock flats worthless and were ignored. Oval-

26 The Oregon Surveyor shaped or unusually large, pines in themselves. My Dad’s Nash wind gusts often blew trucks, and were taped with diameter tapes. Ambassador, with one of those even cars off the narrow road. Doug firs showing any signs of conks, newfangled overdrive transmissions, Then, we cruised along the river to or, which sounded wrong when could really fly. Twenty-nine miles Rowena Loops, where we climbed whapped with a light axe, were from Ione down the newly-oiled to the top of the basalt bluffs until ignored. Volumes were calculated 16-foot-wide road to Willows we dropped down to Hood River. in the office, and were reduced by Junction and the real highway. There, we followed the usual narrow a breakage factor that Ken and Glen Then we sped 14 miles west to Main Street through the town. had deduced from observations Alkali Canyon and down the Main Now, we were in the true Gorge, during the previous year. They Street of Arlington (pretty much its twisting and turning around vertical were further adjusted by a factor, only street) past the old Vendome basalt bluffs, squeezing through which Ken had determined from his Hotel and its Pheasant Grill; then narrow niches blasted beside the observations at the mill, to return westward along the rapids-infested railroad tracks, and climbing to the the actual yield of a large tract of channels of the Columbia River, tunnels. Oh! Those tunnels! Blasted Ponderosa Pine timber. navigable only by skilled river men. through the rocks high above the The summer had been a profitable After crossing the John Day and river, they had been designed for one for me; I had learned much Deschutes rivers, we smelled the the passage of Model T Fords and beyond the classroom about cruising Celilo Falls—not really the falls, similar other traffic. Now, they timber. I had learned that a truly but the Celilo Indian village with its were accommodating Consolidated thirsty man could drink without thousands of fly-blackened carcasses Freight trucks with trailers. At the ill effect, from a tiny pool of tepid of salmon, drying on racks in the approach to each tunnel there water in a trickle, making its way sun. At The Dalles, where the early was a narrow shoulder on which a through the middle of a well-used pioneers made their fateful decision, driver could park, stop the motor, sheep-bedding-ground. And that by whether to go South around Mt. and listen cautiously for oncoming working eight, ten hour days straight Hood by the Barlow Trail or to traffic. If no blaring horn was heard, l could spend many weekends with dismantle their wagons and load he could proceed, sounding his own Ellen; sometimes at her family ranch their worldly possessions in scows or horn as he went. (In later years, red where she drove a bulk-wheat truck barges for the trip to Oregon City. and green traffic lights were installed during harvest, or at her parents’ We passed The Dalles by its at the entrances to the tunnels.) home in Oak Grove, near Portland. busy two-lane Main Street, with And then, the falls (which can no longer be appreciated from the new Those trips to Portland, usually angle-parking on both sides; then highway); Horsetail Falls, Oneonta at night over the Old Columbia northwest a couple of miles to the Gorge, Multnomah Falls, Wahkeena River Highway, were adventures dangerous point where powerful Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Latourell Falls; followed by those tortuous loops up to Crown Point and the Vista House. The rest was all downhill through The Columbia River Highway Corbett, down to the old Sandy River bridge; through Troutdale to the Baseline Road (or Stark Street); and straight in to Portland through miles of orchards, gardens and berry fields, and their accompanying roadside fruit and produce stands. It was a long, wearying six-and-a-half- Gorge of the Columbia from Crown Point Mitchell’s Point Tunnel on the Columbia hour drive; but the weekend with on the Columbia River Highway, Ore. Photo River Highway, Oregon. Photo postcard by Ellen made it all worthwhile. The postcard by Cross and Dimmitt. ca. 1916. Cross and Dimmitt. ca. 1916. drive back on Sunday evening was not nearly so much anticipated. ◉

