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WELCOME TO RENDEZVOUS ‘16
“THE VERPLANCK COLVIN STORY”
Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center,
Lake George, NY
On behalf of the Surveyors Historical Society and
our sponsoring organizations,
the 2016 Conference Committee welcomes you to scenic
Lake George, N.Y. Described
by Thomas Jefferson in 1791
as the “Queen of American
Lakes”, our location will surely please with spectacular fall
foliage at or near-peak. Open
to the public, everyone is welcome and a SHS membership
is not required. History buffs,
Adirondack Park enthusiasts
and Land Surveyors will be
treated to “once in a lifetime”
presentations exploring various
topics taught by the experts in
their field. Come help us celebrate a true Champion of the
Land Surveying profession and
the Adirondack Park.
In New York, many famous land surveyors standout
such as David Rittenhouse, Joseph Ellicott, Simeon DeWitt,
John Randel, Jr. and Philip
Schuyler. While these “colonial era” surveyors all played a
major role in the orderly settlement of New York, there is one
individual who is often overlooked, but perhaps of even
more importance. His name
is Verplanck Colvin. Mr. Colvin (1847-1920) provided that
all important bridge between
the early surveyors and today’s
surveyors. As Superintendent of the Adirondack Survey (later the New York State Land
Survey), Mr. Colvin was tasked with retrac-
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ing those ancient surveys and
mapping a huge section of
rugged wilderness. Mr. Colvin’s story is an epic tale of
personal fortune lost, politics
at its worst and the hardships
of surveying in a rugged and
inhospitable mountainous area.
His ability as a writer and illustrator was unparalleled. Given
special protection by law, his
work when performed in official capacity, was considered
“prima facie” evidence of the
true and correct boundaries
(an important aspect when settling millions of acres of dubious overlapping “colonial era”
land claims). During his tenure as Superintendent (18721900), he had the incredibly difficult task of searching
through the often burnt over
and heavily logged forest for
the original marks established
roughly 100 years prior. His
ability to discover them and
sort out the conflicting lines of
possession was unmatched.
With the above said,
perhaps his greatest accomplishment was his role as
Champion of the Adirondack
Park. The Adirondack Park encompasses roughly 5.8 million
acres and is the largest park
within the continental United
States. While Colvin was not
its only proponent, he certainly was one of its loudest and his use of
land surveying as the medium to convey such
a message is somewhat unmatched in this
country.
RENDEZVOUS SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesday September 28
• “Welcome Weary Travelers Reception”. Relax and unwind from your journey with an Adirondack
Cookout.
• Pre-screening of the recently completed “PBS style” documentary entitled “COLVIN” by noted
film maker and photographer, Bill Killon.
• “Welcome to Historic Lake George”, Rendezvous Orientation, keynote address by Joseph G.
Malinowski, P.L.S. and your 2016 Committee.
• SHS Annual Membership Meeting.
Thursday September 29
• Educational Sessions, six and one-half hours of rare and informative presentations not to be missed.
(5hrs. NYS/VT LS CE approved).
• Narrative lunch cruise on Lake George aboard the “Lac Du St. Sacrement”.
• Annual Rendezvous picnic and antique surveying items swap meet. (this evening event will be held on the expansive front lawn of the Hotel directly fronting Lake George. If you are bringing items for display, please contact SHS in advance so a proper number of covered tables can be secured).
Friday September 30
• Join us as we travel by chartered coach deep into the Adirondacks. Upon arrival at Gore Mtn. we will
ascend via aerial gondola to a ridge line located approximately 2/3 of the way to the summit.
Antique instrument stations will be set up for you to turn angles just as Colvin did to various
features located below (1 hr. NYS/VT LS CE approved). Additionally, for those so inclined a
guided summit hike will also be available to view the remnants of Colvin’s signal station. This moderate grade summit hike will take approx. 2 hrs. round-trip, a small back pack, windbreaker or sweater and comfortable hiking shoes recommended.
