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SCA's Mission Statement
The Society for California Archaeology is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to research, understanding, interpretation and conservation of California's heritage. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in California archaeology.

SCA promotes cooperation among archaeologists in California by:
  1. Conducting symposia and meetings to share information on new discoveries and techniques
  2. Publishing an annual Proceedings on archaeological research in California
  3. Publishing a Newsletter on current topics of concern with news and commentaries
  4. Promoting standards and ethnical guidelines for the practice of archaeology
The Society seeks to increase public appreciation and support for archaeology in California by:
  1. Helping planners, landowners and developers understand their obligations and opportunities to manage archaeological sites
  2. Representing the concerns of California archaeologists before government commissions and agencies, and on legislation
  3. Encouraging the conservation of archaeological resources for future research and public interpretation
  4. Discouraging vandalism and exploitation of archaeological resources
  5. Recognizing the significance that many sites possess for ethnic and local communities
  6. 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.
2008-2009 Executive Board

President
Mark Allen
Department of Geography and Anthropology,
Cal Poly Pomona,
3801 W. Temple Avenue,
Pomona, CA 91768
Tel: (909) 869–3577; e–
mail: mwallen@csupomona.edu

Immediate Past President
Stephen Horne
17225 SW Quail Road,
Terrebonne, OR 97760
Tel: (541) 923–7778; e–
mail: sphorne@hotmail.com

President–Elect
C. Kristina Roper
Sierra Valley Cultural Planning
40854 Oakridge Drive,
Three Rivers, CA 93271
Tel: (559) 561-3816; e–
mail: kroper@wildblue.net

Southern Vice President
Jennifer Perry
Pomona College
420 N. Harvard Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Tel: (909) 664-9675; e–
mail: jennifer.perry@pomona.edu


Northern Vice President
Jennifer M. Farquhar
Albion Environmental, Inc.
7202 Mesa Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Tel: (831) 588-1724; e–
mail: jfarquhar@albionenvironmental.com

Secretary
Jamie L. Dotie
Far Western Anthropological Research Group
2727 Del Rio Place, Suite A,
Davis, CA 95618
Tel: (530) 756-3941 ext. 124; e–
mail: jamie@farwestern.com

Treasurer
Leigh Jordan
126 Davis Lane
Penngrove, CA 94951-9569;
Tel: (707) 664–0880; e–
mail: leighjordan5686@sbcglobal.net

SCA Business Office Manager
Denise Wills
1692 Mangrove Ave. #153,
Chico, CA 95926
Tel: (530) 342-3537; e–
mail: scaoffice@scahome.org


2008-2009 Committees

Advanced Annual Meeting Planning
Donna Gillette
(408) 223-2243
rockart@ix.netcom.com

Annual Meeting Local Arrangements
Amanda Martinez
(916) 565-0356
local_arrangements_09@scahome.org

Annual Meeting Program Chair
Kathleen Hull
(909) 335-1896
program_chair_09@scahome.org

Archaeology Month Representative
Laura Leach–Palm
(530) 756–3941
laura@farwestern.com

Bennyhoff Memorial Award
C. Kristina Roper
(559) 561-3816
kroper@wildblue.net

CA Arch Site Stewardship Program
Beth and Chris Padon
(562) 432–1801
bpadon@discoveryworks.com
cpadon@discoveryworks.com

Curation Representative
Cindy Stankowski
(619) 239-1868
cstankowski@sandiegoarchaeology.org

Grants and Fundraising
open

Membership
open

Native American Programs
Cassandra Hensher
(916) 813-8468
hensher@mail.com
Janet Eidsness
(530) 629–3153
jpeidsness@yahoo.com

Newsletter
Greg White
(530) 899-8314
white@pacificlegacy.com

Nominations
Patricia Mikkelsen
(530) 756-3941
pat@farwestern.com

Proceedings
Sharon Waechter
(530) 756–3941
sharon@farwestern.com

Professional Standards and Guidelines
Lynn Gamble
(760) 371–1320
lgamble@mail.sdsu.edu

Student Affairs
Shannon Tushingham
(916) 717–2794
stushingham@ucdavis.edu

Volunteer Coordinator
Sherri Andrews
(949) 697–6667
sandrews@asmaffiliates.com

Web Site
Stella D'Oro
sdoro@albionenvironmental.com


2008-2009 Liaisons

American Cultural Resource Association
Liaison

Ronald V. May
Tivella1@aol.com

California Council for the Promotion
of History Liaison

Shelly Davis–King
(209) 928–3443
shellydk@frontiernet.net

Information Center Liaison
Amy Huberland
AHuberland@csuchico.edu

Legislation Liaison
Stephen Bryne
stephen_bryne@dot.ca.gov

Native American Heritage Commission
Liaison

Mark Allen
(909) 869-3577
mwallen@csupomona.edu


OHP Liaison
Susan Stratton

Society for Historical Achaeology Liaison
Marlesa Gray
(520) 721-4309
mgray@sricrm.com

Society for American Archaeology Liaison
Candace Ehringer
(626) 304-0102 ext. 220
candace.ehringer@edaw.com

State Historical Resources Commission Liaison
C Kristina Roper
(559) 561-3816
kroper@wildblue.net

Publicity Liaison
open

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 Sherri Andrews at sandrews@asmaffiliates.com, (949) 697-6667.

Your help really will make a difference!

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