Professionals,
Students, and Institutions who are involved in Texas archeology and who
subscribe to the goals of CTA. Present CTA membership is about 150. For
more information on membership see the Membership Committee
Membership Applications can be obtained from CTA Treasurer, Marie Archambeault or from the back cover of each Newsletter.
The preservation and conservation of the cultural resources of Texas. The promotion and coordination of communication and cooperation within the archeological community. The
promotion and distribution of information which enhances public
awareness of the limited and nonrenewable nature of our cultural
resources.
CTA Newsletter
- CTA publishes a newsletter which keeps Texas professionals up-to-date
with legislation, new methodologies and relevant information.
CTA Meetings - CTA hosts two meetings a year with presentations, workshops and committee reports to assist the professional community.
CTA Archeological Guidelines - CTA publishes the Guidelines for Texas Archeology. Copies can be purchased from the Secretary-Treasurer, Marie Archambeault
CTA Contractors List
- CTA maintains a list of the professional archeological contractors
who work in Texas. This list is distributed on request through the Texas Historical Commission. Firms and individuals on the list must be members of CTA and pay a contractor listing fee.
CTA Accreditation and Review Council
- CTA Accreditation and Review Council (ARC) — ARC reviews and
recommends changes (as needed) to the CTA Archeological Curation
Guidelines. This five member council oversees the only archeological
accreditation program for repositories and museums in Texas. For more
information, contact Patricia A. Clabaugh, Chair at Texas A&M University or Carolyn Spock, Secretary-Treasurer at the University of Texas.
CTA Multicultural Relations Committee
- CTA has established an "informal"committee to develop ways to build
working relationships between Native Americans in Texas and CTA. This
committee's goal is to foster positive working relationships
between archeologists and all ethnic groups whose cultures we study. To
this end we will target minority students for recruitment, sponsor
research projects, and provide speakers for high school and college
presentations. For more information, please contact Committee Chair
Mary Jo Galindo at 512/416-2638 or mgalind@dot.state.tx.us
CTA Governmental Affairs
- The Governmental Affairs Committee monitors official agreements,
actions and legislation at the local, state, and federal levels, as
they affect archeological practice in Texas. This information is
conveyed to the membership through the Newsletter, the CTA
website, and by reports at bi-annual meetings. For
questions, or to report changes in policy or
legislation, Committee Chair Rachel Feit can be
contacted at rfeit@hicksenv.com.
CTA Survey Committee - CTA has established a committee to develop standards for conducting surveys in each region of Texas.
Through Financial Support!
Since
the inception of TAAM, CTA has contributed. In 1996, CTA donated $1500
(35% of CTA'S yearly income) to TAAM and has consistently donated
funding every year since then.
By Giving Presentations To The Public During TAAM!
Membership - Most CTA members are TAS members and many are active participants in TAS activities.
Joint Meetings - CTA and TAS combine their fall annual meetings.
Professional
Collaboration - Many professional archeologists volunteer their time
and expertise to assist with TAS Field Schools.
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