PLSO The Oregon Surveyor May/June 2022

6 The Oregon Surveyor | Vol. 45, No. 3 From the Publications Committee Tim Kent, PLS FIELDNOTES FROM THE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE When we join our survey technicians and professional land surveyors at meetings and conferences, the best stories are told, acquaintances are renewed, and new friendships are made. We are all familiar with our chapter meetings and annual conferences, but here are a few more that are happening on the national scene that might be of interest to you. All of this information is taken from the respective websites. Women Surveyors Summit 2022 The Women Surveyors Summit is hosted by the Future Surveyors Foundation and is held to support and promote diversity in the land surveying profession. This in-person event is the 3rd Women Surveyors Summit. This is a “for women, by women” event and will include opportunities for continuing education. Networking, a panel discussion, and a seminar with breakouts are scheduled. Date: July 28–July 31 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Information: https://futuresurveyors. org/women-surveyors-summit or info@ futuresurveyors.org Surveyors Historical Society Rendezvous 2022 Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is a confluence of time and history. Not only do the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers come together here, but a few of the SHS Rendezvous have connections here as well. On March 16, 1803, Meriwether Lewis secured armaments and oversaw the construction of a frame for a 40-foot iron canoe for the Corps of Discovery mission. This endeavor was in search of a water route to the Pacific Coast as well as a scientific expedition, which yielded an abundance of new species but no direct water route to the Pacific as hoped. In July 2004, SHS held its Rendezvous in St. Joseph, Missouri, on the Surveying of Lewis and Clark. On October 16, 1859, John Brown attempts an insurrection at the National Amory in Harpers Ferry to arm slaves. This mission failed, John Brown and fellow comrades were hanged for treason and murder. In October 2016, SHS held its Rendezvous in Lake George, New York. An excursion to Lake Placid brought us to the downhill Olympic practice venue which is just over a half-mile from John Brown’s final resting place. I would venture to say we shared some of the same footsteps of this man while in this area. In September 2017, SHS held its Rendezvous in Boxborough, Massachusetts, studying Henry David Thoreau. Again, an area in which John Brown visited several times and impressed Mr. Thoreau, as history states. This is another area in which wemay have shared footsteps with John Brown. Date: September 21–23 Location: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Information: www.surveyorshistorical society.com We are all familiar with our chapter meetings and annual conferences, but here are a few more that are happening on the national scene that might be of interest to you.

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy Nzc3ODM=