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Thomas Taylor, PLS CLSA President Elect
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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.
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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 2001-2005 CLSA Member of the Year – 2005 CLSA Legislative Committee Chair 2006-2011: 8726 and Leg. Council Opinion Surveyors Liability 8726Leg. Council Opinion Surveyors Liability8726Leg. Council Opinion Surveyors Liability CLSA Conference Committee 2007-2010 Current Member of CLSA Executive Committee
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CLSA Organization Chart CLSA Organization Chart Executive Committee Executive Committee Education Foundation Education Foundation
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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 e-mails, phone conferences, and face to face meetings.
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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 emails, and a few conference calls as needed. Periodic meetings to review documents such as Strategic Plan, committee charges etc.
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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 - 2011
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Monument Preservation – LSAct 87718771 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-Con1.2.3. 4.4. Consult Surveyor 5. Members5. 6.6. GIS
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Webinars Workshops Scholarships TrigStar Benefits Benefits
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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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Open Discussion
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Thomas Taylor, PLS (510) 286-5294 Tomtaylorpls@hotmail.com
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