NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS COMMITTEE SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR CALIFORNIA INDIAN SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2008 SCA ANNUAL MEETING IN BURBANK

Purpose and Background :
In 2005, the SCA Executive Board granted the request of the SCA Native American Programs Committee (NAPC) to establish the California Indian Sponsorship Program designed to raise monies, establish selection criteria, and offer funding to California Indians wishing to attend and participate in the SCA Annual Meeting. Gabriel Gorbet (Maidu) was our first recipient in 2006 at Ventura. Recipients in 2007 (San Jose) included John Valenzuela and Donna Yocum (San Fernando Band of Mission Indians), Melanie Johnson (Mountain Maidu), Harriet Rhoades (Pomo), and Jim Brown III (Elem Lake Pomo).
The SCA NAPC will advertise and announce sponsorships offered to California Indians interested in attending the 2008 Annual Meeting in Burbank through various media and venues.
Sponsorship Awards for 2008 Annual SCA Meeting Participation (per individual) :

For the 2008 Annual Meeting to be held in Burbank (April 17-20), we hope to support up to five (5) California Indians. The value of each sponsorship will be $800.00, as listed below.
Travel $100.00
Lodging (at host meeting hotel, 3 nights at special rate incl. taxes) $330.00
Per Diem-Meals (3 days) $105.00
Pre-registration for Special Events (Silent Auction, Banquet) $ 75.00
Pre-registration for Special Workshop offering (variable) $100.00
SCA Meeting Registration Fee (variable depending on status) $ 90.00
Total value per scholar: $800.00

Selection Criteria and Process :
Applicants must submit a written statement that addresses how their attendance at the Annual Meeting will benefit them, their community and the SCA at large with reference to the Selection Criteria below.
Sponsorship Applications must be postmarked and/or submitted by February 1, 2008, to the considered for the 2008 Annual Meeting. Send written statement (per selection criteria below) to NAPC Co-Chair, Janet Eidsness, P.O. Box 1442, Willow Creek, CA 95573, fax (530) 629-2854, or email jpeidsness@yahoo.com .
All applicants including the selected recipients will be notified in mid-February 2008. Each recipient will be expected to become a member of the SCA at the appropriate category (see fee rates for Regular, Senior, etc. at www.scahome.org).
Criteria for selection of sponsorship awards will include :
1. The applicant proposes to formally present a paper, participate in and/or organize a symposium, or submit a poster for poster session.
2. The applicant expresses a specific interest in attending the Meeting because a particular issue or topic is being presented.
3. The applicant proposes to represent and inform their community by learning more about the SCA and its Annual Meeting.
4. The applicant is interested in exploring possible career opportunities in archaeology, anthropology, cultural resources management, academia, heritage tourism or other related field.
5. Sponsorships awards should be given to Native Americans from geographically distinct areas.