Committees


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ACEC Liaison
Mike Hartley - Liaison
mike@bedrockeng.com
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  • Attend meetings of ACEC, and report back to the CLSA Board of Directors with pertinent information from the ACEC Board meetings.
  • Be current on issues affecting CLSA, its members and its goals and be able to discuss them in an open forum at the ACEC Board of Directors Meetings on behalf of the CLSA Board of Directors.
  • Prepare Quarterly Reports of communications with the ACEC Board of Directors and will report on actions and decisions taken, and the discussion of those actions and decisions, which are of interest to CLSA.

Board of Registration Liaison
Annette Hovorka - Liaison
LadyLandSurveyor@gmail.com
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  • Attend meetings of BPELSG and report back to the CLSA Board of Directors with information from BPELSG Board to the CLSA Directors.
  • Carry information the CLSA Directors wish to share with the BPELSG Board.
  • Be current on issues affecting CLSA, its members and its goals and able to discuss them in an open forum at the BPELSG Meetings on behalf of the CLSA Board of Directors.
  • Prepare Quarterly Reports of communications with the BPELSG Board of Directors and report on actions and decisions taken, and the discussion of those actions and decisions, which are of interest to CLSA.

Boy and Girl Scouts of America
Stephen Hughey - Chair
smhughey@sbcglobal.net
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  • Respond to requests for assistance from Scout organizations.
  • Prepare teaching modules to assist others in the presentation.
  • Encourage participation by members.

Bylaws
Tom Herrin - Chair
therrin@dpw.sbcounty.gov
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  • Review Chapter Bylaws, as they are submitted by the Chapters, to ensure that they are in conformance with the State CLSA Bylaws.
  • Work with the Chapters to edit and revise their Bylaws, as necessary, to bring them into conformance with the State CLSA Bylaws.
  • Present the Chapter’s Bylaws to the full Board of Directors Meeting for approval during a consent calendar item for this specific purpose
  • Provide answers to questions from the Officers and Directors concerning the Bylaws as may arise during the course of conducting the business of the Association.
  • Prepare a written Quarterly Report of the activities of the Committee and convey it to Executive Director no less than 30 days prior to the next scheduled Board of Directors Meeting for inclusion in the agenda for that meeting.

California Surveyor
Paul Mabry - Editor
paulhmabry@gmail.com
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  • Produce at least two magazine a year.
  • Communicate with members and key educators within our profession to elicit articles for the magazine.
  • Attend Board Meetings to discuss and report the status of the magazine.

Caltrans Liaison
Paul Fredrickson - Liaison
paul_d_fredrickson@dot.ca.gov
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  • The CALTRANS Liaison is to attend meetings of both the CALTRANS and CLSA, and report back to the CLSA Board of Directors with such information from the CALTRANS Board that should be made available to the CLSA Directors. Further, the CALTRANS Liaison will carry information the CLSA Directors wish to share with the CALTRANS Board.
  • The CALTRANS Liaison should be current on issues affecting CLSA, its members and its goals and should be able to discuss them in an open forum at the CALTRANS Board of Directors Meetings on behalf of the CLSA Board of Directors.
  • The CALTRANS Liaison will prepare a Quarterly Report of communications with the CALTRANS Board of Directors and will report on actions and decisions taken, and the discussion of those actions and decisions, which are of interest to the CLSA.

CEAC Liaison
Ron Garton - Liaison
rgarton@co.humboldt.ca.us
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  • The CEAC Liaison is to attend meetings of both CEAC and CLSA, and report back to the CLSA Board of Directors with such information from the CEAC Surveyor Policy Committee that should be made available to the CLSA Directors. Further the CEAC Liaison will transmit such information as the CLSA Board of Directors wish to share with CEAC.
  • The CALTRANS Liaison should be current on issues affecting CLSA, its members and its goals and should be able to discuss them in an open forum at the CALTRANS Board of Directors Meetings on behalf of the CLSA Board of Directors.
  • The CALTRANS Liaison will prepare a Quarterly Report of communications with the CALTRANS Board of Directors and will report on actions and decisions taken, and the discussion of those actions and decisions, which are of interest to the CLSA.

