FIELD NOTES US of AZ Monthly eNewsletter September Issue Highlights Regulatory Update Info Surveying with Drones EVIT Update Football 'Pick-Em' Fundraiser - Week One Results New Members & Sponsors

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Monthly USofAZ Meeting This month's meeting is  Friday, September 16th at Bowman Consulting. Jason Foose, PLS and Survey Representative on the BTR will be in attendance to inform us of the latest happenings at that level and to answer any questions we have re: deregulation, etc. Refreshments will be available.   Please RSVP to Kent Groh via kgroh@bowmancg.com

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED STUDY.  IT MAY BE USED TO CHANGE THE WAY SURVEYORS WILL BE LICENSED AND REGULATED Arizona Department of Administration Feasibility Study of the Consolidation of all Non-Health Regulatory Boards and Occupational Licensing Facilities READ MORE

Essential Steps to Start Surveying with Drones While many industries are using drones, few are benefiting as much as land surveyors. For a land surveyor, a drone is a powerful tool for efficiently, easily and safely creating aerial orthophotos and topographic data faster than ever. While UAVs are capable and efficient, using them effectively requires more than simply expecting automatic results. Creating real business value with a drone requires following a series of essential steps. READ MORE HERE

MORE EXCITING NEWS FROM EVIT

Drone technologies has been added to the Surveyor Apprenticeship Program curriculum at EVIT. This is so cool. Applications are being accepted for the class starting on January 9, 2017. Grant monies are available if you get your application in now.  Click on the following link to view the course curriculum and contact information to start the application process. LINK TO EVIT SURVEYOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM INFO

BOWMAN CONSULTING & HESS-ROUNTREE, INC HAVE ALREADY HIRED STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY!

USofAZ Weekly NFL 'Pick-Em' Challenge Proceeds to Benefit

As many of you know we had to modify our original format, but we are still playing! The Winner of Week One: DOUG TONEY  If you are interested in donating to this worthy cause and getting in on the rest of the season, please email Kent Groh at kgroh@bowmanconsulting.com

WELCOME NEW SPONSOR: VERTICAL MAPPING RESOURCES, INC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: RICHARD WAAGE TIM DUNCAN KEVIN MCDOUGALL

USofAZ would like thank all of our sponsors  and recognize the following organizations for being our Strategic Partners!

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