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01/10/2008
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Chapter Information
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The Androscoggin chapter meets on the third wednesday of the month at different eateries in the Lewiston & Auburn area.
We hosted the fall meeting in 2007.
We maintain a base line on route #4 in Auburn.
Offices are as follows:
George Bouchles Pres.
Stuart Davies Sec/Trea
William Saucier Dri.
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01/03/2008
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2008 MSLS Annual Meeting
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2008 MSLS Annual Meeting will be held January 24-25. The gathering is sponsored by the MidCoast Chapter and will be held at the Samoset Resort in Rockland, Maine. Reserve your spot today...
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12/14/2007
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NGS to Publish in US Survey Feet
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Yes, NGS is preparing to offer OPUS and other NGS publications with state plane coords in US Survey Feet (as well as meters). Read more at Page 70575 of the Federal Register - www.gpoaccess.gov.
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09/21/2007
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MSLS Fall Meeting
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We all are flying into autumn but don't miss the MSLS Fall Meeting at Central Maine Community College in Auburn on October 12. Please click here for Fall Flyer and registration form. http://www.msls.org/documents/2007_Fall_Meeting_Flyer.pdf.
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09/15/2007
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UMaine Tailgate Party
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You're invited to a party. A tailgate party October 13, 2007. Support UMaine Football and even better the UMaine Surveying Technology students. For more information click here.
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03/23/2007
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Spring Meeting
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Mark your calendar - MSLS Spring Meeting will be April 13 at the Black Bear Inn in Orono. PLS and LSIT Test Review Sessions, Safety Workshops, Roads and Easements with John Cunningham and more... Read more or sign up today with the attached PDF...Click here...
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03/19/2007
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Second Annual MSLS at the Sea Dogs
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Come one, come all for food, fun and baseball as the Sea Dogs are back in action. MSLS has reserved the picnic area at Hadlock Field in Portland on Saturday, May 12. This event was back by popular demand and supports the MSLS Scholarship Fund. Food is all you can eat picnic style. Seats are right down the first base line. Click here to read more in the PDF Event Flyer.
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Penobscot-Hancock
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03/13/2007
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February Chapter Meeting Notes
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Hancock - Penobscot is hosting the Spring 2007 Meeting. February 28 meeting laid the ground work for sessions, location, speakers. Black Bear Inn in Orono on April 13 is the target. Attendance fee discussed. More to come. Contact Ken, Brian or Jon for more info.
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01/09/2007
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2007 Annual Meeting
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The annual meeting will be Thursday and Friday event with 2 full days of seminars. Click on link following flyer name...2007 Annual Meeting Flyer
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Penobscot-Hancock
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09/22/2006
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Penobscot-Hancock Chapter Meeting
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September 21, 2006 Hancock-Penobscot chapter met. Dr. Ray Hintz discussed some new GPS topics including the Canadian Precise Positioning Service similar to NGS's OPUS. A handful of students attended. Some looking for employment! To get a hold of a survey job candidate contact the Survey Technology Program at Orono.
Canadian Precise Position - http://www.geod.nrcan.gc.ca/online_data_e.php
SVT Program - http://www.umaine.edu/set/svt/
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09/12/2006
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MSLS Fall Meeting
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Join us at the Fall Meeting on Friday, October 6, 2006 at L.L. Bean's Outdoor Discovery School, Fogg Farm, Desert Road in Freeport, Maine from 8AM-4:15PM. Click here to download the flyer with registration. Hosted by the Narragansett Chapter.
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Penobscot-Hancock
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09/12/2006
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September Chapter Meeting
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September 21, 2006 - Penobscot-Hancock Chapter Meeting
RTK with Dr. Hintz, Coach House Restaurant in Brewer at 5:30 PM. Read the flyer.
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09/11/2006
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NSPS Insurance Quotes
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Paying to much for insurances? Get a quote today from the NSPS vendor...
see more in the NSPS Insurance Letter.
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08/30/2006
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Executive Director Search
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Maine Society of Land Surveyors seeks a part-time Executive Director. The Executive Director will participate in Board meetings and planning sessions and interact with other committees, serve as primary communication contact for membership, maintain membership database and oversee the publication of newsletters. The Director will also assist in the planning of general membership meetings and educational seminars. Education and experience in public relations and/or communications and familiarity with professional services are helpful. Send letter of interest and resume to John Lloyd at jlloyd@jws.com by September 15th.
