As Aimee McAullife's column in the next issue of The Oregon Land Surveyor discusses, PLSO has been working on ways to promote the profession through social media to students. At this phase Aimee has been following surveyors across the country and researching local influencers. One of her favorite surveyor accounts is @geospatially_opinionated on Instagram, run out of Kentucky by Kenny Marhoffer with Davey Resource Group. Other than working as a land surveyor and running a successful Instagram profile, Kenny also happens to organize an annual Surveyor Camp.

"It's a camping trip that I formed in 2020 that approximately 15-30 people from all across the nation go on every year," Kenny explained. "I pretty much ask people on Instagram if they want to go and then bring it all together through email. I've had people from California, Washington, Maine and Florida come into North Carolina for the trip. It's a mix of men and women, business owners and technicians just starting out. Some people get hired after the trip, but it's really about creating friendships and community."

This year's trip is September 22-25. You can check out the itinerary here. If you want to attend this year or have more advanced warning for next year, be sure to message Kenny on Instagram at @geospatially_opinionated.