e-NEWS AUGUST 2019
IN THIS ISSUE...
  • CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  • CAL POLY POMONA & ELAC GEOMATICS CONFERENCE
  • CALGIS 2020 CALL FOR WORKSHOP AND PRESENTATION PROPOSALS
  • CLSA LOSES FRIEND, ROGER L. SNYDER, JR. LS 6403
  • CLSA LOSES FRIEND, MARK A. BRENCICK
  • CLSA EDUCATION FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN OUR PROMISE
  • CLSA 2019 PUBLICATIONS
  • UPCOMING EVENTS
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking nominations to serve on the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). The NGAC is a Federal Advisory Committee authorized through the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (GDA), which operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior through the Federal Geographic Data Committee related to management of Federal geospatial programs, development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the implementation of the GDA. The Committee reviews and comments on geospatial policy and management issues and provides a forum for views of non-Federal stakeholders in the geospatial community.
Nominations to participate on this Committee must be received by
August 27, 2019
CAL POLY POMONA & ELAC GEOMATICS CONFERENCE
The final program for the CalPoly Pomona Geomatics conference has been released.
CalGIS 2020 Call for Workshop and Presentation Proposals
CalGIS 2020 - February 9-11, 2020
Long Beach, California

CalGIS invites you to share your work using GIS and geospatial methods in all application areas and disciplines. As geospatial tools and technology have permeated our world, geospatial applications are present in all aspects of our lives ranging from “traditional” uses in government, industry and academia to emerging fields of location analytics, big data, drone mapping across disciplines as diverse as journalism, tourism, marketing and many others. Regardless of how you implement geospatial technology in your work you are encouraged to share. CalGIS provides a forum for GIS practitioners from students to seasoned professions to share their experiences, lessons learned, and tips and tricks with colleagues across the state. Participation in CalGIS can be submitted in multiple formats, including presentations (individual or panel), posters and interactive maps, workshops, town halls, or any other means you’d like to suggest for best sharing your work.

The CalGIS 2020 educational program is developed through a peer review of submissions received. The members of the Planning Committee will collaboratively develop the educational program shortly after the submission deadline.  

CLSA LOSES FRIEND, ROGER L. SNYDER, JR. LS 6403
Roger L. Snyder, Jr. was born on December 13th, 1956 in Fresno, CA, and passed away on July 15, 2019 in Sacramento, CA. He is survived by his mother Marlene, his two sons, Christopher (Jessica) and Kenny, two grandchildren, five siblings, nephews and nieces, and his beloved dog. 

Roger graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1975. He later was trained as a surveyor and began working in Alaska. After returning to Sacramento, Roger graduated from Sacramento City College and went on to work for CalTrans, retiring after decades of service. 

Roger loved fishing, hunting, camping, barbequing, motorcycle rides, and he loved his pets dearly. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed. He is forever in our hearts and on our minds. 
CLSA LOSES FRIEND, MARK A. BRENCICK
Mark A. Brencick, PE, PLS, Esq. Licensed Civil Engineer, Land Surveyor, Attorney, Contractor, and Real Estate Broker passed away on April 1, 2019.  Brencick, Mark A. PE, PLS, Esq. Licensed Civil Engineer, Land Surveyor, Attorney, Contractor, and Real Estate Broker A bright, kind and gentle soul has left this world way too soon. Mark Brencick was born on November 11, 1963 to Helen (Rathouz) and Vince Brencick Sr. in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from St. Louis University High School and the University of Missouri-Columbia earning a degree in Civil Engineering and served as an officer in the  U.S. Navy  after graduation. Mark went on to get his law degree from the University of San Diego, where he lived from 1988 until his last day on earth, April 1, 2019.

CLSA EDUCATION FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN OUR PROMISE
Did you know that California state employees can have their donations to CLSA's Education Foundation automatically deducted from their paycheck? 

Lawfully established in 1957, CA Govt Code §14659, Our Promise gives State employees the right to donate to their chosen nonprofits directly through payroll deduction.  

Annually, the Our Promise campaign commences on September 1 and concludes on October 31, and during these two months agencies and departments run their campaign efforts to ensure that each state employee be given an informed and educated opportunity to donate.

Outside of this two month campaign window, state employees are able to contact the Donor Hotline at (888) 863-6466 to receive assistance and make any changes to their current deduction, or begin a new deduction.

Please use nonprofit code 18983 on your pledge form.
CLSA 2019 PUBLICATIONS
CLSA's 2019 publications have been published and are currently for sale in the CLSA Store .

Please note, after the books were published, we were made aware of errors in the small spiral bound PLS Act/PE Act/Board Rules/Misc. Statutes book and Subdivision Map Act book. We have mailed corrections to all purchasers of these 2 publications. If you purchased these books in January or February and did not receive the corrections, please contact CLSA Headquarters .
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 5
[LCSO]: Southern Region Meeting | 9:30am - 11:30am
County of Los Angeles| 900 S. Fremont Ave, Alhambra
SEPT 14
CLSA Cascade Chapter: 2019 Annual Picnic | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Email [email protected] to RSVP
SEPT 18-21
[SHS]: Salt Lake City 2019 Rendezvous
5151 Wiley Post Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116-2891, USA
SEPT 19-21
Cal Poly Pomona: Geomatics Conference
Bronco Student Center, Cal Poly Pomona on 9/19/19
East Los Angeles College on 9/20-21/19
SEPT 27
CLSA San Diego Chapter: 2019 Golf Tournament
Riverwalk Golf Club at 11:30am; Shotgun start at 1:00pm
1150 Fashion Valley Rd., San Diego, CA 92108
SEPT 27
CLSA Orange County Chapter: General Meeting
JT Schmid's  from 11:30am - 1:00pm
2415 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782
Speaker: Fred Dyste, CEO, BizWatt to discuss Qfactor for land surveyors
OCT 3
[LCSO]: Southern Region Meeting | 9:30am - 11:30am
David Evans & Assoc.| 4141 E. Inland Empire Blvd, Ste 250, Ontario
OCT 16
CLSA Orange County & San Diego Chapters: Joint General Meeting
Rancho Capistrano  at 6:00pm
26755 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Speaker: Keith Spencer, President-Elect, CLSA
OCT 18
CLSA Humboldt Chapter Event
California Law for Land Surveyors w/ Paul Mabry, Esq. Seminar
NOV 2
CLSA Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Meeting at 8:30am
NOV 7
[LCSO]: Southern Region Meeting | 9:30am - 11:30am
County of Riverside | 3625 14th St, Riverside
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