An Electronic Publication of the Virginia Association of Surveyors, Inc.
Participate GPS on Bench Marks
Join together with other VAS Members
Join volunteer efforts across the United States in celebration of National Surveyors Week beginning March 18, 2017. Contact  your NGS geodetic advisor  to learn about GPS on Bench Marks projects being planned in your local area.

Join us for the 2018 Spring Board Meeting & Seminar
The VAS Spring Seminar: "The Challenges of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)", will be held Friday, April 20, in Virginia Beach.  This is your chance to learn how "drones" can be integrated into your surveying practice.  Register.
2018 Exam Review Class
This four-day review class will cover topics of interest for those persons preparing to take the state licensing exam; "Fundamentals of Surveying Exam" or the "Principles & Practice of Surveying Exam." Register.

How to View Your Continuing Education Credits
Watch our new instructional video on how to view your credits online.
A Historical Surveying Dispute
In 1796 Thomas Jefferson created the world's biggest subdivision plat and recorded it in Virginia.  
Dave Holland Attended NSPS Spring Business Meeting
The NSPS Board of Director's Meeting was held in Las Vegas, NV. 
Join NSPS for a Day on the Hill
This is your opportunity to directly impact our legislators. Join our members in a coordinated trip with other surveyors from across the nation.  RSVP.

"Surveyors are no different than any other profession in that we must stay out in front of the political issues that affect our physical and business world. The important part is to stay informed and have a voice."  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
What are the primary issues in your life. I am sure stress plays a role in working with those issues. We have deadlines at work, home and even in our social life. An online source definition of stress is "a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances".  I think all of us know of circumstances where stress becomes physical. So how do we avoid this problem.

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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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Calendar of Events

Spring Board Meeting & Seminar on April 20 - 21, 2018 

Hosted by the Tidewater Chapter

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Summer Board Meeting & Seminar on June 22 - 23, 2018

Hosted by the Central Chapter

Richmond, Virginia

Fall Board Meeting & Seminar on September 21 - 22, 2018

Hosted by the Shenandoah Chapter

Front Royal, Virginia

 

New Job Announcements
There are four openings listed in our job board. To view job openings, click here.

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