Welcome to 2008 -
The January meeting for the San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the California Land Surveyor's Association will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at 6:00 pm, in the Freedom Room of the Rex Phebus Veteran's Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Avenue, Clovis, California 93612. It will be a joint meeting with NorCal ACSM held in conjunction with the CSUF Geomatics Conference. Bill Henning from the NGS will give a presentation titled "Latest Trends in Real-Time GPS Surveying".
For more information, visit the Chapter website page (http://www.sjvclsa.org/) or these links:
CSUF Geomatics Website: www.csufresno.edu/geomatics/
CSUF Geomatics Conference Information: http://www.csufresno.edu/geomatics/conference/
CSUF Geomatics Conference Schedule: http://www.csufresno.edu/geomatics/conference/speakers.htm
Map to the Conference Site
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Rex+Phebus+Veteran%27s+Memorial+Building%2C+453+Hughes+Avenue%2C+Clovis%2C+California+93612&hl=en
NorCal ACSM: http://www.norcal-acsm.org/
Clovis Memorial District: http://www.clovismemorialdistrict.org/
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Mark Your Calendars -
Thu, Feb 14, 6:30pm - SJV-CLSA Chapter Meeting
Where: Andiamo Ristorante Italiano, 1275 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA
Speaker: John Dodson of SJV Technology
Topic: "The Floodplain Surveyor" software (http://www.floodpd.com/).
Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - SJV-CLSA Chapter Meeting
Where: Andiamo Ristorante Italiano, 1275 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA
Speaker: Crissy Willson of the State CLSA
Topic: CLSA Student Outreach Program
Crissy will give a presentation on the CLSA Student Outreach Program and explain how we can better present the CLSA and the surveying profession to students and the public.
For more info, see the Chapter website calendar page. (http://www.sjvclsa.org/Calendar.htm)
Friday, January 18, 2008
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Website, Blog & Discussion Group
The Blog is up and running and I've set up a Google Group for the Chapter. Hopefully, this will help us discuss things throughout the month rather than just having a cram session every month at our Chapter meetings.
At this point, the Chapter in online in three places: The website, this Blog, and the discussion group. I'd like to get them all together at some point, but for now, let's just see if they work at all.
My idea for it all is this: the WEBSITE will remain (mostly) as it is, fairly static in nature. It is the Chapter's primary online presence, and will represent the Chapter to the surveying community at large, and the world for that matter. (There are some updates in the works for the website, but they are still a few months away from being presentable.)
This BLOG will be used as more of an ongoing way for the Chapter to present up-to-date information to the Chapter members. Chapter reports & minutes, State reports and other notable information can be posted for the Chapter's review as it happens. The blog also hosts polls for the Chapter members, and information feeds (updated daily) from various trade magazines (POB & American Surveyor) linking to their most current stories. Right now, only the Chapter Officers can post to the blog (that may change), but the Chapter members can post comments to any of the blog posts. The blog is private, for members only, and is not listed on any blog lists, however anyone who navigates to it can read it.
The GOOGLE GROUP is a discussion group to be used by all of the members of the Chapter. We often have good discussions at our Chapter meeting about things that are concerning us as a group (ie.: the blue border discussion), and I've seen those discussion continue in the parking lot after our meeting. This group will be a way for us to contine those discussions with each other thoroughout the month. Any member of the discussion group can post and/or reply. (Please keep the flames to a minimum.) The group is private, for members only, and is not listed on any public group lists, however anyone who navigates to it can read it.
With both the Blog & discussion group, you will need a google account to participate. It is as simple as an email address and a password. I chose Google for a couple of reasons. First, it's free - the Chapter is not being charged for the blog or the discussion group. Second, Google accounts are unbeliveably functional and they're spam free.
I'm not sure how it will ultimately work at this point. I don't expect the Blog & discussion group to replace the website, only to augment and add to it. Time will tell how it all comes togther for everyone. If you have any comments, suggestions, criticisms, etc., let me know. I'll see what I can do.
- Kevin
At this point, the Chapter in online in three places: The website, this Blog, and the discussion group. I'd like to get them all together at some point, but for now, let's just see if they work at all.
My idea for it all is this: the WEBSITE will remain (mostly) as it is, fairly static in nature. It is the Chapter's primary online presence, and will represent the Chapter to the surveying community at large, and the world for that matter. (There are some updates in the works for the website, but they are still a few months away from being presentable.)
This BLOG will be used as more of an ongoing way for the Chapter to present up-to-date information to the Chapter members. Chapter reports & minutes, State reports and other notable information can be posted for the Chapter's review as it happens. The blog also hosts polls for the Chapter members, and information feeds (updated daily) from various trade magazines (POB & American Surveyor) linking to their most current stories. Right now, only the Chapter Officers can post to the blog (that may change), but the Chapter members can post comments to any of the blog posts. The blog is private, for members only, and is not listed on any blog lists, however anyone who navigates to it can read it.
The GOOGLE GROUP is a discussion group to be used by all of the members of the Chapter. We often have good discussions at our Chapter meeting about things that are concerning us as a group (ie.: the blue border discussion), and I've seen those discussion continue in the parking lot after our meeting. This group will be a way for us to contine those discussions with each other thoroughout the month. Any member of the discussion group can post and/or reply. (Please keep the flames to a minimum.) The group is private, for members only, and is not listed on any public group lists, however anyone who navigates to it can read it.
