The Friday Feature 09.01.23 

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The NCSS Office will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day. We will be happy to assist you on Tuesday, September 5th. Online renewals and registrations are still available.


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No matter where you are in North Carolina, we have you covered for education this fall. Check out the long list of seminars that are now open for registration. Don't delay registering, as some will fill up quickly. 

CERTIFIED FLOODPLAIN SURVEYOR (CFS) CERTIFICATION

Wednesday-Saturday, September 13-16, 2023    In 1 & 1/2 Weeks
Location: NCSS Office
331 S. White St.
Wake Forest, NC 
8:00am-4:30pm | Wednesday-Friday (20-24 PDHs)  Lunch Provided
8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Saturday (Exam)
Price: $450 members/$500 nonmembers 
Click Here to Register Online


CAPE FEAR CHAPTER PARTNERSHIP 

Friday, September 22, 2023    
Location: Fayetteville Tech Community College

General Classroom Building 19 - Room 108
2817 Ft. Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Topics: "Board Case Analysis, Dealing with Deeds Issues, Standards of Practice"
Instructors: Richard (Mike) Benton, Steve Brown, Richard (Mike) Benton
8:00am-5:00pm (7.5 PDHs)  Breakfast & Lunch Included
Price: $175 members/$225 nonmembers
Click Here to Register Online


SW PIEDMONT CHAPTER PARTNERSHIP 

Friday, September 29, 2023    
Location: Zion Baptist Church

525 W. Zion Church Road
Shelby, NC 28150
Topics: "Adverse Possession and Acquiescence"
Instructor:  Kris Kline
8:00am-5:00pm (8 PDHs)  Breakfast & Lunch Included
Price: $175 members/$225 nonmembers
Click Here to Register Online


NORTHWEST CHAPTER PARTNERSHIP

Friday, October 13, 2023
Location: Valle Crucis Conference Center

146 Skiles Way
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Topics: "Here's My Situation," "Ethics and Standards of Practice," & " Legal Issues for Surveyors"
Instructors: John Logsdon, Esq.  & Others
8:00am-4:30pm (7.5 PDHs)  Breakfast & Lunch Included
Price: $175 members/$225 nonmembers
Click Here to Register Online


CFS BIENNIAL UPDATE

IS YOUR RENEWAL DUE? CHECK YOUR PROFILE.

Friday, October 27, 2023
NCSS Office - Hybrid Class*
331 S. White Street
Wake Forest, NC
Instructors: Steve Garrett & Gary Thompson
12:00pm - 4:00pm (4 PDHs) No Lunch Provided
Price: 
$100
Click Here to Register Online
*We will be offering this as a hybrid class. We assume you will be joining us in person unless you let us know you would prefer to attend via Zoom. Please email Anna Culiat if you prefer the Zoom option before October 13th. 


SOUTH BRUNSWICK CHAPTER PARTNERSHIP 

Saturday, October 28, 2023    
Location: Brunswick Community College 
(Building B, Room 150)
50 College Road, NE
Bolivia, NC 28422
Topics: "Board Case Analysis," "Ethics and Standards of Practice," & "2025 Datum Change"
Instructors: Mike Benton and Gary Thompson 
8:00am-4:30pm (7.5 PDHs)  Lunch Included
Price: $175 members/$225 nonmembers
Click Here to Register Online


NANTAHALA CHAPTER PARTNERSHIP

Friday, November 3, 2023
Location: Comfort Inn

1235 E. Main Street
Sylva, NC 28779
Topics: "Water Boundaries" & "Title Insurance and Boundary Surveys for Non-Surveyors"
Instructor: Jeff Lucas 
8:00am-4:30pm (7.5 PDHs)  Lunch Provided
Price: $175 members/$225 nonmembers
Click Here to Register Online


YADKIN VALLEY CHAPTER PARTNERSHIP- NEW    

Friday, November 10, 2023   
Location: Russell-Rufty Shelter-Miner's Hall at Gold Hill Mines Historic Park

755 St. Stephens Church Road
Gold Hill, NC 28071
Topics:  "Board Case Analysis: What Went Wrong (Ethics & Standards of Practice)" and "Here's My Situation (Boundary Law)"
Instructor: Mike Benton, John Logsdon, Esq.
8:00am-4:30pm (7.5 PDHs)  Lunch Provided
Price: $175 members/$225 nonmembers
Click Here to Register Online


