TSPS Presents the

Heart of Texas 
Boundary Retracement Seminar
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When:      March 9-11, 2006

Where:    Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch
                  Brady, Texas 
                  Located about halfway between Brady and Brownwood.                
                  325/463-5547

Course Description
The Heart of Texas Retracement at Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch in McCulloch County will be a modern day search for original survey corners. By utilizing county record information, GLO field notes, working sketches and aerial photos, the original surveys can be positioned within a small search area. Licensed State Land Surveyors will be party chiefs to guide you on information found on the ground. This area has not been bulldozed, chained or root plowed like many of the ranches in Texas, therefore we expect to find several of the original corners.

Topics Discussed
Key elements of gradient boundary
Survey, grant, and deed retracement
Records search
Preparation of working sketches
Previous surveyors and their methods
History of the area at the time of the original survey
Identify GLO symbols
Principle ruling of selected court cases

Plus attendees will:
Construct surveys from evidence found
Visit the monument that marks the spot
Receive handouts which include letters from the original
surveyor, original field notes, patent, & corrected field notes

Accommodations
The cost of registration includes two nights lodging at the Wulff Cedar Creek Lodge located on the Cedar Creek Ranch between Brady and Brownwood (325)463-5547.  Lodging is available at the Cedar Creek Lodge Wednesday & Saturday evening for an additional charge of $35.00 per night. All accommodations will be handled through the TSPS office.

Requirements
Each seminar participant should bring the following: clothing and footwear suitable for field surveying in rough terrain; personal field gear; calculator (any type), scratch pad, etc.; triangles, scale and a 24" straight edge; comfortable, casual wear for evenings. March weather in central Texas is unpredictable, please be prepared for any eventuality. Those having personal GPS equipment may bring portable units if they so desire.

Meals
A chef will be on site daily to prepare home cooked meals for attendees. The cost of registration includes lunch & dinner on Thursday, breakfast, lunch & dinner on Friday, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday, plus breaks. Meals will not be available at the lodge Wednesday & Saturday evening.

Instructors
Jerry Goodson-Registered Professional Land Surveyor/Licensed State Land Surveyor, Past State President Texas Society of Professional Surveyors, Past Member Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying, Past President Board of Governors N.S.P.S., County Surveyor Lampasas County.
D.G. (Greg) Smyth-Registered Professional Land Surveyor/Licensed State Land Surveyor, Past State President Texas Society of Professional Surveyors, Member Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying, President D.G. Smyth & Co., Inc.
Ben Thomson-Registered Professional Land Surveyor/Licensed State Land Surveyor, Professional Engineer, Chief of Surveys Texas General Land Office, Commissioner’s Appointee to the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
Bill O'Hara-Registered Professional Land Surveyor/Licensed State Land Surveyor, TSPS Liaison to the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying

CEUs
This seminar has been approved for 16 CEUs by the TPBLS under the Continuing Education Rule.

Cost  

Prices include food and lodging.  All lodging is arranged through the TSPS office.

Registration Procedure
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Telephone registrations will not be accepted. Early registration is advised as class size is limited.

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Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be made if faxed or written notice is received by February 25, 2004. 
If you registered on-line and paid with a credit card your cancellation notice must include the credit card number and expiration date you used to make your reservation.  Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. FAX your cancellation notice to TSPS at 512-327-7872 or email to brendan@tsps.org.  TSPS reserves the right to cancel a seminar if attendance does not meet a minimum number of students.