• Historical sign dedication in North River along the banks of the Hudson River where the corner
common to three counties is located.
• Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake, N.Y
Upon arrival we will be treated to a special display of their Colvin collection and a premier
presentation by noted Adirondack historian Jerry Pepper on Colvin’s contribution to the Adirondack Park.
• Annual SHS Banquet and Auction (please bring items for the auction as this event supports the special projects fund for future efforts towards preserving surveying history).
Saturday October 1
Track One: Lake Placid and fall foliage motor coach excursion. This all day event will include stops at
various Olympic sites in and around Lake Placid with plenty of time for shopping and lunch in Lake Placid.
Track Two: Educational Sessions, four and one-half hours of various presentations covering W. & L. E. Gurley, the importance of understanding “Deflection of the Vertical” in performing large scale
retracement surveys (1hr. NYS/VT LS CE approved) and the history of the French and Indian War in
and around Lake George. Guided, narrative walking tour of Fort William Henry and Fort George
remnant’s.
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PRESENTATIONS:
“SURVEY METHODS AND PROCEDURES OF THE ADIRONDACK
SURVEY AND THE NEW YORK STATE LAND SURVEY 1872-1900”
Jim Schaller
James Vianna, P.L.S.
Robert Ihlenburg, P.L.S.
“A presentation so big it takes three speakers!”
Faced with the daunting task of mapping millions of acres of rugged wilderness and bringing order to conflicting land claims, Colvin recognized the need for a standardized system of measurement techniques that would allow
for such. The time of compass and chain surveys and disconnected maps would be no more. Starting on known coordinates of the US Coast Survey on Lake Champlain, Colvin triangulated westerly into the heart of the Adirondack
Wilderness with transit and signal tower. Check baselines were established on most lakes and interior boundary lines
were “tied-in” to this reference frame. While Colvin never completed his “Grand Map” of the Adirondacks, his survey
work provided that all important bridge between the original colonial era surveys and today’s time. His forethought
in perpetuating the original evidence of these early surveys with permanent marks so that today’s surveyors would not
face the same difficulties was ahead of his time. Additionally, his use of transit and steel tape rather than compass and
chain (which was not fully embraced by the bulk of surveyors in New York until well within the 20th century) ushered
in a new era of surveying. The net result of his efforts led to the stabilization of many important land title boundaries
within the Adirondack Forest Preserve and allowed for the orderly development thereof.
Highlights: The initial points of the Adirondack Survey, discrepancies found with USCS and the Dudley Observatory. Propagation of control into the Adirondacks, i.e. signal towers, transits and baselines etc., elevation control,
level runs and benchmarks.
“THE GREAT GORE”
Richard Bennett, P.L.S.
In 1772, the over 80 mile long north line of the Totten and Crossfield Purchase (T&CP)
was partially surveyed followed by partial surveys of the Old Military Tract (OMT) and Macomb’s
Purchase (MP) to the north. These original surveys covered a period of time that lasted for several
decades. Over one hundred years later, both the “Adirondack Survey” and the office of the New York
State Engineer performed retracement surveys to locate these ancient boundaries of land which delineated protected State - owned forest from private lands as well as defining todays county and town
boundaries.
Highlights: Original mapping and field notes of the T&CP, Old Military Tract and Macomb’s
Purchase between 1772 and the early 1800’s. How these lines were adopted as Town and County boundary lines and
the problems that arose due to uncertainties of the location of said lines. Research, investigation and retracements performed by Verplanck Colvin. The 1903-04 legislation and survey that finally located the boundaries of St. Lawrence,
Franklin, Herkimer and Essex Counties. The court decision that ultimately determined ownership of the Great Gore.
“HISTORY OF THE WARREN AND ESSEX COUNTY LINE”
James Vianna, P.L.S.