With both the Blog & discussion group, you will need a google account to participate. It is as simple as an email address and a password. I chose Google for a couple of reasons. First, it's free - the Chapter is not being charged for the blog or the discussion group. Second, Google accounts are unbeliveably functional and they're spam free.
I'm not sure how it will ultimately work at this point. I don't expect the Blog & discussion group to replace the website, only to augment and add to it. Time will tell how it all comes togther for everyone. If you have any comments, suggestions, criticisms, etc., let me know. I'll see what I can do.
- Kevin
Thursday, October 11, 2007
The Votes Are In!
The 2008 Chapter Officers for the San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the California Land Surveyor's Associationwere announced at the October 11th meeting.
In no particular order, they are:
Kevin Nehring - President/Treasurer
Robert 'Bob' Greene - Vice President
Brad Luken - Secretary
Ted Kerber - State Representative
James 'JT' Temple - Alt. State Representative/Immediate Past President
In no particular order, they are:
Kevin Nehring - President/Treasurer
Robert 'Bob' Greene - Vice President
Brad Luken - Secretary
Ted Kerber - State Representative
James 'JT' Temple - Alt. State Representative/Immediate Past President
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Mailings
The Mailing discussed at the September meeting were mailed out today. Included in the packet was a 2008 Membership application and a questionaire/survey. The 2007 membership also was sent a ballot for the 2008 officers.
Friday, September 14, 2007
2008 Chapter Nominees
Nominations for the 2008 Chapter Officers were held at the Chapter Meeting last night.
The nominees are:
President: Kevin Nehring
Vice President: Robert Greene (Incumbent)
Secretary: Brad Luken
Treasurer:
Chapter Representative: Ted Kerber
Alternate Chapter Representative: James 'JT' Temple
There were no nominees for the office of treasurer, but Kevin Nehring, Treasurer for 2007, would continue the Treasurer's duties if necessary.
The nominations were not closed during the meeting and are still open to anyone qualified & willing. Ballots will be mailed to the general membership and others on the Chapter mailing list early next week. The votes for nominees, along with write-in votes, will be counted at the October 11 Chapter meeting.
The nominees are:
President: Kevin Nehring
Vice President: Robert Greene (Incumbent)
Secretary: Brad Luken
Treasurer:
Chapter Representative: Ted Kerber
Alternate Chapter Representative: James 'JT' Temple
There were no nominees for the office of treasurer, but Kevin Nehring, Treasurer for 2007, would continue the Treasurer's duties if necessary.
The nominations were not closed during the meeting and are still open to anyone qualified & willing. Ballots will be mailed to the general membership and others on the Chapter mailing list early next week. The votes for nominees, along with write-in votes, will be counted at the October 11 Chapter meeting.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
August 2007 - Chapter Meeting Minutes
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CHAPTER CLSA
July Meeting Minutes
August 9, 2007
Andiamo Restaurant
Clovis, CA
· The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. 14 People present
· Secretary's report was approved with corrected spelling error
· The Treasurer’s Report was approved, there is $4,518.04 in the checking account, and 2 new members joined last month.
Announcements
· Congratulations to the new licensed surveyor’s who just passed the PLS exam.
Chapter Rep’s Report
· CLSA Board of Directors meeting was held July 28 at the Hilton Oakland Airport. Bruce H. report is attached
New Business
· David Jayne stated that Fresno County maps are now on line.
· Need to combine committees. JT will check by-laws.
· Need nominations for next year’s officers. Will vote in September.
· Les B. stated that a Central Valley test site should happen next year according to PEGG.
· Dr. Nader stated that there is a new professor in the Geomatics Department. Dr. Ogaja is from Africa but received his PHD in Australia.
· February 08 CLSA conference is going to be held in Reno. It will be a CLSA conference only.
· A couple of local surveyors have contacted Valley Fever. Everyone needs to be careful.
Speaker
The speaker for the evening was Gigi Cardoza, PLS of Caltrans Surveys here in Fresno. She gave us an update on the status of the Central Valley Spatial Reference Network, the Real-time GPS Network she has been working on with Caltrans. She also discussed the development of a Business Plan/Model for data sharing and how the local surveyor/CLSA Chapter can get involved.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
July Meeting Minutes
August 9, 2007
Andiamo Restaurant
Clovis, CA
· The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. 14 People present
· Secretary's report was approved with corrected spelling error
· The Treasurer’s Report was approved, there is $4,518.04 in the checking account, and 2 new members joined last month.
Announcements
· Congratulations to the new licensed surveyor’s who just passed the PLS exam.
Chapter Rep’s Report
· CLSA Board of Directors meeting was held July 28 at the Hilton Oakland Airport. Bruce H. report is attached
New Business
· David Jayne stated that Fresno County maps are now on line.
· Need to combine committees. JT will check by-laws.
· Need nominations for next year’s officers. Will vote in September.
· Les B. stated that a Central Valley test site should happen next year according to PEGG.
· Dr. Nader stated that there is a new professor in the Geomatics Department. Dr. Ogaja is from Africa but received his PHD in Australia.
· February 08 CLSA conference is going to be held in Reno. It will be a CLSA conference only.
· A couple of local surveyors have contacted Valley Fever. Everyone needs to be careful.
Speaker
The speaker for the evening was Gigi Cardoza, PLS of Caltrans Surveys here in Fresno. She gave us an update on the status of the Central Valley Spatial Reference Network, the Real-time GPS Network she has been working on with Caltrans. She also discussed the development of a Business Plan/Model for data sharing and how the local surveyor/CLSA Chapter can get involved.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Monday, August 6, 2007
Exam Results
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