5 Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon | www.plso.org From the PLSO Office How to Send Us Your Work Please email the editor Vanessa Salvia with submissions: [email protected]. Your submission should be in .doc format. Please send images separately (not embedded in the document) and at the highest file size available (MB size range versus KB size range—larger sizes are encouraged). Please include the author’s name and email address or phone number for contact. Fortunately, my role in the land surveying community is adapting alongside my personal transitions. With my position at PLSO being entirely remote, I will maintain my role as executive secretary while embracing the changes in my family life. The flexibility of remote work allows me to stay connected with you, the members, participate in projects, and contribute to the organization without geographical limitations. It’s reassuring to know that my responsibilities with the board of directors and conference planning will remain unchanged, allowing me to focus on my dual roles as both a supportive parent and a dedicated professional. I also want to take a moment to address some logistical updates. The PLSO address has changed to 1307 NE 102nd Ave., Ste D #229, Portland, OR 97220. It’s important for everyone to notify their accounting departments of this change, though all phone numbers and emails remain the same. Lori Servin is also the new Project Coordinator and will be handling local requests such as door hanger orders, handing off outreach materials for job fairs, and more. Most of you have already met Lori, who has worked at the conference registration desk for over a decade. She easily fits in with our culture and is actually the one that introduced me to all of you. Ultimately, this period of transition is not just about my daughter stepping into her future, me adjusting to new family dynamics, or the internal changes within PLSO. It’s about embracing the complexities of life as we navigate the intertwined paths of growth, support, and self-discovery. Each milestone serves as a reminder that life is a series of evolving chapters, each one inviting us to reflect, adapt, and redefine our purpose. As we continue on this journey, I am excited to bring you projects that include partnering with Washington and Idaho to promote the profession of land surveying in the Pacific Northwest. As Dan Nelson gets ready to take office as our next chair of the board, we have had conversations about how we can deepen our relationship with Oregon State University and help grow their geomatics program in partnership with Oregon Tech and our community college programs. We have some really exciting programs in the works, and I can’t wait to share more about them.
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