The location of 200+ year old political subdivision lines (municipal boundaries) is perhaps one of the most
daunting tasks facing today’s Land Surveyor. Typically, these lines were created by law years before being actually run
upon the ground and were then maybe only surveyed once in entirety. Since most property lines today rarely coincide
with political lines, original evidence defining the true location of said political lines has become lost to time as these
lines are typically not perpetuated with the same vigor as a property line. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5:
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FROM PAGE 4: Highlights: Representing over two years of research and reconnaissance, this presentation provides a
good example of how Colvin’s work perpetuated original evidence for todays surveyors. Attendees will learn the history
of how the line was created and which surveys constitute the “legal” boundary between the Counties of Warren, Essex
and Hamilton. Rare original field evidence found to date of said surveys and the restoration of a portion of said line
in the Hamlet of North River will be examined.
“SURVEY INSTRUMENT ACCURACY THROUGH THE AGES”
Milton Denny, P.L.S.
Come explore the changing accuracy of survey instruments from Colonial times to today’s total station. Turn angles from a mountain top using a survey compass, survey transit,
theodolite and total station. Surveyors will be on hand to help train you on the operation of
the instruments. Even if you have been surveying fifty years you may learn something new
and have a better understanding of the changing accuracy of survey instruments.
Highlights: History of very early instruments such as the Roman “groma” – Survey
instruments in the dark ages – Instruments in Colonial times – Colonial instrument makers
– The standard survey compass and how it operated – The backbone of surveying for 100
years the survey transit – The survey Theodolite – the Total Station and Q&A.
Note: This program will be presented in two one hour segments over two days, involving both class and field time.
Attendance is required at both sessions to receive CE credit.
“DEFLECTION OF THE VERTICAL ON LARGE SCALE RETRACEMENTS”
Milton Denny, P.L.S.
In mountainous terrain, deflection of the vertical can play an important role in the accuracy of your survey.
Definitions and real world examples will be presented. How to determine if the original surveyor took into account
deflection of the vertical. Even the great surveyor Andrew Ellicott fell victim to this mathematical principal. Instructions on how deflection of the vertical will affect your instruments will be presented.
Highlights: Participants will learn the role that gravity plays in survey accuracy and know where to go for help
in adjusting survey results. Examples on how deflection of the vertical in Andrew Ellicott’s work resulted in him showing information that is not correct.
W. & L. E. GURLEY AND THE
CHARLES E. SMART COLLECTION
William Skerritt
Brad Utter
A “once in a lifetime” opportunity to view rare Gurley instruments and learn from the experts. With the epicenter of all things “Gurley” being only an hour away in Troy NY, and Colvin’s reliance on them to purchase and repair
his equipment, we simply couldn’t have passed up this presentation.
In 1993, Teledyne Gurley gave Charles E. Smart’s collection of American surveying instruments to the NY
State Museum. Smart’s collection was formed in parallel with his historical research and culminated in his publication
of “The Makers of Surveying Instruments in America Since 1700”, the seminal work on the subject. The presenters
will explore the history and development of W. & L. E. Gurley as embodied in unique artifacts from the Smart, Gurley
Precision Instruments, and Skerritt collections. Many of these artifacts, presented both as images and in person, have
never before been shown. Together, they will help expand the understanding of Gurley’s innovative production. With
the NY State Archives being the holders of W. & L. E. Gurley corporate records, Mr. Utter has researched
this vast collection to present on the working relationship between Colvin and Gurley.
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“VERPLANCK COLVIN -A BIOGRAPHY”
Jim Schaller
The story of Verplanck Colvin’s life, career, and an overview of the Adirondack Survey and later NYS
Land Survey. Colvin’s destiny was to be in the Adirondacks. A surveyor by training, he was often at odds with
politicians, and outside interests, yet was drawn to the forests of upstate New York to map the mountains and
eventually realize a dream. His obsession with obtaining new knowledge of the mountain summits, lakes, and
rivers, and a life of tramping and surveying in the woods – planted the seeds for his involvement in the efforts to
press for a forest preserve, or park for the Adirondacks. His respect and love of the Adirondack Wilderness fueled
his concern for its future, and his accurate mapping, coupled with his pleas for preservation of the forests, resulted
in the creation of the largest park in the continental U.S. today – the Adirondack State Park & Forest Preserve –
comprising some 5.8 million acres.
