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March 12, 2009
New Ideas
About Ancient People:
Hohokam Archaeology
in the21st Century
Talk by Archaeologist
Dr. Doug Craig
Join us!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Potluck-5 p.m ' Program-6 p.m.
Feb. 12, 2009
President's Report
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
5:00 p.m. Potluck/Party & Meeting
6 p.m. Program
Thank you Jane Kolber for the provocative and informative talk on Rock-Art!
A world-acclaimed expert and strong and admittedly opinionated advocate for the conservation of rock-art world wide, Jane shared with our attentive audience of about 40 folks her quest to bring attention to identifying, recording and conserving these expressions of ancient peoples in Southern Arizona.
Jane, who is not an archaeologist but developed a passion for rock-art stemming from her background as artist and art educator, lent a provocative and unique perspective to the topic of rock-art. (Her hyphen) Acquiring a distinctive and distinguished reputation within the archaeological community, Jane has worked closely in partnership with them on significant sites around the world.
Through a series of photographs of rock-art which she took, Jane discussed and identified some designs and patterns that can be found at sites throughout the world and other motifs specific to sites found just in Southern Arizona.
Jane indicated that trying to apply a standardized symbolism to the expressions of ancient peoples does not necessarily substantiate their meaning nor the intent of the artist. In her view, each one is open to interpretation and the best approach is to honor what a viewer sees in it and what it means to them. ?Who knows?? was a reply she made to several in the audience, including myself, who were looking for confirmation of their interpretation of a rock-art motif. To the point, Jane had the group laughing when she said that the ?kokopelli? is not necessarily always playing the ?flute? and described one photo of a carving found in Southern Arizona as looking like a ?foot massage chart? to her.. Jane said she conceded some what on one occasion and did allow some of her students to call a line with 42 lines extending off of it as a ?centipede? because, indeed, centipedes do have 42 legs.
Jane described the challenges archaeologists face when studying the paintings (pictographs) and rock carvings (petroglyphs) due to the lack of scientifically accurate dating techniques. She stated that work is being done to develop an accurate dating technique, but that in the meantime, the identification and recording techniques used today are all that we have to work with to attain a broader understanding and appreciation.
Jane shared with the group some caveats when coming upon rock-art, the first caution being to not touch it! Oils from our skin contaminate its integrity and minimize opportunities for possible dating through techniques yet to be developed.
Jane?s talk attracted a number of Tubac?s artists and the tradition of Tubac: Where Art and History Meet? took on a whole new meaning as Jane?s photos showed an amazing array of geometric and representational paintings and carvings that for artists, and all of us, were a source of inspiration.
With her extensive and impressive background and expertise, Jane is very much in demand as an organizer and speaker at various international symposiums and conferences. She is very busy with writing and adding to her impressive list of publications, papers and books. Currently, Jane is working on a recording project at Chaco Canyon. We are all very appreciative of her being able to take time to share with us?..Thank you Jane for broadening our appreciation, understanding and passion for Rock-Art!
A Rock Art Follow Up?Rock Art Recording Classes--.Member Jim Farley , our certification rep, brought to my attention after the program that State AAS is offering a rock art recording class August 10-14 with the base camp at Elden Pueblo near Flagstaff. The class offers a basic introduction to rock art, rock art etiquette and training in the AAS method of rock art recording. For more info, check out the AAS wesite at azarchsoc.org or Lisa Deem-Edmonson at 928-527-3452 or email her with questions at eldenpueblo@mpgcable.com . Thanks Jim!
And More Rock-Art Follow Up?.The Tubac/SCC AAS chapter continues to explore a trip/tour to the extraordinary rock art site at Preevadora Reserve near Caboraca, Sonora, Mexico this Fall! We?ll keep you posted!
Arizona State Museum Tours with Arthur Vokes?Repository Curator! Thank you Arthur for another great tour of ASM Set-In Stone Exhibit and Pot Room. Our members where enthralled and the two-hours just weren?t long enough. We highly recommend members visit the museum for this extraordinary exhibit, even without Arthur?s personal guidance, and delve into the amazing three-dimensional computerized format for actually ?seeing? the awesome pottery room collection. ASM?s efforts to save and share these treasures with the public has received world-wide recognition. Again, Thank You Arthur!
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Possible Closure! State legislators and Arizona State Parks Board are threatening to close the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park due to the budget crisis. A grassroots outcry via letter writing and phone calls spared its immediate closure, however its status is still uncertain. On February 20th, another public meeting is being held in Phoenix to determine our park?s and other state park?s fate. Chapter member and Archivist Alan Sorkowitz and his wife Michelle have established a campaign?See It Before it Closes?to generate support for the Tubac Presido State Historic Park and others that are being considered for closure. Alan shared with the group their efforts to date. The campaign, complete with bumper stickers is detailed on their website at www.seeitbeforeitcloses.com including to whom, how and where to send letters and the how and where?s of getting to Phoenix for the Feb. 20th meeting. Contact Alan via his website for more information and updates, and I?ll also keep you posted and pass along what comes my way. Thank you Alan and Michelle and all of you for standing up!
And Thank you to those of you who responded to my alert, picked up the fighting-for-what-we-value stance and sent your compelling ?Keep the Park Open? letters and phone calls!
A Personalized Note About Tubac Presidio State Park?Support for Park Manager, Joe Martinez, and staff Victor and Rick! Aside from the significance of its history, as Arizona?s first state park, the tourism and resulting positive economic impacts of keeping the Park open, there is another reason, personal to me and to those who know Joe Martinez, the park?s manager. Since 1965, I?ve watched from out my window across the street from the Park as Joe?s father, the park manager then, and following in his father?s footsteps, Joe Jr. ,cared for and shared what is to them and all of us, one of the beating hearts of Tubac. Joe Jr.?s dedication and commitment to the park, our history and the community that appreciates and benefits from it is heart-felt. He and the staff under his direction have gone beyond the call of duty to support our AAS Chapter and other community group?s ability to meet here. We thank them, and our letters and calls for support as well as our hearts go out to them. Thank Joe, Victor and Rick!
Reminder to Renew Memberships and Clarification for New Folks?Make $30 checks out to the ?Arizona Archaeological Society? for state dues, (applies to both individual and ?family?) and include $10 cash for each member for our Tubac chapter dues . Mail a completed membership form (for new folks) and the dues to me, Nancy Valentine, P.O. Box 4521, Tubac AZ, 85646 or give them to me at the next meeting, March 12th. Any questions, give me a call. Thank You!
And a WELCOME to all the lovely folks who joined us for the first time! We look forward to your continuing participation and interest in all of our activities not the least of which, more of those extra special potluck contributions. A veritable feast for us all! Thank You and we look forward to sharing more of our past with you again soon.
