The New York Archaeological Council would like to extend an invitation to
join the organization to all qualified archaeologists working in New York
State.

The New York Archaeological Council is a not for profit organization whose
membership is composed of professional archaeologists.  NYAC goals are “to
stimulate, guide, direct and conduct research in the field of archaeology
in the State of New York; to publish the results of such archaeological
research;...to promote the exchange of information among the various
individuals and organizations engaged in the study of archaeology in New
York State and elsewhere; to foster and promote knowledge of and interest
in public archaeology and archaeological preservation; to do any other act
or thing incidental to or connected with the foregoing purposes or in
advancement thereof..."

There are two basic types of NYAC memberships, full and graduate student.

Full Membership in NYAC requires a formal review process of the applicant’s
eligibility.  To be a full member the applicant must have at least a post-
graduate degree in archaeology or a closely related field, have received
supervised training in basic archaeological field research, consisting of 2
weeks of field training (including both survey and excavation) plus 4 weeks
of laboratory analysis and/or curation experience. The field training must
be in blocks of at least 2 weeks duration, have completed successful design
and execution of an archaeological study, as evidenced by a report on such
a study equivalent in scope and quality an M.A. or M.S. thesis, but not
necessarily consisting of such a thesis, and subscribe to the NYAC code of
ethics.  Full NYAC members are entitled to hold office, sit on the board,
join committees, and vote.  They are also entitled to all mailings
throughout the year, including general meeting minutes, announcements and
newsletters.   The annual fee is $20.

Graduate Student Associate Membership entitles the holder to all rights and
privileges of regular membership, except to vote on by-laws revisions and
to hold elected office.  Graduate Student Associate Membership requires
that the applicant be enrolled in a graduate anthropology program, or a
closely related field, and to demonstrate an interest in New York State
archaeology.  The annual fee is $20.

In addition, individuals and institutions can receive information on NYAC’s
meetings and activities by becoming a Correspondent for which there are no
requirements. The applicant is entitled to all of mailings throughout the
year, including general meeting minutes, announcements and newsletters.
You are encouraged to attend NYAC meetings as a guest.  The annual fee for
correspondent service is $15.

The public is welcome to attend the public sessions of NYAC meetings.
There are two meetings annually, one in the fall, the other in the spring.
The fall meeting location moves around the state each year.  The spring
meeting is tied to the annual New York State Archaeological Association
meeting location that also moves around the state.

Applications forms for Full Membership, Graduate Student Membership or for
Correspondent can be downloaded at
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CRMarchaeology-NY) or obtained by emailing
me diretly (716) 742-3185.

Marie-Lorraine Pipes
Vice President