(WVSPS surveyors that is)
Now is the time to start preparing your entries for the WVSPS Map Contest. The 2011 convention is coming fast. The deadline for entries is January 15, 2011. Don’t miss this chance to engage in some friendly competition, gain some recognition and even win some cash.
More details to come!
For many years the WVSPS board of directors has been searching for a way to provide the membership with an Executive Director. The job of an Executive Director would be to handle the day to day operations, assist officers and committees with completing their tasks between quarterly meetings and provide a communications director for the Society.
On April 17, 2010 at our quarterly Board of Directors meeting of the WVSPS, a motion was made and passed to allow the WVSPS Executive Committee to enter into an agreement with American Council of Engineering Companies of West Virginia (ACEC/WV) for the provision of Executive Director services.
The Executive Committee has met and had numerous discussions regarding the details of administrative services to be provided by an Executive Director. The Committee met with ACEC/WV and reviewed and approved the scope of services to be provided.
Throughout this process the Committee has maintained that only administrative duties are included in the agreement. ACEC/WV recognizes the need for WVSPS to preserve its identity and autonomy amongst the professional community and will strive to ensure that WVSPS maintains its identity, as defined by its customs, beliefs and values.
On June 1, 2010 we will open our new office in Charleston, WV. The new address will be:
West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors
2007 Quarrier Street,
Charleston, WV. 25311
Our new phone number will be installed shortly and thereafter, we will provide you with this information. Our Website address will remain the same WVSPS.org. Our email address will be This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Our Executive Director will be Darrell L. Buttrick with assistance from Denise Gould. WVSPS will benefit from Darrell’s and Denise’s years of experience, in providing services as executive director and accounting manager, for many non-profit organizations. ACEC/WV office is located just ½ block from the State Capital, 2007 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV. WVSPS will have a private room and additional storage space within their facility. A phone line will be installed and will be answered in the private room or the front desk as WVSPS. Some parking will be provided in the rear of the facility. A boardroom, restroom and kitchenette will also be available within the facility. Access to the facility during non-business hours will be limited to the WVSPS Executive Committee or its representative. Additional membership benefits, as setout in the agreement’s scope of services, will be announced at a later date.
I consider this decision, to hire an Executive Director, a move giving WVSPS an improved professional image and public profile, and a sound financial future. I believe this will ultimately provide a better service to our membership. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to direct them to me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Sincerely,
Allan J. Witschi, PS
WVSPS President
