Finding a New "Niche" in a Downturned Economy

 

Congratulations
TERRY WATSON
2010 SCSPLS Surveyor of the Year

The South Carolina Society of Professional Land Surveyors recently honored Terry M. Watson, of Conway, SC, by selecting him South Carolina “Surveyor of the Year” for 2010.  Mr. Watson was presented with this honor at the Society’s Annual Convention on May 22, 2010 at the Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms Beach, South Carolina.  The Surveyor of the Year Award is presented annually by the Society to a surveyor who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of land surveying in the State of South Carolina.

Terry received his professional surveyor’s license in 1978 and has owned Terry M. Watson Land Surveying, Inc., since 1981. He was instrumental in establishing the Grand Strand Chapter of SCSPL where he has served as President. He has been an active member of SCSPLS since 1979 and served as SCSPLS President (1994-95) as well as on many Committees serving as Chairman of the Education Committee. Mr. Watson served as the first SCSPLS Chairman of the State Parks Committee.  Myrtle Beach State Park became the first completed survey (by members of Grand Strand Chapter) donated to the State DNR by SCSPLS. Terry continues to serve on several community boards and is active in Career Day presentations at local schools. He is presently a member and Past President of Conway Kiwanis and has served on various committees within the City of Conway, SC.  Terry and his wife, Judy, reside in Conway, South Carolina where they are active members of Jamestown Baptist Church.

Also Congratulations to
GENE DINKINS
2010 SCSPLS Life Service Award Recipient

 


NEW OFFICERS FOR 2010-2011

PRESIDENT: DALE C. SWYGERT  
PRESIDENT-ELECT: KEVIN M. SCHWACKE
VICE PRESIDENT: BENJAMIN B. CHRISTENSEN
SECRETARY: KENT C. HUDSON
TREASURER: FRANCES m. a. MANHARDT
PAST PRESIDENT: LEWIS S. MOORE
NSPS DIRECTOR: HENRY B. DINGLE
DISTRICT 1: CHARLES F. DAWLEY, JR.
DISTRICT 2: DENNIS G. JOHNS
DISTRICT 3: THOMAS B. ABRAHAM
DISTRICT 4: Dennis V. Clinkscales
DISTRICT 5: E. BURNETT JENKINS
DISTRICT 6: MICHAEL S. CULLER, JR.

Upcoming General Membership Meetings:

Sept/Oct 2010 Tri-County Area (More details SOON!)

What's New:

SC Council of Engineering and Surveying Societies is Taking Applications for Seat on SC State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Application Deadline: August 31, 2010
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