News and Announcements
- The California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program (CASSP) will offer a volunteer training workshop in the City of Chatsworth for the Angeles District of California State Parks on January 17-18, 2009. CASSP is an SCA program that trains and supports volunteers to regularly visit, observe, and report on the conditions of their assigned archaeological sites on public lands. Volunteers work under the supervision of archaeologists employed by the public land agencies with the sites. Anyone with a sincere interest in preserving cultural resources, and over the age of 18, is invited to participate in CASSP. The cost of the workshop is $25, payable at the door. Space is limited to 25 participants, and reservations are required. Contact Beth Padon (562-431-0300 or bpadon@discoveryworks.com) or visit the CASSP web site for more information.
- In 2005, the SCA Executive Board granted the request of the SCA Native American Programs Committee (NAPC) to establish the California Indian Sponsorship Program designed to raise monies, establish selection criteria, and offer funding to California Indians wishing to attend and participate in the SCA Annual Meeting. Since 2006 the NAPC has funded 10 California Indians' attendance at the Annual Meetings.
The SCA NAPC is proud to announce sponsorships offered to California Indians interested in attending the SCA Annual Meeting in Modesto on March 12-15, 2009. Click here to download the flyer.
- A New Look for the SCA Website. The SCA has a brand new site design with improved navigation and lots more photos, courtesy of Stella D'Oro. Your comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged.
- The Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) invites abstracts (papers and
posters) for the Program of the 69th Annual Meeting in Santa Fe, NM, March
17-21, 2009. The theme of the Program is "Global Challenge, Local Action:
Ethical Engagement, Partnerships and Practice".
The Society is a multi-disciplinary association that focuses on problem
definition and resolution. We welcome papers from all disciplines. The
deadline for abstract submission is October 15, 2008. For additional
information on the theme, abstract size/format, and the meeting, please
visit our web page (www.sfaa.net, click on "Annual Meeting").
- OHP Webpage. The California Office of Historic Preservation has made available a webpage with an assortment of bulletins, guidelines, and forms to be used in documenting and evaluating archaeological resources.
- Changes in the SCA Business Office. The SCA has reopened at a new location, with a new business model, operations plan, and new day-to-day manager, Denise Wills. We anticipate increased efficiency, productivity, and member services in the year to come.
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