Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors

Summer Meeting

2026 Summer Meeting Details

Hosted by the Northeast Chapter

July 24-25, 2026

Appleton, WI

Schedule of Events *subject to change*

Friday, July 24^th

7:00 - 8:30am: Pancake Breakfast hosted by NEC

9:00am: Golf (18 holes w/cart) (opt. add-on)

Noon: Lunch at golf course or shooting venue

1:00pm: Sporting Clays (opt. add-on)

6:00pm: Dinner

7:30pm: Symphony Under the Stars

Saturday, July 25^th

8:00 - 8:45am: Breakfast

8:45 - 11:30am: Steve Sorenson - Legal Challenges in the 21^st Century for a Wisconsin Land Surveyor (3 PDH's Category 1)

11:30am - Noon: General Membership Meeting

Noon - 1:00pm: Lunch

1:00 - 2:30pm: Board of Directors Meeting

2:30pm: Adjourn Summer Meeting

About Legal Challenges in the 21^st Century for a Wisconsin Land Surveyor

This presentation will look at some of the most difficult legal challenges that face a land surveyor. Areas covered will include the ever changing legal duties of a surveyor, modern legal standards of competency, dealing with courts and lawyers with limited knowledge of the field of land surveying, fighting the on going myths held by the public and knowing what to do and what not to do. Each of these topics have their own set of challenges. The presentation will look at the legal and the practical ways of dealing with or finding solutions for the every day problems of the 21^stCentury. There will be lots of real life examples and plenty of time for questions.

3 PDH's Category 1: Programs, courses or activities in the area of Wisconsin statutes and rules that regulate professional land surveyors and surveys.

Hotel Information:
*There is no official room block, but these are the current rates at recommended stays in the area*

Best Western Plus Appleton Airport - $100/night

1565 Federated Dr, Appleton, WI 54913

bestwestern.com

(920) 560-3000

Holiday Inn Appleton - $150/night

1565 N Casaloma Drive, Appleton, WI 54913

ihg.com

(920)441-0206

Microtel Inn & Suites - $80/night

321 N Metro Drive, Appleton, WI 54914

wyndhamhotels.com

(920)997-3121

About the Summer Meeting

WSLS Summer Meeting is an annual event hosted by different chapters of WSLS, bringing together land surveyors from across the region for a few days of networking, learning, and fun. Held in various scenic locations throughout Wisconsin, the Summer Meeting offers a perfect blend of professional development and recreational activities.

What to Expect:

Educational Sessions: Attend informative sessions led by industry experts, selected by the host Chapter.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals, share experiences, and build valuable relationships within the surveying community.
Fun Activities: Enjoy recreational activities providing a relaxed atmosphere to unwind and socialize.
Summer Membership Meeting: Hear a mid-year report from WSLS regarding the latest updates of membership.

Whether you are a seasoned surveyor or new to the profession, the WSLS Summer Meeting offers something for everyone. Join us for an enriching and enjoyable experience that combines learning, networking, and fun in beautiful Wisconsin settings.

Chapter Host Schedule

Summer 2026: Northeast Chapter
Summer 2027: Southeastern Society of WSLS, Inc.
Summer 2028: Madison Area Surveyors Council
Summer 2029: Central Chapter
Summer 2030: Western Chapter
Summer 2031: Northwest Chapter
Summer 2032: Southwest Chapter
Summer 2033: Northern Lakes Chapter