PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING
February 2016
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ASPRS
NEWS
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE BYLAWS:
MEMBER COMMENT INVITED
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SPRS is undergoing a rebirth, which includes improving its member
value proposition and simplifying its governance structure.
ARTICLE I. NAME AND OFFICE
Section 1. Name and Definition
The name of the Organization shall be the American Society
for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, (ASPRS), herein-
after in these Bylaws called the Society. Photogrammetry
and Remote Sensing is the art, science and technology of ob-
taining reliable information about physical objects and the
environment, through the process of recording, measuring
and interpreting imagery and digital representations of ener-
gy patterns derived from non-contact sensor systems.
Section 2. Office Location
The principal office of the Society shall be in the Washington,
D.C. metropolitan area. The Society may have such other of-
fices as may from time to time be designated by the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLE II. VISION, MISSION, AND
CORE VALUES
Section 1. Vision
Global development and application of imaging and geospa-
tial information improves decision-making, sustains commu-
nities, and enhances quality of life.
Section 2. Mission
To promote and advocate imaging and geospatial science for
informed, scientifically valid, and technologically sound ob-
servations of Earth conditions and trends that lead to im-
proved and effective decision-making.
Section 3. Core Values
• Adoption and practice of the scientific method advances
imaging and geospatial science and technology.
• Development and dissemination of guidelines and stan-
dards facilitates accessibility and reliable use of imaging
and geospatial information.
• Development of new imaging sensors and platforms im-
proves applications by practitioners.
• Expansion of a diverse community of geospatially literate
students and professionals sustains our community.
• Adherence to ethical standards strengthens student
learning and professional practice.
• Advocacy of relevant imaging and geospatial policies
promotes sustainable development and use of Earth re-
sources.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Classes of Membership
Membership in the Society shall be classified in the following
categories: Individual, Corporate, and Friend. Members have
paid dues for the current year and are eligible to participate
in all Society activities.
Section 2. Individual Member
An Individual Member is an individual involved in the sci-
ence and engineering disciplines associated with imaging and
geospatial information and shall be entitled to all rights and
privileges of the Society applicable to Individual Members,
including the right to vote. An applicant for admission as an
Individual Member shall file with the Executive Director a
To that end, the ASPRS Board of Directors unanimous-
ly approved the recommendations of the Streamlining
Task Force at the May, 2015 Board of Directors meet-
ing (see:
ganization.html). To implement the recommendations,
new bylaws are required. The Board unanimously ap-
proved a change in member categories at its January
15 Special Meeting as a first step. As a second step, the
Board also unanimously voted to put completely new
bylaws before the membership for comment. The pro-
posed bylaws are printed here in entirety.
If the new Bylaws are adopted they would completely
replace the existing bylaws. For comparison, the full
text of the current ASPRS Bylaws are posted online
at:
, and the
proposed new bylaws are below.
If you have comments for the Board to consid-
er prior to the vote, please email them to Com-
or mail them to: ATTN: Board
Comments, ASPRS, 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite
210, Bethesda, MD 20814. The member comment
period will close on Friday, February 19, 2016.
Notice of Proposed Change to the Bylaws: Member Comment Invited
