Pennsylvania Archaeological Council

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PAC Membership Requirements
  

The purpose of the Pennsylvania Archaeological Council cannot be met without its members. We feel that in the current Coronavirus pandemic no members of PAC should have to choose between paying rent or buying groceries and retaining membership in PAC. In light of the economic hardship that many people are experiencing as a result of the Pandemic, we are extending a dues amnesty for 2021 to members who are unable to pay.

Dues for student members will be automatically waived for 2021.

Any renewing member or new member applicant who is experiencing financial difficulty from the Coronavirus pandemic may have dues waived for 2021. If you would like to request a dues waiver, simply complete the member attestation form and e-mail it to PACSecretaryTreasurer@gmail.com or mail it to:

Hannah Harvey
PAC Secretary-Treasurer
510 Haldeman Boulevard
New Cumberland, PA 17070

This status will be kept confidential, and you will retain active membership at the Professional level.

Any person shall be considered for membership to the Council who satisfies the following requirements. Member categories and annual dues are described below:

Professional —

• A graduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely-related field, and two years of professional experience in a research, supervisory, educational, or administrative capacity.

• A professional interest in Pennsylvania archaeology. Interest must be documented by the applicant and should clearly demonstrate how the applicant’s professional activity has contributed, or may contribute, to the advancement of Pennsylvania’s prehistoric or historical archaeology. This documentation may include:

1. Authorship of professional or archaeological publications.

2. Authorship of archaeological papers presented at professional or professional/avocational meetings.

3. Authorship of archaeological contract or grant reports.

4. Development or implementation of archaeological educational or interpretive programs.

5. Administration or supervision of archaeological programs or projects.

• Professional dues are $35/year.

Student —

• Enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program in anthropology, archaeology or closely-related field.

• The applicant should have an interest in Pennsylvania archaeology. The applicant will submit a curriculum vita and proof of enrollment in a degree program. Student members will be voting members.

• Student dues are $15/year.

Sustaining — Any active member may opt to become a sustaining member by paying $50/year in dues.

Applicants shall be admitted to membership upon the positive recommendation of the Membership and Ethics Committee and a positive vote of a majority of the Executive Board. The Membership and Ethics Committee shall establish a schedule for the membership application process such that candidates are admitted in a timely manner after their applications are received.

Please Note: All members of the Pennsylvania Archaeological Council must also be members of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology.

How to Apply

To apply for membership, please send a completed membership form and a CV or resume documenting that you meet PAC’s membership requirements, as outlined in the constitution, to the Vice President:

Jonathan Libbon
SWCA Environmental Consultants
80 Emerson Lane, Suite 1306
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania 15017
email: jlibbon@swca.com

The Membership and Ethics Committee will review new applications as they are received.  Once your application has been approved by the Board, you will be contacted by the Secretary/Treasurer with a welcome message, including an invoice for dues—which must be paid in order to finalize your membership.

New members will be announced at the PAC business meetings.

Payments received by July 1 will be applied to that calendar year.  Payments received after July 1 will be applied to the next calendar year.

Printable Membership Form