SCA's Mission Statement
The Society for California Archaeology is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to research, understanding, interpretation and conservation of the heritage of California and the regions that surround and pertain to it.
The Society promotes cooperation among archaeologists with an interest in California and surrounding regions by:
- Conducting symposia and meetings to share information on new discoveries, methods and techniques
- Supporting a program of publication including Proceedings of the Annual Meeting, a newsletter on current topics of concern with news and commentary, and a refereed professional journal
- Promoting standards and ethical guidelines for the practice of archaeology
- Fostering professional development
The Society seeks to increase public appreciation and support for archaeology in California by:
- Helping agencies, planners, landowners and developers to understand their
obligations and opportunities to manage archaeological sites
- Representing the concerns of California archaeologists before government
commissions and agencies, and on legislation
- Encouraging the conservation of archaeological resources for future research and public interpretation
- Discouraging vandalism and exploitation of archaeological resources
- Recognizing the significance that many sites possess for ethnic and local communities
- Encouraging respect, appreciation and a better understanding of California's diverse cultural heritage
Board, Committee, and Liaison Functions
An 8–member board oversees the activities of the SCA. The Business Office Manager also serves as a non–voting member of the Board. The President, President Elect, and Past President each hold a one–year term of office. Northern and Southern Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer are two–year terms of office. The Business Officer Manager serves at the pleasure of the Board.
Committees and liaisons perform much of the SCA's essential work. Committee members and liaisons are appointed by the Executive Board and serve at the Board's discretion. Committee Chairs and Liaisons report to specific Board members. Committees are composed of SCA members who have teamed together for promotion of SCA interests or execution of assigned tasks. Liaisons are SCA members who also hold membership in the contact organization and are expected to report to the SCA or represent SCA interests in the contact organization.
A wall chart (pdf - 444kb) (suitable for framing) maps out committee and liaison reporting duties.
Note that committee and liaison openings are often available and we can use your help. Are you a member of the SCA? Would you like to serve or assist as a committee member or liaison? Contact us at scaoffice@scahome.org.
2010-2011 Executive Board
President
Glenn J. Gmoser
Caltrans
4504 La Canada Way
Davis, CA 95616
(530)758-3854 home
(916)651-8167 office
(559) 561-3816
Immediate Past President
C. Kristina Roper
Sierra Valley Cultural Planning
40854 Oakridge Drive,
Three Rivers, CA 93271
Tel: (559) 561-3816
President–Elect
Jennifer M. Farquhar
Albion Environmental, Inc.
7202 Mesa Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 588-1724
Southern Vice President
Colleen Delaney-Rivera
CSU Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo CA, 93012
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Northern Vice President
Adrian R. Whitaker
Far Western Anthropological Research Group
2727 Del Rio Place, Suite A
Davis, CA 95618
(530) 756-3941 ext. 119
Secretary
Michelle Jerman
ICF International
268 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 433-8962
Treasurer
John Burge
Burge Archaeological Consulting
17 Williamsburg Lane
Chico, CA 95926
Tel: 530-342-3680
(Wk): 530-342-3680
(Fax): 530-342-3680
SCA Business Office Manager
Denise Wills
1692 Mangrove Ave. #153,
Chico, CA 95926
Tel: (530) 342-3537
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2010-2011 Committees
Advanced Annual Meeting Planning
Donna Gillette
(408) 223-2243
Annual Meeting Local Arrangements
Tom Origer
Origer and Associates
(707) 584-8200
Annual Meeting Program Chair
Jennifer Darcangelo
Caltrans
Office: (510) 286-5618
Cell: (510) 715-6247
Archaeology Month Representative
Laura Leach–Palm
(530) 756-3941
Bennyhoff Memorial Award
Tom Origer
(707) 584-8200
CA Arch Site Stewardship Program
Beth and Chris Padon
(562) 431-0300
Curation Representative
Cindy Stankowski
(619) 239-1868
Grants and Fundraising
Rich Olson
Caltrans, District 3
9351 Mira Del Rio Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
(Ph): 916-366-0101
(Wk): 916-274-0606
(Fax): 916-274-0602
Membership
OPEN
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Native American Programs
Cassandra Hensher
(916) 813-8468
Janet Eidsness
(530) 623-0663
Newsletter
Stella D'Oro
Albion Environmental, Inc.
(831) 469-1771
Nominations
Patricia Mikkelsen
(530) 756-3941
Proceedings
Don Laylander
Professional Standards and Ethics
Christine McCollum
Ecology and Environment, Inc.
130 Battery Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 981-2811
Student Affairs
Kristin Hoppa
Volunteer Coordinator
Sherri Andrews
(949) 697–6667
Web Site
Stella D'Oro
Albion Environmental, Inc.
(831) 469-1771
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2010-2011 Liaisons
American Cultural Resource Association
Liaison
Ronald V. May
California Council for the Promotion
of History Liaison
Shelly Davis–King
(209) 928–3443
Information Center Liaison
Amy Huberland
Legislation Liaison
POSITION IS OPEN
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OHP Liaison
Susan Stratton
Society for Historical Archaeology Liaison
Karen Swope
(505) 323-8300
Society for American Archaeology Liaison
Arleen Garcia-Herbst
State Historical Resources Commission Liaison
C Kristina Roper
(559) 561-3816
Publicity Liaison
Michelle Trevino
WAVE Consulting
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RUN FOR OFFICE!
PLEASE STEP UP AND RUN FOR AN SCA OFFICE !
We can't run the Society without officers!! And it's a rewarding experience.Open offices include President, Southern California Vice-President, and Treasurer. Article VI of the SCA Bylaws describes officer positions and duties. Click here for SCA election protocols.
The September SCA Newsletter will publish Position Statements, and ballots will be distributed with the 2011 renewal packet in October.
Please do your part for the SCA .
Volunteering
The SCA Needs You (to Volunteer)!
Organizations that would welcome your assistance throughout the year, and might even have programs near your home, include the California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program and the San Diego Archaeological Center.
If you would like to participate in any of these areas, or have any other ideas, talents, or skills you’d like to share with the organization, please contact , (949) 697-6667.
Your help really will make a difference!
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