The Chapter held its Annual Christmas Party at the Cattle Company in Beaumont. Each person present received fun Christmas gifts with everyone having a jolly good time.

The Chapter held its Annual Meeting at the Red Onion Restaurant in Lumberton. Eighteen members and guests were in attendence. Chapter President Jack Meaut opened the meeting and gave his report. Minutes of previous meeting and financial report was given by Secretary Treasurer Richard Worthey. TSPS President Bud Thompson was guest speaker and installed the new officers for 2008. He updated members on TSPS activities including:

• Recent results of legislative efforts by TSPS
• Proposed subdivision rule by TBPLS
• Upcoming TSPS convention in Arlington
• Online education for TSPS
• Suggestions for better member participation
• Future of TBPLS (could be merged with TBPE)

J.T. Byrne with Western Data Systems gave a 20 minute presentation on the RTK network in Texas including the recent addition of Beaumont stations to the network. He also informed members that Trimble will be offering online training in the near future.

The Chapter held its fourth Chapter Meeting of 2007 at the Lone Star Restaurant in Beaumont. Twelve members and guests were in attendence. Bob Rolfe with MultiVision USA in Orlando, Florida was guest speaker with a presentation on GIS integration of MultiVision 3D Plus oblique imagery on demand solutions for use by local, state and federal government, law enforcement, emergency services, Homeland Security, isaster management and response, engineers and surveyors.

The Chapter held its Annual Regional Surveyors Seminar at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont. 25 surveyors attended the Texas Height Modernization Seminar presented the Conrad Blucher Institute and the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors. Lunch was provided by TSPS Chapter 6.

The Chapter held its third Chapter Meeting of 2007 at the Cattle Company Restaurant in Beaumont. Nine members and guests were in attendence. Chapter President Jack Meaut opened the meeting and gave his report. Minutes of previous meeting and financial report was given by Secretary Treasurer Richard Worthey. Pat Smith of Austin, Texas was guest speaker who gave members a briefing on the legislative process and the role of the TSPS Governmental Affairs committee. he explained each of the three bills that TSPS supported and were passed into law including:

• Firms must be registered with TBPLS to provide surveying services. Goes into effect Jan. 1st
• Trespass for surveyors with court order in the public interest. Effective immediately
• SIT certificate is now valid for 8 years and renewable for 8 more years with continuing education as a condition of renewal.
• Repeal of sales tax for surveying services did not pass.

The Chapter held its second Chapter Meeting of 2007 at the Red Onion Restaurant in Lumberton. Eight members and guests were in attendence. Chapter President Jack Meaut opened the meeting and gave his report. Minutes of previous meeting and financial report was given by Secretary Treasurer Richard Worthey. Chapter Reprentative Joe Breaux presented his report on state activities. Other topics discussed were:

• Proposed rule by TBPLS allowing CEU credit for attending TSPS chapter meetings
• Boy Scout Merit Badge
• Courtlhouse research in light of recent Attorney General ruling
• Upcoming seminar on Texas Height Modernization in July at MCM Elegante
• GIS associates degree program at Lamar Institute of Technology

The Chapter held its annual Sporting Clays shoot at the One in One Hundred Gun Club in Lumberton

The Chapter held its first Quarterly Chapter Meeting of 2007 at the Lone Star Restaurant in Beaumont. Eight members and guests were in attendence. Chapter President Jack Meaut opened the meeting and gave his report. Minutes of previous meeting and financial report was given by Secretary Treasurer Richard Worthey. TBPLS member and local chapter member Nedra Foster gave a report on the results of the April and October licensing exams.

The Chapter held its Annual Meeting at the Lone Star Steakhouse in Beaumont. Guests included Michael Parker from Lufkin and Mary Chruszczak from Houston who encouraged members to attend the TSPS convention in The Woodlands. TSPS President Mickey Nowell of Dallas gave members an update on TSPS state activities and installed the new officers for 2007.

The Chapter held its annual Regional Surveyors Seminar at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont. James Noble Johnson was presented legal topic "Seeing Through the Fog" to 73 attendees. This was the largest attendance the chapter has ever experienced since starting the annual seminar. A huge success!

Chapter volunteers participated in teh survey and preparation of a site pland for Gladys city Boomtown Museum in Beuamont. Phil Pittman with Faro volunteered to bring thelase scanner and scan the entire site as well as the interior of several buildings. Two students from Vidor High School that expressed interest at the Career Fair particated in the survey and were mentored by chapter volunteers.

Chapter members participated in the annual Southeast Texas High School Career Fair at the Beaumont Civic Center. Students interested in a possible career in surveying were identified and given information on educational and career opportunities.

