Registration Today for the 2017 MALSCE Convention - March 24-25 in Leominster

2017 MALSCE Convention

Leominster
Friday & Saturday, March 24-25, 2017  
at DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster
99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453

Hosted by MALSCE

Convention Flyer & Registration Form

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Schedule of Events

Registration Fees:
Full Conference: $300 Members, $375 Non-Members
Friday Convention Only: $200 Members, $250 Non-Members
Saturday Convention Only: $100 Members, $125 Non-Members
Deadline to register: Friday, March 17, 2017

The 2017 MALSCE Convention features:  

• In-depth Business Sessions
  • Topics include sessions on technical advances, business trends, legislation, legal matters impacting land surveyors and civil engineering professions
•  Convention Exhibits
  • Showcasing the latest technologies and services
  • Click here for information on becoming a MALSCE Convention exhibitor
• Surveyor-in-Training and PLS Exam Refresher Courses
  • Space is limited, register today
• Networking, Benefit Auction, Plan Contest, Beer Tasting and more!
  • Learn from your peers

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Reserve your overnight room by March 10, 2017

A block of overnight rooms for 2017 MALSCE Convention exhibitors and attendees has been reserved at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leominster for the nights of Thursday and Friday, March 23rd and 24th. To reserve your overnight room call the hotel at 978/534-9000 and ask for reservations. When booking your room through the reservation department, ask to make a reservation under the group code MAL in order to receive the discounted MALSCE overnight room rate of $105.00 per night plus tax (single or double occupancy).

For online reservations: 

1. Go to http://leominster.doubletree.com
2. Enter your arrival and departure dates
3. Enter the amount of rooms you will need and the amount of people that will be occupying each room
4. Below, in small blue lettering, you will see "Add Special Rate Codes" -- Click on that link
5. In the box where it says "Group Code" -- Enter MAL
6. Click on Check Rooms & Rates
7. Proceed with choosing your room type and booking your reservation.

All overnight room reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card for late arrival. If identified guests do not check-in, the credit card will be charged one night, room, and tax.

Enter the 2017 Plan Contest!

The MALSCE Convention Committee invites you to enter the 2017 Plan Contest! Award-winning plans will be displayed at the 2017 MALSCE Convention and noted in the MALSCE member newsletter, MALSCE News. First place winners in each category will compete in the Plan of the Year competition, held during the convention. All awards will be presented at during the the convention dinner on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Plan Contest Rules:

• Each entry must be accompanied by an entry form and fee.
• Plans must be one sheet. (No multiple sheets or sets).
• No plans will be accepted after the deadline of March 10, 2017.
• Must be a plan of land in Massachusetts, dated between March 2016 and February 2017.
• Entries can be PDFs or hard copies of the drawings.
• One plan, per drafter, per category. Firms are allowed to enter plans in the same category by different drafters.
• Color submittal is allowed for non-registry plans.
• All entries will become the property of MALSCE.

Download an entry form to read the full contest rules and submission instructions.

Stay out of Court: Mock Trial
Plaintiff Dale Wright has filed a quiet title action against Defendant Lee Hawk to clear title to 35 acres of prime land.

Aside from questions as to the location of their common boundary, both Wright and Hawk have had conflicting surveys performed and the two surveyors will testify in support of their respective surveys.

Gary Kent, LS, Schneider Corporation, will act as the bailiff for this mock trial. This half-day program features an actual judge and lawyers, and offers a real-world scenario of what surveyors experience in a Massachusetts court room.

Leadership Panel
With topics suited for entry level professionals to seasoned managers, four leaders in the surveying and engineering professions give their opinions on a variety of questions presented by Proprietors' Council Chair, Michael Feldman, President, Feldman Land Surveyors. The panel will be comprised of the following leaders:

• Lisa A. Brothers, PE, LEED AP BD+C, President & CEO, Nitsch Engineering
• Michael A. Clifford, Principal-in-Charge, DGT Survey Group
• William J. Doucet, President, Doucet Survey Inc.
• David N. Hayes, PE, LEED AP, President & CEO, BSC Group, Inc.

Advertise in the convention booklet or become a sponsor!
Promote your company's products and services to convention attendees and/or show your support of MALSCE by advertising in the convention booklet or becoming a convention sponsor. Download the 2017 MALSCE Convention Advertising and Sponsorship Registration Form to learn more.

Reserve exhibit space for your company!
Promote your company's products and/or services to 2017 Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE) Convention attendees. As an exhibitor, you're entitled to an exhibit area on the floor of the ballroom. Attendees will frequent the area between presentations and during breaks, giving vendors plenty of face-time to make connections and spread the word. To learn more about exhibiting options and fees, please download the 2017 MALSCE Convention Exhibit Space Rental Agreement.

Donate an item for the auction to benefit the MALSCE Education Trust!
To donate an item, simply bring it to the registration desk at the convention by 12:00 PM on Friday, March 24. If you wish to donate an item, but cannot attend the convention, contact Rich Keenan at 617/305-4110.