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NDSPLS 46th Annual Convention
2025-01-29 - 2025-01-31
Grand Forks, ND

MALSCE 16th Annual Legal Perspectives on Land Surveying Seminar
2025-01-24
Don’t miss this popular seminar examining legal issues impacting the land surveying profession. This year’s seminar will feature the same insightful analysis of recent legal interpretations of surveys by Massachusetts courts and related matters that is the hallmark of this program. Attorneys from The Wagner Law Group and other notable land use practitioners will discuss topics that will enable you to create a more effective survey, which may help parties avoid litigation or prevail on disputed claims. Learn why this is MALSCE’s most popular seminar year after year.
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025
Registration fees for in-person participants are $250/person for MALSCE members* and $400/person for non-members. Remote participant registration fees are $180/person for MALSCE members* and $310/person for non-members.

Fresno State - 64th Annual Geomatics Engineering Conference
2025-01-23 - 2025-01-24
Thursday, January 23, 2025to Friday, January 24, 2025
Category: Conferences

The 64th Annual Geomatics Conference is going to be held on January 23rd and 24th. This is a great opportunity for students to network, and try for their first internship. We’ll have many professionals present to talk to and give advice on what you need to do before graduation.

NYSAPLS 66th Annual Conference
2025-01-22 - 2025-01-24
1/22/2025 to 1/24/2025

Where:
Turning Stone Resort, Verona, NY
United States

2025 SAMSOG Technical Seminar
2025-01-16 - 2025-01-17
When:
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Where:
Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta
1775 Pleasant Hill Road
Duluth, Georgia 30096
United States

Contact:
Ginger Jones
ginger_samsog@att.net
770-947-176

2025 PLSO Conference In Salem
2025-01-15 - 2025-01-17
Start
January 15, 2025

8:00 AM (PST)

End
January 17, 2025

4:00 PM (PST)

Location
Salem Conference Center

2025 ISPLS Annual Convention
2025-01-15 - 2025-01-17
The Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors (ISPLS) 2025 Annual Convention is the state’s premier event for licensed land surveyors, offering a dynamic platform for education and networking. Held annually in January, this gathering attracts professionals from across Indiana for three days of insightful sessions, industry updates, and peer engagement. The convention features a variety of continuing education opportunities, exhibitor showcases, and the chance to connect with leaders shaping the future of land surveying in Indiana. Don’t miss the chance to advance your career and build lasting connections in the profession.

PSLS 2025 Surveyors' Conference
2025-01-12 - 2025-01-15
1/12/2025 to 1/15/2025

When:
Sunday, January 12, 2025

Where:
Hershey Lodge
325 University Dr.
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
United States

Contact:
Kelly Ameen
psls@psls.org
717-412-1946

2025 VAS Staunton Winter Seminar
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-11
1/10/2025 to 1/11/2025

When:
Friday, January 10, 2025
8:00 AM

Where:
Hotel 24 South
24 S. Market Street
Staunton, Virginia 24401
United States

Contact:
Khea Sam
Khea@vasurveyors.org
844-414-1466

2025 SDSPLS Convention
2025-01-08 - 2025-01-10
Join us in Mitchell, SD, for the 2025 SDSPLS Convention
January 8 – 10, 2025
THE SDSPLS 2025 CONVENTION ROOM BLOCK IS OPEN!!!
Two room blocks have been reserved for this year’s convention. Both hotels are connected to the Highland Conference Center. The room block closes on December 24th, so reserve your room today! You will be able to travel back and forth indoors from the conference center to the hotels during the day, but will not be able to walk through the conference center after hours.

2024 VSLS Winter Webinar
2024-12-13
2024 Winter Webinar
Friday, December 13th, from 8 AM – 12:20 PM
4 PHD (Pending)

69th Annual PSCA Conference
2024-12-12 - 2024-12-13
PSCA will have a block of rooms available for the conference dates at the discounted rate of $149 plus tax per night. Attendees can begin making reservations once registration opens.
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Additional questions can be directed to PSCA Staff at info@paschoolcounselor.org.