Upcoming Programs/Activities/Opportunities
Excavation on Regional and Santa Cruz Valley Archaeological Sites?Check out what?s been and will be happening in our region on the website of our Chapter Advisor Deni Seymour at seymourharlan.com. and let her know of your interest in volunteering by e-mailing her at denijseymour@aol.com
March 12th ?Doug Craig??New Ideas About Ancient People: Hohokam Archaeology in the 21st Century? Location to Be Announced?.
Thank you all, and we?ll keep you posted.
Abrazos,
Rock-Art
of the
Ancient Peoples
of Southern Arizona
A presentation by
Rock-Art Specialist
Jane Kolber
Join us!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Potluck-5 p.m & Program-6 p.m.
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
1 Burruel Road, Old Town Tubac
For more information, contact Nancy Valentine
520-245-9222 520-398-9571 tubacval@msn.com
Photo Credit: Petroglyphs.US
TOUR
Arizona State Museum Pot Room & Set in Stone Exhibit
Friday, January 30, 10 a.m.
Conducted by ASM Repository Curator, Arthur Vokes
You can renew your membership or join then: - 1) Check made out to Arizona Archaeological Society for $30.00
- 2) $10 cash for Tubac AAS Chapter dues
- 3) completed membership application. I?ll have them
. Thanks.
If you haven't already, let me know if you're planning on coming....
See you there! Nancy Valentine 520-245-9222
President's Report
January 8, 2009
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
5:00 p.m. Potluck/Party & Meeting
6 p.m. Program
Happy New Year! And what a great start with Maren Hopkin?s informative, intriguing and adventurous talk about the US/Border fence excavation at the San Pedro River!
Describing the excavation as personally significant for her, Maren, who was raised along the Santa Cruz River US/Mexico Border, shared with our membership and the public the political climate, the excavation process and some preliminary findings of the 4-month San Pedro River border fence excavation.
A Project Manager with Northland Research Inc., Maren and her team excavated ahead of the building of the border fence following right behind them. A collaborative interrelationship of US agency jurisdictions were involved with permission for excavating a 60-foot wide strip along the international boundary generating interest on both sides of the border.
Irrespective of treacherous terrain, political climate, and dangerous conditions, Maren?s work showed strong indications that the region has, archaeologically speaking, reflected a border region that has been a blending of cultures over time. Preliminary findings indicate that the region was populated by a number of peoples converging here from the north and south which resulted in the development of cultures which were distinctive but could not be clearly identified with known cultures. Unique pit houses, ovens, sherds, and a preponderance of unidentifiable stone tools shaped like jaw bones were indications of the blended nature of the cultures inhabiting the region.
Confirming that regardless of a border fence intended to define and divide, Maren described how during the excavation many individuals on the Mexican side of border where interested in knowing more of the people who came before them, and, over the fence, shared meals?the Mexicans offering tacos and the Americans offering traditional food, demonstrating that even today, this region is still a place of blending cultures.
A fascinating talk, and in my view, confirmation that our region, with further excavation, will reveal a distinctive and unique culture, and perhaps, some answers as to how they made the blending of cultures work.
Thank you Maren for a great talk, and we hope you?ll report back to us with more of your findings!
P.S. For more details, check out this article below written by Ted Morris, City Editor for the Sierra Vista Herald who joined us for Maren?s talk. Thank you Ted!
http://www.svherald.com/articles/2009/01/09/news/doc4966f5869ba07167469550.txt
Another Opportunity for a Arizona State Museum Tour Friday, Jan. 30th 10 a.m. conducted by Repository Curator Arthur Vokes ?As promised, Art has set up another tour for those who were not able to make the Dec. tour. Let me know if you?re planning on going. It is well worth it. Tours are for Tubac/SCC AAS members only members only or invited guests so get your 2009 dues paid up. See Below.
And another Thank you Arthur! We?ll see you then!
Reminder to Renew Memberships!
2009 dues are due--$30 for AAS state membership (check made out to the Arizona Archaeological Society) and $10 (cash) to our chapter for our expenses. Check with Sharon Sevara, our treasurer at yardwoman@msn.com about how to do this. And of course, we?ll accept your renewals and dues at any of the upcoming programs and events. Thanks to those who already re-upped!
Our wonderful treasurer, Sharon Sevara, will be stepping down from her role after she fills our chapter?s 2008 report. Sharon?s stepping down is a real loss for our chapter, and to me personally for she was a great side-kick our first year and a half. Sharon?s positive and can do attitude and enthusiasm, and needless to say, her record keeping skills contributed a great deal to our chapter?s growth. Thank You Sharon and we'll all look forward to your continuing membership, participation, and contributions when and where you can.
Upcoming Programs/Activities/Opportunities
Help Excavate Santa Cruz Valley Archaeological Sites?Let Deni Seymour, the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter Advisor, know of your interest by e-mailing her at denijseymour@aol.com Volunteers will have the opportunity under her supervision to participate in an excavation, learn hands-on techniques, and assist with the data gathering and identifying. Folks of all skill and interest levels are welcome!
February 12th?Jane Kolber?Rock Art of Southern Arizona
March 12th ?Doug Craig?Topic to be Announced
And lots more?we?ll keep you posted.
Abrazos,
Nancy Valentine
Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter President
US/Mexico Border Fence Excavation
Archaeologist Maren Hopkins will talk about working in the political borderlands environment and the results of the archaeological excavation she conducted on the U.S.-Mexico border in Southeast Arizona near the San Pedro River last year.
Join Us
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Potluck-5 p.m & Program-6 p.m.
Tubac Presidio
State Historic Park
1 Burruel St. Old Town Tubac
520-245-9222 520-398-9571 tubacval@msn.com
President's Report
Dec. 11, 2008
Historic Lowe House
5:00 p.m. Holiday Potluck/Party Meeting
Year in Review--Thank You All for contributing to a remarkable first full year! A long, wonderful story made very short?our success reflects a collective effort by our members who contributed to helping attain our goals and helped our organization grow. Kudos all around! We have a lot to celebrate, and that we did, but not without taking care of business too.
As we approach a New Year with a strong foundation in place, we have unanimous support for and a continuing commitment from our new (old) officers?.
- President?Nancy Valentine
- Vice-President?Hugh Holub
- Secretary?
- Treasurer?Sharon Sevara
- Archivist?Alan Sorkowitz
- Director-At-Large?Peter VanCleve
And, members have volunteered to share more of the load --
- Lyle Stone?assisting with keeping our Tubac post office display case up to date
- Deni Seymour?helping plan programs well into next year and beyond
- Mary Dahl?working directly with presenters to make certain they have what they need for a great program
- Meisen Nelson?helping with meeting/program set-up and breakdown
A Very Special Thank You to Joe Martinez, Manager Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and his staff!?The group expressed its sincere appreciation for Park staff going that extra mile to accommodate the chapter?s meetings and programs. We all recognized that our goals and those of the Park are very similar and are appreciate of the ways we?ve been able to support each other. To let Joe and his staff know of our members? appreciation, I personally delivered a holiday card with a ?Thank You!? from our membership as well as a $100 dollar donation (contributed by Betsy Stone) to the Park.
