January 25-27, 2012 Kalahari Resort, WI Dells, WI 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
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On Line registration is now available. If you attended the 2010 or 2011 WSLS Annual Institute, you should have received an email with a link to your personalized registration page that you can use to update personal information and to register.
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Get ready for the 6th annual big event-Wednesday evening, January 25, 2012 following the Wednesday Vendors social. To learn more about "Bucky's Challenge" contact contest chairman Dan Birrenkott at (608) 837-7463 or visit the Societys Website at WSLS.org.
(Single day registration includes continental breakfast and lunch for that day. Banquet tickets are not included in the single day fees, but can be purchased below.*)
*For information about joining the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors, contact Frank Thousand, Executive Director, at 608-770-9759 or fthousand@charter.net
A block of rooms is reserved at the Kalahari Resort, WI Dells, WI until December 25, 2011. Reservations should be made directly with the Kalahari Resort at (608) 254-5466 or toll free at (877) 253-5466. Please make sure to identify that you are with the WSLS/UWSP Continuing Education Block. Two room types are available: Huts are $99 per night up to quadruple occupancy; Lodges are $119 for up to quadruple occupancy. For more information on the room types, please visit the Kalahari website at www.kalahariresort.com, pick the Wisconsin Dells link, click “Resort” and then click “Room Type.”
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center for registrants employed by government agencies who are required to stay at state rate hotels. Room rates are $70 per night for single occupancy and $80 per night for double occupancy. To receive this rate, you must provide the appropriate documentation for rate eligibility, including tax exempt documentation. Reservations can be made by calling Wintergreen at (608) 254-2285; please reference the WSLS Institute room block.
The Ramada Wisconsin Dells also has room availability at the government rate and is on the same side of State Highway 12 as the Kalahari. They offer a hot waffle continental breakfast every morning. There is no room block set up, but you may contact them at (608) 254-2218 or toll free at (800) 845-2251. The street address is 1073 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
WSLS is excited to offer Professional Development Hours (PDH’s) for the 2012 Annual Institute. In October of 2009 the Land Surveyors Section of the Registration and Licensing Board adopted Chapter A – E 10, Continuing Education For Land Surveyors. Starting in February 2010, you could begin earning PDHs. You will need to complete 20 PDHs by February 1, 2012. Chapter A-E 10.03 (1) (b) states:
(b) During each biennial registration period, the registrant shall complete a minimum of two professional development hours of the total number required in each of the following categories: Programs, courses or activities in the area of Wisconsin statutes and rules that regulate professional land surveyors and surveys. Programs, courses or activities in the area of professional conduct and ethics. Programs, courses or activities in the area of land surveying or related sciences.
We have indicated in each session in the Institute Brochure how many PDHs and what categories a session will likely qualify.
Visit the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors site.