Thomas Taylor, PLS CLSA President Elect

 Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska  Came to California at the beginning of 1980  Received a Bachelor of Arts in Theoretical Mathematics from UC Berkeley in 1983  Worked at Caltrans for over 20 years in various capacities on many projects including the $1.3 Billion Cypress Replacement Project, the $1.2 Billion Presidio Parkway Project, and the $6 Billion new SFO Bay Bridge.  Written standards and specifications for RTK surveying, Laser Scanning including Mobile Lidar, etc.  Created and presented many surveying classes, seminars, and webinars.

 National Science Foundation Panel Member for Transformative Undergraduate Education for Sciences and Engineering  National Academy of Sciences’ National Cooperative Highway Research Program Project Chair for Mobile Lidar  Member of the BPELSG’s LSTAC for 4 years  CLSA Caltrans Liaison  CLSA Member of the Year – 2005  CLSA Legislative Committee Chair : 8726 and Leg. Council Opinion Surveyors Liability 8726Leg. Council Opinion Surveyors Liability8726Leg. Council Opinion Surveyors Liability  CLSA Conference Committee  Current Member of CLSA Executive Committee

 CLSA Organization Chart CLSA Organization Chart  Executive Committee Executive Committee  Education Foundation Education Foundation

 Generally speaking it is a 7-year commitment. 2 years of being a rep, and then 5-years as an Officer.  The Executive Committee is comprised of Executive Director, the 5 officers, and two appointed Directors.  We conduct business on behalf of the organization between quarterly meetings via s, phone conferences, and face to face meetings.

 We meet on the Friday before the meeting for 8 hours to discuss the agenda on Saturday, as well as topics we need to prepare for.Friday  Saturday Meeting, approximately 6-8 hours.  Shortly after the meetings, we review the minutes for both the Executive Committee, and the Board meetings.  Review roles and responsibilities for any action items.  As requested, we review anywhere from 2-6 items in a quarter, that take anywhere from 2-12 hours on average.  Attend meetings as requested by the president, and represent CLSA in that role.  Dozens of s, and a few conference calls as needed.  Periodic meetings to review documents such as Strategic Plan, committee charges etc.

 Asked to attend all four quarterly BOD meetings during the year.  Be a conduit of information between the Board and your local Chapter.  Participate in a committee at the State level.  Pass on information you receive to the Board, that affect our profession, for CLSA to consider.  Once the Board takes a position, it is to be accepted and unified throughout CLSA. Summary of Major BOD Actions

 Monument Preservation – LSAct  Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws  Professional Development/Continuing Education  Unfiled Maps – Leg. Committee  COP and Verdi Monument Ceremonies  Tri-folds: 1. ROE-LS 2. ROE 3. Mon-Con Consult Surveyor 5. Members GIS

 Webinars  Workshops  Scholarships  TrigStar  Benefits Benefits

 ACEC, CEAC, and BPELSG  Public Awareness and Outreach  What is Land Surveying? Grades 3-9  AMG Systems  Remote Sensing Applications  Monument Preservation

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