The Wyoming Archaeological Society
WAS 2023 field trip to Ames Monument, Photo credit: "Albany County Conservancy, Anne Brande"
1. To promote and disseminate archaeological knowledge and understanding to the citizens of Wyoming.
2. To preserve, protect, and respect archaeological material and sites.
3. To preserve important archaeological sites and collections by acquiring them for study purposes.
4. To promote scientific research and encourage cooperation between avocational and professional archaeologist.
5. To cooperate and coordinate with the Wyoming State Archaeologist and other persons and agencies concerning archaeological investigations.
6. To respect the dignity of groups whose cultural histories are the subject of archaeological investigations.
PURPOSES OF THE WYOMING ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Current WAS Officers
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Dan Bach | macrofloral@gmail.com |
| 1st Vice President | Rachael Shimek | raeleashimek@gmail.com |
| 2nd Vice President | Carmen Clayton | wyocarmen@gmail.com |
| Executive Secretary/Treasurer | Sylvia Huber | sylviapro.dconsult@gmail.com |
| Editor | Danny Walker | dnwalker@uwyo.edu |
| Co-Editor/Librarian | Cassidee Thornhill | cthornhi@gmail.com |
| Book Review/Editor | Vacant | — |
WAS Membership
Membership Benefits
Receive The Wyoming Archaeologist, published twice a year.
Opportunities to participate in various archaeological excavations, surveys, research, and analysis.
Field trips to archaeological and historic sites.
Local WAS chapter meetings featuring guest lecturers and workshops.
Participation in Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month planning activities geared to people of all ages.
Annual statewide conference where Society members and professionals present PowerPoints, slide shows, workshops, and artifact exhibits.
Membership Dues
Individuals may choose to belong to a local chapter (dues vary) or only to the state organization. State organization prices are as follows:
Associate - $20.00
Institutional - $34.00
Institutional (Foreign) - $39.00
If you have additional questions please feel free to contact Sylvia Huber at 307-250-7305 (evenings), or by email: sylviapro.dconsult@gmail.com
Donations
Wyoming Archaeological Society Memorial Gift or Contribution
If you are interested in donating to the Wyoming Archaeological Society Memorial Gift or Contribution, please click the button below. Specify where you would like your money to go (e.g. Mulloy or Frison Scholarship funds, The Wyoming Archaeologist)
Wyoming Archaeological Foundation Memorial Gift or Contribution
If you are interested in donating to the Wyoming Archaeological Foundation Memorial Gift or Contribution, please click here. Specify where you would like your money to go, Hell Gap Site research, or other?)
WAS Chapters
Absaroka Chapter (Cody)
Absaroka Chapter - WAS
PO Box 181
Cody, WY 82414-0181
Casper Chapter
Officers:
President: Dr. Mavis Greer, mgreer@greerservices.com
Secretary: Dr. John Greer
Treasurer: Carolyn M. Buff
Cheyenne Chapter
Officers:
President, Secretary: Dan Bach, CIG, RPA, macrofloral@msn.com
Vice President: Jeremy Manley
Co-Treasurers: Russ Kaldenberg, RPA, Dan Bach, CIG, RPA
We meet September through May at LCCC Health Science Building, Room 111, at 7:00pm on the third Thursday of the month. For the remainder of this year, we will continue to have in person and virtual meetings. If you are interested in becoming a member, individual membership is $27.00 and family membership is $32.00. Membership dues will be collected through the end of March. You do not need to join in order to attend or participate in any of our meetings. All meetings are free and open to the public.
If you have any questions, please contact Dan at macrofloral@msn.com
Fremont County
(Meets in Hudson)
Officers:
President: Bill Elder, wge1017@cwc.edu
Vice President: Leniegh Schrinar
Secretary: Chad Schlager
Treasurer: Larry Amundson
June Frison Chapter (Laramie)
Officers
President: Marcia Peterson, marcia.peterson@wyo.gov
Vice President: Alex Diaz
Secretary: Carmen Clayton
Treasurer: Connor Johnen
Pumpkin Buttes Chapter (Gillette)
Officers:
President: Robin Carlson, rcarlson@vcn.com
Vice President: Jessica Baken-Bagwell
Secretary/Treasurer: Leroy Dike
Sheridan/Johnson County Chapter
Officers:
President/Treasurer: Jenny Aiello, jennyaiello1117@gmail.com
Vice President: Vacant
Co-Vice President: Kristin Campbell
Secretary: Dave McKee
The Sheridan/Johnson County Chapter meets the first Thursday of every month, September through May. Our meetings are typically held in the La Gourmet Room at the Sheridan Holiday Inn. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with the speaker beginning at 7 p.m. You are welcome to join us for dinner or just the presentation. This event is free and open to the public.
Upper Green River Basin Chapter (Pinedale)
Officers:
President: Clint Gilchrist, Clint@sublette.com
Vice-President: Dave Vlcek
Secretary/Treasurer: Dawn Ballou
WAS Chapter meetings take place at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale, Wyoming. Public welcome to attend. A Zoom option will be available upon request. For questions, please email Dawn Ballou, Secretary, dawn(@)pinedaleonline.com or call 307-360-7689.
Yellowstone Chapter (Cody)
Officers:
President: Laura Scheiber, bighornarchaeology307@gmail.com
Vice President: Bonnie Lawrence-Smith
Secretary/Treasurer: Troy Fischer
All available past programs and abstracts from WAS/WAPA meetings.
WAS Document Archive
Golden Trowel Nomination Criteria
(Wyoming Archaeological Society, 2000 Annual Meeting Minutes)
1. The name is the Wyoming Archaeological Society Golden Trowel Award.
2. Must have made significant contributions to Wyoming archaeology at the state level, not just at the local or county level.
3. Must be a member in good standing of the Wyoming Archaeological Society.
4. Can be an avocational or professional.
5. Can receive the award more than once in a lifetime.
6. Awards may be given jointly.
7. More than one award may be given in a year.
8. Nominations will be submitted in writing to the WAS Executive Secretary/Treasurer by January 31 of award year.
9. The WAS executive committee will select the recipient(s).
Click the above button for a downloadable PDF of all former WAS Presidents.
Click the above button for a downloadable PDF of all former WAS Editors.