VERDE VALLEY CHAPTER
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter Officers
Meetings
Classes
Field Trips
Chapter Projects
Chapter Bylaws
Chapter History
Local Museums
Introduction
DID YOU KNOW of the recent discovery of a near perfect Clovis Point in the Verde Valley? This gives evidence that Paleo-Indians were living in our area. The Arizona Archaeological Society presents opportunities to reach back as far as the earliest history of the Southwest and catch a glimpse of the daily lives of these ancient peoples.
Members of the Archaeological Society enjoy unique visits to archaeological sites in the Verde Valley and beyond. Monthly meetings feature a speaker on topics of local, state or national archaeological interest.
Professional archaeologists serve as advisors and offer laboratory and field classes to advance the knowledge and skills of avocational archaeologists. The Verde Valley Chapter is backed by excellent resources. We work hand-in-hand with the U.S. Forest Service, as well as the National Park Service, the Museum of Northern Arizona and Northern Arizona University.
Members of the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society, enjoy many benefits.
- Receive the Petroglyph newsletter of the Arizona Archaeological Society.
- Attend monthly local chapter meetings and quarterly State meetings. All meetings include speakers in the field of archaeology.
- Participate in day or overnight chapter guided field trips to archaeological sites in Arizona or surrounding states. These are fee-based.
- Participate in professionally supervised field surveys and excavations conducted at the direction of the archaeologists of the Museum of Northern Arizona or the Coconino National Forest. (Some of these require special training.)
- Volunteer for archaeological projects at the Research Center of the Museum of Northern Arizona or for the Forest Archaeologist of the Coconino National Forest.
- Participate in Arizona Archaeological Society certification courses in pre-history of the Southwest, rock art recording, excavation techniques, field survey procedures and mapping, site restoration and stabilization, ceramic identification and others. These are fee-based.
- Participate in programs to educate the public and children on the etiquette of prehistoric site visitation and the need for preservation of these sites.
- Become trained as a docent for the V-Bar-V, Palatki and Honanki heritage sites in the Coconino National Forest.
Whether you are a novice or professional, the Verde Valley Chapter welcomes everyone with an interest in archaeology and anthropology.
Chapter mailing address: VVC-AAS, P.O. Box 2451, Sedona, AZ 86339
Chapter phone: 928-284-4764
NEWS
Distinguished Speaker Program
We inaugurated our Distinguished Speaker Program at our April 2009 meeting. Our speaker was Dr. Brian Fagan, author (www.brianfagan.com) of over 40 archaeology books. The date of the next Distinguished Speaker Program will be Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.. The 2010 speaker and location will be announced shortly. The event is free to members and $10 for nonmembers. For tickets, email archaeology@esedona.net.
Festival of Native American Culture
The chapter was pleased to host the first annual Festival of Native American Culture in 2009. The Festival is a non-profit event to raise funds for the protection and preservation of prehistoric cultural heritage sites in the Sedona/Verde Valley area. Plans are currently being developed for the 2010 Festival. For more information please visit the website at www.festivalofnativeamericanculture.org.
Conference on Archaeoastronomy of the American Southwest
The chapter was pleased to host the first conference ever held on the Archaeoastronomy of the American Southwest on June 10-13, 2009. The conference offered workshops, presentations and an award dinner. We are currently involved in the development of a technical/skills workshop to be offered in the Phoenix-area in 2010. For more information visit the website at www.caasw.org.
Chapter Officers
| Office | Office Holder | Contact Data |
| President | Ken Zoll | 928 284-1228 archaeology@esedona.net |
| Vice President | Linda Krumrie | 928-451-1567 aplaceinthesun@commspeed.net |
| Treasurer | Ron Krug | 928-284-9357 rskrug@uneedspeed.net |
| Secretary | Chuck Jenkins | 928-282-4615 cjenkins@npgcable.com |
| One Year Director | Karen Stupak | 928 282-7788 -- |
| Two Year Director | Bertha Cook | 928 6341115 cookbmg@netzero.com |
| Three Year Director | Mary Ann Isom | 928 204-1511 mai@sedona.net |
| Certification Rep | Jerry Ehrhardt | 928 282-1557 jerryjune@esedona.net |
| Advisor | Dr. David Wilcox | 928 774-5213 dwilcox@mna.mus.az.us |
| Advisor | Peter Pilles | 928 282-3210 ppilles@fs.fed.us |
| Last Updated | 2/09/09 |
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Chapter Meetings
| Meeting Place | Day & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sedona Public Library, unless noted | 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm except Nov & Dec. which is 3rd Thursday. No meeting June, July and August | 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ |
| Meeting Dates | Speaker | Speaker Topic |
| September 24, 2009 | Sharon Urban, Senior Archaeologist, Harris Environmental Group, Inc | Baja Rock Art |
| October 22, 2009 | Sherman Loy | " Historial Perspectives" |
| November 19, 2009 | Joe Vogel | "Aerial Archaeology" |
| December 17, 2009 | Holiday Party | |
| January 28, 2010 | Andy Seagle | "The Tim's Cave Discovery" |
| February 25, 2010 | Brian Culpepper | "Kiet Siel" |
| March 25, 2010 | Fred Kraps, AAS Yavapai Chapter (Prescott) | "The Ohio Mounds" |
| April 22, 2010 | Sedona Creative Life Center Distinguished Speaker Program - Dr. Carroll L. Riley |
"Becoming Aztlan" |
| May 27, 2010 | Stewart Deats, Archaeologist, Enviro Systems Management, Inc | Excavations in Clarkdale and Camp Verde |
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Scheduled Classes
| Class | Date | Time | Location | Instructor | Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Field Trips
| Destination | Meeting Location | Date | Trip Leader | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Conservancy Sites with Dr. Wilcox |
Springerville, AZ | October 3 & 4 | Linda Krumrie | aplaceinthesun@commspeed.net | |
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Chapter Projects
| Project | Activity | Project Director | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of No. AZ | Various | Marlene Conklin | 928-282-0794 | sedonaconklin@yahoo.com |
| Elden Lab | Sherd Analysis | Peter Pilles | -- | -- |
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| For the past 2 years Jerry Erhardt has conducted survey in areas of the Verde Valley with the help of club members for Dr. David Wilcox and Peter Pilles . He has discovered and mapped over 120 undiscoverd sites, adding greatly to the knowledge of archaeology in the Verde Valley. Photo - Jerry Erhardt mapping a field house with help for Chapter members. |  |
Chapter Bylaws
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Local Museums
| Museum Name | Location | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Northern Arizona | Flagstaff | www.musnaz.org |