For more information about MSLS please visit our website at http://www.msls.org
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07/31/2006
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NSPS Insurance Program
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The National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) is very excited and pleased to announce the NSPS Insurance Program. This comprehensive package will secure your insurable interests with an exclusive pricing structure and specialized coverage to meet the needs of any surveying business.
Read the announcement here (PDF) and for contact information, click here (PDF).
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06/23/2006
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New laws relevant to land surveyors, updated June 2006
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Click here to view the update.
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06/20/2006
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Attention all students, apprentice or surveying technicians...
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... the
nationwide CST program is coming to Maine. MSLS is organizing Certified
Surveying Technician testing program to be offered at some of our
state's community college system. MSLS has more information coming but
you can read more about the national program here...
http://www.nspsmo.org/cst/get_certified.shtml. MSLS contacts are
Stephen Gould, sgould@sackettandbrake.com and Clark Staples,
clarkstaples@wemapit.com.
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05/25/2006
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2006 Scholarship Questionnaire results
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Recently a questionnaire regarding our future methods of dispersing scholarships was put forth on the website
and at the Spring Meeting. It included 7 yes or no questions covering many of the concerns expressed by
members after the methods used to sort the many applicants for this year. Below is a summary of the answers
we received to these questions. We had 63 total respondents to the survey, which is about 1/5 of Society’s
members. This makes for a good sampling of opinions. Please take a moment to review the data.
CLICK HERE to view the questionnaire results.
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05/25/2006
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Fundraising Memo
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Date: May 9, 2006
To: All MSLS Members and beneficiaries of the Scholarship Fund
From: Bruce Martinson, MSLS Treasurer and Scholarship Committee chair
CLICK HERE to read the memo
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05/25/2006
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Spring 2006 Seminar & Membership Meeting
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The Maine Society of Land Surveyors presents the Spring 2006 Seminar & Membership Meeting. Friday, April 14, 2006, Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park Street, Freeport.
To view the flyer in PDF format HERE.
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05/25/2006
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March 2006 ACSM Government Affairs Update
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View the newsletter in PDF format HERE.
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05/25/2006
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Penobscot-Hancock Chapter - Excom Discussion
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Meeting at:
Seadog Brewing Company
Kenduskeag Room
26 Front Street, Bangor
In response to our invitation, several Executive Committee (Excom) members have offered to take the time to come speak with the Chapter about current MSLS goals and to describe to us what Excom is (and is not).
This is an opportunity to voice your opinions and concerns about MSLS to several of the key volunteer leaders. They are interested in listening to your comments, concerns and questions. (A summarized list of your comments, “what works, what doesn’t” from our last Chapter meeting accompany this announcement to help generate conversation.)
The latter part of the meeting is intended to be an open discussion. Participation by all is encouraged. Please come with an open mind and constructive suggestions on how we can work together to strengthen the future of the Society.
For a meeting agenda and more information, please CLICK HERE.
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05/25/2006
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New FEMA Elevation Certificate and Instructions
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FEMA has released a new version of the Elevation Certificate and Instructions.
Please CLICK HERE to download the PDF file.
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05/25/2006
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MSLS Annual Meeting Final Schedule
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This is the final schedule for our upcoming Annual Meeting at the Samoset in Rockland on February 3-4, 2006. You may view it by clicking HERE.
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05/25/2006
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MSLS Annual Meeting
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The Annual Meeting of the Maine Society of Land Surveyors will be held on February 3-4, 2006 at The Samoset Resort in Rockland. The registration form can be downloaded HERE. Regular members should have received their brochure in the mail already. See you in Rockland!!
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05/25/2006
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Executive Committee Meeting Minutes posted
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The January and February 2006 Executive Meeting Minutes can be viewed here:
January
February
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05/25/2006
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2006 Annual Meeting Minutes posted
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The 2006 Annual Meeting Minutes can be viewed HERE.
