About the Society


The Archaeological Society of South Carolina operates under State and Federal Law as a 501c3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible.The Society is assisted and supported by the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, the University of South Carolina, and the Council of South Carolina Professional Archaeologists. 

Mission Statement

The Archaeological Society of South Carolina, Inc. is an association of professional and avocational archaeologists and concerned citizens uniting together in a cooperative effort to understand the prehistory and history of South Carolina.

It is a Society of dedicated members exerting their combined efforts toward the interpretation and preservation of South Carolina's rich cultural heritage.

Current Officers and Board of Directors
ASSC Officers 2012-2013
ASSC Title Email
President Chris Judge
Vice President Carl Steen
Secretary Erika Shofner
Treasurer Helena Ferguson
Journal Editor, South Carolina Antiquities Jodi Barnes
Newsletter Editor, Features & Profiles Chan Funk
Archivist Meg Gaillard

Executive Committee Members at Large

Member

James Stewart
Chris Thornock
Stacey Young

Ex-Officio Members
ASSC Title Name
Past President George Stubbs

South Carolina State Archaeologists Ex-Officio Members
Title Name Contact (Work)
SC State Archaeologist Jonathan M. Leader South Carolina Institute of
Archaeology and Anthropology,
University of South Carolina
1321 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29208-0071
Phone:(803)777-8170
SC State Underwater Archaeologist Christopher F. Amer South Carolina Institute of
Archaeology and Anthropology,
University of South Carolina
1321 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29208-0071
Phone: (803)777-8170

Board Meeting Dates
Date Day Location
February 11, 2012 Saturday Columbia
March 24, 2012 Saturday Columbia
April 14, 2012 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Saturday Columbia
May 19, 2012 Saturday Columbia
July 21, 2012 Saturday Columbia
September 8, 2012 Saturday Columbia
November 17, 2012 Saturday Columbia
All meetings will be held at the USC Department of Anthropology, Room 108 of Hamilton College

Board Meeting Minutes
2012 -
2011 - January, March, May, July, September, November
2010 - January, March, June, July, September, November
2009 - Special Session-March,January, April, May, July, September, November
2008 - November, September, August, June, April, March, January
2007 - October, August, June, April, January
2006 - October, August, June, April
2005 - November, September, July, May, March, February Business, February
2004 - December, September, June, April, February Business, February

Society Yearly Budget
ASSC Budget 2009

Strategic report
Strategic Report on Membership
Strategic Report on Membership Appendices
Strategic Report on Membership Implementation Plan

Constitution and Bylaws
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ASSCApril2009meetingminutes.doc
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ASSCJuly2009MeetingMinutes.doc
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ASSCMAY2009MeetingMinutes.doc
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ASSCMinutesMarch2008DRAFT.doc
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ASSCNovember2009meetingminutes.doc
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ByLaws.pdf
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ImplementationPlansreport.doc
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Membershipappendices.doc
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