When Loren Gibson announced that he would be leaving New York State this summer to take a position with a firm in Florida, Bernie Schmieder and Art McLaughlin organized a farewell picnic for him.

The picnic was held on a mild, sunny Saturday along the Genesee River in Letchworth State Park.

A number of people were in attendence at the picnic, representing Loren's friends, past students and fellow Alfred Alumni - and their families - from a number of NYSAPLS Regionals including APAPLS, GVLSA, ENYSLS, CAALS (and Meg Shields from Vermont!).

Loren has been a practicing Land Surveyor, Consultant, Alfred State Professor, NYSAPLS & ACSM member, and both a GVLSA member and officer (amongst other things!).

"Loren has been an influential member of the Surveying Community throughout his career. His wisdom and willingness to share it will be greatly missed."