Thank you to Jim Farley, along with Alan Sorkowitz, and Allen Dart, for continuing to explore ways of bringing certification classes to our members and others by partnering with other educational organizations! We?re eager to hear more!
Arizona State Museum Tour?By Jim Farley--On Friday December 12, seven members met with Art Vokes, Repository Collections Curator, for a guided tour of two of the Museum?s exhibits. Personable and knowledgeable, Art thoroughly entertained us with an informative discussion of the Arnold and Doris Roland wall of pots. Explaining the pots represented both prehistoric and contemporary cultures, Art gave us an oral glimpse of the regions and time frames represented by the various ceramics. He noted that the highly stylized Anasazi ceramics likely influenced the design of pottery found at Pacquime in Sonoran Mexico. We then were further treated to the Set In Stone exhibit?s display of both modern and prehistoric jewelry, where Art explained how copper, shell and
other exotic goods were evidence of trade with Mesoamerica and the Pacific coast. Both prehistoric and modern jewelry were beautiful, the prehistoric being remarkable as well for the ingenuity and skill evidenced in the methods of manufacture used prior to modern tools and machinery.
If you haven?t yet seen the Museum?s exhibits, you are encouraged to do so
when Art conducts another tour for us in January. (Date to be Announced) Thank you Arthur and Jim!
Reminder to Renew Memberships! 2009 dues are due--$30 for AAS state membership (check made out to the Arizona Archaeological Society) and $10 (cash) to our chapter for our expenses. Check with Sharon Sevara, our treasurer at yardwoman@msn.com about how to do this. And of course, we?ll accept your renewals and dues at any of the upcoming programs and events. Thanks to those who re-upped!
Upcoming Programs/Activities/Opportunities
- Help Excavate Santa Cruz Valley Archaeological Sites?Let Deni Seymour, the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter Advisor, know of your interest by e-mailing her at denijseymour@aol.com Volunteers will have the opportunity under her supervision to participate in an excavation, learn hands-on techniques, and assist with the data gathering and identifying. Folks of all skill and interest levels are welcome!
- January 8th?Maren Hopkins-- US/Mexico Border Fence Excavation--Archaeologist Maren Hopkins will talk about working in the political borderlands environment and the results of the archaeological excavation she conducted on the U.S.-Mexico border in Southeast Arizona near the San Pedro River last year. Hosted by the Tubac/Santa Cruz County Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society. Public invited. Donations appreciated. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Old Town Tubac. Meeting/potluck 5 p.m. Presentation 6 p.m. 520-245-9222, or tubacval@msn.com for more information.
- February 12th?Jane Kolber?Rock Art of Southern Arizona
- February???--Rock Art Field Trip to La Prove Edora, Caborca, Mexico?In Planning Stages
- March 12th ?Doug Craig?Topic to be Announced
- April 9th?Stephanie Whittsley?Rituals and Ideology of the Hohokam?.
AND?.
A Happy Holidays to you and yours! That's it for now. See you next year!
Abrazos,
Nancy Valentine
Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter President
Happy Holiday Get-Together
Thursday Dec. 11th
5:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Aldea de Artisticas, Historic Lowe House
14 Calle Iglesia Old Town Tubac
A time for getting caught up with each other? a brief meeting, potluck, and sharing holiday goodies and spirits?.
Hope to see you there!
Abrazos,
Nancy
P.S. I just had to share this picture with you. It was taken by a 95-year old woman who came to visit our special valley on her birthday to experience our heritage and history! She sent this to me to let me know how much she appreciated our special place and to encourage me, us, to continue to help preserve it and share it!
Abrazos,
Nancy Valentine
Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter President
President's Report Nov. 13th, 2008
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
5:00 p.m. Potluck 6:00 p.m. Program
Thank You Allen Dart and the Arizona Humanities Council for helping us to broaden our understanding and appreciation of ?Arts and Culture of the Hohokam of Southern Arizona!? An awesome program Allen, which every one of the 40 or so participants raved about in the AHC surveys and to me personally???Excellent and informative,? ?Great Program! Thank You!? ?Extraordinarily knowledgeable & engaging??
We learned a great deal from Dart?s overview of the distinctive and contributing aspects and qualities of Hohokan culture and the changes in techniques and expressions over time. The artifacts he brought where exciting in themselves and brought home what he was discussing in a very beautiful and tactile way. Dart?s program prompted more interest and questions and stimulated some of the artists among the audience to begin experimenting with the unique shell etching techniques which appeared during a brief period of the Hohokam culture.
Dart?s presentation is one of a series he offers in cooperation with the Arizona Humanities Council which is a nonprofit organization that brings federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities in to Arizona. The Arizona Humanities Council also receives funding from the Arizona Department of Education to support programs like this one through their AHC speakers Bureau.
We?re looking forward to being able to offer more of AHC?s and Dart?s programs in the future.
Thank you Allen and the Arizona Humanities Council!
And Thank You Tubac/SCC AAS members who signed up to donate to AHC! Your contributions there will come back around to us all here to help us gain more appreciation and understanding of the Santa Cruz Valley?s unique and extraordinary cultural resources and heritage.
For those who just can?t get enough, check out ?Third Thursday Programs? being offered by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center founded by Allen Dart in 1993 at info@oldpueblo.org.
Important Announcements!
Dates and Time Firming Up for Members? Tour of Arizona State Museum Pot Room and Set In Stone Exhibit by Curator Arthur Vokes . Mark your calendars in pencil for Wed. Dec. 10 and/or Friday, Dec. 12. And for those who signed up, keep on the lookout for emails from me for more details!
An Awesome First Year--Time to Renew Memberships! It?s hard to believe we?re a year old and what a remarkable year it has been! Thank you all for your support and participation in making your Tubac/SCC ASS Chapter a vital, fun, contributory organization. We have built a great foundation and of course are looking to you for your continued membership and involvement as we continue to grow. Sharon Sevara, our Treasurer, reminded us that we need to renew our memberships and that 2009 dues are due--$30 for AAS state membership and $10 to our chapter for our expenses. Check with Sharon at yardwoman@msn.com If you have questions, and of course, we?ll accept your renewals and dues at any of the upcoming programs and events. Thank you for helping make your Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter?s first year a tremendous success! AND?.
Let?s Celebrate!-- Holiday Gathering Thursday, December 11th Historic Lowe House 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. December?s meeting/program will be a celebration of our first year and an overview of what?s ahead for the new year, a celebration of us as a group of remarkable folks, an opportunity to have artifacts identified, and to share some holiday festivities. All those who have participated with us this past year?including our program speakers?are invited. Potluck as usual but this time how about spiced up with holiday flavors and treats?
