About Us
Who We Are
We range from professional to avocational to “armchair” archaeologists – anyone who shares an interest in (and a respect for) the people who have preceded us. The SAAA, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1985, is the regional chapter of the Florida Anthropological Society.
What We Do
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Offer monthly public lectures concerning local, national and international topics
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Organize member field trips to archaeological and historic sites
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Publish a quarterly newsletter that highlights recent excavations or research in Northeast Florida.
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Offer educational outreach to schools, community and civic groups.
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Assist professional archaeologists excavations and assist in processing artifacts
Our Leadership
Dr. Andrea White
President
2023-2024
Katherine Sims
Vice President, Webmaster, and Social Media Co-Manager
2024
Bob Maerz
Director-at-Large
2024-2026
Courtney Crum
Director-at-Large
2022-2024
Donna McCarthy-Jensen
Director-at-Large
2023-2025
David Kasriel
Director-at-Large, Co-Social Media Manager, and FAS Representative
2022-2024
Alison Simpson
Director-at-Large
2023-2025
Suzanne Dixon
Recording Secretary
Don Roberts
Immediate Past President and Treasurer
Chris Newman
Program and Membership Chair
Linda Chandler
Newsletter Editor and Archivist
Corresponding Secretary
Vacant
Our Partners in Preservation, Advocacy, and Outreach
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