KAPS Fall Seminar Hosted by Jackson Purchase Chapter
2024-12-07
When12/07/2024
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST)
LocationKentucky Dam Village Inn, 166 Upper Village Dr, Gilbertsville, KY 42044

The Jackson Purchase Chapter of KAPS will be hosting an in-person fall seminar taught by Stephen Chino, Jr, PLS (Bio), and Jon Payne, PLS (Bio) on December 7th, 2024 at the Kentucky Dam Village Inn.

TSPS SEFT (Surveying Education Foundation of Texas, Inc.) Seminar
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-06
12/5/2024 to 12/6/2024

When:
December 5-6, 2024
1:00 PM

Where:
Tyler Junior College – West Campus
1530 SSW Loop 323
Tyler, Texas 75701
United States

Contact:
seftregistration@hotmail.com
903-258-3686 (TEXT ONLY)

NHLSA 55th Annual Meeting & Equipment Show
2024-12-05
Breakfast and Breaks – Thursday is in the Assembly, and Friday is in the Armory. Some members were unsure last year of where the coffee was on Friday.
Overnight rooms – The deadline to register for an overnight room is November 13th, there is also a link for ease of registering. See page 19.
Also on page 19, is hopefully better clarification on Parking.
The CST exam will be held on Friday from 8am-noon. The deadline to register for this is November 29th. For full details, see page 10.
The Past Presidents Breakfast group photo will be taken at 7:50am SHARP! See page 9.
DES has been generous in approving our sessions this year. See page 8.
The cash bar will open at 4pm (in the Penstock room) with the beginning of the Annual Business Meeting in the Pemigewasset room, and the reception with the Live Auction will be held from 6-7pm in the Penstock room.
Please consider donating an item to our Live and Silent auctions, which benefits the Foundation Scholarship Fund. We appreciate your support!
We’re looking forward to hearing from some of our members with the Live Entertainment, JD and the Stonemasons.
Please review the two-page registration carefully as there is a lot of information there. Thursday & Friday Lunch tickets (includes breakfast and breaks) are for those who are not registered and attend to network and/or attend the Equipment Show. Banquet tickets are for those who are not registered for the day, or a guest of a registered member.
If you don’t plan to attend any of the meals, please note N/A on which one(s).

MSPS - 2024 Winter Seminar
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-05
When:
December 3 & 5, 2024

Where:
Online – Zoom
United States

Presenter:
Chuck Karayan, LS

Contact:
MSPS
info@mnsurveyor.com
952-479-4204

Agenda (sessions will NOT be recorded)
December 3 & 5 – Evidence, Exhibits and Testimony – Boundaries and Beyond (12:00pm- 4:00pm each day | 8 total PDH’s)
Presenter: Chuck Karayan, LS
This intermediate–to–advanced level seminar provides an overview of the Law of Evidence, civil lawsuits, trial processes, and professional practices. Legal concepts and terminology are discussed within the context that they arise. The seminar can be thought of as having three parts:

Basic concepts and the Rules of Evidence
Application of the concepts and rules within the context of our profession, and
Forensic Surveying practice.

The course discusses and explores areas of professional practice that can help to increase productivity and reduce potential liability, as well as improve service to the client. The goal is to provide practical tools to assist participants in being a more effective witness/surveyor.
This seminar is based on the Federal Rules of Evidence.

RISPLS 54th Annual Meeting & Conference
2024-11-22
RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS Presents: 54th Annual Meeting & Conference
WHEN: Friday – November 22, 2024
WHERE: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
RIGISTRATION FORM: Nov 22, 2024 CONVENTION INVITATION & REGISTATION FORM
NOTE: Registration Deadline is November 14, 2024. A Late Fee of $10 will be added if received after 11/14/24
This is an All Day Seminar. Guest Speaker Gary Kent, PS Presents The Art of Retracement at the RISPLS 54th Annual Meeting & Conference:

NYSSCA 2024 Annual Conference-The Drive Behind Thrive-Save The Date
2024-11-21 - 2024-11-23
November 21 – November 23

Vendor & Exhibitor Registration - 2024 AkSCA Conference: Stronger Together
2024-11-21 - 2024-11-22
We are excited to have your presence at this year’s Alaska School Counselor Association Conference! Your exhibit and participation will enhance our goal to provide an inspiring professional development event for all our attendees.
Details of the exhibitor/vendor contract can be viewed {HERE}
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sarah Swanson, (907) 934-3021, Email: sswanson@bssd.org,
or Kristen McDonald, (907) 232-1923, Email: kristen.mcdonald@matsuk12.us.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