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Legislation Update?Ron Barber from U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Gifford?s office called just before we started our meeting to give us the latest from Washington DC to share with our members. Not good news. The bill would not be coming up for vote in the U.S. Senate on Nov. 17th as anticipated. It appears that Senator Kyle was not supportive of the bill as part of an ?omnibus package,?so it was dropped, and it was unlikely that it would be reintroduced as a separate bill in the lame duck session. Ron indicated that it will be reintroduced hopefully in the new legislative session next year. It was his suggestion that we continue to make our support known to Senators Kyle and McCain. Thank you to those who called and e-mailed in support of this important legislation. (For more information about the Nation Heritage Designation, contact the advocacy group--Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance?to learn of their work to support legislation and the upcoming Tubac Heritage Foods Festival Nov. 22--check out their website at santacruzheritage.org.)
Upcoming Programs/Activities/Opportunities
Education and Certification Opportunities in the Works?Thanks to Jim Farley, we might be offering courses, potentially taught by Allen Dart, that are educational, applicable to obtaining certification, and maybe even college credits! Jim is doing an awesome outreach effort now to make the courses happen affordably and conveniently. So please reply to his e-mail information requests, and help him where you can. Thank You Jim!
Help Excavate Santa Cruz Valley Archaeological Sites?Get on Archaeologist Deni Seymour, the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter Advisor?s volunteer list by e-mailing her at denijseymour@aol.com Volunteers will have the opportunity under her supervision to participate in an excavation, learn hands-on techniques, and assist with the data gathering and identifying. Folks of all skill and interest levels are welcome!
December 10th and/or 12th-- Tour of the Arizona State Museum?s Pot Room and Set in Stone Exhibit by Curator Arthur Vokes ?Details Coming
December 11th?Celebration & Happy Holidays Party! Potluck & BYO, 5-7 p.m. Aldea de Artisticas, Historic Lowe House, 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac
January 8th?Maren Hopkins--Border Fence & Archaeological Findings and Impact on San Pedro River?
February 12th?Jane Kolber?Rock Art of Southern Arizona
February???--Rock Art Field Trip to La Prove Edora, Caborca, Mexico?In Planning Stages
March 12th ?Doug Craig?Topic to be Announced
April 9th?Stephanie Whittsley?Rituals and Ideology of the Hohokam?.
AND?.
Again?Thank You Set-up and Breakdown Team! Meisen, Ahnuit, Lyle & Betsy, Jim, Shaw, Randy, Barbara, Mary and Hugh! And to all the potluck contributors?yummy once again!
A Very Special Thanks to Joe Martinez, Manager at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Victor and Rick, who managed some moving and shaking and some enlightened guidance to make it possible for us to safely accommodate our largest membership meeting and program yet in the very special Otero Hall. I know what it took Guys, so a sincere ?Thanks?
Happy Thanksgiving?.Yes, we do have so much to be thankful for! ?And a sincere ?Thank You? to all of you who have made our first year so bountiful in so many ways. Until next time?
Hope you can join us for this exciting program!
Regards,
Nancy Valentine
Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter President
520-245-9222 520-398-9571
tubacval@msn.com
Arts & Culture
Of the
Ancient
Southern Arizona Hohokam Indians
A Presentation & Artifact Exhibit By
Allen Dart
Archaeologist & Dir. Old Pueblo Archaeology
Funded by the Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau
Join us for?..
Potluck-5 p.m & Program-6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 13th
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Thursday Nov. 13- ?Arts and Culture of Ancient Southern Arizona Hohokam Indians? Authentic prehistoric artifacts of the ancient Hohokam of Southern Arizona will be on display during a program presented by archaeologist Allen Dart, Executive Director of Old Pueblo Archaeology Center about this Southern Arizona culture thriving from the sixth through fifteenth centuries and possible reasons for the eventual demise of their way of life. Made possible with assistance from the Arizona Humanities Council. Hosted by the Tubac/Santa Cruz County Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society. Public invited. Donations appreciated. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Old Town Tubac. Meeting/potluck 5 p.m. Presentation 6 p.m. 520-245-9222, or tubacval@msn.com for more information.
Arts and Culture of Ancient Southern Arizona Hohokam Indians Topic of Tubac/SCC Arizona Archaeological Society Program November 13th.
Authentic prehistoric artifacts of the ancient Hohokam of Southern Arizona will be on display during a program presented by archaeologist Allen Dart, Executive Director of Old Pueblo Archaeology Center at the November 13, 2008, meeting of the Tubac/Santa Cruz County Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society meeting at Otero Hall, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park beginning at 6 p.m.
Made possible with the assistance from the Arizona Humanities Council, Dart will discuss Hohokam Native American culture which flourished in southern Arizona from the sixth through fifteenth centuries and possible reasons for the
eventual demise of their way of life.
Dart?s program will feature slides of Hohokam artifacts, rock art, and other cultural features of the Hohokam peoples, and an exhibit of artifacts which are clues to archaeologists for identifying where the Hohokam lived, the interpretation of how they adapted to the Sonoran Desert for centuries, beliefs and religious practices, and why the Hohokam culture mysteriously disappeared.
Dart has worked and volunteered as a professional archaeologist in New Mexico and Arizona since 1975, for government, private companies, and nonprofit organizations. He is employed full-time as an archaeology project director for EcoPlan Associates, Inc. Dart also works part-time as the Executive Director of Tucson?s nonprofit Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, which he founded in 1993 to provide educational and scientific programs in archaeology and culture. A Registered Professional Archaeologist, he has been a recipient of the Arizona Governor?s Award in Public Archaeology for his efforts to bring archaeology and history to the public.
Dart?s presentation is one of a series he offers in cooperation with the Arizona Humanities Council which is a nonprofit organization that brings federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities in to Arizona. The Arizona
Humanities Council also receives funding from the Arizona Department of Education to support programs like this one through their AHC speakers Bureau.
The public is welcome to attend the program and the potluck preceding it beginning at 5 p.m. free of charge. Donations are appreciated.
The Tubac/SCC AAS chapter meets the second Thursday of each month. In addition to hosting programs featuring experts in historical and archaeological topics that focus on the Santa Cruz River Valley, the chapter offers members opportunities for assisting archaeologists with excavating area sites, hikes and tours to archaeologically and historically significant locations, and educational and advocacy programs intended to preserve and protect the region?s unique cultural resources. Tubac AAS chapter members are also afforded the opportunity to participate in many educational, stewardship and excavation activities of the statewide organization?s other local chapters.
For more information about the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter and its activities, call Nancy Valentine at 520-245-9222 or inquire via e-mail at tubacval@msn.com. The Arizona Archaeological Society web site at www.AzArchSoc.org offers information about the Tubac chapter and others throughout the state as well as activities and benefits of membership in the statewide organization. The AHC website at www.azhumanities.org provides additional information of the Council?s mission, and their speaker?s bureau.
