Exactly it is black and white that is why it is so important. We have more
ways to promote interaction other than conferencing than ever in history-why
are we using this
expensive method which takes jobs and detracts from our ability to address
the research?
Communication is communication- all the things you mention can be generated
by electronic communication-its easy-
It is like people are insisting that we put our postal mail back on horses
and stage coaches because it feels better- terrible foundation for the
argument for communication!
Conrad Bladey
Archeologist
Peasant
-----Original Message-----
From: Kimberly Wooten
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:36 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Why YOU should come to SHA Quebec 2014
That's your black and white argument. I think the flip side being that
attendance at conferences generates new ideas, enthusiasm, and professional
contacts, all of which lead to funding and preservation opportunities, and
if I enjoy myself, regardless of the personal finical decisions I make to
attend a conference (locally or internationally), so much the better. VTCs
are another option, happen frequently where I work, and are often employed
in conjunction with professional meetings. The point of my message was to be
supportive of a peer charged with the task of promoting an important
conference. Kimberly
> Date: Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:36 -0400
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Why YOU should come to SHA Quebec 2014
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> So the fun and travel is worth limiting funding, employment and necessary
> conservation and fieldwork?
>
> Look into the many ways you can do really clear visual and audio
> conferencing-free
>
> Conrad
>
> Thank you in advance for your prompt response!
>
>
> On May 15, 2013, at 1:48 PM, Kimberly Wooten <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> > Let me try this again... As archaeologists, it is almost a given that
> > most of us are not living the high life. I admit it can be a financial
> > strain on my family to attend a conference, but we choose to do this; we
> > can't always attend annually and are careful with those meetings we do
> > attend. The SHA meetings in York, England, several years ago were
> > wonderful and nothing can compare to meeting people face-to-face, having
> > my enthusiasm for my chosen field renewed by this contact and some
> > excellent presentations, all wrapped in the bonus visiting beautiful
> > places. Technology has its important uses, but its limits as well. I for
> > one, will be happy to attend the meetings in Quebec City. Kimberly
> >
> >
> >> Date: Wed, 15 May 2013 01:17:50 +0000
> >> From: [log in to unmask]
> >> Subject: Why YOU should come to SHA Quebec 2014
> >> To: [log in to unmask]
> >>
> >> See the Society for Historical Archaeology’s latest blog, “Why YOU
> >> should come to Quebec in 2014”
> >> http://www.sha.org/blog/index.php/2013/05/why-you-should-come-to-quebec-in-2014/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> William Moss
> >> Conference Chair / 47th Conference on Historic and Underwater
> >> Archaeology
> >> Président du Comité organisateur / 47e Colloque sur l'archéologie
> >> historique et subaquatique
> >> www.sha2014.com<http://www.sha2014.com/>
> >
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