THE ARCHAEOLOGIST
Vol. 12, December 2014
The unabridged edition has been send to members in good standing.
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Chapter meetings are held on the third Friday of each month except July, August & November, at the Mulbury House Senior Center located at 62-70 West Main Street, Middletown, NY 10940. All are welcome.
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2014 Election Results
President 2015-2016: Stephanie Benson
Vice-President 2015-2016: Gary Keeton
Secretary 2015-2016: Priscilla Johnson
Treasurer 2015-2016: Jon Leonard
Corresponding Secretary 2015-2016: Chuck Tudor, Chuck volunteered to fill this position.
Trustees 2015-2016: Doc Bayne
Gary Sipila
Trustees 2014-2015: *Dave Johnson
(Dave will fill balance of Gary Keeton’s term in 2015)
Barry Kass (Barry was elected in 2013.)
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President Elect’s Message:
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I was so happy to see so many of you at the annual banquet and that I myself was still able to attend. As I take over the presidency of the IOCCNYSAA on the new year, I cannot express my gratitude for being chosen to continue leading our group in such a great direction and being a part of such a great club of people! The regular meeting for December will be our annual Holiday grab bag party and there is not a speaker as the party replaces the talk this month. See rules below for how it works for anyone that might be unfamiliar with how we play, and we always have an abundance of great finger-food to enjoy while we have fun. If you would like to bring a dish/snack/dessert/beverage it would be greatly appreciated but not mandatory and please let me know what you plan to bring to ensure we don't have many duplicate dishes. We are currently looking for speakers for this winter and spring so if you have any suggestions on what you would like to hear or a talk you would like to give, please let us know. We also need suggestions for meeting themes. Our December meeting is one of my favorites and I look forward to seeing everyone and hope that everyone has a wonderful, healthy and happy holiday and New Year!
Stephanie
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December meeting: 12/19/14 @7:30pm
Holiday Party Grab-Bag
The December meeting will feature the Holiday potluck dinner and the Grab-Bag.
** Please let Stephanie know what you are bringing so we can make sure there will be a variety of food and drinks at the party.
- You can attend the meeting and not participate in the grab-bag.
- Anyone who wishes to participate in the grab-bag needs to contribute a gift.
- Although archaeological themes are welcome, other gift ideas are also acceptable such as baked items. In other words, simply use your imagination.
- We are suggesting the value of the gift be up to $10.
- All gifts need to be wrapped and identified as to gender specific if needed.
***Should weather force us to cancel the meeting this month, please check your email, the blog, or Facebook for any updates/cancellations on the morning of the meeting!***
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Annual Banquet
The annual banquet this year took place on November 15, 2014 and was a wonderful time had by all! It took place at Tony Boffa's Restaurant in Middletown and was a lunch this year instead of dinner. Our speaker was Ed Lenik, long-time member of the IOCCNYSAA, who gave a great talk on the Indians of the Ramapos. Dave Johnson was honored by the chapter for his many years as president. Sharon Assmus was also honored for her retirement from the position of Corresponding Secretary. Two members were inducted into the Order or the Trowel: Margaret Bosques and Barry O’Neil.
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Lab Sessions
Check your email, our Facebook page or the blog for upcoming updates on lab work sessions from the 2014 field season after the new year!
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Dues
Once again dues are due for calendar year 2015! Please contact our treasurer, Jon Leonard or you can pay your dues at the monthly meetings. Checks should be made out to IOCCNYSAA and need to be in before April in order to receive the 2015 State Bulletin.
Annual Dues:
_________.___ Active Member $25.00
_________.___ Husband/Wife or couple $35.00
_________.___ Student including college, (no bulletin) $12.00
_________.___ Life $350.00
_________.___ Total enclosed:
Name (s)
Address
City, State, zip
Phone
email
Send to: Jon Leonard, Treasurer
I.O.C.C.N.Y.S.A.A.