Thursday Oct. 9th- ?It?s All a Matter of Timing? Presentation by Archaeologist William Deaver, only one of a handful of experts in the field of Archaeomagnetic Dating?a technique begun in the 1960s utilizing geophysical studies of changes in the Earth?s magnetic field as a basis for dating artifacts and sites?telling how the technique has challenged the conventional ideas of the nature and timing of cultural change from A.D. 950-1100, revealing the dramatic and rapid changes at critical point in the prehistory of Southern Arizona. Monthly program hosted by the Tubac/Santa Cruz County Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society. Public invited. Donations appreciated. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Old Town Tubac.
Meeting/potluck 5 p.m. Presentation 6 p.m.
Contact Nancy Valentine 520-245-9222, or tubacval@msn.com for more information.
August 27 A Presentation By
Jonathan Mabry - Archaeologist & Chair SCV Heritage Alliance
Tamarick Little - Staff Member- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords? Office
Join us for?..
Potluck-5 p.m & Program-6 p.m.
Thursday, September 11
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Nancy Valentine 520-398-9571, 520-245-9222 tubacval@msn.com
August 14, 2008 Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
5:00 p.m. Potluck 6:00 p.m. Program
Thank You Arthur Vokes, Repository Curator at the Arizona State Museum!
As anticipated, Arthur?s presentation was an excellent overview of gems and mineral use by Southwestern people 2000 years ago to today. He covered a lot of ground in his hour-long presentation to the 30 or so folks in attendance. Some highlights for me were the etched shells found in the Santa Cruz River Basin dating long before the technique was prevalent in China and dated to only a 75- 100 period! Also very intriguing was a large pendant found in Sahuarita that has indications of being worn by a elite and prestigious leader and according to Vokes is one-of-a-kind. The significance of turquoise and its use in masks and decorative items has a new rich meaning for me now. These items and many, many more are a part of the Set-in-Stone exhibit at the museum. Arthur invited the group to a behind the scenes look at the exhibit as well as the Pot Room. Sign up if you want to take the tour too. We?ll set a date sometime soon.
Thank You Set-up and Breakdown Team! Our first meeting/program at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park went off without a hitch thanks to Ahnuit, Lyle, Jim, Randy, Mary, Barbara, and Hugh. We only had an hour to set up chairs, tables, projector, potluck supplies, put up signs and work our the kinks. They were an awesome team and we couldn?t have done it without them! Breakdown was really fast, and folks got together at the Historic Lowe House for more intriguing discussion with Vokes and a bit of good cheer.
Voke?s program attracted about 10 non-members! Their interests ranged from jewelry to just wanting to know more about our Valley?s pre-historic and historic heritage, and one was a site steward eager to take care of sites closer to home. They hailed from Rio Rico and Tubac. Some joined us for both the potluck and program, some just for the program. They were a delight and I know they?ll be joining us at more programs as well as becoming official members of our group.
Special thanks to Joe Martinez, Park Ranger at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, for all his help and support?and to those anonymous folks who contributed $35.00 to the donations basket to cover expenses!
And for the Yummy Potluck Contributions! Just to name a few--Ahnuit?s hot dish of organic vegetables grown on the farm was mouthwatering, as was Larry?s cherry crunch desert that got us buzzyin?. Betsy?s coffee, regardless of what she said, did not taste like tar and was a much appreciated addition to our beverage selection.
Look for an upcoming story about our chapter and Vokes? program in the August 28th issue of the Santa Cruz Valley Sun by Kathleen Vandervolt who appreciates personally what we?re doing and offering. Thanks Kathy.
Next Meeting?September 11?Talk on the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Area?What it?s all about, the status of the legislation, how our chapter and the region can benefit from its passage, and what role we might be able to play in its support and implementation. Speakers from US Rep. Gabriel Giffords? office and the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance will fill us in. Place to be Announced.
I?m also looking forward to getting all caught up with our members about ? What I Did During My Summer Vacation? since they?ve been away on all sorts of exciting and interesting treks?Allan took an ancient pinch pot making class, Deni in Ireland, Sharon relaxing by a large, COOL body of water?we?ve missed you! And, we?ll cover some business as usual then during the potluck/meeting.
Hope to see you then!
Coming Up!
Beginning This Fall?Opportunities to Excavate Santa Cruz Valley Archaeological Sites?Working with and under the supervision of Archaeologist Deni Seymour, the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter Advisor, volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in an excavation, learn hands-on techniques, and assist with the data gathering and identifying. To get on Deni?s call for volunteers list, e-mail her at denijseymour @aol.com.
October 18 & 19--Anza Day?s Booth?Volunteers wanted! Talk with Nancy.
Program & Event Dates to be Announced?
(We could use the help of someone to coordinator making these happen. Any takers?)
Behind the scenes guided tour by Arthur Vokes, Repository Curator of Arizona State Museum of the Set-In-Stone Exhibit and the Pot Room.
Archaeologist Deni Seymour Shares Findings of Excavations in Santa Cruz River Valley
Folkorist Big Jim Griffith
Allen Dart?Old Pueblo Archaeology?Pre-History of Southern Arizona and Education Programs toward AAS Certification
And, with your help, much more!
For more information and how to join the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter contact Nancy Valentine, tubacval@msn.com, 520-245-9222 or 520-398-9571
August 1, 2008
"Set in Stone"
2000 Years of Gem and Mineral Trade in the Southwest?
A Presentation By
Arthur Vokes
Curator--Arizona State Museum
And..
An invitation for a behind the scenes guided tour of the Museum?s Repository and ?Set in Stone? Exhibit
Join us for?..
Potluck-5 p.m & Program-6 p.m.
Thursday, August 14
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
President?s Report May 15, 2008
Historic Lowe House
5:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: CHAPTER MEETINGS NOW
THE 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH!
NEXT MEETING JUNE 12th?..
?Many Hands Make Short Work?? was the motto for this very productive membership meeting. A special thanks to committee members who spent the past month gathering info on a wide array of topics and sharing their findings with us. Their hard work helped us with establishing priorities, decision making and planning and taking care of business. Thank You!
?Now 24 members? Sharon Sevara reports! Sharon has been very busy keeping up with our rapidly growing chapter membership, finances as our Treasurer, making awesome quinoa salad (yummy Aztec grain?very interesting story here) for the pot luck as well as running her business?Yardwoman. Sharon stated we now have $190 in our coffers and will be establishing a checking account in the new Commerce Bank branch office opening up in the Village soon. Thank You Sharon!
Alan Sorkowitz provided an excellent summary of what it would take for our chapter to host a state meeting! Alan covered all the bases gathering info from state AAS officers who have been through the drill before. After an extensive discussion, we all agreed that attempting to host a meeting during peak season in Tubac posed numerous complications not the least of which was available and affordable meeting facilities, food service options, and accommodations. A critical problem was the lack of member volunteers who could take up responsibilities at a time when their focus was on doing business during their most active season. It was agreed that hosting a May state meeting, after season, would be a much better time to achieve our goals, incorporate other service organizations to help with the event, and be an economic boost to the community at a time when things slow down. Great job Alan! And a personal Thank You from me for stepping up to the plate and acting on my behalf when I really needed the help.