The Chapter held its first Chapter Meeting of 2006 at the Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Beaumont. The chapter agreed to participate in a volunteer project to survey and prepare a site plan of the Gladys City Boomtown Museum at Lamar University in Beaumont. The museum was heavily damaged by Hurricane Rita and needs extensive repairs. The site plan will be used by engineers to help develop plans for the rebuilding.

Phil Pittman was guest speaker and demonstrated the Faro laser scanning system. A complete 3D laser scan of the room and people in it was made and shown to everyone present. The entire scan took place in just a few minutes. Very impressive.

2005 will not be forgotten by anone in this Chapter for many years to come. Business and life in general was good until September 22nd when mandatory evacuation orders were given to all local inhabitants to flee the impending landfall of Hurricane Rita. The strong category 3 storm slammed into the area with the eye coming ashore near Sabine Pass located at the souther tip of Jefferson County and the the state line between Texas and Lousiiana. Many homes and businesses were damaged. Some beyond repair. The storm surge wiped out much of the town of Sabine Pass. As bad as the sotrm was, we are thankful that we were spared the devastation that it could have been if the sotorm had stayed a category 5 as it was before it made landfall.

The Annual Chapter Meeting scheduled for September 21st, just days before the storm hit was cancelled. In the months following, members attended to the repairs of their homes and restarting their businesses. With the ongoing recovery efforts, the October Sporting Clays events along with other scheduled chapter events were also cancelled.

The Chapter held its annual Regional Surveyors Seminar at the Community Center in Silsbee. Darrell Shine and Nedra Foster presented the Gradient Boundary for 56 surveyors who attended the 8 hour course. Attendees were treated to a delicious BBQ lunch after the morning classroom session. They then canoed down Village Creek for the field exercise at a 'qualified bank' along the creek before returning for refreshments at the end of the day at Darrell's house in Silsbee.

Chapter members particiated in the Second Annual Joint TSPE/TSPS golf tournament at the Palms on Pleasure Island golf course in Port Arthur.

The Chapter sponsored Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training at the Beaumont Chapter of the American Red Cross. Area surveying crews were able to get certified or re-certified in First Aid and CPR. The training meets OSHA standards and requirements.

The Chapter held its first Quarterly Chapter Meeting at the Red Onion Restaurant in Lumberton. Chapter members presented "Surveying Careers" for area high school students interested in surveying. Over 25 members and guest attended. Members also voted to donate $500 to the Texas General Land Office to support the preservation of the 1845 John C. Hayes Map of Bexar County.

The Chapter held its Annual Christmas Party at the Holiday Inn - Midtown in Beaumont. Chapter member Ron Arceneaux and his band "No Way Out" provided the entertainment.

The Chapter's Annual Members Meeting was held at the Don's Seafood Restaurant in Beaumont. Twenty members and guests attended to hear guest speaker Michael Haberer, TSPS State President. Mr. Haberer brought members up to date on some of the issues TSPS and the surveying profession are facing today. He then performed the installation of officers and directors for 2005.

President Brady Girouard presented student Eric Gammon $500 scholarship check to continue his studies at Lamar University. Eric is currently majoring in civil engineering and plans on pursuing surveying as part of his career. Eric graduated from West Hardin High School. He is one of three college students the chapter is currently supporting through scholarships.

President Brady Girouard then handed the gavel over to the new incoming Chapter President, Jack Meaut who's first official act was to promptly adjourn the meeting! We wish Jack much success in the upcoming year and hope to see him at the TSPS Annual Convention in San Antonio next week.

Stay tune for future updates on chapter activities as newly elected President Jack Meaut leads the chapter into 2005.

The Chapter hosted its Annual Regional Surveyor's Seminar at the Holiday Inn - Midtown in Beaumont. Ken Gold, author of the much acclaimed book "Decisions" presented "Boundary Law Essentials". Forty-seven surveyors attended and received 8 CEU's from the TBPLS.

The proceeds from the registration fees go toward scholarships for aspiring surveyors enrolled in a college surveying program. In addition, a $1000 donation was made to the Tyler Junior College surveying textbook fund sponsored by Chapter 4.

The Chapter held its Second Quarterly member's meeting at Tuffy's Eatery in Mauriceville. Guest speaker Mr. Cliff Middleton of the National Geodetic Survey gave members a presentation on the information and resources available to surveyors from NGS. Mr. Middleton is the NGS State Advisor for Texas.

Chapter members participated in the joint TSPE/TSPS Golf Tournament at the Palms at Pleasure Golf Course in Port Arthur. The 4 man scramble format began at 1:00 PM.