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05/25/2006
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MSLS Day at Hadlock Field with the Portland Seadogs
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 The Maine Society of Land Surveyors is pleased to announce our first Scholarship Fundraiser outing. Join us on May 21st in the Picnic Pavilion at Hadlock Field to watch the Portland SeaDogs take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. All profits will go into the MSLS Scholarship Fund. The fee of $35 includes a ticket to the game and an all-you-can eat picnic lunch that includes hamburgers, hot dogs, barbeque chicken sandwiches, cole slaw, beans, chips, and coca-cola products. A cash bar is also available. In addition to that all of those who purchase tickets by March 15th will receive a Portland SeaDogs baseball cap. The ball club has requested an estimate of how many people will be attending by that date and can not guarantee baseball caps to those who purchase tickets after that date. The ball club requires a final number of people attending by April 21st so please reserve your ticket today. Help our Scholarship Fund grow and have a great time too! Remember, reserve by March 15th and guarantee yourself a SeaDogs baseball cap.
For more information, please click HERE.
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05/25/2006
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Help Us Take A Shot!
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Solar and Celestial Observations for Direction and Position Determination
We will be presenting a paper and participating in the field exercise competition to determine the direction
of a pre-assigned line through celestial observation and utilizing mid-20th century methods and equipment.
At Winning the 2006 NSPS Student Team Competition
In Orlando, Florida April 21-26
We are collectively volunteering our time at the conference thus waiving associated fees, but we can’t get there from here without YOUR HELP!!!
For more information, please CLICK HERE.
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05/25/2006
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NSPS Insurance Program
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The National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) is very excited and pleased to announce the NSPS Insurance Program. This comprehensive package will secure your insurable interests with an exclusive pricing structure and specialized coverage to meet the needs of any surveying business.
Learn More Information…
Learn More Contacts…
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04/03/2006
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MSLS Legislative Update
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View the latest update HERE.
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04/02/2006
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Benefit Supper for Verne Shaw
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Verne Shaw, a surveyor from Mt. Vernon and long-time member of MSLS is undergoing treatment for cancer.
BENEFIT SUPPER
April 8th at the Mount Vernon Elementary School from 5:00 to 7:30.
Admission is $6 per person, $3 for children under 10, and $20 for a family.
Menu will include beans, casseroles, salads, breads, pies and more pies.
Donations at the door will be welcome and greatly appreciated. As an additional fundraiser, we are also collecting old cell phones.
Bring them along and a drop-off box will be on hand.
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03/04/2006
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PLS/LSIT Refresher Course
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On April 1, 2006 there will be a MSLS sponsored PLS/LSIT refresher course held at Boardman Hall at the University of Maine in Orono. There will be a minimal cost to attend. More information will follow via the MSLS website, email, and snail mail. If you have any questions contact Stephen Gould at either 474-6223 (work) or at sgould@sackettandbrake.com.
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10/18/2005
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MSLS Scholarship Information - 2006
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The Maine Society of Land Surveyors offers scholarships each year to college bound students. You can read about our scholarship program here. You can download the Merit Scholarship application HERE or you can download the Research Scholarship Application HERE. If you have any questions, you can contact the Executive Director by email to kolson@verizon.net. The deadline for submittal is November 30, 2005
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09/27/2005
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MSLS NOTICE - Secretary needed
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MSLS is in need of a new executive secretary. After many years Kevin Farrar has stated that he will not continue in this capacity at the conclusion of his term in February 2006. Many thanks go to Kevin for his years of service as secretary.
The position of secretary is an officers position within MSLS and the person sits on the executive committee which meets once every month, plus the annual, spring and fall meetings. This is a very important position within MSLS as the minutes of meetings need to get out to the members and the position of officer in the society is of utmost importance for guidance and leadership to MSLS members. A stipend is included with the position along with other minor benefits.
We really need someone to step up to the plate and help the society, please forward your name to Past President Andrew Sturgeon at asturgeon@amesae.com
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09/17/2005
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Notice of Agency Rule making proposal
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The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Licensing and Registration
Rule Title: Chapter 10, Establishment of License Fees
The biennial license fee for professional land surveyors is proposed to be raised from $200 to $275, and for land surveyors in training from $100 to $175.
Public Hearing: October 21, 2005 at 9:00 am
Dept Of Professional and Financial Regulation
122 Northern Avenue
Gardiner, Maine
Deadline for comments: October 31, 2005
Agency contact person: Jeffrey Frankel, Staff Attorney
Office of Licensing and Regulation
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
624-8615
Note: it doesn't appear at this time that they are raising the application fees, just the licensing fees
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