27 February/March 2009 News from the Chapters Midwest #2 „„ Dan Nelson, LSI, Secretary/Treasurer Central #1 December 9, 2008 „„ Kevin Samuel, Secretary/Treasurer Chapter President: Jonathan A. Oakes Called to Order: 7:20 pm Adjourn: 8:40 pm Attendance: 19 members October 16, 2008 Chapter President: Daniel Wobbe Approval of the minutes: November minutes approved. Location: Bend Brewing Company Subcommittee Reports Called to Order: 6:50 pm Adjourn: 7:45 pm Legislation: Tim Fassbender Attendance: 9 members • Planners w/Oregon not having much effect (For more Meeting began with introductions. information, go to legislation at www.plso.org). Seminar: Dave Wellman PLSO Board Minutes • Discussed ideas and needs for possible seminar topics. Briefs of the last PLSO State Board of Directors Meeting were Law Library speaker was thought to be a good idea. distributed and discussed. Special attention was brought to the existing proposal for PLSO Reports Jeff Lucas to write an Oregon-specific surveying book. Shelby PLSO Board Minutes: Griggs wondered if it would be possible to have the book pub- • Tim Kent reviewed “TwiST” program lished in an electronic format. • Plans for 50/150 year bench dedication • Jeffery Lucas proposed Oregon Case Law surveying book Discussion of the upcoming PLSO conference led to a sug- • Possible joint conference with LSAW in Spokane for 2011 gestion from Dan Wobbe to have a seminar at the conference • New addition to BLM Manual with DVD to outline any changes to ORS that affect land surveyors. Education Goals Committee: Jack Burris proposed OPB It was also stated by some present that early December is documentary ideas. Tim Fassbender suggested U of O still the best time to hold the annual conference. School of Journalism. The latest OSBEELS report led to a suggestion from Gary Old Business Johnston that we have an OSBEELS representative speak at Jeremy Scherer offered archives for scanning. Possibly have the next Central Chapter meeting regarding disciplinary the Tolbert girls or Tim Fassbender scan documents. actions by the board. New Business Old Business • Tim Fassbender is the new President-Elect for BOD. Minutes from the May 14, 2008 meeting were approved. • There is a push to increase government corners fees/fund. Motions to elect Scott Freshwaters as Central • A letter or note to the County Surveyor is all that is required Chapter President-Elect and Kevin Samuel as to allow an extension of the 45-day monument deadline. Central Chapter Secretary were passed. For the Good of the Order: New Business • There will be a Trimble Software Seminar this spring, Gary Johnston mentioned the new PLSO website, upcoming contact Dave Wellman for more information. committee needs, and also updated on the TwIST and Trig- • Lincoln County gave a seminar on Right-of-Entry Star programs. • Right-of-Entry door hangers must be placed on the Scott Freshwaters is going to check with J.B. Stahl and see front door or most reasonable entry point of residence/ if he would be open to holding a seminar with the Central building Chapter PLSO. Scott was also going to look into which topics • Jeremy Scherer would like input on the value of specific J.B. would be interested in presenting. ◉ Lane County Planning services, i.e. “M” plats, PLAs, etc. • Thank you to John Oaks for serving as President and Jeremy Scherer for serving as Secretary/Treasurer. ◉

28 The Oregon Surveyor # Rigutto of Washington Co. noted that although Washington Pioneer 3 Co. had recently reduced it fee to $5, Jim Elam, Washington „ „ Mark Mayer, Secretary/Treasurer Co. Surveyor, supports this measure. February 11, 2009 Chuck Pearson moved that the PLSO Pioneer Chapter support LC 2505, that it urge the PLSO Chapter President: Shaun Fidler Board to also support the measure by authorizing Location: Buster’s BBQ, Tigard the PLSO lobbyist to act. The motion was seconded Called to Order: 7:20 pm Adjourn: 8:30 pm and passed unanimously by voice vote. Attendance: 30 Conference Committee: Paul Galli Presentation—Mindy Seibert of Mercy Corps Ideas for next year conference are needed. Mercy Corps has 3,500 staff worldwide with 170 in Portland. Boy Scout Merit Badge University: Pat Gaylord A new headquarters and “Action Center” near the Skidmore There are opportunities to teach Boy Scouts and their lead- Fountain is due to open in Fall 2009. ers map & compass skills. 