ASCO: The Archaeological Society of Central Oregon is a nonprofit organization and was formed in January 1994. Current membership is over 100 individuals. Our primary goals are to stimulate public interest in the professional management of our archaeological resources and to preserve and study our past ways of life. Society members believe that through their participation they can help conserve and bring to life many of the vanishing pages of history for future generations.
General Meetings: Bimonthly meetings for members and visitors are held on the 3rd Thursday of alternate months from September through May. Meetings are meant to be both educational and entertaining and give opportunities for people with common interests to get acquainted. The meetings are held at 7:00 pm at 2112 NE 4th Street, Bend (Central Oregon Association of Realtors Building).
Board Meetings: Board Meetings are generally held on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Please, contact us at ASCOmail@bendbroadband.com if you would like to attend.
Newsletter: We publish a periodic newsletter, The e-Midden, which contains schedules of all society activities and other articles.
Board Meetings: Board Meetings are generally held on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Please, contact us at ASCOmail@bendbroadband.com if you would like to attend.
Newsletter: We publish a periodic newsletter, The e-Midden, which contains schedules of all society activities and other articles.
Code of Ethics:
The following Code of Ethics shall be affirmed by and binding upon all members signing the application for membership in ASCO:
"As a member of the Archaeological Society of Central Oregon (ASCO), I will:
- Abide by all local, State, and Federal laws governing the protection and preservation of cultural heritage resources; and, will report all violations to the appropriate authorities
- Obtain the advice, consent, and assistance of qualified professionals in archaeology and/or history when dealing with the material remains of antiquity
- Assist professionals and educators in accomplishing the objectives of ASCO by participating in research, interpretive, and public outreach projects only approved or supervised by qualified professionals
- Obtain the authorization of the owner or property manager when dealing with material remains of antiquity present on private land
Contrary Acts:
The following are considered contrary to the objectives of the Society:
- Indiscriminate or illegal excavation or alteration of archaeological sites
- Illegal or unethical acquisition of archaeological and ethnographic materials
- Any act contrary to local, State, or Federal laws
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