The Florida Surveying & Mapping Society was originally founded in 1955 as the Florida Society of Professional Land Surveyors. FSMS was organized in order to represent the surveying and mapping profession in Florida and to aid and contribute to the standards of the profession, for the benefit of both the general public and members of the association.

FSMS welcomes individuals from across all geospatial-related fields, including: photogrammetry, imagery, remote sensing, base mapping, cartography, geodesy, geomatics, geographic information, geospatial data, GPS, and GIS/LIS.

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Code of Ethics Report

Code: As surveying and mapping professionals, we recognize that our ethical responsibilities extend to the public, to our clients, and to our peers. Accordingly, we acknowledge the following elements to identify our basic values: integrity, competence, and social awareness.

Benefits of Membership Report

FSMS is a quality, professional membership society representing the Surveying & Mapping Profession, including: Photogrammetry, Imagery, Remote Sensing, Base Mapping, GIS/LIS, Cartography, Geodesy, Geomatics, GPS, Geographic Information and Geospatial Data. 1 Maintaining and supporting a 67-year-old professional society network of surveyors and mappers in Florida and across the U.S.

President's Message Report

Two pieces of great news for the profession came during the month of May, both legislative related; one due to the continued outstanding efforts of our Legislative Committee, our Legislative Consultant, and many of those reading this message. The other piece of great news was an unexpected shocker.

Scholarship Opportunities Report

The Florida Surveying & Mapping Society Geomatics Scholarship is awarded to students who have been accepted to an ABET accredited Surveying, Geomatics, or Geomatics Engineering program at a Florida University. To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must be Majoring in Surveying, Geomatics, or Geomatics Engineering and be a Member of the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society.

Don Elder

Jan 18, 2021

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The professional association representing geospatial professionals throughout Florida since 1955. FSMS contributes to the standards of professional surveying and mapping with a focus on the benefit of the general public via qualified professional practice.

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