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.
2009-2010 Executive Board
President
C. Kristina Roper
Sierra Valley Cultural Planning 40854 Oakridge Drive, Three Rivers, CA 93271
Tel: (559) 561-3816 mail: kroper@wildblue.net
Immediate Past President
Mark Allen
Department of Geography and Anthropology, Cal Poly Pomona, 3801 W. Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768
Tel: (909) 869–3577 mail: mwallen@csupomona.edu
President–Elect
Glenn J. Gmoser
Caltrans
4504 La Canada Way
Davis, CA 95616
(Ph): 530-758-3854
(Wk): 916-651-8167
Tel: (559) 561-3816 mail: glenn_gmoser@dot.ca.gov
Southern Vice President
Colleen Delaney-Rivera
CSU Channel Islands One University Drive Camarillo CA, 93012
mail: colleen.delaney-rivera@csuci.edu
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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
Adrian R. Whitaker
Far Western Anthropological Research Group 2727 Del Rio Place, Suite A, Davis, CA 95618
Tel: (530) 756-3941 ext. 119 mail: adie@scahome.org
Treasurer
John Burge
Burge Archaeological Consulting
17 Williamsburg Lane
Chico, CA 95926
Tel: 530-342-3680
(Wk): 530-342-3680
(Fax): 530-342-3680
mail: johnburgecpa@sbcglobal.net
SCA Business Office Manager
Denise Wills
1692 Mangrove Ave. #153, Chico, CA 95926
Tel: (530) 342-3537 mail: scaoffice@scahome.org
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2009-2010 Committees
2009-2010 Liaisons
RUN FOR OFFICE!
Please do your part for the SCA!
Open offices include President, Northern California Vice-President, and Secretary. Article VI of the SCA Bylaws describes officer positions and duties. Click here for SCA election protocols.
We now have a candidate form to make it easy for you. The next SCA Newsletter will publish Position Statements, and a ballot will be distributed to all members in good standing.
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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