The ACSM Radio Hour

Curtis W. (Curt) Sumner

Curtis W. (Curt) Sumner is the Executive Director of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM), and its largest Member Organization the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), collectively serving the interests of professional surveyors nationwide, and internationally.

As a long-time member representing of ACSM and NSPS on the ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey Requirements Committee, he has joined his fellow committee members in the development of upgrades made to these standards, including the 2011 version.

Mr. Sumner is an invited presenter and keynote speaker throughout the U. S., and his articles routinely appear in many national and state publications.

He is a licensed professional surveyor in Virginia and Maryland.

ACSM

The American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) was founded in June 1941 and is incorporated as a non-profit educational organization whose goal is to advance the sciences of surveying and mapping and related fields, in furtherance of the welfare of those who use and make maps. ACSM also encourages the development of educational programs and supports publications that represent the professional and technical interests of surveying and mapping. The society is comprised of four independently incorporated Member Organizations which include more than 5000 surveyors, cartographers, geodesist, and other spatial data information related professionals from private industry, government, and academia throughout the world. Each member Organization serves the specific interests of their respective members, while working collectively to achieve the overall goals of ACSM.

Today, the technology explosion has provided new methods of attaining and using spatial data. Geographic information systems (GIS), Land information systems (LIS), and the Global Positioning System (GPS) have revolutionized the spatial relationships of both actual objects and planned concepts. ACSM continually seeks to respond to the challenges presented by these new technologies.

The non-governing ACSM Congress is comprised of two delegates and one alternate representing each of the Member Organizations. The Congress also includes non-voting delegates representing Associate Organizations. The Congress administers the activities that have been agreed upon by the Member Organizations as joint efforts.

ACSM does continue to have Sustaining Members who provide high-quality products and services to the Geospatial professionals within all four MOs.

ACSM sponsors an Annual Convention each Spring. Typically, the convention is held in partnership with one or more national, regional, of state organization. This important industry event typically attracts up to 2,000 attendees. Continuing education opportunities are available during the annual spring conference.

The ACSM Congress and the Member Organization Boards of Directors hold fall business meetings, and sometimes these meetings are held in conjunction with a conference held by other organizations.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Member Organization, Associate Organization , or Sustaining Organization/Member contact Curtis Sumner, Executive Director at 240-632-9716, ext. 106 or curtis.sumner@acsm.net.

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02/20/12 Guest Kim Buchheit

Curt chats with PSM Kim Buchheit about Presidents Day and the fact that three out of the four on Mt. Rushmore were surveyors. Plus much more as we are delighted each week to have the ACSM Hour on brought to you by www.quikstake.com, check them out!

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02/13/12 Guests Gavin Schrock, Eric Gakstatter and Laurence Socci

Curt discusses the latest with regard to the LightSquared issue and the potential effects on you the surveyor and your use of GPS with Gavin Schrock, Administrator, Washington State Reference Network, Eric Gakstatter writer for GPS World, and laurence Socci NSPS/ACSM Government Affairs Consultant. Please listen and pass on to your friends this is vitally important and we can't let this company run over us!!!

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02/06/12 Guest Tim Nelson

Curt chats with author and civil engineer Tim Nelson about the book he has written containing surveying practice problems.

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01/30/12 Show Host Curt Sumner

2011 in Review and a look at 2012 with Curt Sumner discussing the importance of the ACSM Radio Hour and its future.

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01/23/12 Guest Dr. Bill Morton

OK one has to pay attention and follow closely as Curt interview Dr. Bill Morton, M.D., Esq. and amateur surveyor/historian. The two discuss the surveyor Andrew Ellicott and his major contributions to surveying and his lasting effects on state borders.

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01/16/12 Guest Marshall Robinson

What a claustrophobic topic Curt and Marshall discuss on this addition of the only land surveying show on radio! With great appreciation brought to you each week by Quik Stakes, they support you call Quik Stakes and try them!

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01/09/12 Guest Richard Sincovec

Curt and Richard Sincovec from Edward-James Surveying, Inc. in Colorado discuss a paper he authored Working With Grid Coordinates .

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12/19/11 Guest Gary Davis

Curt interviews Chair of the ACSM Hydrographer Certification Board Gary Davis about the program and the practice of hydrographic surveying.

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12/12/11 Guest Dennis Mouland

Curt chats with well known educator, author and surveyor about the state of the surveyor today from an educational point of view and much more of interest to each of you. The ACSM Radio Hour is brought to you by Professional Surveyor and Parker Davis Quik Stakes, how about letting them know you appreciate the show.

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12/05/11 Guest Karol Grove-Tomlinson

Curt and guest Karol, a professional Surveyor in Michigan, discuss Flood Zone issues with regard to a variety of clients.

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11/28/11 Guests Doug Smith and Scott Williams

Host Curt Sumner and guests Doug Smith and Scott Williams discuss how the changing landscape in technology and the trend toward inclusion of photogrammetric/remote sensing services into state licensing laws, is affecting the professionals and companies that provide this critical element of geospatial data. The ACSM Radio hour is brought to you weekly by Professional Surveyor Magazine and Quik Stakes, please support the sponsors and thank them!

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11/21/11 Guest Pat Smith

Curt discusses with guest Pat Smith, RPLS (SAM, Inc.) Austin, TX the impact of scanning Capabilities on the practice of Surveying.

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