“The Great Forts of Lake George”
Dr. David Starbuck
The southern tip of Lake George was home to some of the greatest forts in the United
States, dating chiefly to the French & Indian War, but with some sites reoccupied during the
American Revolution. Fort William Henry, Fort George and Fort Gage were pivotal in the formation of our country, and this is where nearly all of the action took place in “The Last of the
Mohicans” story by James Fenimore Cooper. All of these sites have seen major archaeological
projects over the past sixty years, and this presentation will include many of the most significant archaeological findings made by Dr. Starbuck and his colleagues over the past twenty years
(work that has been sponsored by SUNY Adirondack). Many examples of historic maps of the Lake George area
from the 1700s will be featured.
These exciting findings have been the subject of programs on The Learning Channel and The National
Geographic Channel, and these excavations have been described in many news stories that have been carried nationally by the Associated Press. You will hear about and then visit some of these great sites.
Verplanck Colvin: Storyteller and Adirondack Forest Preserve Champion
Jerry Pepper
“Colvin was a man of many talents and boundless energy which he lavished on his beloved
Adirondacks with barely believable and hazardous treks, very believable maps, lithographs and
monuments. He could have been a famous artist or author, but instead he threw himself and his
fortune into surveying and trying to save this remote region from those who were depleting it.
And he was successful at both.” — Kermit Remele, LS
Colvin proposed to rely on trigonometry rather than compasses to determine the locations
of Adirondack peaks. He and his party carried scientific instruments which he had bought with
his own money. Taking measurements from dawn to dusk, Colvin pushed his men from peak to peak in all sorts of
weather. Some quit when he prohibited alcohol in the survey camps. In addition to fighting their way through miles
of wilderness in the harshest weather, the survey crews had to ward off bear attacks on their camps.
Colvin never produced his grand map of the Adirondacks. Instead, his achievement lay in publicizing and
preserving the mountains, through his survey reports, published between 1873 and 1899, and in the speeches he
made to groups throughout the state. A natural story teller, in the spirit of contemporaries like Samuel Clemens,
Charles Dudley Warner, and William H.H. Murray, Colvin’s story revealed the mystery, adventure, and grandeur of
New York’s wild northern mountains to the state’s growing urban population.
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RENDEZVOUS AT - A - GLANCE
Wednesday September 28
10am-2pm
1pm-8pm
4pm-6pm
6pm-7pm
7pm-7:30pm
7:30pm-9pm
SHS Board of Directors meeting Registration: Warrensburg Room
Welcome Weary Travelers Adirondack Cookout/Cash Bar
Verplanck Colvin PBS video Welcome to Rendezvous 2016 SHS Annual Meeting Thursday September 29
6:30am-8am
6:30am-8:30am
8am-11:30am
Registration Opens
Breakfast Buffet Presentations “Verplanck Colvin Biography”
“Methods and Procedures of the Adirondack Survey” (NYS/VT 1hr. CE)
“The Great Gore” (part one)
11:30am-2:30pm
2:30pm-5:30pm
Lunch Cruise Presentations: “The Great Gore” (part two) (NYS/VT 2 hr. CE)
“History of the Warren & Essex County Line” (NYS/VT 1hr. CE)
“Survey Instrument Accuracy though the Ages” (part one)
6pm-10pm
Annual Picnic/Swap Meet
Friday September 30
6:30am-7:30am
6am-8am
7:30am
8am-12pm
Registration Opens Breakfast Buffet Buses Depart Hotel
Gore Mountain/Guided Summit Hike/“Survey Instrument Accuracy Through The
Ages” (part two) (NYS/VT 2 hr. CE)
12pm-1pm
1:15pm
1:30pm-2:15pm
2:30pm
3pm-5pm
5:15pm
7:30pm-8pm
8pm-9:30pm
9:30pm-11pm
Box Lunch at Base of Gore Mtn.
