RISPLS 55th Annual Meeting & Conference

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 April 17, 2025

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
When: 5:30-8 pm
Via: Zoom

RISPLS will be holding our April General Membership Meeting via ZOOM.
This will be an evening meeting.

Our guest speaker will be Daniel Martin with a 2 hour presentation, 6-8 pm and we have our General Membership Meeting as well approximately a half hour. (before or after)

Please watch your email for the registration information including the presentation details and exact times.

General Membership Meeting & Seminar Thursday, February 20, 2025

General Membership Meeting & Seminar
Thursday, February 20, 2025
7:30 am – 12 pm

The Radisson Hotel

2081 Post Road, Warwick Rhode Island 02886, USA

7:30 am – 8:30 am Registration & Breakfast Buffet
8:30 am – 11:00 am Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Accuracy Precision
Guest Speaker: Jim Peterson, Leica-Geosystems
10:00 am – 10:15 am Morning Coffee Break
10:15am – 11:00 am Economic GNSS Site Control
Guest Speaker: Jim Peterson, Leica-Geosystems
11:00 am – 12:00 pm General Membership Meeting
12:00 pm Certificate Pickup
♦ Please RSVP today for our Half Day Seminar by 2-14-25 (4 PDH) CERTIFICATE *
* RISPLS Members: $100.00___ All Non-Members: 125.00___ Students: $40____
**Late Fee of $10 if received after Feb 14, 2025 / if you’d like to SPONSOR A STUDENT: $40_____

** REGISTRATION REQUIRED —NO WALK IN SIGN UPS**

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