Rear Admiral Gerd Glang, NOAA:

Our thanks to those of you who participated in the survey.

View the result here.

Dr. Lloyd Huff “in recognition of your outstanding contributions towards the advancement of hydrographic science.”

Dr. Lloyd Huff received his Doctorate in Ocean Engineering in 1976 from the University of Rhode Island. For many years, he served in NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey (OCS) where he worked to integrate and improve multibeam sonars for use in shallow water hydrographic surveys. After a distinguished career at NOAA, Dr. Huff joined the staff at the U. of New Hampshire’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping as a research professor. He has written or co-authored multiple papers on hydrographic surveying with specific focus on multibeam sonars, sonar theory and sonar applications.

Doug Moore “in recognition of an outstanding career as a hydrographic surveyor and for your contributions in educating hydrographers”

Doug Moore began his surveying career as a rodman/chainman in 1965 with USACE Philadelphia District. Through the years, he continued his rise, winding up as the Chief of Surveys. In 2003, he joined Gahagan and Bryant as their survey manager. Throughout his surveying career, Doug Moore has been involved in the education of hydrographers. He served for several years as an instructor in the Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Surveying Course. He also served as a board member on the ACSM Hydrographic Certification Committee.

Jack Wallace “in recognition of your years of service and outstanding dedication to The Hydrographic Society of America”

For over 20 years, Jack Wallace has served THSOA in a variety of capacities. He has spent countless hours keeping track of members, making sure the bills were paid and the accounts were accurate. He has helped organize US HYDRO events and was responsible for the access of THSOA members to HYDRO magazine. THSOA is extremely thankful for his dedication and commitment to the society.

The National THSOA scholarships are available to for full time students seeking a 2 year, 4 year or graduate degree in Hydrographic Surveying, Ocean Mapping, Geomatics, Ocean Sciences, Geographic Info Systems(GIS), Ocean Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related field. At least five scholarships will be awarded this year. Deadline for this scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic school year is October 31, 2013. The National Scholarship criteria and application can be downloaded here.

THSOA Houston Chapter awards two scholarship awarded each year. Applicants must be currently a resident in Texas or plan on attending a college in Texas. See http://houston.thsoa.org/student.

THSOA Louisiana Chapter awards two scholarships each year. Applicants must be currently a resident in Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama or plan on attending a college in Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama. Contact thsoa_lachapter@yahoo.com for further details.

We would also like to extend our thanks and gratitude to Richard Byrd and John Oswald for their service as trustees. Richard will continue as Chairman of the Finance Committee and John will continue as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee.

Your current officers and trustees are:

The U.S. Hydro 2013 Conference, presented by The Hydrographic Society of America, will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans, LA, on March 25-28, 2013. U.S. Hydro 2013 is a continuation of the series of hydrographic conferences that alternate between the United States and Canada. This is the fourteenth U.S. Hydrographic conference and follows on the very successful U.S. Hydro 2011, held in Tampa, Florida.

In addition to the technical papers, the conference will feature an extensive series of Workshops, social program, Exhibition Hall, and a Student Outreach program.

The conference will include technical sessions and a poster session on the latest developments and applications in hydrographic surveying, multibeam and side scan sonar, data management, electronic charting, marine archaeology, and related topics.

For more information, please visit the U.S. HYDRO 2013 Website

The Hydrographic Society of America is pleased to announce a new program to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to hydrographic science and/or to our society.

Guidelines: This is designed to clarify the process for selection of potential candidates.

• Qualification Requirements: The Hall of Fame Candidate is one who has made an outstanding contribution to the Hydrographic Industry or to The Hydrographic Society of America.
  • A candidate could have made significant contributions to hydrographic survey techniques.
  • A candidate could have made a significant advancement in hydrographic survey equipment.
  • A candidate could have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the hydrographic education.
  • A candidate could have demonstrated a high level of dedication to the operation and advancement of our society.
  Nominations submitted must have a letter of recommendation providing details for the Hall of Fame Committee to consider in the evaluation of a nominee.
• Hall of Fame Committee: The committee will be comprised of seven THSOA members who represent government survey agencies, private industry and educational institutions.
  • A chairman for the committee will be appointed.
  • The chairman will liaise with committee members who will promote the awareness of the Hall of Fame and solicit members for eligible nominations.
  • Ninety days prior to the US Hydro Conference the committee will group to review all eligible candidates.
  • A unanimous ruling for each candidate will be necessary.

Please fill in the form below to nominate a candidate for the Hydrographic Hall of Fame. If you have a document you would like to submit rather than using the form below, please email to the THSOA Membership Committee

The candidates for the two Trustee positions are Chris Andreasen, Lou Nash, and John Oswald.

If you are an active member of THSOA you should have received an email with instructions on how to vote. If you have not received this email, please contact the THSOA Membership Committee.

In the first run of voting, there have been a lot rejected emails. If your name is on the list below, that means we have an invalid email address for you in our database. Please contact us with a new email address.

• Mr. Maxim F. van Norden
• Mr. Jon L. Dasler, PE, PLS
• Mr. Donald Jagoe
• Mr. Robert M. Kennedy, L.S.
• Ms. Kim T. Fairweather
• Mr. John A. Brader
• CDR Donald W. Haines
• Mr. Spencer Collins
• Mr. Jason Creech
• Mr. Mike Nitska
• Ms. Kathleen Schacht
• Mr. Keith Pope
• Mr. Azing Vondeling
• Mr. Michael Meehan
• Ms. Tiffany Green
• Mr. Wesley Sessoms
• Mr. Michael J. Caldwell
• Mr. Eli Zatezalo
• Mr. Donald Lance, PLS

For members who would like to view the meeting and participate remotely, there will be a live web feed available at http://www.thsoa.org/new/?page id=383. Comments and questions may be e-mailed during the meeting to agm@thsoa.org or via Skype chat to “nuzziHypack”.