50/150 Boy Scouts need to visit Reports a heritage site for certain merit badges and the Willamette Education Goals and Actions: Gary Anderson Stone qualifies. • Feedback from the teachers that attended the high school Good of the Order presentation at the PLSO Conference was positive. A Gary Anderson expressed thanks for the Surveyor of the suggestion was made to cut down length of presentation. Year award. • 50/150 events at Willamette Stone Park Shaun Fidler suggested that all members of the chapter should May 2—Park Cleanup look to give back by asking themselves why they are surveyors May 30—dedication of park and benches, etc. and what they can do to further the profession. ◉ • TrigStar tests are in hand. Volunteers are needed. Legislative Committee: Chuck Pearson spoke regarding SB 344 and LC 2505. # SB 344, if passed, would make the position of County Southwest 6 Surveyor an appointed position. Currently individual counties „„ Edith Forkner, Secretary/Treasurer have the option of either electing or appointing their surveyor. Chuck expressed concern that in some counties the commis- December 10, 2008 sioners may fail to appoint a surveyor and leave the position vacant. OACES has voted to oppose the measure. The driv- Chapter President: Clyde Mulkins ing force behind the bill is unknown (the bill is sponsored Location: Puerto Vallarta, Coos Bay Attendance: 8 members by Senator Larry George, of Sherwood). The text of the bill can be found at http://landru.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measures/ Announcements sb0300.dir/sb0344.intro.html After a discussion, the following officers were elected: Chuck Pearson moved that the PLSO Pioneer • President: Gary Smither Chapter oppose SB 344. The motion was seconded • President-Elect: Walter White by Jim Greenman. Pat Gaylord moved to amend the • Secretary/Treasurer: Edith Forkner motion to allow the chapter Legislative Committee Mulkins went over the minutes of the last State Board meeting. representative to exercise discretion in his opposition, to allow for negotiation. Jim Greenman seconded and (Thanks to Aaron Graham, acting Secretary/Treasurer.) the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Later Developments Chuck Pearson was appointed chapter Legislative The following events have occurred since the meeting: Committee representative by Shaun Fidler, Chapter President. • Gary Smither has chosen to step down from the office of LC 2505 proposes to remove the $10 limit on the Public President. Land Preservation Fund fee that may be added to recording • Edith Forkner has agreed to accept the position of fees. Chuck urged support for the measure and suggested President. This needs to be ratified by the Chapter. that he might ask Clackamas Co. to raise its fee to $15. Linda • A volunteer is needed to fill the position of Sec/Treas. ◉

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as Secretary/Treasurer and Kris Degroot is staying on as Umpqua chapter’s Legislative liaison. # Umpqua chapter and Umpqua Community College will Umpqua 7 jointly put on a workshop on April 4 at UCC. The workshop „„ Randy Smith, Secretary/Treasurer will cover two subjects. Tim Moore (Roseburg BLM cadastral surveyor) will lead a morning study on section subdivision; November 10, 2008 after lunch Brent Knapp (UCC instructor) will discuss Oregon case law. Fees are not finalized, but are expected to run around Chapter President: Ron Quimby Location: Elmer’s Restaurant, Roseburg $75; for an extra $10 UCC will give credit for taking the class. Called to Order: 6:30 pm Adjourn: 8:30 pm Presentation Attendance: 14 members, 5 guests, 2 students Guest speakers Phil Stenbeck and Pat Parson from the Douglas County Planning Department put on a presentation Minutes from the October meeting were approved with addi- about the Douglas County Floodplain website. The website tional wording requested by David Beedle that identified the address is www.co.douglas.or.us/planning/floodplain. Phil content of a paragraph removed from the September meet- and Pat gave a lot of historical information about the Army ing minutes. Corp., FEMA and elevation certificates. Phil and Pat went Ken Hoffine gave an update on OSBEELS. Some complaints step-by-step through the website and stated that new flood are surfacing concerning grammar grading on state exams plain certificates can be expected to show up on the website by Dan Linscheid. Bob Neathamer felt that there should be within 1–2 months. Douglas County gets a 10% discount on some writing seminars offered. County Surveyors are also flood insurance. Kris Degroot asked about elevations within subject to right of entry (ROE) law and can be subjected to a Zone A, and if they expect to establish 100 year flood eleva- $100 fine. Some discussion ensued as to the inequity of the tions in these areas. Douglas County has asked the Army fine that would be given to a county surveyor when compared Corp. for a study in these areas, they seem to be more con- to the $1,000 typically levied against private surveyors. cerned with major disasters that have occurred recently in the Umpqua chapter went on discussing the current Oregon U.S. and are spending their funds in more populated areas ROE laws. Ken Hoffine felt that the wording “occupied and of the country. Pat thanked Romey Ware for the work that reasonable” needs