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Home News Events Education Board Links QUICK LINKS Membership 2009 Newsletter FACM Store Photos Jobs Memorial Tributes Scholarships 2008 Cadastre Comments or questions regarding the web site contact mwentworth1@cfl.rr.com Last Updated January 29* 2010	Welcome to F.A.C.M. The purpose of the Florida Association of Cadastral Mappers is to bring together those persons concerned with property ownership mapping in state and local government, and private industry, without regard to the unit of government or department in which such persons perform their duties.
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	Annual Conference a Big Success! The Florida Association of Cadastral Mappers 23rd Annual Meeting and Educational Workshop held between October 18 to the 21st was a resounding success based on participant comments. The facilities at the Tradewinds and the service provided by the Tradewinds staff was superb. Who could complain with a location overlooking the Gulf, two pools, Jacuzzi and a beach side bar? This year's conference content was also exceptional with members and consulting firms giving a wide variety of sessions covering such topics as the Public Land Survey Layer, Developing an Online Map presence, the cadastral mapping fabric, change detection, paperless split/combo innovations and ortho-photography to name a few. The awards ceremony kicked off after the President's reception and banquet. After a brief introduction by President Mike Wentworth describing the accomplishments of the last year and the purpose of FACM, the awards were presented. This year's winner of the Cadastralist of the Year award went to Joe Ward of Orange County for his work and development of their "Paperless Split/Combo Project" which was also given as presentation during the conference. The Orange County Cadastral Mapping, GIS and CAMA Department received the award for Outstanding Achievement Award for their development of an On-Line Foreclosure Map application on the Appraiser's internet site. Michael Prestridge accepted the award on behalf of the Department. For her outstanding service of over 23 years with the Nassua County Property Appraiser's Office and her rise to become Property Appraiser, the Lifetime Achievement Award was given to The Honorable Tammy Stiles of Nassau County. Outgoing President, Michael Wentworth, awarded two President's awards to members of the FACM Board that have significantly helped achieve the FACM Board's goals during the last year. The first was awarded to FACM Secretary, Carol Walker, for her outstanding work in updating and revising FACM Course 2 and 3 over the last year with new presentation materials and content. The second was given to Immediate Past President, John Bausola,, for both his outstanding work in bringing together the 2009 Conference and his past service on the board. New members of the FACM Board were then introduced. Frank Conkling of Panda Consulting will be our new President elect. Ric Fritz of Citus County was elected to the role of Treasurer. Jeff Hahn of Brevard County was selected as a Director. The gavel was then presented to our new FACM President Matt Kalus, who then gave a short address to the FACM members outlining his vision for FACM during the next year. A special thanks to all our corporate sponsors for not only donating money to support the conference but also in presenting during the workshops. They included, Bruce Harris and Associates, Panda Consulting, ACA, Photo Science, Pictometry, Patriot Systems, Kucera, Surdex Corporation, Team Consulting, Yotta and ESRI.
	Message from our New President - Matthew Kalus I would like to begin by giving a great round of thanks to Mike Wentworth and John Bausola, FACM’s two most recent Presidents. Without their experience and leadership skills to have as an example going into this position, I wound be at a tremendous loss. I also want to welcome aboard our new Board of Directors for 2009-2010: Frank Conkling , Panda Consulting – President Elect Ric Fritz, Citrus County – Treasurer Carol Walker, Polk County – Secretary Jeff Hahn, Brevard County – Director 2009-2011 George Beatty, DOR and John Benton Duval County continue in their second year as directors for 2008-2010. We also have several new Chairs this year: Joe Ward, Orange County – Education Christine Schluter, Bruce Harris Associates – Standards/Legislation Fred Morawietz, Volusia County – Membership/Outreach Joyce McGuire, St. Lucie County – Scholarship Johnnie Abron, Jefferson County – Website Coordinator And continuing in the following Chairs: Jeff Maasch, Indian River County – Designations Connie Rossman, City of Lakeland – Publications and Awards Kay Gargis, Brevard County – Ways and Means John Bausola – Conference Thank you all for stepping up and being a part of FACM as we begin our 24th year! Since its founding in 1986, FACM has been dedicated to education the Cadastralist and furthering the profession of mapping, especially now that we are on the brink of closing out the first decade of the 21st century. Over the last several years FACM has begun the process of updating and revising our four courses (and possibly exploring a fifth, one that would be geared towards aerial photography, GIS concepts, and interpretation of Right-of-Way maps). Accomplishing all of this is very challenging, especially so in these times of economic instability. We will be looking at ways to offer these courses in a “Distance Learning” i.e. online setting. In addition to challenging the course by testing only, and instruction via sitting in a classroom with a ‘live instructor’, both of which will still be available, FACM is exploring how to deliver the course content at the convenience of your own desktop computer. The goal being to reduce travel and lodging expenses. FACM also has available instructors that can travel to your office for an onsite classroom for 10 or more students. DOR will continue to have offerings, albeit on a reduced schedule. Lastly I would like to say thanks to the conference committee and the following sponsors: Bruce Harris and Associates, Panda Consulting, ACA, Photo Science, Pictometry, Patriot Systems, Kucera, Surdex Corporation, Team Consulting, Yotta and ESRI. They assembled a great Fall Conference this year; it could not have been done with you all! I continue to hear how informative and worthwhile it was, so now the bar has been set for next year! Start thinking about what presentation you would like to see, or better yet, you would like to give! Before you know, it will be October 2010 – Let’s get started! “It is change, continuing change, inevitable change that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be” Issac Asimov 1978
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