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REGISTERED MEMBER (Registered Professional Land Surveyor)
$245.00 Annually
Any person who is registered under the Professional Land Surveying Practices Act, (Article 5282c) and any amendments thereto. Registered members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office in the Society.
GEOSPATIAL MEMBER
$150.00 AnnuallyAny person who is actively engaged in a field of practice that acquires, manages, displays, analyzes, or otherwise uses data to support geospatial activities and who either: is a graduate of a school of higher education (college level) recognized by the Board with an Associates Degree or higher in a geospatial field; has completed at least 32 semester hours of geospatial-related study at a school of highereducation; holds a GIS Certification from an institute or organization recognized by the Board: or who has engaged in geospatial activities for a minimum of five years. Geospatial members shall be eligible to vote; to only hold the office of Director in the State Society; and may hold any office in a local chapter except President. Geospatial members shall be entitled to all publications received by registered
members.
SURVEYOR INTERN/ASSOCIATE MEMBER
$70.00 AnnuallyAny person registered as a Surveyor Intern under Article 5282c may become a Surveyor Intern member. Associate memberships are for any graduate of a recognized school of higher education who intends to become a surveyor and who has not been registered under Article 5282c, or anyone who has been surveying for a minimum of four years, or who has two years of surveying experience and has completed at least two years in a recognized school of higher education. Surveyor Intern and Associate members may vote but not hold office.
AFFILIATE MEMBER
$55.00 AnnuallyAny person not registered under Article 5282c and any amendments thereto, who is interested in advancing the aims of the Society. Affiliate members shall not be eligible to vote or hold office in the Society or in a local chapter except the office of Secretary/Treasurer.
STUDENT MEMBER
$30.00 AnnuallyAny undergraduate student of a recognized school of higher education who is interested in surveying. Student members shall not be eligible to vote or hold any office in the Society or in the local chapters. Student members shall be eligible to vote and hold office in student chapters.
RETIRED/INACTIVE MEMBER
$122.50 AnnuallyA person who is no longer regularly engaged in the practice of surveying, has placed Registered Professional Land Surveyor's license on inactive status with Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying, has a minimum of 10 years cumulative membership in Texas Society of Professional Surveyors, and is at least 65 years old.
SUSTAINING MEMBER
$350.00 AnnuallySustaining membership shall be limited to companies interested in the advancement of the surveying profession in the State of Texas and the advancement of the aims of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors. Dues for Sustaining memberships shall be initially set by the Board of Directors of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors and after initially being set shall be revised according to Article VI of the Bylaws. This category of membership shall not be entitled to vote or hold office. Sustaining members shall be entitled to: (1) First choice of exhibit space at annual convention. (2) Receipt of all newsletters, magazines and directories. (3) A discount on advertising in The Texas Surveyor and a series of free business card ads.
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If you’re still wondering, “What’s In It For Me? “, take a look at some of the benefits of TSPS membership:
- Master the surveying profession through TSPS’s education progra
- Attend the TSPS Annual
- Convention & Expo to network and earn CEUs
- Stay informed of TSPS and industry happenings with Texas Surveyor Magazine and the Metes & Bounds e-newsletter
- Establish professional contacts
- Receive significant discounts on CEU and paraprofessional training with your TSPS membership
- Have representation before the state legislature
- Access relevant “Members Only” information at www.tsps.org
- Increase your awareness through TSPS publications
- Get involved in TSPS activities to advance your career
- Earn recognition from your peers through our volunteer opportunities and awards programs
- Prove Your Professionalism with a Survey Technician Certification
- Contribute to your profession by developing leadership skills
- Receive personalized, professional attention from TSPS staff
- Take advantage of insurance benefits for you and your company
- Wear your pride on your sleeve – shop the TSPS Logo Store
- And much, much more!
Remember, there’s a place for you at TSPS. Grow your personal career and empower the land surveying profession in Texas by joining today!
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Mail: You can download the member application, fill out and mail to:
TSPS, Attn: Membership, 2525 Wallingwood Drive Ste 300, Austin TX 78746
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Do you want to make the most your TSPS membership? Would you like to find something challenging, rewarding or important to you or the land surveying profession? How about something FUN to do with fellow land surveying professionals while promoting the profession in Texas?
A recent leadership training speaker for TSPS, Wendy Biro-Pollard, said association members get involved in association activities for a variety of reasons, including:
- Increase or maintain skills
- Experience challenging situations
- Utilize originality and creativity
- Support causes they believe in
- Make decisions which influence direction of the organization
- Take on leadership roles
- Earn and receive respect and approval for their work
- Give service to their local community and to the state-wide association
- Be identified with a particular group
- Perform varied tasks
- Establish professional contacts
- Respond to a direct request that I join
- Do something that won’t otherwise be done
- Use talents and abilities
- Gain access to benchmark information
TSPS encourages involvement at the local chapter level, but the state association offers many committees on which members can contribute. Committees include:
- Governmental Affairs
- Ethics
- Standards
- Public Relations
- Chapter Activities
- SurPac
- Chapter Activities
- Education
- Annual Meeting
- Certification
- University Advisory
- TRIG*STAR
- Budget & Finance
- Sound & Video
- Constitution/Bylaws
- Tellers
- Historical
- Technology
- Nominating
- Membership
- Publications
- Product Sales
- Awards
- Safety
- Geographic Information Systems
- Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyor
- ACSM/NSPS
- Texas Land Title Association
- General Land Office
- Texas Surveyors Foundation, Inc.
- Texas Department of Transportation
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Mail: You can download the member application, fill out and mail to: TSPS, Attn: Membership, 2525 Wallingwood Drive Ste 300, Austin TX 78746
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Easy Steps to Membership …
You can join the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors by signing up online with our easy-to-navigate online registration form. Just go to:
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Register via Mail
You can also download and print a Membership Application Form from the TSPS website. Fax your completed form to 512-327-7872, or mail the form with payment to:
TSPS
Attn: Membership
2525 Wallingwood Drive Ste 300
It’s that easy!
What to Expect …
A “New-Member Packet” will be mailed to you soon after registering. All new members will receive:
- Member ID card
- Official TSPS Membership Certificate
- Information for Both Health and Business/Liability Insurance for Land Surveyors
- Education Event Literature (Upcoming Seminars, Convention, etc.) When Available
- Subscription to award-winning bi-monthly The Texas Surveyor magazine
- Subsciption to electronic bi-monthly Metes and Bounds newsletter
- Access to secure, "Members Only" web pages and sections on the TSPS website
New RPLS and SIT/Associate members will also receive:
- TSPS Membership Directory (while supplies last)
- Manual of Practice for Land Surveying in the State of Texas (11th Edition)
New Student & Affiliate members will receive:
- Information on the Certified Survey Technician program
Membership in the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors brings both professional and personal rewards.
TSPS membership tells your clients that you adhere to the strictest professional ethics in the land surveying profession. As a TSPS member, you are dedicated to continuing education for yourself and your fellow members, as well the education and protection of the public in general.
You are also in touch with the latest technical and legal developments in the surveying world through TSPS publications, email communications, member-only access on the TSPS website and the society’s various committee activities. Membership in TSPS is a must for all registered surveyors, as well as surveyors-in-training, students and others who make land surveying their career. Join today!
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Mail: You can download the member application, fill out and mail to: TSPS, Attn: Membership, 2525 Wallingwood Drive Ste 300, Austin TX 78746
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