NDSPLS - 2024 Fall Seminar
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-21
November 20-21, 2024
2024 Fall Seminar
BSC Energy Center | Bismarck, ND

Delaware - Survey Conference & Expo
2024-11-13 - 2024-11-14
Wednesday – Thursday
November 13 & 14, 2024
Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center Rehoboth Beach, D
Survey 2024 will be held at the Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center in Rehoboth Beach, DE. The two-day conference
will once again be filled with informative sessions, lunches and breaks, and a cocktail reception on Wednesday, all held in and around
the Exhibit Hall. Each class this year will be two hours, giving registrants 2 pdh credits per course.. The category listing, “Unlicensed
Technician” will again be available for anyone in the surveying field, who is not licensed in any state and therefore will not require PDH
credits. Attending two (2) of Jeff Lucas’s legal-related sessions satisfies Maryland COMAR Regulation 09.13.08.03.
The conference opens at 7:30 am on Wednesday with a continental breakfast in the Exhibit Hall. The morning session begins
promptly at 8:00 am and ends at noon. Lunch will be served from noon until 1:00 pm. The afternoon session begins at 1:00 pm and will
conclude at 5:00 pm. There will be two breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, held in the Exhibit Hall to provide
registrants and exhibitors several chances to network. At the conclusion of the day on Wednesday, there will be a cocktail reception
held in the Exhibit Hall.

DAS 2024 Survey Conference
2024-11-13 - 2024-11-14
Survey 2024 will be held at the Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center in Rehoboth Beach, DE. The two-day conference
will once again be filled with informative sessions, lunches and breaks, and a cocktail reception on Wednesday, all held in and around
the Exhibit Hall.
Each class this year will be two hours, giving registrants 2 pdh credits per course.. The category listing, “Unlicensed
Technician” will again be available for anyone in the surveying field, who is not licensed in any state and therefore will not require PDH
credits. Attending two (2) of Jeff Lucas’s legal-related sessions satisfies Maryland COMAR Regulation 09.13.08.03.
The conference opens at 7:30 am on Wednesday with a continental breakfast in the Exhibit Hall. The morning session begins
promptly at 8:00 am and ends at noon. Lunch will be served from noon until 1:00 pm. The afternoon session begins at 1:00 pm and will
conclude at 5:00 pm. There will be two breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, held in the Exhibit Hall to provide
registrants and exhibitors several chances to network. At the conclusion of the day on Wednesday, there will be a cocktail reception
held in the Exhibit Hall.
Thursday begins again at 7:30 am with a continental breakfast in the Exhibit Hall. The format for the day is the same as
Wednesday with the morning session beginning at 8:00 am and ending at noon, and the afternoon session beginning at 1:00 pm and
ending at 5:00 pm. Lunch will be served at noon. The conference concludes with the end of the afternoon classes at 5:00 pm. Continuing
Education Units (CEU) will be computed from signatures on sign-in sheets in each of the classrooms and certificates will be formulated
from those sheets and mailed to the registrants.

WSCA Annual Conference 2024
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-08
November 6-8, 2024
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center ● Wisconsin Dells, WI

NCSCA 2024 Fall Conference
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-08
Start
06 Nov 2024

End
08 Nov 2024

Location
Embassy Suites ~ Charlotte-Concord

2024 MCA Fall Conference
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-08
MS Coast Convention Center, Biloxi, MS
November 6-8, 2024

GSCA 2024 Conference
2024-11-06
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 to Friday, November 8, 2024

Hyatt Regency Savannah
2 West Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401-1107
United States

* Registration open until 11/8/24 at 12:00 AM (EST)

VTSCA Annual Conference 2024
2024-11-04
When
04 Nov 2024

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Location
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

Missouri School Counselor 2024 Fall Conference
2024-11-03 - 2024-11-05
Location: Tan-Tar-A Conference Center, Osage Beach, MO
Date: November 3rd-5th, 2024

Iowa School Counselor Association 2024 Conference
2024-11-03 - 2024-11-05
November 3rd-5th, 2024
DES Moines, IA

2024 RISCA Fall Conference
2024-10-28
When
28 Oct 2024

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location
Crowne Plaza (Warwick)