to be added to the law concerning sur- the County Surveyor’s Office has done in adding elevation veyors posting survey entry notice. David Beedle doesn’t benchmarks along county water ways. think that any notice should be required when looking for Phil and Pat were questioned about recent amendments or using right of way monuments. Romey Ware stated that resulting from a LUBA rulings that the Douglas County the setting of a property corner is an opinion of a surveyor as to where the boundary is. The concept that half of the Planning Department is attempting to make into a County surveyor’s monument is over the line and subject to tres- Ordinance. The Amendments deals with new restrictions for pass is an ownership issue and should not be determined by nonfarm divisions and dwellings. The effects of this new regu- OSBEELS. Kris Degroot is doing an investigation into ROE lation would be to redefine dwelling as including the entire in other states and believes that Oregon’s ROE laws are prob- septic and water systems within land deemed unsuitable for ably the most restrictive. Kris thinks that OSBEELS needs farm crops, livestock or timber land. This new regulation if to be taken out of law enforcement and trespass should be passed would in effect stop most non-resource dwellings. How subject to civil action. Kris explained his reasoning citing often is it likely that poor quality, unproductive ground will his concerns over investigative procedural, rules of evidence, be suitable for a well and sewer? It was also noted by Randy cross examination and consistent interpretation and appli- Smith that this recent LUBA restriction is under appeal. If cation of the law. Most members felt that the ROE needs to the courts overturn LUBA, Douglas County would be stuck be tweaked. Members don’t remember ROE being much of a with this restrictive ordinance if passed. Phil and Pat said problem before OSBEELS became involved; it now appears they would take the chapters concern to Keith Cubic head to take up a large portion of their time. Marc Britain a sur- of the Douglas County Planning Department. Kris Degroot veyor from Alaska said that Alaska has a line of sight ease- along with other surveyors told Phil and Pat that working ment that works well. with Douglas County Planning Department was way better Election of Umpqua chapter officers was taken. Randy than other counties in the state. ◉ Smith is now the Chair-elect, Brent Knapp will take over

30 The Oregon Surveyor # Dave Krumbein made the motion to approve the 2009 Blue Mountain 9 Chapter budget as presented. The motion was seconded „„ Stephen K. Haddock, Secretary/Treasurer by Ron McKinnis. Motion passed unanimously. Bob English made a motion that the $1,000 for the 801 December 6, 2008 Chapter contribution be awarded to the Engineering Location: Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton Department at BMCC again this year. The motion was Chapter President: Lee Myers seconded by Ron McKinnis. Motion passed unanimously. Called to Order: 6:45 pm Adjourn: 7:20 pm Lee retired as Chapter President and passed the “Blue Attendance: 9 corporate members, 9 guests Mountain Gavel” to President, Tim Simmons; who received (the youngest being 4 months old) an enthusiastic welcome from all of the past presidents. Lee reported the following items: Dave Krumbein announced that February 13 is the 8th Grade • Travel expenses to the State Board meetings will still be Career Day and requested volunteers to tell students about the an item on the Board’s expense budget and not on the surveying profession. He also announced that February 19 is Chapter’s budget. Tech Day at BMCC. The Tech Day was to conclude with the • There are reports of a possible OPB presentation on TSA (Technical Students Association) dinner. Dave requested “public expertise” focusing on Land Surveying. surveyors to volunteer to sponsor students to the dinner and • There has been conflict expressed about the conference fees. present surveying to them that evening. • Lee will still serve on the Legislative Committee. Sue Newstetter suggested that the Chapter should look into Chapter business establishing a geocache program with a possible geocache Secretary/Treasurer Steve Haddock reported that the Chapter event for the local area sponsored by the Blue Mountain had not overspent any budget items from the year before and Chapter as a means to introduce students to the profession. ◉ suggested that the same budget would suffice for 2009.

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The Lost Surveyor In what city is this County Court House located? Lat 44° 55' 11" N Long 123° 17' 15" W