(PLSO pays NSPS discounted dues in bulk) +$200. +$130. +$7. 5 Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon | www.plso.org From the PLSO office Time to Renew Your Membership… So, Why Be a Part of a Professional Organization? „ Aimee McAulie, PLSO Exec. Secretary People don’t just want to connect with others, they need to. In today’s world it’s pretty easy to get in the habit of waking up, going to work, coming home and repeating it over and over; something like the movie Groundhog Day. It can be hard to create your own network—personal or professional. at’s where you can really benet from a professional organization. Not only is it a pre-made network of professionals that inevitably become your friends because they share many of the same interests, but it can also be the connection to your future. Members can help you solve a problem, hear about the prefect job opening, or simply laugh over the crazy homeowner you had to deal with last week. Joining a group aords you security by granting a bigger voice. Aer all, a crowd is louder than one voice. It can also be called a party. Since you are receiving this copy of e Oregon Surveyor, you’ve already made the decision to be a member of PLSO. We hope it’s been a productive year. e association has worked to promote the profession to future students, update the website for better usability, sponsor teachers to attend the TwiST program, advocate for our interests in the legislature, provide interesting PDH opportunities, send leads from the “Find a Surveyor” directory, and introduce our newest member benet—discount pricing from Oce Depot and OceMax. at, of course, requires countless hours of dedication by your fellow member volunteers to make our organization work for you. Chapter meeting coordination, conference and auction planning, budget auditing and job fair attending folks that care about how our professional community is presented and where it’s going in the future. We are now entering renewal season—PLSO membership for the next year starts July 1. Not only does membership support your career, but dues go towards fostering a positive professional organization that works for you. We have long term goals for the future. ings like the Young Surveyors Network of Oregon, mentorship and ride-along programs, promoting surveying to the public and more. None of this can happen without your support. Is there a project you wish PLSO would take on? Let us know about it. Join a committee and help make it happen. PLSO’s voice is heard because of its active members. If you want a voice at the table, you need to get involved. ere are plenty of committees that meet at dierent locations as well as teleconference. Committees such as Awards, Membership, Conference, Education & Outreach and Legislative can use fresh perspectives. Contact me at the PLSO oce or nd the Committee Chair listed under “About” on www.plso.org and get started. Please help us by renewing as soon as possible. You can renew happen via mail or online at www.plso.org. Dues have not changed from last year, allowing you to budget accordingly. e savings you may utilize will also pay for your membership (SEE IMAGE BELOW). Membership pays for itself. You matter to PLSO. Stay connected. Renew your membership today. Corporate membership $ 170. NSPS membership $ 40. Total to PLSO $ 210. Possible savings NSPS Membership PLSO member $ 40. Non-member $ 240. Non-member PLSO conference registration for PDH hours PLSO member $ 495. Non-member $ 625. Medical prescription PLSO member $ 42. Non-member $ 50. Ink cartridge at Oce Depot PLSO member $ 56. Non-member $ 59. +$3. Membership cost
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