Buses Depart for North River
County Line Sign Dedication and Line Monument Viewing
Buses Depart for Blue Mountain Lake
Adirondack Museum Presentation/Walking Tour/Colvin Collection Viewing
Buses Depart for Hotel
Rendezvous Social Hour Annual SHS Banquet Annual SHS Auction Saturday October 1
6:30am-8am
6am-8am
8am-5pm
8am-12:30pm
Registration Opens Breakfast Buffet TRACK ONE: Lake Placid/Olympic Venue/High Peak Tour
TRACK TWO: Presentations “W. & L. E. Gurley”
“Deflection of the Vertical” (NYS/VT 1hr. CE)
“The Great Forts of Lake George”
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch on your own
1:30pm
Guided Walking Tours of Fort William Henry and Ft. George Remnants
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SPOUSE AND GUEST PROGRAM
Our RENDEZVOUS 2016 SPOUSE & GUEST PROGRAM begins on Wednesday afternoon September
28 with a Welcome Weary Travelers party. Relax with friends and refreshments. A video presentation will highlight
The Verplanck Colvin Story. As the superintendent of the Adirondack Survey, Mr. Colvin was tasked with retracing
ancient surveys and mapping a huge section of rugged wilderness. We will end the first evening with two very talented
and entertaining Adirondack Folk singers.
Wednesday evening September 28; A tradition-based songsmith, Dan Berggren writes with honesty, humor
and a strong sense of place. The award-winning educator and musician has firm roots in the Adirondacks where he
was raised. Alex Smith is a natural storyteller with a rich voice who is creating poignant songs rooted in the heritage of
his Adirondack home. When Alex sings traditional folk songs from his region, he energizes them with his own voice,
arrangements and charisma.
Thursday morning, September 29; Local author and historian Niki Kourofsky exposes the North Country’s
shadowy past of crime and dark deeds. Her wry, lively storytelling puts readers right in the thick of shootouts, jewel
heists, bank robberies, manhunts, and unsolved murders. Spanning eight decades of Adirondack history and ranging
from Glens Falls to the Canadian border, Adirondack Outlaws is a rollicking page-turner, rich in chilling details and
amply illustrated with historical photographs.
Thursday Lunch, September 29; There is no finer Adirondack experience than a Luncheon aboard the “Lac Du
Saint Sacrement.” You will be served excellent food in the most pleasant setting on the lake, all the while enjoying live
entertainment, and narration about sites of interest along the way.
Thursday afternoon, September 29; Spouses and attendees are invited to mingle with some of our local merchants at the “Merchant Mall”. Situated on the Fort William Henry Hotel’s Awning Deck and BBQ area, you’ll be able
to sample and purchase some of the Adirondack’s best goods while overlooking beautiful Lake George the “Queen of
American Lakes”. Enjoy offerings from chocolate to quilts to beer to authors that make your visit to the Adirondacks
complete.
Friday all day, September 30; Bus trip to include Gore Mountain, guided summit hike, county line sign dedication and The Adirondack Museum. Gore is home to the most ski-able acreage in New York. Off-season activities
include scenic gondola rides, adventure activities, festivals, and more. The Adirondack Museum expands public understanding of Adirondack history and the relationship between people and the Adirondack wilderness
Saturday all day, October 1; The Lake Plaid bus trip will be a wonderful day of seeing some of the Olympic
venues such as the ski jumps and the Lake Placid Museum. The museum commemorates the 1932 and 1980 winter
Olympics which were based in the Village. You will be able to walk to the museum and/or through the beautiful Village framed by NYS High Peaks with Whiteface Mountain as a backdrop. Lunch on your own at any one of dozens
of eateries. Browse many wonderful local stores or just enjoy the famous fresh air and fall colors.
