Special Group Rates for the AOLS 132nd AGM Attendees at the DoubleTree by Hilton

London, Ontario

We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to the 132nd Annual General Meeting, taking place from February 28, through March 1, 2024.

As a special benefit, we have secured discounted group rates for accommodations at the DoubleTree by Hilton in London, Ontario.

These rates will be available until January 26, 2024, after which the regular room rates will apply. Don't miss this opportunity to secure your stay at a preferred rate and join us for an enriching and productive AGM experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to our annual event and encourage you to take advantage of the discounted rates before the deadline. Your presence and participation will contribute to the success of the AGM, and we can't wait to see you there!

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Seeking Harry G. Coupland's Survey Notes and Records

We are reaching out to request your assistance in locating the survey notes and records of Harry G. Coupland, OLS 1024. If any of our esteemed members are in possession of his records or have knowledge of their whereabouts, your contribution would greatly benefit the AOLS community. By making this information known, we can ensure that fellow members seeking Coupland's records have access to this significant resource.

We appreciate your attention to this request and encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist us in this endeavor by contacting us at memberservices@aols.org

Survey Law II Registration Update

Register at 4PointLearning.ca

We would like to inform you of a significant change in the registration process for the SURVEY LAW II course. Starting immediately, all registrations and payments for the course must be made through the 4PointLearning.ca platform. Please note that the AOLS will no longer be accepting applications and payments directly.

To register for the SURVEY LAW II course, please follow these steps:

1. Visit the 4PointLearning.ca website.
2. Create an account or log in to your existing account.
3. Navigate to the SURVEY LAW II course page.
4. Complete the registration form and submit your payment.

We have implemented this change to streamline the registration process and provide a more user-friendly experience for our registrants.

If you have questions about the start-date, deadline to register, or require assistance to register, please do not hesitate to contact inquiry@4pointlearning.ca or call 519-837-2556

Webinar on Reference System Modernization: Canadian Plans and Timelines

We are excited to announce a webinar that will provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of geodetic surveying, Reference System Modernization: Canadian plans and timelines.

The first instance of this webinar, presented in French by Catherine Robin, will take place on December 5, 2023 12:00 p.m. EST, while the second instance, presented in English by Brian Donahue, will be held on December 7, 2023 11:30 p.m. EST.

The webinar will delve into the plans for the United States National Geodetic Survey (NGS) to adopt new geometric reference frames and a geoid-based height system in 2025, with the Canadian Geodetic Survey (CGS) aligning federally with these changes. The presentations will also cover the latest plans and timelines for the release of CGS products and tools leading to federal modernization in 2025, as well as recent efforts towards unified reference frame adoption across jurisdictions, including provincial migration options.

Brian Donahue, with 25 years of experience at the Canadian Geodetic Survey, will lead the English presentation. He currently serves as the team leader of the Geodetic Services Unit and chairs the Canadian Geodetic Reference System Committee (CGRSC), responsible for planning geodetic reference system improvements in Canada.

Catherine Robin, who has been with the Canadian Geodetic Survey (LGC) since 2011, will lead the French presentation. She is currently the Section Leader (Geodetic Analysis and Development) and manages the effort to modernize the national reference framework with LGS, while also leading the work team on the unified reference of the Canadian Geodetic Reference System Committee (CCSRG).

This webinar will present a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the evolving geodetic landscape and its implications for the future, led by experts with extensive experience in the field.

Shifting Geopolitical Trends: A Year End Assessment

Presented by Hugh Innes, Investment Committee Member, Logan Wealth Management

COMING NOVEMBER 29 --  REGISTER NOW!

The world is a very different place than it was a year (or even a month!) ago.  Join us on November 29^th, 2023 at 4:00 PM (Eastern) as we present Shifting Geopolitical Trends: A Year End Assessment.

Among other topics, we will discuss:

• What it might take to end the war in Ukraine
• Israel vs Hamas – a conflict that has proven uniquely divisive
• U.S. political deadlock - the geo-political and economic consequences
• China’s economic challenges and its increasing assertiveness globally

Speaker: Hugh Innes, Investment Committee Member, Logan Wealth Management

The recording will be sent to all registrants, so feel free to sign up even if you are unable to attend the live session.

You are invited to forward this invitation to friends, family or colleagues that might be interested in this topic.

News from 1043

CofA APPROVED

Avant Garde Geomatics Inc.

Sudbury, ON

October 30, 2023

Grad Surveying Ltd.

Newmarket, ON

October 30, 2023

Rudnicki Land Surveying

Georgetown, On

November 10, 2023

Surveyors in Transit

• Jamie Leslie is now with Annis O'Sullivan Vollebekk Ltd., in Ottawa, ON
• Juzer Noman is now the CofA Holder of Avant Garde Geomatics Inc. located at 40 Elm Street, Sudbury, Ontario P3C 1S8
• Amir Keshavarz is no longer with J.D. Barnes
• Fereidoon (Frank) Khosravirad is now the CofA Holder of Grad Surveying Ltd. located at 462 Chester Ave., Newmarket, ON L3Y 6R7
• Les Rudnicki is now the CofA Holder of Rudnicki Land Surveying located at 31 Roane Avenue, Georgetown, ON L7G 5K
• Correction from previous issue: Cole Raikes is not with Avanti Surveying Inc. but rather is with Dearden and Stanton Limited
• C. Wahba Surveying Ltd. has moved its office to 120 Woodstream Blvd., Unit 18, Woodbridge, ON L4L 7Z1
• Sasa Krcmar is now the CofA Holder and Managing OLS of Speight, van Nostrand & Gibson Limited