An Electronic Publication of the Virginia Association of Surveyors, Inc.
June 2018
The Best "Unknown" Career
Fairfax County Land Survey Crew Visits Local School
In spring and fall semesters, a Fairfax County Land Survey Crew visits Flint Hill School to talk about the profession of Land Surveying. Gary Smilowitz is the teacher in charge of the class "Discovering Engineering" offered to students from 9th to 12th grade. Our demonstration includes time in the class room and time in the field. This was our fourth time visiting the school.
Douty Writes About the Member-Get-A-Member Program
We all know that it is hard to justify the benefits of our membership to an accountant, and we all know that the joy and benefits that come from membership are hard to measure. The small bits of information we hear as side conversations at meetings; the profit from networking; the friendships developed with our peers; and the general good feeling of belonging to a group of individuals that are just as smart, rich and beautiful as we are, is PRICELESS. Don't others deserve to be given the opportunity to join us? Read More.
Updates to the Drone RFP
There have been several updates about the Virginia's Department of General Services recent request for proposal (RFP) for drone services.
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Born in 1765 in Virginia, Lucas Sullivant was too young to have fought in the American Revolution. He went to work early, training as a surveyor. Read More.
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
Surveyors are a proud group but not always in public. We need to be out front more often. Let others know your passion. The VAS has plenty of passion and it needs to spill out into the community. We need to show those strengths that build our projects into ways to build our profession.
Clermont Farm Holds Historical Re-enactment of the Surveying Profession
Guests at Clermont Farm enjoyed a special presentation by Duane "Doc" Brown, of Gerrardstown. Brown portrayed John Lonem, a surveyor who accompanied George Washington on over half of the surveys in the northern neck of Virginia for Thomas, Lord Fairfax. Brown's presentation was held inside Clermont's historic 1917 timber-framed bank barn.
The executive director report from NSPS outlines promotions, partnerships, and legislative issues that the national surveying association has addressed recently.
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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.
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