RISPLS 55th Annual Meeting & Conference
2025-11-21 | Crown Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI, 02886
RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS
Presents:
55th Annual Meeting & Conference
Friday – November 21, 2025
At:
Crown Plaza
801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
RISPLS 55th Annual Meeting & Conference 2025
Event Details:

What: 55th Annual Meeting & Conference
Who: Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors (RISPLS)
When: Friday, November 21, 2025
Where: Crowne Plaza Providence Warwick, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
Registration Deadline: November 10, 2025 (A late fee of $10 applies after this date).

Schedule Highlights (7:30 AM – 7:00 PM):

7:30 AM: Registration Opens with Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 4:45 PM: Exhibits Open
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM (Seminar I): Douglas L. Aaberg, PLS (Carlson Software) presenting “Creating Base Maps and Preliminary Designs w/Public Data”
10:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Seminar II): Raymond Hintz (University of Maine) presenting “Managing with the Upcoming Datum Changes” (This seminar includes a break and a longer session in the afternoon).
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Buffet, 50/50 Raffle, Membership Meeting, Induction of Officers, Awards
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM: NESS Meeting (All are welcome)
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM: Door Prizes / Certificates (at the Registration Table)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Cocktail Reception w/Hors d’oeuvres & Scholarship Silent Auction

Speakers and Seminars (7 PDH available for the full day):

Douglas L. Aaberg, PLS (Carlson Software): Survey/Civil Product Manager. Presentation: Creating Base Maps and Preliminary Designs w/Public Data. (Morning session)
Raymond Hintz (University of Maine): Professor of Surveying Engineering Technology. Presentation: Managing with the Upcoming Datum Changes. (Late morning and afternoon sessions)

Registration Fees (Full Day Registration includes ALL Seminars, Exhibits, lunch & breaks):

Members (RISPLS and active members of CALS, MALSCE, MSLS, NHLSA, NYSAPLS, and VSLS): $290.00
Non-Members: $305.00
Students with ID: FREE (Must RSVP)
Luncheon & Award Ceremony Only (11:30 AM – 2:00 PM): $160.00 (Members), $175.00 (Non-Members)
Exhibit Hall Only (11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, no lunch): $75.00 (Members), $100.00 (Non-Members)
A 3.5% transaction fee is added for credit card payments (VISA/MASTER CARD).

Other Activities & Information:

Scholarship Silent Auction: Held during the Cocktail Reception immediately following certificate pickup. Donations are welcome.
Plan Contest: Rules and entry form are provided. Plans must be from RI, dated between November 2024 and November 2025. Submission deadline is 10:00 AM on November 21, 2025, at the Registration Table.
Sponsorships: Various sponsorship opportunities are available (e.g., Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Student Lunch).
Hotel: Overnight reservations should be made early by emailing Ashley.mizer@crownehotelwarwick.com and mentioning the RISPLS Event 11/21/25. Complimentary wireless internet and free on-site parking are provided.
Scholarship Application: Information is provided for The Pierre H. Guillemette Scholarship Award, with an application deadline of October 27, 2025.

General Membership Meeting & Seminar Thursday, September 17, 2026
2026-09-17 07:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | DoubleTree by Hilton, 2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI, 02886, United States
The Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors (RISPLS) is pleased to invite you to our September 2026 General Membership Meeting and discussion
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30am – d:00pm
Where: The Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 2081 Post Road, Warwick Rhode Island 02886
Agenda:
7:30 am – 8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 11:45 am Practical Geodesy for Practical Surveying
Guest Speaker: David Doyle
9:45 am – 10:00 am Morning Coffee Break
11:45 am – 1:30 pm Luncheon / General Membership Meeting
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm New Datums, new Coordinates, New Heights
Guest Speaker: David Doyle
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Afternoon Break
5:00 pm Certificate Pickup — End of Day
Please RSVP today for our Full Day Seminar by 9/7/26! (8.5 PDH) CERTIFICATE
Download Registration Form >> Sept GMM Registration September 17, 2026

RISPLS 56th Annual Meeting & Conference
2026-11-20 | Crown Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI, 02886
RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS
Presents:
56th Annual Meeting & Conference
Friday – November 20, 2026
At:
Crown Plaza
801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
Event Details: SAVE THE DATE! Event details to be announced.
