Geospatial

Any 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 Associate’s Degree or higher in a geospatial field;
• has completed at least 32 semester hours of geospatial-related study at a school of higher education;
• holds a GIS Certification from an institute or organization recognized by the Board, or;
• 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.

Annual Dues: $150.00; optional $50 to NSPS 

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Annual membership runs a calendar year, January 1 - December 31. Chapter dues are complimentary the first year of membership and 10% of annual dues thereafter.

NSPS MEMBERSHIP - Since 2015, TSPS has participated in the 100% membership program with NSPS. In 2019, the TSPS membership approved the amended Articles of Affiliation (AOA) with NSPS to include the annual dues of $50 for Registered members. The $50 membership with NSPS is optional but available for other TSPS member categories. Student members of TSPS may join NSPS for an annual dues of $10.

Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions, however, they may be deducted as a trade or business expense. Nine percent (9%) of your TSPS dues and 10% of your NSPS dues are to be used for lobbying activities and therefore are not deductible. Consult your tax advisor.

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