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2019 WVSPS Convention Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the 51st Annual WVSPS Convention! The Convention Committee and Officers of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors invite you to attend our 51st Annual Convention. The convention will be held February 14 – 16, 2019 at the Days Hotel and Conference Center in Flatwoods,Read More
Earn PDHs for Contributing to the WVSPS Newsletter
Did you know that you can receive PDHs for writing articles for the WVSPS Newsletter? If you write an article for the WVSPS Newsletter and it gets published, you can earn 1 PDH per hour (up to 10 per year) you spent writing your article! To submit your articles, pleaseRead More
WVSPS Now Accepting Board Nominations
WVSPS is now accepting nominations for new Board members for 2019. The positions include: President Elect, Vice President, and three Director positions. Nominees must be active members of WVSPS to be eligible for a Board position. If you would like to nominate someone for one of these positions, please emailRead More
Something You Might Be Interested In – September 2018
Diving into the Data & Tech behind Wildfire Story Maps The future of surveying? Quantum computing and blockchain The Surveyor and Data Privacy Second Lockheed Martin GPS III Satellite Declared “Available for Launch” by US Air Force
WVSPS Administrative Offices Closed for Labor Day
The WVSPS Administrative Office will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 4. We would like to wish everyone a safe holiday!
Be Part of the 2018 Geodetic Survey! Submissions Due 8/31!
The National Geodetic Survey needs your help with GEOID18 in West Virginia. To improve the accuracy and geographic coverage of GEOID18 and the transformation tool to transform data to NAPGD2022, users are encouraged to collect GPS data on leveled bench marks (GPS on BM) and submit the data to NGSRead More
Registration for the 2018 Elkins Chapter Seminar is NOW OPEN!
The Elkins Chapter of WVSPS will be hosting their annual seminar on September 21, 2018 at Leading Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Montrose, WV. This year’s seminar, FEMA LOMA Preparation, will address the information, documents, and field work to prepare for a successful Elevation Certificate and filing of a ZoneRead More
WVSPS Elkins Chapter Invites You to Their Annual Picnic
The Elkins Chapter of WVSPS is hosting their annual picnic at the Elkins City Park on Firday, August 24th and beginning at 5 PM. The picnic will be held in the pavilion beside Sycamore Street. Gathering begins at 5:00, picnic begins at 5:30 and will conclude with checking of compassesRead More
Reminder: July 1 Application Deadline for October Exam
As a reminder, if you or someone you know is planning on taking the WV Examinations for licensure, the application deadline for the October exam is July 1 for first time Exam takers or July 15 for those retaking the WV Examinations! Applicants for the WV exams must pass theRead More