e-NEWS SEPTEMBER 2020
IN THIS ISSUE...
  • A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
  • NSPS - STOLEN EQUIPMENT REGISTRY
  • GOVERNOR NEWSOM APPOINTS ROSSANA G. D'ANTONIO TO THE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS, AND GEOLOGISTS 
  • ADVISORY ON THE APPLICATION OF FEDERAL LAWS TO THE ACQUISITION AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO DETECH AND MITIGATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 
  • CLSA LOSES FRIEND -- GERALD FRANCIS HOVELL, PLS 3875
  • CAL POLY POMONA CLSA STUDENT CHAPTER PRESENTS RECORDS RESEARCH WEBINAR SERIES 
  • SURVEYORS NEEDED FOR DoL STATISTICS
  • NSPS FOUNDATION DISASTER RELIEF
  • BPELSG NEW ONLINE PORTALS
  • CLSA ANNUAL AWARDS
  • CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE: COVID-19 RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES: ISSUE AND POLICY OPTIONS 
  • CALTRANS HIRING JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
  • 2020 PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN CLSA STORE
  • UPCOMING EVENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The 2020 Virtual Conference seemed to go well. The conference was well-attended overall and the sessions that I moderated seemed to work well and to be enjoyed by the attendees. Final numbers and results should be available soon. We did have the typical first morning glitches and had to reschedule one of the LS Review classes for Tuesday afternoon, but it ended up being one of the highest attended Review classes.

The conference videos are available online now and one of the major advantages to a virtual conference is that attendees can now go back and attend the sessions that they did not attend live. I know I have taken advantage of this opportunity to see the sessions I was not moderating. Enjoy them at your convenience, they are available for the rest of this year.

Keith Spencer | CLSA President
NSPS - STOLEN EQUIPMENT REGISTRY
Reminder - NSPS provides a registry of stolen equipment. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
GOVERNOR NEWSOM APPOINTS ROSSANA G. D'ANTONIO TO THE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS, AND GEOLOGISTS
Rossana G. D’Antonio, 56, of Malibu, has been appointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

D’Antonio has been Deputy Director at the Los Angeles County Public Works Department since 2016, where she held multiple positions from 2001 to 2016, including Assistant Deputy Director and Principal Engineer. She holds dual registrations as a Civil and Geotechnical Engineer. She is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Industry Advisory Council at Cal Poly Pomona, Women’s Media Center – SheSource, and the Society of Women Engineers. D’Antonio earned a Master of Business Administration degree in leadership and organizational behavior from Pepperdine University. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. D’Antonio is a Democrat.

ADVISORY ON THE APPLICATION OF FEDERAL LAWS TO THE ACQUISITION AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO DETECH AND MITIGATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are issuing an advisory guidance document to assist non-federal public and private entities interested in using technical tools, systems, and capabilities to detect and mitigate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
CLSA LOSES FRIEND -- GERALD FRANCIS HOVELL, PLS 3875
We are saddened by the news of Gerald Hovell's passing earlier this month. He had been a member of CLSA since 1967. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Debbie Naves, Channel Islands Chapter, was kind enough to share some of her memories of Jerry Hovell with us. “Jerry often said any story worth telling is a story worth enhancing, so I give you that caution as I relay some things from his childhood. His family lived on a farm in Iowa, about 3 hours-drive north of Des Moines. He went to a one room school from age 4, Catholic School for the middle grades, and then Manly High School in the nearby town of Manly, Iowa. Each time he changed schools, they advanced him a grade. He graduated from Manly High School in a class of 36 at the age of 16.” 
CAL POLY POMONA CLSA STUDENT CHAPTER PRESENTS RECORDS RESEARCH WEBINAR SERIES
CPP CLSA student chapter will host a 1 hour webinar approximately every 2 weeks starting September 16, 2020. This webinar series is aimed to gain publicity for CPP geospatial engineering and the land surveying profession, and provide an avenue of continued education for professionals.
SURVEYORS NEEDED FOR DoL STATISTICS
The ONET Data Collection Program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is again seeking the input of expert Surveyors. As the nation's most comprehensive source of occupational data, ONET is a free resource for millions of job seekers, employers, veterans, educators, and students at www.onetonline.org. The database, available to the public at no cost, is continually updated from input by a broad range of workers in each occupation.

NSPS members again have the opportunity to participate in this important initiative. Your participation will help ensure that the complexities of your profession are described accurately in the O*NET database for use by the American public. Simply use the attached announcement to provide your information to Jim Rose, Business Liaison, RTI International.
NSPS FOUNDATION
DISASTER RELIEF
With each passing day, we continue to hear reports of our fellow Surveyors being affected by the wildfires out West and hurricane/flood damage in the Southeast. As the impact of these disasters becomes more apparent we are certain to hear from those among our peers who are in a desperate situation. Please consider joining others in making donations of any size to bolster the NSPS Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund so that it continues to be able to help. You can make a donation online or send in a check to NSPS Foundation, 5119 Pegasus Court, Suite Q, Frederick, MD 21704 and reference DR in the memo field. All donations are tax deductible. On behalf of those in need, Thank you!

If you would like to apply for assistance, please fill out an application.
BPELSG NEW ONLINE PORTALS
The Board is excited to introduce the first phase of its new application and licensing portal designed to promote effective connection between the Board and its applicants and license holders. Initial functionality allows for overall application management by the EIT or LSIT applicant encompassing the initial user profile creation and application submittal through direct connection with Board staff, through to the issuance of the EIT or LSIT certification. The Board looks forward to extending this functionality to include all applications and license renewals in the near future.

In addition, the Board is also introducing a new Complaint Submittal process which is integrated with the Board’s new online application and licensing portal. It is designed to promote effective connection between the Board and those who are need of assistance from the Board’s Enforcement Program. Additional investigation case management are planned for future releases.
CLSA ANNUAL AWARDS
Are you aware of a CLSA member or chapter doing extraordinary things this year? If so, please consider nominating that person or chapter for a CLSA Annual Award! The following awards are available:

  • Chapter of the Year Award
  • Member of the Year Award
  • Dorothy Calegari Distinguished Service Award
  • Chapter Newsletter Award
  • Chapter Website Award
  • Annual Photo Competition
CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE: COVID-19 RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES: ISSUE AND POLICY OPTIONS
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several types of programs to support small businesses, including direct disaster loan programs for businesses, homeowners, and renters; loan guaranty and venture capital programs; management and technical assistance training programs; and contracting programs.
CALTRANS HIRING JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CLSA 2020 PUBLICATIONS
The 2020 versions of the Subdivision Map Act, PLS Act and Complete/Refill package are currently available in the CLSA Store. Sales orders are being filled during the current stay at home orders.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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