WV Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers present a joint Dinner Meeting

The Eastern Panhandle Chapter of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors in Partnership with the Eastern Panhandle Branch of the WV Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers present a joint Dinner Meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at The Holiday Inn Martinsburg 301 Foxcroft Av Martinsburg, WV 25401. Program How the Mason-Dixon Line was Surveyed and The Surveyors Historical Society 2013 Rendezvous in Philadelphia presented by Chas Langelan, Prof. L.S. Out Guest Speaker will be Chas Langelan who is not only a surveying historian extraordinaire but without argument a scholar and a gentleman. Chas will once again spellbind his audience as he weaves the story of the Mason-Dixon Line Survey. Chas will discuss the history of Mason & Dixon's survey that was court ordered to resolve the long running boundary dispute between the Penns and the Calverts and will include concepts about colonial 'Compass & Chain' land surveying. He will wrap up his presentation with a preview of the exciting and not to be missed “2013 Rendezvous” in Philadelphia, PA - August 29 – 31, 2013. Philadelphia is where Mason and Dixon first came ashore when arriving in the colonies and is also where Charles Mason was buried. One West Virginia PDH and One Maryland "A" Level CPC Credit will be awarded. Agenda 5:30 P.M. Social: Meet & Greet (Open Bar) 6:00 P.M. Dinner (Please choose either the Roast Beef Jardiniere or Breast of Chicken Marsala) 7:00 P.M. PROGRAM Dinner $30 – Advanced RSVP Requested Please send RSVP to Bill Orsinger Greenman-Pedersen, Inc 10977 Guilford Rd. Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 Bill Orsinger: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 443-386-9078

Website Update

In an effort to make the website more user-friendly, we have undergone some updates! We have moved some items around, added a new search feature, and added some much needed buttons to get you where you need to go. You will notice two new items under the Member Center category- View Profile and Edit Profile. Viewing your profile will show you the same information customers will see when they click your name in the search feature. Edit Profile allows you to update any of your information. BE SURE to use the edit feature to list what counties you are available to work in!!! This will allow customers to find you in the county search feature. After filling out your information, try to find yourself using the new Find a Surveyor page.

License by Work Experience

In 2004 many surveying company employees submitted letters to the West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors expressing a desire to sit for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam after achieving eight years of work experience.  The WVBPS has asked that we assist them in reminding those employees to contact the WVBPS in order to determine their current status and future plans.  Many of the employees have changed addresses and many are not members of the Society.  However, as their employers, we may have the opportunity to remind them of next year's deadline.  Please suggest that they call Dennis Jarrell at the WVBPS office, 304-765-0315 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Glenville's New Pioneer Center

Glenville State College is constructing a new facility and is urging all West Virginia surveyors to get involved.  For more information, use the link below.

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