TSPS Presents the

Locating Original Corners Seminar

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When:        Sept. 8-10, 2005

Where:      Annadale Ranch and Neal's Lodges
                    Concan, (Uvalde County,) Texas

Course Description
This 2 1/2 day hands-on seminar takes place in a beautiful setting on the pristine Frio River near Garner State Park at the 5000 acre historic Annandale Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.  This course is facilitated by some of the state’s most highly experienced practicing Licensed State Land Surveyors with a combined surveying experience of more than 175 years.  Presentations on methodology and field procedures along with actual field search for original corners will pique your interests and satisfy your need for surveying knowledge. 

During the seminar you will:

• Participate in the determination of the gradient boundary of the Frio River

• Appropriately apply field evidence to final original survey construction and legally establish missing or obliterated corners

• Review and discuss landmark court cases that were the basis for the current dignity of calls in regard to retracing original survey corners

• Examine ancient trees in search of survey witness marks called for in the original survey field notes

• Seek and find original rock mounds set in the 1800s that remain virtually undisturbed and in their original position

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. August 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.

Bring your family  

Take advantage of the great rates and recreational opportunities while earning CEUs. Numerous cabins and other rental facilities are available for families, group, and single occupancy. Witness the bat flight at one of Texas’ most prominent active bat caves (located near one of the many previously found original survey corners).  View the Confederate Army’s kiln located near the entrance to the bat cave where powder for the civil war was manufactured from organic materials excavated from the bat cave.  Wander down trails where American Indians fought and hunted and where the original surveyors laid out the original surveys under adverse conditions and experience many more of the exciting activities available for everyone including:

Tubing on the Frio River
Horseback riding - Across from Neal's
Cave Guided Tours
Sabinal Canyon Museum
Putt Putt Golf
Birding and Hiking
Scenic Drive - Hill Country Trail
Lost Maples State Park

Accommodations
Accommodations are available for you and your family or bunk up with other attendees to cut costs.  Neal's Lodges has blocked several cabins with a wonderful view and access to the Frio River just for TSPS attendees.  Cabins can sleep from 4 - 8 people and include a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot and BBQ pit.  Kitchen supplies are not furnished. 
Contact Neal's Lodges directly at (830) 232-6118 by August 25th and reserve your cabin as a TSPS attendee and  receive 30% off the seasonal rate.

Meals
Neal's Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and will be open throughout the day to serve you.

Schedule

Thursday September 8, 2005
1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration
2:00pm - 5:00pm Introduction and LSLS Panel

Friday September 9, 2005
7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast
8:00am - 5:00pm Field exercises
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch

Saturday September 10, 2005
7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast
8:00am - 12:00pm Field exercises and discussion

Instructors
Jerry Goodson-Registered Professional Land Surveyor/Licensed State Land Surveyor, President-Elect of NSPS, 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.
W. C. Wilson-Registered Professional Land Surveyor/Licensed State Land Surveyor, Current (and Former) Member Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying
Bill O'Hara-Registered Professional Land Surveyor/Licensed State Land Surveyor, TSPS Liaison to TBPLS.

CEUs
This seminar has been approval for 16 CEUs by the TBPLS.
                  
Cost:     

Registration Procedure
Course registration will open in June 2005
Telephone registrations will not be accepted. Early registration is advised as class size is limited.

Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be made if faxed or written notice is received by September 2, 2005. 
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 anneg@tsps.org. TSPS reserves the right to cancel a seminar if attendance does not meet a minimum number of students.