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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 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:
  1. Conducting symposia and meetings to share information on new discoveries, methods and techniques
  2. 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
  3. Promoting standards and ethical guidelines for the practice of archaeology
  4. Fostering professional development
The Society seeks to increase public appreciation and support for archaeology in California by:
  1. Helping agencies, planners, landowners and developers to 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 - 153kb) (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.
2011-2012 Executive Board

President

Albion Environmental, Inc.
831-588-1724

Immediate Past President

Caltrans
(Home): 530-758-3854
(Office): 91-651-8167
559-561-3816

President–Elect

Anthropological Studies Center
Sonoma State University
707-664-2734

Southern Vice President

URS Corp.
858-812-8297


Northern Vice President

Far Western Anthropological Research Group
530-756-3941 ext. 119

Secretary

ICF International
415-595-2453

Treasurer

Burge Archaeological Consulting
Tel: 530-342-3680
(Work): 530-342-3680
(Fax): 530-342-3680

SCA Business Office Manager

1692 Mangrove Ave. #153,
Chico, CA 95926
(Tel): 530-342-3537


2011-2012 Committees

Advanced Annual Meeting Planning

408-223-2243

Annual Meeting Local Arrangements

916-524-4258

Annual Meeting Program Chairs



Archaeology Month Representatives



Bennyhoff Memorial Award

805-235-9747

CA Arch Site Stewardship Program


562-431-0300

Curation Representative

Executive Director,
San Diego Archaeological Center
(Ph): 760-291-0370
(Fax): 760-291-0371

Grants and Fundraising

Caltrans, District 3
(Home): 916-366-0101
(Work): 916-274-0606
(Fax): 916-274-0602

Membership
OPEN

Native American Programs

916-813-8468

530-623-0663

Newsletter


Nominations

530-756-3941

Proceedings


Professional Standards and Ethics

415-730-9327

Publicity Committee



Site Conservation Committee

916-673-7343


Student Affairs



Volunteer Coordinator

949-697-6667

Web Site


2011-2012 Liaisons

American Cultural Resource Association
Liaison



California Council for the Promotion
of History Liaison


209-928-3443

Information Center Liaison


Legislation Liaison

209-928-3443


OHP Liaison


Society for Historical Archaeology Liaison
Karen Swope
505-323-8300


Society for American Archaeology Liaison


State Historical Resources Commission Liaison

559-561-3816


RUN FOR OFFICE!
Please step up and run for an SCA office or volunteer for other positions!

Volunteer to run for office, be a coordinator, liaison, or help with one of the many committees. No one has enough time, but some people find the time because they think it is important enough. Download this form to volunteer. 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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Society for California Archaeology SCA Business Office
1692 Mangrove Ave. #153,
Chico, CA 95926
Phone (530) 342-3537, FAX (530) 342-3641