The Oregon Surveyor | Vol. 38, No. 6 4 FROM THE PLSO OFFICE Time to Combine Our Energy in Eugene this January, 20–22 „ Aimee McAulie, PLSO Exec. Secretary Sun Tzu wrote in “e Art of War” that great results can be achieved with small forces. e famous general and philosopher explains that combined energy demands less of each individual when a momentum of strength is created. is philosophy applies perfectly to PLSO membership and attending the 2016 Conference— Measure of Tomorrow—in Eugene on January 20–22, 2016. Being active in PLSO, whether it’s volunteering your expertise and time or attending chapter events and the Annual Conference, makes our profession strong. Sometimes it’s dicult to understand the value of membership or tempting to nd other opportunities that oer PDHs. I understand. Even nonprot professionals struggle with membership dues for their own associations and time management for involvement. However, it is exactly this division that weakens our forces. “Measure of Tomorrow” is about being ready. We have a lot ahead of us. School programs are shrinking. Technology is increasing. Our workforce needs to be prepared. Strategic planning requires maneuvering our forces, holding hands with allies, surviving the terrain and not depleting our resources. Help us combine our energy to increase our strength. Together we can shape our future closer to what we want. So, help make our community stronger— save the date and register for the Conference. e Hilton Eugene is a great property and oering discount hotel rates starting at $119. Simply call 541-342-2000 and say you’re attending the PLSO conference. Check out the scheduled online and circle which classes you’re interested in. Be a part of shaping the measure of tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you all in Eugene this January! Four Ways to Strengthen our Forces this January as described through “The Art of War.” “Security against defeat implies defensive tactics; ability to defeat the enemy means taking the oensive.” Join your colleagues! Register for the PLSO Conference. Discount pricing is available through December 31 at www.plso.org/2016Conference. “What enables…the good general to strike and conquer, and achieve things beyond the reach of ordinary men, is FOREKNOWLEDGE.” Educate yourself. Attend seminars and ask questions. No matter how long you’ve been in business, there is always a nugget of gold to be found. e conference provides 40-plus classes over a span of three days in one place—each oering PDHs. Take advantage. “We can form a single united body, while the enemy must split up into fractions. Hence there will be a whole pitted against separate parts of a whole, which means that we shall be many to the enemy’s few.” Attend the Annual Meeting Luncheon on ursday. Learn what PLSO has been up to through its volunteer leadership. Have an idea to make our forces stronger? Great! We’ll have an open mic this year. By working together, instead of dividing our opinions through argument, we can achieve more things. “e general…whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.” Ensure the future of our profession. Attend and support the Education & Outreach Auction Dinner. Want to raise money for scholarships? ink we should focus on community outreach? So do we! Support both of these endeavors simply by having fun. Bid on creative auction items like the “wines of the world” donated by the PLSO Board of Directors. Better yet, donate something fun for your professional colleagues to get in a bidding war over. 1 2 3 4 which part having
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