We can thank Jim Farley for drawing upon his many years of involvement with AAS and other archaeological endeavors and sharing with us the many educational opportunities available to our membership. With Jim?s help, we will be planning and hosting Southwest Pre-History and Ceramics courses in the future. These extensive courses prepare members to be qualified and certified to assume broader roles in archaeological projects. One of our primary goals is to educate ourselves to take an active roll in support of archaeologists such as Deni Seymour, our Chapter Advisor, who assist private landowners in the Valley with the preservation, excavation, curation and display of artifacts from sites on their property. Educating ourselves is another major step to helping out. Again, thanks Jim for helping us get started on that path.
Kudos to Jim, ?Nasa? Nancy Daunton, and Deni for making initial contact with an exciting list of speakers for our monthly programs! Among those agreeing to speak to our group in the future are Folklorist Big Jim Griffith, Alan Dart of Old Pueblo Archaeology, Art Vokes, curator at the Arizona State Museum. More later when we firm dates up.
Look for news of our chapter happenings at the Tubac Post Office soon! Thanks to Sharon and Hugh Holub we?re moving ahead with obtaining a display case to join those of other community groups. Thanks for being on the case.
Sixty folks showed up for the tour of Terrante Presidio on May 3rd! Mary Dahl shared with the group bits of the hugely successful tour conducted by Deni which resulted in more folks joining her volunteer roster and a front-page story in the Sierra Vista Herald. Alan among others helped back fill the next day, and both he and Mary were enthusiastic about getting back to it in the fall. Deni will be working on another room at Terrante then, so there will be more opportunities for members to help excavate at that time.
Mary, Hugh and others will be keeping us apprised of the status of the bill to name the Santa Cruz Valley as a National Heritage Area. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is being considered by the Senate. The bill is intended to boost nature and heritage tourism and provide federal, local and private funding to protect and promote the cultural and natural treasures of the Santa Cruz Valley. The group discussed the prospects of this legislation being a potential source for financing Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter projects.
Thank you Lyle Stone for sharing with the group information about the June 12-14, 6th Annual Historic Preservation Partnership Conference in Rio Rico. A great line up of activities and workshops! Check out their website at www.azpreservation.comregstart.aspx for more info. By the way, our very own Lyle Stone was awarded the Governor?s Heritage Honor Award for his life time of contributions to the field of archaeology two years ago at this conference. A big round of applause for this prestigious and contributory archaeologist who we?re all proud to have as a member of our chapter!
Hugh and I are off to the AAS State Meeting in Flagstaff on May 30th. It is hard to believe it was just a year ago this time at last year?s state meeting that Hugh and I made our first inquiries about forming an AAS chapter here in Tubac. And look at us now! Thank you one and all!
That?s it for now.
Embrazos,
Nancy
April 17, 2008
Historic Lowe House
5 p.m. Potluck/Meeting and 6:00 p.m. Program
Historic Lowe House-Aldea de Artisticas Community House
14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac
A special Thank You to Deni Seymour, our chapter advisor, for sharing with us her excellent program ?San Cayetano del Tumacacori?Sobaipuri Site & First Jesuit Mission in Southern Arizona.? We always relish Deni?s sharing with us her passion, knowledge and expertise. One result of her presentation was connection with other landowners in the Valley who are interested in her taking a look see at what could potentially be more significant sites on their properties. Also, Deni is willing to offer an educational program in the future which will help all of us be better able to identify indications of Sobaipuri habitation!
Thanks to all who contributed to the potluck. Yummy. We had an awesome, and well-balanced fare this time, which fueled us up to take care of business as well as keep asking more of Deni way beyond the usual program end time.
For the benefit of new folks?Our Chapter Goals?We are a pro-active group focusing our energies on conserving, preserving, excavating, recording and curating, enjoying and appreciating the pre-historic and historic sites in the Santa Cruz River Valley; sharing our interest and helping to educate ourselves and the community regarding our historic and pre-historic archaeological treasures, and inviting in and working with private property owners to work with us in identifying and caring for their significant sites.
Hard to believe we now have 21 members! And what a membership we are! Given that most all our members have ?day jobs? it is great to be offering opportunities to participate when, how and where we can.
A special welcome to Ann (Peachy) McQueen, whose family roots go way back in the Valley. Hearing of us at a gathering to honor the loss of one of our dear Tubac old timers, Peachy showed up at our meeting committed to helping keep the continuum of appreciation and care of the Valley going. Welcome Peachy!
Another of our newest members is Phil Halpenny, hydrologist extraordinaire, whose scientific study and soul have flowed through the valley for many years, including his role in securing the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Preserve while member and president of the Tubac Historical Society. The tours Phil and Barbara Ruppman, (also instrumental in the establishment and excavation of the Preserve as part of THS) do of the site are not to be missed! They?ll be doing more in the Fall. Welcome Phil!
Speaking of more, the membership voted to continue meeting through the summer! We?ll continue meeting on the third Thursday of each month to carry on with chapter matters and for programs which will be announced. There is some discussion of changing our meeting dates so as to avoid conflict with Old Pueblo Archaeology programs and will be taken up at our next meeting?May 15th.
Our Advocacy & Outreach, Education Committees and Executive Board will also meet during the summer to help shape and guide our priorities and the growth of our group. A ?Thank You? to Jim Farley and Bill Cox for signing up for the Education Committee, and to Gwen Griffin who has volunteered for the Outreach and Advocacy Committee.
There was no shortage of suggestions for summer hikes, activities and programs offered by JJ Golio, Bill Cox and Deni and a willingness to help in the planning. We?re eager to know the what, when and where?s. Keep it coming! Thanks!
An updated membership roster with contact info has been sent out to members via e-mail to help in getting in touch with each other, planning and coordinating. It was a useful tool for members who Sunday after our meeting took an excursion to explore a siting of pictographs. I can?t wait to hear about the hike, and what resuscitation measures were taken to keep some of the hikers up right during what turned out to be a challenging hike. I know the membership will be looking for you to be reporting back. Please get back to me at tubacval@aol.com if there need to be corrections of your contact info.
Speaking of reporting back, Alan Sorkowitz has volunteered to head up an exploratory effort to gather more info about our chapter hosting the Jan. 09 state AAS meeting. Thank you Alan for stepping up to the plate! Working along with our committees and exec. board, Alan will be helping us to determine what it takes to pull one off and if we?re ready, young as we are, to host a successful event.
The prospects of possibly utilizing space within a building currently on the drawing boards as a ?museum?, introduced by Bill Cox and Phil Halpenny, was exciting news to all of us. Thanks Bill and Phil for exploring this further and reporting back.