Extra cost $40.00; Must pre-register; limited space available.
WEDNESDAY, September 28
FRIDAY, September 30
4pm-6pm
6pm-7pm
7pm-9pm
6am-8am
Breakfast Buffet
7:30am-6:15pm
Bus trip with box lunch: Gore Mountain, County Line Sign dedication,
Adirondack Museum
7:30pm-8pm
Social hour
8pm-11:00pm
Banquet and Auction
Welcome Weary Travelers
Verplanck Colvin Video
Adirondack Folk Singers/Musicians
THURSDAY, September 29
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6:30am-8:30am
10am-1am
11:30am-2:30pm
2:30pm-5:30pm
6pm-10pm
Breakfast Buffet
Adirondack Author
Lunch Cruise
Merchant Mall
BBQ & Swap Meet
SATURDAY, October 1
6am-8am
Breakfast Buffet
8am-5pm
Bus trip to The Olympic
Village, Lake Placid
(Additional $40.00)
LODGING & TRAVEL INFORMATION
RENDEZVOUS LOCATION:
HOTEL INFORMATION:
FORT WILLIAM HENRY HOTEL AND
CONFERENCE CENTER
48 Canada Street
Lake George, NY 12845
1-800-234-0267
1-518-668-3081
www.FortWilliamHenry.com
ROOM RATES:
Standard $99/night (regularly $142 - $151)
Premium $129/night (regularly $133 - $161)
Grand $159/night (regularly $199 - $237)
RESERVATIONS:
PLEASE NOTE: We have a “block” of rooms
reserved at a substantially discounted price which
we are responsible for so please make your reservations
at the Fort William Henry Hotel only and no
where else.
The end of September is peak fall foliage viewing
time and the hotel will be sold out. Reservations
made after August 28, 2016 cannot be guaranteed.
The Fort William Henry Hotel is located at the
southern tip of Lake George in the Village of Lake
George, N.Y.
By vehicle the hotel is located:
• 1 hour North from Albany
• 3 hours South of Montreal
• 3 ½ hours North of New York City
• 4 hours West of Boston
The nearest airport is the Albany International Airport. www.AlbanyAirport.com
Once at the Hotel, all transportation needs
associated with Rendezvous events are included in
your registration.
Numerous car rental companies are located within
the Albany airport terminal (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Alamo). From the Albany airport, our hotel is an easy 1 hr. drive North
along Interstate 87.
Taxi/Limousine service is available at the airport. A
rough cost for a round-trip taxi ride is $280 + tip.
To make room reservations and receive our group
rate, call the Fort William Henry Hotel 1-800-2340267 and be sure to mention “Surveyors Historical
Society Rendezvous”.
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GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• You are not registered until full payment is received.
• You are responsible for your own guest room reservations at the Ft. William Henry Hotel. Please see page 9 for details and hotel contact information.
• Spouse/guest must be registered to attend rendezvous events.
• Early bird registration: (register before July 20 to qualify).
• If registering after August 20, please contact the SHS office @ 614-798-5257 for availability.
• Space is extremely limited. Registrations will be filled with paid full registrations first. Single day paid
registrations next.
• On-site registrations will be accepted only if space permits.
Accepted Payment Methods:
• Check, Money Order or Government Purchase Orders accepted. Government purchase orders must be
received by August 20 and paid in full prior to September 10. (Complete form on page 11)
• For credit card payment, you must register on-line through the SHS website at
www.SurveyorsHistoricalSociety.com and click on the links for 2016 Rendezvous.
• Mail-in registrations must be received by SHS by August 20.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations prior to August 20 will be subject to a $25 cancellation fee per person.
• Cancellations after August 20 will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee per person.
Questions? Call the Surveyors Historical Society at 614-798-5257
Email: info@SurveyorsHistoricalSociety.com
Professional Development Certificates
PLEASE NOTE: The final determination of Continuation Education credits ultimately lays between the
licensee and his/her state board of registration. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance documenting
the instructional contact hours. Those using credits for New York State will receive a separate certificate.