CLSA Education Foundation
Keith Spencer - Chair
cals6406@yahoo.com
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Conference
Rich Maher - Chair
rmaher@kdmmeridian.com
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Continuing Education
Landon Blake - Chair
landon.blake@redefinedhorizons.com
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  • Arrange for a monthly workshop available to members available via a webinar.
  • Create a training page as part of the association webpage with content that includes training opportunities from CLSA and other sources that include free training via webinar.
  • Consult with other professional organizations for educational content.
  • Consult with Professional Practices Committee to be aware of education gaps that may manifest themselves through that committee's activities.

CSRC Liaison
Michael McGee - Chair
michael@sbcoxmail.com
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  • The CSRC Liaison is to attend meetings of both the CSRC and CLSA, and report back to the CLSA Board of Directors with such information from the CSRC Board that should be made available to the CLSA Directors. Further, the CSRC Liaison will carry information the CLSA Directors wish to share with the CSRC Board.
  • The CSRC Liaison should be current on issues affecting CLSA, its members and its goals and should be able to discuss them in an open forum at the CSRC Board of Directors Meetings on behalf of the CLSA Board of Directors.
  • The CSRC Liaison will prepare a Quarterly Report of communications with the CSRC Board of Directors and will report on actions and decisions taken, and the discussion of those actions and decisions, which are of interest to the CLSA.
  • Develop a program to educate CLSA Members as to the function and value of the CSRC and the need to support it.

Education
Kimberley Holtz - Chair
kim.holtz@polb.com
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  • Develop a list of Community Colleges, Colleges and Universities in California that support a survey curriculum.
  • Develop a contact list of Student Chapters that includes Professors and officers.
  • Maintain contact with Student Chapters and establish a medium of exclusive communication between the Student chapter to facilitate the sharing of common challenges and solutions.
  • Monitor High School programs that may provide opportunities to promote the profession.
  • Incorporate and promote Trig Star program with Chapters.
  • Endeavor to facilitate new ways to expand our avenues of communication and education with underrepresented groups.

Legislative
Michael Butcher - Chair
mbutcher@sboinc.com
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  • Review legislation pertinent to Land Surveying.
  • Prepare letters in opposition or support of legislation to forward to legislators and/or provide testimony before the legislature.
  • Take positions in the best interest of the Licensed Land Surveyor and the public, which are consistent with the goals and policies of the Association.
  • Draft such potential legislation as may be necessary to further the goals and policies of the Association while maintaining the health, safety and welfare of the public.
  • Prepare a written quarterly report to the Board of Directors.

Membership
Bill Hofferber - Chair
bill7360ho@yahoo.com
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  • Assign committee member to one or more Chapters to contact and assist them in retaining/recruiting membership as necessary.
  • Encourage each Chapter to appoint a Membership Chair.
  • Develop a Membership Drive program.
  • Develop materials and processes as necessary to advertise membership and participation.
  • Prepare a written quarterly report to the Board of Directors.

Monument Conservation
Kevin Nehring - Chair
ca.pls8200@gmail.com
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  • Promote public awareness of the importance of monument preservation.
  • Remind Chapters and members that they can utilize power point resources when presenting monument preservation.
  • Review "Monument Conservation" web page and check for errors, additions, or deletions.
  • Review "Monument Conservation" brochure for errors, additions, or deletions.
  • Continue developing list of counties participating in monument preservation funds.
  • Develop a list of statements being used by agencies to address 8771 of the LSA
  • Prepare a written quarterly report to the Board of Directors.

NCEES/POLC
Annette Hovorka - Liaison
LadyLandSurveyor@gmail.com
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  • Attend POLC meetings and report back to the CLSA Board of Directors with information from NCEES Board that should be made available to the CLSA Directors.
  • Be current on issues affecting CLSA, its members and its goals and able to discuss them in an open forum at the POLC and NCEES Meetings on behalf of the CLSA.
  • Prepare Quarterly Reports of communications with the NCEES Board of Directors and report on actions and decisions taken, the discussion of those actions and decisions which are of interest to CLSA.