Deni will be wrapping up work at Terrenate Presidio for the summer but not with out a public tour May 3rd. Here are the details-- Meet at the turnout for the presidio at 9:45. We will consolidate into fewer vehicles and then drive in through a locked gate together at 10 am. The presidio is located along the San Pedro River between Benson and Sierra Vista, off Route 82 along In-Balance Ranch Road (formerly Keller Road). In-Balance Ranch Road is a turn (north) at mile marker 60 just west of the San Pedro River and the historic ghost town of Fairbank. Park at the turnout a couple of miles north of Highway 82. Archaeologist Deni Seymour will be waiting for you at the turnout at 9:45 am. Also, Deni needs help backfilling on May 4. If interested in helping out, contact her directly at denijseymour@aol.com.
That?s it for now.
Embrazos,
Nancy
April 2008
San Cayetano del Tumacacori?
Sobaipuri Site?
First Jesuit Mission in Southern Arizona
Presented by
Deni Seymour
Archaeologist, Chapter Advisor
Learn about the nature of this site, excavations carried out by Dr. Seymour, and its importance in the developing history of the region.
Thurs., April 17, 2008 6 p.m.
Historic Lowe House
Aldea de Artisticas Community House
14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac
Join us for the potluck ' a short meeting at 5 p.m.
Hosted by
Tubac/Santa Cruz County Chapter
Arizona Archaeological Society
For more information, call Nancy Valentine 520-398-9571
Tubac Historic Properties LLC
520-398-9571
520-245-9222
tubacval@aol.com
March 20, 2008
Potluck/Meeting 5:00 p.m.
Program??History and Role of Archaeology in the Preservation of San Jose de Tumacacori??Jeremy Moss, Archaeologist, Resource Manager, Tumacacori National Historical Park? 6:00 p.m.
Historic Lowe House-Aldea de Artisticas Community House 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac
First off, a Thank You to Jeremy Moss for his inspiring and informative program! Jeremy?s passion and commitment to his work was contagious. His historical accounting of preservation work at the Mission, much of which was able to be shared through photos because of his own diligent research, added to our understanding and appreciation as well as inspiring us to want to go deeper and learn more. Fortunately for us, Jeremy has offered to return in the future, going deeper in areas that were of particular interest to us. We had several members of the public attending the program. Shaw Kinsley was so impressed, he joined our AAS chapter on the spot!
And, a thank you to the small but energetic group, pumped up on potluck goodies, who participated in helping carry forward with the business matters of our chapter.
Welcome/ Introduction of New members-- JJ and Mike Goglio jjgoglio@aol.com and Nancy Daunton n.daunton@stanfordalumni.org were welcomed in abstencia for their interest in participating in and supporting our chapter?s activities. They come to us by way of Deni Seymour, our chapter advisor. Welcome.
Goals?I took the opportunity to clarify again the overall goals of the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter for new folks at the meeting?we are a pro-active group focusing our energies on conserving, preserving, excavating, recording and curating the pre-historic and historic sites in the Santa Cruz River Valley; sharing our interests and helping to educate ourselves and the community regarding our historic and pre-historic archeological treasures, and are inviting in and working with private property owners to in identifying and caring for their archaeologically significant sites.
Dues?Sharon Sevar, our treasurer, has been doing a great job of being on top of collecting, reporting and sending in annual dues, trying to track down checks that haven?t arrived, etc., making certain our ?reups? and new members are on the rosters, to derive benefits, and keeping up with our rapidly growing group. Thanks Sharon!
Resources, Training, Trips Via AAS Membership? The benefits offered to AAS members?(see more at AAS website at azarch.org)?go beyond educational and participation in activities. For example, an exciting AAS sponsored ?Customized Archaeology Tour of Peru? Oct. 6-Oct.19, 2008. If interested and for more information about the itinerary, costs and reservations, etc., e-mail AAS Verde Chapter member Jim Graceffa at jgraceffa@commspeed.net. Thanks Jim for sending this opportunity our way.
Archaeological Expo March 1 &2?The Expo was a fun learning experience. I volunteered at the AAS booth and met some other wonderful AAS members. Check out the Tubac Chapter News in April?s Petroglyph for more volunteer opportunities, and how this one really came back home to Tubac in a lovely way.
Committee Reports?Thank you to those of you who signed up for the Education and the Outreach and Advocacy Committees. I?ll be calling upon you soon to get together to plan out future events and endeavors. Meanwhile, Hugh Holub, Outreach & Advocacy Committee, put together the nomination of Deni Seymour for the AAS sponsored Professional Archaeologist Award. He recounted for the group how during the process of putting the nomination together he obtained testimonials and a complete listing of Deni?s extensive accomplishments, and how he gained an even broader appreciation of her professionalism. He added how fortunate we are as AAS chapter to have Deni as our Chapter Advisor. Thank you Hugh. Thank you also to Archivist, Alan Sorkowitz, for setting up a system for recording our chapter activities. Alan requested that members keep on the outlook for media clips, or other notices or items that pertain to our chapter, clip them, and provide them to him.
Update on Excavations?Deni Seymour?s Volunteers?Mary Dahl, who has been working with Deni and other volunteers on sites in the Santa Cruz and San Pedro River Valley?s, shared her experiences of digging, screening, recording and what significant findings were uncovered. For more on the digs, and the work being done in cooperation with private landowners for a report on Valley Resources, go to Deni?s web site at seymourharlan.com.
AAS State Meeting-May 31-June 1st-- Flagstaff?Any of you interested in joining Hugh and I in caravanning and participating at the state meeting, let me know. The line up of activities surrounding the meeting will be posted on the AAS web site. Participating will meet our requirements for attendance, will help us get a feel of what is involved, will offer opportunities for meeting like-minded folks and field trips to places accessible to AAS members. Besides, Flagstaff at the first of June could be a cool get-away.
Hosting AAS State Meeting?Jan. 2009. There is a lot of interest by other AAS chapters in what?s going on in Tubac and it was suggested that our chapter host a state meeting. I tossed this out to our group for discussion and it was decided that I would obtain more information about what it would entail and report back at the April 17th meeting.
Next Meeting: You won?t want to miss this one either!
April 17th?Presentation by Deni Seymour?San Cayetano del Tumacacori: Archaeological Investigations at the Native Settlement and Southern Arizona?s First Jesuit Mission? ?Learn about the nature of this site, excavations carried out by Deni Seymour, and its importance in the developing history of the region.?
Embrazos,
Nancy Valentine
March 2008
Hey Tubac/Santa Cruz County AAS Friends,
Hope you'll join us for this great program about our Tumacacori Mission! (See below) Come at 5 p.m. for the potluck and meeting to meet us, enjoy the feast, and see what we are up to. We're hoping you'll be so inspired, you'll want to join us and participate in our work as a full-fledged member of our growing chapter.
Embrazos,
Nancy Valentine
Tubac/SCC County AAS Chapter President
520-398-9571
520-245-9222
tubacval@aol.com
The History
and Archaeology of
San Jose de Tumacacori
(Tumacacori Mission)
Presented by Jeremy M. Moss,
Resource Manager, Archaeologist,
Tumacacori National Historical Park
Historic photographs and stories about the history and role of archaeology and the lessons learned from almost 100 years of archaeology and preservation of San Jose de Tumacacori.
