An Electronic Publication of the Virginia Association of Surveyors, Inc.
A Memorable Survey
Ralph O. Clements submitted a short article about how he was able to help a young man become a Guinness World Record Champion.

Fall Seminar to be held in Front Royal on September 21, 2018
Registration is now open for the VAS Fall Seminar -- Environmental Issues in Land Development and Condominium Surveys: Perspectives from the Land Surveyors, Attorney, and Developer -- to be held Friday, September September 21 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Front Royal, VA, hosted by the Shenandoah Chapter.

Thanks to Ben Brashears for his leadership on organization of this seminar.

The Board of Directors meeting will be Saturday, September 22. For information and registration, click here.
Virginia Surveyors Foundation's New Announcements
Virginia Surveyors Foundation has exceeded its expectations in fundraising. The Foundation partnered with East State Tennessee University and created a new scholarship in honor of Judy Hite.

Footprints: Page Cockrell
"I found the opportunity to investigate and provide deed and plat research, to investigate and solve boundary issues, and to prepare final boundary surveys very rewarding and interesting. The profession offered me the flexibility to do a number of different tasks and required me to make educated decisions based on my research and professional Judgement."

ETSU Land Surveying Program Awarded Grant from NCEES
The Surveying Program at East Tennessee State University is the recipient of a $10,000 education award by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. ETSU was among seven qualifying schools selected by a jury to receive monetary awards.

Surveying, A Family Event
How one family business expanded and grew through teamwork and collaboration.
VAS Presenter on National Radio Program
Curtis Sumner, the Executive Director of NSPS, recently attended a VAS seminar and was so impressed by a speaker that he was invited to be a guest on Curt's radio show.
Recruit a Member
Did you know that when you recruit a new member to VAS you will receive a 25% discount on your membership dues? Spread the word about the great work VAS is doing for the surveying profession and be sure to tell the new member to include your name on the  recommended by  portion of their application.  Read more.
Letter from the Editor
The quickest way to find yourself outside the lines is to let your ethics slide. Create an environment that teaches survey foundations and how to be ethical as well.

Winnie-the-Pooh's Original Wood Map Sold at Sotheby's
Winnie the Pooh sold for more than half a million US dollars at a recent Sotheby's auction.

The map was featured on the opening end-papers of the 1926 first edition before being resurrected as the opening animation in the landmark Disney film Winnie-the-Pooh and the Honey Tree  forty years later.

Order Your VAS Apparel
VAS is pleased to work with Land's End to provide an opportunity to purchase quality clothing with the VAS logo embroidered on it. Go on, showcase your membership in VAS. To start shopping and place your order,  click here. 

Advertise in Old Dominion Surveyor
We are opening ODS to advertising. To find out more, please click here.


Calendar of Events
2018 John Foster School on July 24 - 27, 2018
Richmond, Virginia   
Fall Board Meeting & Seminar on September 21 - 22, 2018
Hosted by the Shenandoah Chapter
Front Royal, Virginia
New Job Announcements
There are two new openings listed in our job board. To view positions still waiting to be filled, click here.

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