The Chapter held its First Quarterly member's meeting at the Acapulco Mexican Grill & Cantana in Beaumont. Students Allen Pelloquin, Brad Lipscomb and Corey Shannon from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi gave a presentation on the Geomatics curriculum at TAMU-CC to those present that included prospective surveying students and their parents.

Twenty three area surveyors and technicians attended First Aid training at the American Red Cross in Beaumont. The training included Basic First Aid, Adult CPR and When Help is Delayed modules. These modules were specifically geared toward providing surveyors with the life saving skills necessary to handle emergencies in the field. Click here to view photo gallery of the event.

Approximately 60 Chapter members and their guests attended the Annual Christmas Party at the Beaumont Country Club. TSPS member Ron Arceneaux and his band "No Way Out" provided the music and entertainment. Delicious Rack of Pork along with roasted garlic potatoes and vegetables was served. Scrumptous Italian Creme cake and Pecan pie topped the meal off and satisfied many sweet tooths. Click here to view photo gallery of the event.

The Chapter participated in the Region V High School Career Fair at the Beaumont Civic Center. Several thousand seniors from over twenty area highs schools visited booths distributing information on education and career opportunities.

The Chapter's booth had survey maps and aerial images on display along with an electronic total station and automatic level. Demonstrations were given to interested students on the use of the surveying equipment.

Over thirty students expressed an interest in surveying as a career and submitted their names for an invitation to the chapter meeting in January or February where the topic will be educational opportunities in Texas. Scholarship applications and guidelines were also handed out.

The Chapter held its 7th Annual Sporting Clays Shooting Event at the One-in-One Hundred Gun Club in Lumberton. The event is open to all members and their families or guests, as well as area surveyors and their employees. Over twenty shooters participated in this fun event filled with plenty of shooting, bragging, prizes and food. It is truly a combination that is hard to beat. Click here to see a photo gallery of the event.

Thanks also to our sponsors: Academy Sporting Goods, Access Surveyors, AutoZone, BBQ Western Store, Carlito's Mexican Restaurant, Cavendar's Boot City, Cocomo Joe's, Cornerstone Instruments, Cowboy Harley Davidson, D'Lana Farms, Forever Yours, Giglio Distributing, H.E.B., Jason's Deli, Lumberton Antique Mall, Lumberton Farmer's Market, Lumberton Specialities, Mama Jack's, Market Basket, Murphy's Paint, Olive Garden, Sam's Western Store, Southern Maid Donuts, The Red Onion, Transit & Level Clinic, and Universal Tractors. These sponsors donated many wonderful prizes. No one came away empty handed including the kids!

The Chapter held its Annual Member's Meeting September 4, 2003 at the Riverfront Park in downtown Beaumont. Texas General Land Office Commissioner Jerry Patterson was the guest speaker and enlightened the audience with an interesting story of an experience as a former State Senator. He also gave an interesting overview of the General Land Office and some of its previous and colorful commissioners.

TSPS President Maxey Sheppard then performed the installation of the new officers and directors. President Joe Breaux passed the gavel to President-elect Brady Girouard.

A good turnout was on hand in spite of the rainy weather to meet the GLO Commissioner and dine on a great and delicious meal of fried fish, jumbalaya, potato salad and cake. Doug Nelson's catered the event. Click here to see a photo gallery of the event.

August 9, 2003

The Chapter held its Annual Regional Surveyor's Seminar at the Hilton Hotel in Beaumont. Forty-three area surveyors attended to hear James Noble Johnson present "Surveying, Business and Legal Intersections". Proceeds go toward the Chapter's education and scholarship fund. The Chapter is currently helping support three students studying at Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi and Lamar University in Beaumont.

The Chapter held its First Quarterly member's meeting April 17th at the Acapulco Mexican Grill & Cantana in Beaumont. Students Allen Pelloquin and Brad Lipscomb from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi gave a presentation on the Texas Height Modernization Program currently under consideration. They also gave insight to college campus life and an overview of the degree program at TAMU-CC to both members and guests, that included prospective surveying students and their parents. Thirty-one members and guests attended the meeting and enjoyed the fellowship, program and excellent food

June 19, 2003

The Chapter held its Second Quarterly member's meeting June 19th at the Schooner Restaurant in Nederland. Brian Autio, RPLS with BP Amoco was guest speaker.

Brian gave a presentation on interesting projects he has encountered a Land Survey Engineer for BP Amoco. He reviewed the importance of knowing the history of Texas land and the significance of performing the proper research and applying Texas boundary law principals. After his presentation, Brian entertained the membership with his guitar and his tune, "Vacancy Blues" .