Thurs., March 20, 2008 6 p.m.
Historic Lowe House
Aldea de Artisticas Community House
14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac
Hosted by
Tubac/Santa Cruz County Chapter
Arizona Archaeological Society
Join us for potluck and business meeting at 5 p.m.
For more information, call Nancy Valentine 398-9571
February 2008 News
In recognition and appreciation of the rich archaeological pre-historic and historic sites in the Santa Cruz River Valley and with a desire to assist in the preservation, conservation, and a sharing of the significance and understanding of this legacy with others, a small group of individuals cognizant of the potential loss of these treasures to rapid development, decided that by becoming an official chapter of the AAS, we would be both guided as well as contributory to the overall goals of the organization as well as be afforded the educational tools and resources we needed to work toward establishing a stewardship program to assist private landowners with identifying and caring for their archaeologically significant sites. During 2008, we are looking forward to strengthening the foundation of our commitment to these goals in what will be our first full year as an organized chapter. Fortunately for us, with the help of Deni Seymour, our chapter advisor, and the knowledge and expertise of members such as Lyle and Betsy Stone, who have recently retired from a life time of archaeological service, we have gotten off to a very good start and are blessed with a solid foundation upon which to build our chapter. We invite all those who share our interests and goals to join with us in our efforts. Nancy Valentine President
Tubac/Santa Cruz County Chapter News Jan 2008
We meet monthly the third Thursday of each month at the Historic Lowe House, The Aldea de Artisticas Common House, at 14 Calle Iglesia, Old town Tubac.
Happy New Year!
January News
Hey Delightful Diggers,
First, a "Thank You! and Congratulations" to members at yesterday's meeting--great work and what fun!
Second, for those unable to attend and wanting to keep up to date, I'm hoping you'll take a minute or so to read the abbreviated overview of the meeting below. It's jam packed with important, timely and helpful information, what we have been up to and what projects and programs are being planned for down the road. I'm looking forward to your plugging in where you can and to next time we all get together.
Embrazos,
Nancy
Tubac/Santa Cruz County AAS Chapter
Minutes, February 21, 2008
Historic Lowe House, 5:00 p.m.
Welcome/ Introduction of New members
Alan Sorkowitz?Tucson; Miesen Nelson and Alvid?Reps for Global Community Alliance?Tumacacori; Peter & Judy Van Cleve?Sierra Vista
President?s Report
- Goals--For the full statement, check out the AAS website?(a good resource for activities, educational opportunities, and benefits of membership at www.azarchsoc.org) which summarizes the unique and specific goals of the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter:
In brief:
??In recognition and appreciation of the rich archaeological pre-historic and historic sites in the Santa Cruz River Valley, and with a desire to assist in the preservation, conservation, and a sharing of the significance and understanding of this legacy with others? afforded the educational tools and resources we need to work toward establishing a stewardship program to assist private landowners with identifying and caring for their archaeologically significant sites?.We invite all those who share our interests and goals to join with us in our efforts.?
- Memberships--Entering into our first full year, the Tubac/SCC AAS chapter now offers many ways of participating?from on-site excavation, educational programs and in the field activities, to volunteer, leadership and advocacy roles?whether you have lots of time or not, whether you have any past experience or not. Dues this year are $35--$25 goes to the State organization for their programs and for insurance coverage for our members and guests. $10 is to cover chapter expenses. Chapter Treasurer, Sharon Sevara at 398-8998 or yardwoman@msn.com will assist renewing members. Current members: Please try to have dues paid to Sharon by February 28th.
- New Business
- Nominations & Elections 2008 Officers--Nominations were received from the floor and the slate of officers was unanimously voted into office. Congratulations and Thank You! Your new officers are:
- President?Nancy Valentine?Tubac; Vice-President?Hugh Holub?Tubac; Secretary?Bill Cox?Nogales; Treasurer?Sharon Sevara?Tubac; Archivist?Alan Sorkowitz?Tucson; Director-at-Large?Peter Van Cleve?Sierra Vista;
- Chapter Advisor?Dr. Deni Seymour?Tucson
- Committees--Two committees were established and the first volunteers signed up to participate in their development.
- Education-Assist with development of educational, informational, instructive activities
for Chapter members and the general public such as programs at monthly meetings, hikes of significant sites in area, notification and set up of volunteer and training opportunities and AAS Certification Program, etc. Education Committe Members: Mary Dahl, Deni Seymour, Alan Sorkowitz
- Outreach and Advocacy-
Assist with membership growth, chapter project, mailings, public and media notifications, archival and publications recordkeeping, fundraising, lobbying efforts, etc. Outreach and Advocacy Committee Members:Hugh Holub, Sharon Sevara
Training/Certification Opportunities--Check out the AAS web site under Certification Department, and, for in-field learning/volunteering, contact Deni Seymour?See Update on Excavations below.
Archaeological Expo March 1&338;2?And a month-long Celebration of Arizona Archaeology with fun and interesting activities throughout the state?wwwazstateparks.com.
- Old Business
- Tubac Barrio Site Tour Update?Barbara Ruppman--The Feb. 23rd tour is filled up and there is a waiting list of 10 more! Chapter members discussed and supported Barbara in her efforts to explore partnering with the Tubac Historical Society, Southwest Archaeological Conservancy and Arizona State Parks for site maintenance, preservation and expansion of public tours and educational opportunities afforded by this Spanish Colonial site right in the heart of Tubac.
- Update on Excavations?Deni Seymour-- Deni has put out a call for volunteers for assistance on several sites in the Santa Cruz and San Pedro River Valleys?Deni emphasized that volunteers?welcome at all levels of knowledge and experience--are contributing to some very significant findings by helping out! To make certain you continue to receive announcements of volunteer opportunities and schedules, contact her at denijseymour@aol.com. Check out her website for more information about the sites, her findings and access to her publications at seymourharlan.com.
- Status County Archaeological Ordinance?Mary Dahl?The ordinance is in draft form and currently in review! There will be additional opportunities for input from interested and impacted parties prior to public hearings. Mary will keep the chapter up-to-date with progress and is looking for chapter support during the public review and hearing process.
Upcoming Programs:
- Thursday, March 20th?Presentation by Jeremy Moss, Resource Manager, Archaeologist, Tumacacori National Historical Park-- Presentation of historic photographs and stories about the history and role of archaeology in the preservation of San Jose de Tumacacori.
- Thursday, April 17th--Presentation by Deni Seymour, Chapter Advisor, Archaeologist?Sharing her findings at Guevavi. More details later.
That's it for now!
Local Museums
| Museum Name | Location | Website |
| Tubac Presidio State Historic Park | Old Town Tubac, AZ | - |
| Tumacacori National Historical Monument | Tumacacori, AZ | - |