Nominating
Keith Spencer - Chair
cals6406@yahoo.com
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NSPS
Paul Goebel - Liaison
paulegoebel.pls@gmail.com
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  • Attend meeting of both the NSPS and CLSA, and report back to the CLSA Board of Directors with such information from the NSPS Board that should be made available to the CLSA Directors. Further, the NSPS Liaison will carry information the CLSA Directors wish to share with the NSPS Board.
  • Be current on issues affecting CLSA, its members and its goals and should be able to discuss them in an open forum at the NSPS Board of Directors Meetings on behalf of the CLSA Board of Directors.
  • Prepare Quarterly Reports of communications with the NSPS Board of Directors and will report on actions and decisions taken, and the discussion of those actions and decisions, which are of interest to CLSA.

OIT
Michael Pulley - Liaison
pulley@pointswestsurveying.com
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  • Communicate to the students and faculty CLSA's commitment to Land Surveying education.
  • Encourage Students to apply for scholarships as appropriate.
  • Maintain contact with the Education Chair and communicate information to the Chair about the status of the university.
  • Report quarterly to the CLSA Board of Directors with a written report and additional verbal communications as necessary.

Past Presidents Council
Keith Spencer - Chair
cals6406@yahoo.com
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Policy & Procedures
Joe Padilla - Chair
jpadillapls@yahoo.com
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  • Review Board Guide & Policies for conformity to the Bylaws.
  • Become familiar with the adopted Policies and Procedures so that you may advise the Board accordingly.
  • Review written policies and procedures of the CLSA for compliance to our goals, values and stated aims.
  • Prepare statements of policies and/or procedures as are requested from time to time by the Officers and the Board.
  • Prepare a written quarterly report to the Board of Directors.

Professional Practices
Roger Hanlin - Chair
rhanlin@mhm-inc.com
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  • Work with Chapters to develop Professional Practices Committees at each of the Chapters in order to further the profession, our association and to protect the public.
  • Work with BPELSG to improve compliance with State Laws and Standards of Practice.
  • Develop guidelines for review of cases and complaints brought to the local Chapter's PPC.
  • Work with BPELSG to develop guideline for the selection of subject matter experts.
  • Prepare a written quarterly report to the Board of Directors.

Public Awareness
David Kendall - Chair
sonomalandservice@gmail.com
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  • Create presentation package that is suitable for presentations to community groups that explains the role of surveyors in society.
  • Seek out opportunities to communicate with public in media outlets.
  • Review brochures and other material for need to update.
  • Prepare a written quarterly report to the Board of Directors

QBS
Mike Hartley - Chair
mike@bedrockeng.com
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  • Develop tools (presentations, brochures, etc.) that will assist members and others to speak to this topic to appropriate governmental stakeholders.
  • Give presentations to Chapters and other groups explaining the QBS process.
  • Prepare Quarterly Reports for the CLSA Board of Directors.

QBS Employee Qualifications
Dave Murtha - Chair
dmurtha@portoakland.com
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Surveyor Coalition
Dave Woolley - Chair
dave@dwoolley.com
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  • Work with Legislative Committee to bring forward to the Coalition legislative items for members consideration and support.
  • Share legislative items developed by members with the Legislative Committee for review and concurrence.
  • Work with other members to develop legislative items of common interest.
  • Prepare a written quarterly report to the Board of Directors.

WFPS
Kevin Hills - Chair
kevin.hills@ocpw.ocgov.com
Ray Mathe - Chair
pls6185@hotmail.com
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  • The WestFed Liaison is to attend meetings of both the WestFed and CLSA, and report back to the CLSA Board of Directors with such information from the WestFed Board that should be made available to the CLSA Directors. Further, the WestFed Liaison will carry information the CLSA Directors wish to share with the WestFed Board.
  • The WestFed Liaison should be current on issues affecting CLSA, its members and its goals and should be able to discuss them in an open forum at the WestFed Board of Directors Meetings on behalf of the CLSA Board of Directors.
  • The WestFed Liaison will prepare a Quarterly Report of communications with the WestFed Board of Directors and will report on actions and decisions taken, and the discussion of those actions and decisions, which are of interest to the CLSA.