Congratulations to each of the following individuals that passed the CFedS exam in October of this year: #1853 – Michael Adams of La Jolla, California#1854 – Jonathan Behr of Concho, Arizona#1855 – John Legere of Houston, Texas#1856 – Zachary Taraschi of Albuquerque, New Mexico We realize that taking on 120-200 hours of training is a Read More »

Meeting #10: 1/2/24, 7pm eastern. See calendar link below for meeting details. Weeks 19-20 address course #7. Please complete the following by 1/2/24: Introduction (Animation)Boundary Standards – Part 1: 48 Minutes (Video)Boundary Standards – Part 2: 55 Minutes (Video)Supplemental ResourcesProgram Summary: It’s Official – On to the Exam (Video)Program Summary: Chief Cadastral Surveyor’s Closing Remarks Read More »

Meeting #9: 12/12/23, 7pm eastern. See calendar link below for meeting details. Weeks 17-18 address course #6. Please complete the following by 12/12/23: Reading Assignment: 2009 BLM Manual (Section 3: 99-130; Section 4: 41-47; Section 10: 5-10)*Reading coincides with Study Guide Six, page 2 Introduction (Animation)Regular Section Subdivisions – 61 Minutes (Video)Calculate Coordinates for Missing Read More »

Meeting #8: 11/28/23, 7pm eastern. See calendar link below for meeting details. Weeks 15-16 address course #5. Please complete the following by 11/28/23: Reading Assignment: 2009 BLM Manual (Sections 7 & 8)*Reading coincides with Study Guide Five, page 2 Introduction (Animation)Water Boundary Surveys (Web Course)Water Boundaries – 12 Minutes (Video)Course 5 Quiz Most online meetups Read More »

Meeting #7: 11/14/23, 7pm eastern. See calendar link below for meeting details. Weeks 13-14 address course #4 (second portion). Please complete the following by 11/14/23: Various reading assignmentsRestoration of Lost Corners – Part 3: 55 Minutes (Video)Double Proportion (Exercise)Two-Point Control (Exercise)Three-Point Control (Exercise)Original Control – Single Point (Exercise)Restoration of Lost Corners – Part 4: 76 Read More »

Meeting #6: 10/31/23, 7pm eastern. See calendar link below for meeting details. Weeks 11-12 address course #4 (first portion). Please complete the following by 10/31/23: Various reading assignmentsIntroduction (Animation)Introduction to Restoration of Lost Corners (Web Course- Optional)Restoration of Lost Corners – Part 1: 40 Minutes (Video)Irregular Boundary (Exercise)Single Proportion (Exercise)Restoration of Lost Corners – Part Read More »

Meeting #5: 10/17/23, 7pm eastern. See calendar link below for meeting details. Weeks 9 & 10 address course #3 (second portion). Please complete the following by 10/17/23: Various reading assignmentsDetermine Proper Locations of Township Corner (Problem)Evaluating Corner Evidence – Part 6: 61 MinutesDetermine Proper Cap Marking for a Corner (Problem)Evaluating Corner Evidence – Part 7: Read More »

Montana Association of Registered Land Surveyors Date: March 20-22, 2024 Location: Butte, MT Anticipated CFedS CE Credits(s) Offered: 2-3

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the loss of our dear friend, Steve Parrish. Steve passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2023, after battling pancreatic cancer. Steve had a significant impact on the survey community and was a mentor to many. Steve had a passion for mentoring and Read More »

Oklahoma Society of Land Surveyors Date: March 7-9 2024 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma. More information here. Anticipated CFedS CE credit(s) offered: 1