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  • 05/03/2018 20:51 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    HB 2498 has passed and is going to Governor Ducey. It will likely be signed or vetoed tomorrow. The AAC has sent the below letter to Governor Ducey. This issue requires immediate action.  Please call, email, and tweet the Governor and spread the word.

    Office of Governor Doug Ducey
    State Capitol
    1700 West Washington
    Phoenix, AZ 85007
    Phone: 602/542-4331
    Fax: 602/542-7601
    Email: dducey@az.gov
    Twitter: @dougducey


    AAC_HB2498_letter_GovernorDucey.docx


  • 04/30/2018 17:34 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    The website for the 2018 Pecos Conference of Southwestern Archaeology is now live at http://www.pecosconference.org/. It includes information about the conference location, amenities, and the presentation submission form. If you are not planning on camping with us, please visit the Notes and Accommodations sections soon to plan your hotel stay. Early Registration and Vendor Registration will open about May 1, so please make sure to periodically check the website for new information. The conference will be held at the Flagstaff Hotshot Camp on the Coconino National Forest, August 9-12. Individuals and organizations interested in assisting in the organization as partners, sponsors, or vendors may contact Kimberly Spurr at organizer@pecosconference.org.


  • 04/30/2018 17:22 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    The Gila River Indian Community is hiring an archaeologist. The job description is attached. You can apply online at the following link: Application

    GRIC Archaeologist Job Posting.pdf

  • 04/22/2018 12:57 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    You are invited to join the Arizona Archaeological Council’s Google Group. As a member of the group, you will receive emails regarding recent news, events, and job announcements.

    Follow this link to request to join the group. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email.

    We encourage you to share your own information and news with the group. The group settings have been modified so that that only administrators can post content. If you would like to share information with the group, please send your post to druckeraacboard@gmail.com.

    We anticipate only posting a few messages per week. If you join the group with a Google email address, you can further modify your settings to limit the amount of emails that you receive. Modify your settings by visiting the AAC Google Group page and clicking: my settings/membership and email settings.

    As a reminder, the Arizona Archaeological Council is no longer associated with the listserv (AAC-L@yahoogroups.com). All AAC content is distributed through our website, newsletter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google Group. Follow our accounts to stay connected. We also encourage you to share announcements through any of our platforms. Simply email druckeraacboard@gmail.com with requests. Thank you.

    Sincerely,

    Danny Rucker, RPA

    Information Officer/Newsletter Editor

    Arizona Archaeological Council




  • 04/15/2018 15:09 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    The Scottsdale Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is in need of an archaeologist to serve as a member of the HPC, per Scottsdale City Code. In February 2018 Mark Hackbarth, the archaeologist that was serving on the HPC, completed his second term and cannot be reappointed to HPC.

    Any AAC member that lives in Scottsdale and is interested in serving on the HPC can submit an application as soon as possible because on May 1, 2018 Scottsdale City Council will be reviewing applications to determine nominations, and on May 22, 2018 Scottsdale City Council will interview nominees to determine appointments.

    Information about the Scottsdale Historic Preservation Program and the protection of Archaeological Resources can be found at the following web link:

    http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/historic-zoning

    The application form can be found at the following web link:

    http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/ScottsdaleAZ/Boards/application.pdf

    In addition, a PDF copy is provided.

    application.pdf

    Steve Venker will be happy to answer any questions.

    Steve Venker

    Historic Preservation Officer/City Archaeologist

    City of Scottsdale

    Direct line: 480-312-2831

    jvenker@scottsdaleaz.gov


  • 04/10/2018 18:23 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH!!
     
    For nomination forms and additional information visit: https://azpreservation.com/2018-awards/
     
    2018 Awards in Historic Preservation

     
    Awards Ceremony
    Thursday, June 7th, 2018
    Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, Arizona

    The Preservation Awards Ceremony is the signature event of the 16th Annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference. In 2007 the Governor’s Awards in Public Archaeology were combined with the annual presentation of the Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards to become the primary forum for recognition of excellence in historic and cultural preservation efforts in Arizona.
    _________________________________________
              
    Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission Awards in Public Archaeology
     
    The Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission (GAAC) is presenting its 31st Annual Awards in Public Archaeology. The Awards are presented to individuals and/or programs that have significantly contributed to the protection and preservation of, and education about, Arizona’s non-renewable archaeological resources.
    _________________________________________
     
    Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards

     
    Since 1982, the Arizona Preservation Foundation and Arizona State Historic Preservation Office/Arizona State Parks have collaborated to present the Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards. These awards recognize people, organizations, and projects that represent outstanding achievements in preserving Arizona’s prehistoric and historic resources.
     
