MembershipGrow Your Network. Strengthen Your Profession. Join Today! Members include licensed land surveyors, survey technicians, educators, students, public agency professionals, private firms, and others who are committed to advancing the profession, promoting high standards of practice, supporting surveying education, and protecting the public through the accurate and responsible practice of land surveying. |
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Membership That Pays for Itself
Education, Advocacy, Connections, and Resources for Every Stage of Your Surveying Career
Whether you're a student exploring the profession, a survey technician building your career, or a licensed professional with an established career, LSAW membership provides the connections, resources, and advocacy you need to succeed. Through education, networking, leadership opportunities, and a strong voice for the profession, LSAW helps members stay informed, engaged, and ahead of industry changes.
Professional Development & Continuing Education
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and professional standards through LSAW webinars, seminars, chapter meetings, and the Annual Conference. Members receive discounted registration rates for educational programs and opportunities to earn continuing education credits required for professional licensure.
Advocacy & Legislative Representation
LSAW serves as the voice of Washington's surveying profession. We actively monitor legislation, regulations, and policy issues that impact surveyors, licensure, and the profession. Through representation at the state, regional, and national levels, LSAW works to protect the profession and promote sound public policy.
Networking & Professional Connections
Build relationships with fellow surveyors, industry leaders, public agency professionals, educators, and students. Through local chapter meetings, conferences, and volunteer opportunities, members gain access to a strong professional network that fosters collaboration, mentorship, and career growth.
Publications & Technical Resources
Members receive a complimentary subscription to The Evergreen Surveyor, LSAW's professional magazine featuring industry news, technical articles, legislative updates, and member achievements. Members also receive discounts on LSAW publications and technical reference materials.
Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
Make a difference in the profession while developing valuable leadership skills. Members can serve on committees, participate in outreach programs, support educational initiatives, and help shape the future direction of the association and the profession.
Workforce Development & Education Support
LSAW is committed to developing the next generation of surveyors. Through scholarships, student outreach, mentorship initiatives, internships, job shadow opportunities, and support for surveying education programs, members help strengthen the future of the profession.
Local Chapters Across Washington
LSAW's network of local chapters provides opportunities to engage with the surveying community close to home. Chapter meetings offer educational programs, guest speakers, networking opportunities, and a forum to discuss issues affecting surveyors in your region.
Public Awareness & Promotion of the Profession
LSAW works to increase public understanding of the vital role surveyors play in protecting property rights, supporting infrastructure development, and serving the public. Through outreach and public education efforts, we promote the value and importance of the surveying profession.
Career & Business Growth
Membership can help advance both your career and your business. Through professional visibility, leadership opportunities, networking, education, and industry involvement, LSAW helps members expand their professional reach and create new opportunities.
CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
The classes of membership in the Corporation and the prerequisites for each shall be as follows:
(A) Regular Member is an individual having the right to vote on matters of this Corporation when a vote of the members is required or allowed by the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws. Regular Members shall have the right to hold office in the Corporation at the state and chapter level. Each Regular Member shall be a member of one of four subclasses:
1.) Member: Any person who is licensed as a current Professional Land Surveyor by the state of Washington and resides in the state of Washington.
2.) Non-Resident Member: Any person who is licensed as a current Professional Land Surveyor by the state of Washington that resides and works exclusively outside the state of Washington.
3.) Senior Member: Any person who is licensed as a Land Surveyor by the state of Washington may request Senior Member status if they meet one of the following criteria (1) Has been a Regular Member in good standing for at least ten (10) continuous years in the Corporation, has retired from active practice, and is either at least sixty-two (62) years of age or is permanently disabled. (2) Has been a Regular Member in good standing for at least twenty-five (25) continuous years in the Corporation and is at least sixty- five (65) years of age. Contact the LSAW Office if you are interested in joining at this level.
4.) Life Member: Any person
who is licensed as a Land Surveyor by the state of Washington, has been a
Regular Member in good standing for at least ten (10) continuous years
in the Corporation, who has achieved a level of distinction in the land
surveying profession due to his or her dedicated service to the
Corporation, widely recognized achievements furthering the good of the
profession, or other significant accomplishments in the profession of
land surveying deserving of a special tribute. Nominations for Life
memberships may be made by Chapters, Officers, or the Board of Directors
and must be approved by the Board of Directors. Life Members are
exempt from paying dues. Chapters may nominate members for Life membership by contacting the LSAW Office.
(B) Associate Member: Any person interested in the field of surveying but not licensed as a Land Surveyor by the state of Washington. Members in this class shall have no right to vote or hold office in the Corporation at the state level.
(C.) Student Member: Any student who at the time of membership attends a junior college, college or university, in either a part or full-time capacity and who expresses an interest in surveying and does not qualify for membership in any other classification. A valid student body card or other ID as may be approved by the Board shall be deemed proof of eligibility. Members in this class shall have no right to vote or hold office in the Corporation at the state level.
(D.) Sustaining Member: Any person, company, or corporation who through their interest in the land surveying profession desires to support the purposes and objectives of the Corporation. Acceptance of a Sustaining Member is not a Corporation endorsement of any products or services offered by the Sustaining Member. Members in this class shall have no right to vote or hold office in the Corporation.
(E.) Honorary Member: Any person who has achieved a level of distinction in the land surveying profession due to his or her dedicated service to the Corporation, widely recognized achievements furthering the good of the profession, or other significant accomplishments in the profession of land surveying deserving of a special tribute. Nominations for Honorary memberships may be made by Chapters, Officers, or the Board of Directors and must be approved by the Board of Directors. Honorary members are exempt from paying dues. Members in this class shall have no right to vote or hold office in the Corporation. Chapters may nominate members for Life membership by contacting the LSAW Office.