Episode 54 - 11-25-2020

NSPS Government Affairs consultant John Palatiello joins host Curt Sumner for a discussion about Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) which is mandated by federal (and some states) law for procurement of professional services including Surveying. The discussion will also include the  challenges encountered in insuring adherence to the process.

Episode 46 - 9-30-2020

NSPS Executive Director Curt Sumner is joined by NSPS Lobbyist John “JB” Byrd and our legislative consultant, John Palatiello, for conversation about issues effecting the surveying profession during this extraordinary time.  Lots of great insight from our legislative group on this “Point of Order” episode. Thanks for listening!

Episode 35 - 7-15-2020

Curt's guest for this episode of "Point of Order" series is a conversation with David Grossman, Executive Director of GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA).  David shares his background on working on Capitol Hill, within the office of the FCC and how it led to his position with GPSIA.  They talk about the common threads between NSPS and GPSIA in technology and working together on common legislative initiatives.

Disclaimer: 

• Consistent with the terms of its litigation settlement with Ligado, Garmin International, Inc. does not affirmatively endorse or oppose the deployment of Ligado’s proposed mobile communications network. Garmin supports discussion in the interview of the merits of utilizing the 1 dB standard to assess potential interference to GNSS receivers; it also has expressed concerns about the need to protect certified aviation devices from interference. To the extent this podcast or any summary thereof discusses any other issue or matter, including Ligado’s deployment of its proposed 5G mobile communications network (or any interference therefrom), GPSIA is not authorized, and does not purport, to speak for Garmin.
  
  
• Consistent with the terms of its litigation settlement with Ligado, Deere & Company (“Deere”) does not affirmatively endorse or oppose the deployment of Ligado’s proposed mobile communications network.  Deere supports discussion in the interview of the merits of utilizing the 1 dB standard to assess potential interference to GNSS receivers only. To the extent this podcast or any summary thereof discusses any other issue or matter, including Ligado’s deployment of its proposed 5G mobile communications network (or any interference therefrom), GPSIA is not authorized, and does not purport, to speak for Deere. 

Episode 26 - 5-6-2020

This “Surveyor Says!” podcast from the National Society of Professional Surveyors pulls the curtain back on how Washington D.C. is operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Curt Sumner is joined by NSPS Lobbyist John “JB” Byrd and our legislative consultant, John Palatiello, for conversation about issues effecting the surveying profession during this extraordinary time. Lots of great insight from our legislative group on this “Point of Order” episode.  

Episode 24 - 4-22-20

This “Point of Order” of the “Surveyor Says!” podcast from the National Society of Professional Surveyors captured a conversation with Jon Warren and Pat Beehler, both former NSPS Past President, and long-time participants in NSPS legislative efforts. Jon also serves as the NSPS Political Action Committee Chair. They help describe our specific focus on how NSPS is an advocate to not just its members, but to all surveyors nationwide.

Episode 20 - 3-25-2020

This installment of “Point of Order” of the NSPS “Surveyor Says!” podcast is a discussion with Aaron Grau, Executive Director of the Association of Professional Pipeline Surveyors (APPS). Curt and Aaron discuss the beginning of the group, their goals, and why they are tailoring representation to the pipeline industry. For more information about APPS, visit their website at pipelinesurveyor.org.

Episode 18 - 3-11-2020

NSPS Executive Director Curt Sumner is joined by John “JB” Byrd, the NSPS Federal lobbyist and John Palatiello, our legislative consultant and will focus on the three (3) talking points for the upcoming NSPS Lobby Day efforts. Thanks for listening to our latest episode in our “Point of Order” series.

Episode 11 1-22-2020

Today’s show is the next episode in the “Point of Order” series. This podcast topic is devoted to the functionality and issues that are dealt with by our Joint Government Affairs Committee.

The focus of today’s episode is centered on the work leading up to the NSPS Lobby Day activities that take place on Capitol Hill in conjunction with our Spring Business Meeting during the first week of April.

Episode 8   1-1-2020

Introducing “Point of Order,” the podcast devoted to the functionality and issues that are dealt with by our NSPS Joint Government Affairs Committee. Today Executive Director Curt Sumner is joined by John Palatiello and John “JB” Byrd, our NSPS federal legislative representatives as they discuss topics that will focus specifically on a very important part of NSPS and how it is an advocate to not just its members but to all surveyors nationwide.