    The mission of the Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards is to:
     
        * Promote public awareness of historic preservation in the state of Arizona;
     
        * Publicly recognize the varied contributions by volunteers, professionals, organizations, and agencies to promote the goals of historic preservation;
     
        * Identify and recognize educational, community, non-profit, and private-sector heritage projects that demonstrate excellence in design and execution.
     
    JAMES W. GARRISON HONOR AWARD WINNER
    The James W. Garrison Honor  Award Winner is selected from the 2018 Honor awardees, and will be announced at the close of the ceremony.

  • 04/09/2018 19:23 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    Download the AAC's press release on HB 2498.

    AAC_HB2498_Press_Release_04092018.pdf


  • 04/08/2018 10:46 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    Dear AAC members,

    House Bill 2498 will be going before the full Arizona Senate for a vote on Monday, April 9, 2018.  I therefore encourage you to keep contacting our legislators.  We have created a template for you to use if you would like.  The e-mail addresses at the top represent all of the Arizona Senators and Representatives and can be cut and pasted into an e-mail.  You can then add your name to the attached template.  You can also modify of the text in any way you see fit.

    Thank you for your continued efforts.

    Sincerely,

    Dave Hart

    AAC President


    Standardized_HB2498_letter.docx


  • 04/04/2018 07:54 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    The Arizona Archaeological Council would like to thank Dan Garcia for providing an update on House Bill 2498. Dan has provided contact information for Arizona State Senators that you can contact today!


    HB2498 ALERT: the bill is going before the AZ Senate Committee of the Whole (COW) and constitutionally mandated third read TOMORROW 4/4/18. If it passes, it will be reverted back to the house for a reconciliation vote and then off the Governor Ducey for signature.


    Please contact Arizona Senators and ask that they vote NO on HB2498. Emails are good, but offices generally open at 8 or 8:30 so a flood of phone calls to Arizona Republican Senators can stop HB 2498. Here's a list of them and their contact info. Note That the capital letters are there email address followed by @azleg.gov


    Sylvia Allen R Email: SALLEN (602) 926-5409

    Nancy Barto Email: NBARTO (602) 926-5766

    Sonny Borrelli Email: SBORRELLI (602) 926-5051

    Kate Brophy McGee Email: KBROPHYMCGEE (602) 926-4486

    Judy Burges Email: JBURGES (602) 926-5861

    Karen Fann Email: KFANN (602) 926-5874

    David C. Farnsworth Email: DFARNSWORTH (602) 926-3020

    Rick Gray Email: RGRAY (602) 926-5413

    Gail Griffin -- Majority Whip Email: GGRIFFIN (602) 926-5895

    John Kavanagh -- President Pro Tempore Email: JKAVANAGH (602) 926-5170

    Sine Kerr Email: SKERR (602) 926-5955

    Warren Petersen Email: WPETERSEN (602) 926-4136

    Frank Pratt Email: FPRATT (602) 926-5761

    Steve Smith Email: STSMITH (602) 926-5685

    Bob Worsley Email: BWORSLEY (602) 926-5760

    Steve Yarbrough -- President Email: SYARBROUGH (602) 926-5863

    Kimberly Yee -- Majority Leader Email: KYEE (602) 926-3024


    Calls before 10 am could help.


  • 03/21/2018 19:41 | AAC Board Admin (Administrator)

    House Bill 2498 has passed the committees and is nearing passage in the AZ Senate. It is going to head to the floor for the full vote, probably within the next day or two.  It sounds like most democrats are opposed to the bill, but if we can convince a few republican senators to vote against it, it may just die on the Senate floor.  I have attached a list of the senators that we are targeting.

    Please encourage your staffcolleagues, and any friends to contact these senators.  Talking points include:

    1) This bill will not fix the perceived problem with the compliance problem, and ultimately will not help Arizona's ranchers.

    2) Representative Cook has no understanding of cultural resources compliance or law, and is misguided in blaming SHPO.

    3) Represenative Cook has ignored advice from cultural resources professionals. 

    4) SHPO already has procedures in place, or soon to be in place, to streamline the compliance process.  The programs are relatively new and have not yet been fully realized.

    5) The use of para-archaeologists will lead to the unintentional destruction of Arizona's heritage due to their inexperience.

    Sincerely,

    Dave Hart

    HB_2498_Senate_Update-032118.docx


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