Thanks to the following sponsors
Your registration fee was made as economical as possible.
As of May 1, 2016:
• New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS)
• Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors (ENYLS)
• Colvin Crew
• Mid Hudson Valley Land Surveyors Association
• Black River Valley Association of Professional Land Surveyors
• P.A. Miller Surveying (Ont. Canada)
• R.K. Harris, O.L.S. (Ont. Canada)
• Adam Lasprzak, LTD. (Ont. Canada)
If you would like to be a sponsor: Please contact us at www.SurveyorsHistoricalSociety.com
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SURVEYORS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RENDEZVOUS ‘16
September 28 - October 1, 2016
Registration Form
Surveyors Historical Society
6465 Reflections Drive, Suite 100
Dublin, Ohio 43017-2317
Tel: (614) 798-5257
www.SurveyorsHistoricalSociety.com
To register with a credit card payment please visit
www.SurveyorsHistoricalSociety.com and select the “Rendezvous” tab
for online registration.
Name: _________________________________________ Name for Badge _______________________
Last
First
MI.
Street Address: ____________________________________ Home phone________________________
City/State/Zip: ______________________________________________________________________
Fax Number_____________________ E-mail _____________________________
Will you be using CE credit earned towards your NYS Surveying License?
Yes
No
Will you need a table for the Swap Meet?
Yes
No
Spouse/Guest Name: ___________________________________ Name for Badge _________________
$ EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $
Register before July 20, 2016 and receive a discount of $50, (full Rendezvous registration only)
NOTE: To receive the member rate for the event, you must be a current
member of SHS or NYSAPLS. Please check the appropriate organization for
your membership Rate:
SHS
NYSAPLS
Early Bird Full Registration: (Before July 20, 2016)
-Includes all meals, technical sessions and field activities from Wed. to Sat
except Lake Placid tour
Early Bird Spouse/Guest Registration: (Must accompany a paid registrant)
-Includes full spouse/guest program, does not include Lake Placid tour
Regular Full Registration: (July 20-August 20 2016)
-Includes all meals, technical sessions and field activities from Wed. to Sat. except
Lake Placid tour
Regular Spouse/Guest Full Registration: (Must accompany a paid registrant)
- Includes all spouse/guest program, does not include Lake Placid tour
Single Day Registration: (Thurs. & Fri. only, check days)
Thurs.
-Includes breakfast, lunch, technical sessions/field activities only
Saturday “Track 2” Registration Only:
-Includes breakfast, technical sessions and field activities only
Fri.
Saturday “Track 1” Registration Only: (Lake Placid Bus Tour)
Total:
SHS/NYSAPLS Non-Member
Member
$350
$400
$300
$300
$400
$450
$350
$350
$175/day
$175/day
$100
$100
$40
$40
Friday Night Banquet Meal Choice:
(Please circle only one choice below)
• Garlic Herb Roasted Airline Chicken Breast-served with a rich pan jus
• Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Buerre Blanc Sauce
* Please inform us of any dietary restrictions
• Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus
• Vegetarian/Gluten Free
*All dinners include a garden or Caesar salad, Chef ’s choice of vegetable and potatoe/pasta, rolls,
butter, coffee, tea and NY style cheese cake for dessert.
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SURVEYORS RENDEZVOUS 2016
Surveyors Historical Society
6465 Reflections Drive, Suite 100
Dublin, Ohio 43017-2317
Contents:
Welcome All2
Special Events3
Presentations4-6
Rendezvous At-A-Glance
7
Spouse/Guest Program8
Lodging/Travel info.9
Registration Information
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Registration Form11
SURVEYORS RENDEZVOUS 2016
September 28 through October 1, 2016
Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center, Lake George, New York
www.FortWilliamHenry.com
www.SurveyorsHistoricalSociety.com