JOHNSTON COUNTY CHAPTER PARTNERSHIP    

Friday, November 17, 2023
Location:  Johnston County Workforce Development Center
135 Best Wood Dr.
Clayton, NC 27520
Topics: "Boundary Law," "Ethics & Standards of Practice"
Instructor: Dr. Jerry Nave 
8:00am-4:30pm (7.5 PDHs)  Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Price: $175 members/$225 nonmembers
Click Here to Register Online


PIEDMONT CHAPTER PARTNERSHIP    

Friday, December 1, 2023
Location:  Masonic Center of Winston Salem
4537 Country Club Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
Topics: "Board Case Analysis," "Discussion of Real Estate Law"
Instructors: Mike Benton and Steven Smith 
8:00am-4:30pm (7.5 PDHs)  Lunch Provided
Price: $175 members/$225 nonmembers
Click Here to Register Online


 

Registration is now open for the 2023 Otis A. Jones Educational Institute at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, October 4th - 6th

Join us for one, two, or all three days. We are excited to have Jeff Lucas joining us this year for two full days in Section A.  Click Here to Visit the Institute Page for Full Details.

SECTIONS

Section A - Boundary Retracement
Section B - Business Practices & Survey Application
Section C - Emerging Issues 
Section D - Exam Reviews (see below)

New! We are offering two full days of the FS Exam Review (Part 1 & Part 2). You may register for both days or just one day. Each day will cover different topics, so be sure to look at both descriptions before registering.

PS EXAM REVIEW 

Wednesday, October 4, 2022
Location: Jane S. McKimmon Conference & Training Center (Institute Section D)
1101 Gorman Street
Raleigh, NC 27606
Instructors: Dr. Jerry Nave, PLS & Peggy Fersner
Price: $250 members/$300 nonmembers 
8:00am - 5:15pm | 9 PDHs | Breakfast & Lunch Included
Click Here to Register Online

FS EXAM REVIEW

Thursday, October 5, 2023 (Part 1)
Friday, October 6, 2023 (Part 2)

Location: Jane S. McKimmon Conference & Training Center (Institute Section D)

101 Gorman Street.
Raleigh, NC 27606
Instructors: Nathan Xiques & Jared Ownbey
Price: $250 members/$300 nonmembers 
8:00am - 5:15pm | 9 PDHs | Breakfast & Lunch Included

See below to register for each Part. 

Click Here to Register Online (Part 1) 
Click Here to Register Online (Part 2)


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NEW WEBSITE FEATURE: ACCESS RECEIPTS!

We are excited to introduce another new feature to you this week. You can now access receipts for membership, education, and online course purchases through the history in your profile.

 How to Access the New Feature:

  1. Log in to your ncsurveyors.com account.
  2. Select “History” from the sub-header.
  3. Look for the item you need a receipt for.
  4. Click on the black triangle in the “R” column next to the item. (A new window opens to email the receipt.)
  5. Click the send button to have the receipt go to the default email address in your profile, or change the recipient to the preferred email address and click send.

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Come out and support the NCSS Museum of Archives & Preservation of Surveying (NCSS MAPS) with a round of golf and some great fun.

When: Friday, October  13, 2023 at Pinewood Country Club, Asheboro, NC at 9:00am for registration for a 10:00am shotgun start.

Registration Fee - $100/person: Includes greens fee, cart, range balls, breakfast, refreshments during play, and lunch following play. 
Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st place, 2nd place, longest drive, and closest-to-the-pin.

Online Registration (Click Here for Paper Registration Form)

Click to Register Online - ONE Player
Click to Register Online - TWO Players 
Click to Register Online -  FOUR Players

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available - Give us all at 919.556.9848 


 

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If you consider purchasing NCSS quality branded apparel, we've got you covered! Visit our Land's End store located on our website under Resources. Various selections will make you look best and feel comfortable all day. If you have any questions, we are here to help. Call us at 919.556.9848


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There are so many job opportunities, no matter what position you are looking for. Find a complete and up-to-date list of current Job Postings on the NCSS website.


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This week, we are highlighting the North Carolina Railroad Company. Our sustaining members support NCSS yearly through functions such as our annual conference, golf tournaments, and membership. We hope to reciprocate these benefits through the mutual support of their companies. To show our appreciation, we highlight one sustaining member each week in the Friday Feature.  Whenever possible, please consider them for your business needs first and mention your membership with NCSS.  Click Here for a Complete List of Sustaining Member