An Electronic Publication of the Virginia Association of Surveyors, Inc.
Expedition Endview by
Stephen Letchford
On a cold and frosty November morning, Mr. Patrick McManus (Peninsular Chapter President) and I were invited by the Boy Scouts to take part in this event to better demonstrate those survey skills that may have been employed during this type of "hazardous journey".

Editor's View


The Winter season is coming to the area. It means more weather, less daylight and fewer chances to complete projects. How does a manager keep the bottom line moving forward when the revenue is going down and the non-billable efforts are rising? Maybe this is the correct time for training and team building efforts.

Are you prepared for the national datum changes planned for 2022? Can you answer these six questions?
Every surveyor in the state who relies on the use of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data in the course of their work should be able to answer these questions right off the top of their head.  

Mark your calendar for the VAS convention
VAS First Vice President Gary Faulhaber, who also serves as Chairman of the 2019 Annual Convention, to be held April 24-27 at the Dulles Hyatt in Herndon, VA, met with VAS staff to work on convention planning. Remember, 2019 is when the convention moves from January to April. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.


Recruit a Member
Did you know that when you recruit a new member to VAS you will receive a 25% discount on your own 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. 

Membership
The current VAS membership year expires on December 31. Renewal notices have been emailed to all VAS members. Please make sure your profile information on the VAS website is up to date as that is the main communication tool used to contact members. As always if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the VAS staff at 844-414-1466.
On the Lighter Side...Louisiana FHA Loan
Rebuilding New Orleans after Katrina often caused residents to be challenged to prove home titles back hundreds of years.   That is because of community history stretching back over two centuries during which houses were passed along through generations of family, sometimes making it quite difficult to establish a paper trail of ownership. 

ETSU Surveying Program

ETSU's Surveying Program is using the five Leica total stations and data collectors, valued at $73,000, to provide more hands-on learning opportunities for students in introductory to advanced-level courses 

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Textbook donations by the VSF

Professional surveyor organizations from Virginia and Tennessee have launched a pilot program they hope will eventually provide textbooks for many regional surveying students and boost workforce development efforts in the surveying profession.
Footprint Article - by Randy Smith
This month's article is written from the desk of the City Surveyor at the City of Virginia Beach. Randy Smith is a dedicated Land Surveyor who has used many different avenues to reach his goals as a Licensed Surveyor



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,

Calendar of Events
2018 Mount Vernon Holiday Party and Seminar
December 12, 2018
Fairfax, VA

Hosted by the Rappahannock Chapter
Fredericksburg, VA

April 24-27, 2019
Hyatt Regency Dullas, Herndon, VA

New Job Announcements
Would you like to post a job on the VAS career board? Members can advertise  job openings. Job postings cost $25 per ad posted for 30 days. To view positions waiting to be filled, click below.
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