34 Clark Road
Goshen, N.Y. 10924
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Upcoming Local Events
Saturday, December 13, 2014 02:00 PM
Phone: (845) 561-1765
Come experience three centuries of our military personnel coping with being away from home during the holidays. From the Civil War through Afghanistan, hear the letters they wrote, and join in singing some of the songs they sang. Light refreshments will be served.
Seating is limited and reservations are strongly encouraged. To make a reservation, please call 845-561-1765
Registration: Required
- See more at: http://parks.ny.gov/events/event-results.aspx?sdt=12%2f1%2f2014&edt=1%2f11%2f2015#sthash.77so19O0.dpuf
Saturday, December 13, 2014 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Phone: (845) 561-5498
Tour by candlelight the elegant 1754 Ellison mansion ornamented with costumed staff and 18th century holiday decorations.
- See more at: http://parks.ny.gov/events/event-results.aspx?sdt=12%2f1%2f2014&edt=1%2f11%2f2015#sthash.77so19O0.dpuf
Sunday, December 14, 2014 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Phone: (845) 562-1195
Visit the Hasbrouck House, decorated for the yuletide, with live music, hot cider and cookies! Historic interpreters will be available in every room to answer questions.
- See more at: http://parks.ny.gov/events/event-results.aspx?sdt=12%2f1%2f2014&edt=1%2f11%2f2015#sthash.77so19O0.dpuf
Sunday, December 14, 2014 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Phone: (845) 351-5907
Archaeologist Ed Lenik sifts through the layered evidence of human history in the Ramapo Mountains and the general northern New Jersey - southeastern New York region to detect patterns that bear witness to Native Americans in the Ramapos. In this lecture, Mr. Lenik will discuss research and archaeological evidence that shows the presence, persistence, and survival of Native Americans in the Ramapos well into the 18th Century. Mr. Lenik is an archaeologist with over 30 years of experience researching and investigating the history of the Highlands, is well known as a lecturer, hike leader, author.
Will take place at the Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Visitor's Center (116 Old Forge Rd., Tuxedo, NY 10987)
- See more at: http://parks.ny.gov/events/event-results.aspx?sdt=12%2f1%2f2014&edt=1%2f11%2f2015#sthash.77so19O0.dpuf
Friday, December 26, 2014 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Phone: (845) 561-5498
The Ellison mansion is open for tours at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM each day. Tour the elegant 1754 historic house decorated for the season in 18th century fashion.
- See more at: http://parks.ny.gov/events/event-results.aspx?sdt=12%2f1%2f2014&edt=1%2f11%2f2015#sthash.77so19O0.dpuf
Saturday, December 27, 2014 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Phone: (845) 255-0752
Need a break after the holiday? Then join Park Preserve Educator Nick Martin for an outdoor hiking therapy session! For this session, participants will be hiking a combination of historic carriage roads to reach Echo Rock on this approximate four mile outing. As participants walk along the recently restored Hamilton Point Carriage Road, the deep Palmaghatt Ravine expands at the edge of the trail with every step taken. Our destination, Echo Rock, is a scenic vista which offers expansive, stunning views of the immediate Hudson Valley. If there is abundant snow on the ground at the time of this outing, the destination will change to Mossy Glen Footpath.
Pre-registration is required for participation in all public programs. Please call the Park Office at 845-255-0752. For outings, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring snacks and water. A parent or guardian over the age of 18 must accompany children wishing to participate in any programs. Unless otherwise noted, all programs meet at the Nature Center.
Registration: Required
- See more at: http://parks.ny.gov/events/event-results.aspx?sdt=12%2f1%2f2014&edt=1%2f11%2f2015#sthash.77so19O0.dpuf
100 Years: Chester’s 1915 Erie Railroad Station
Sunday, January 18, 2015 2:00 PM
1915 Erie Railroad Station, 19 Winkler Place, Chester, NY
Phone: (845) 469-7645
Following the Annual Meeting and election of Chester Historical Society officers, Town of Chester Historian, Clif Patrick will kick off this year’s one hundredth anniversary of the 1915 Arts & Crafts style Chester Erie Railroad Station.
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