We just had our first USAS Convention planning meeting for next June's USAS/UPAC Meetings. They're typically held the third weekend in June and will likely be there again in 2007. It's a little early, but since this is the last time the Utah County chapter will host the meeting before Dr J retires, Charmaine and I are talking about putting together a session related to Dr J's contributions to archaeology in Utah Valley and to students/amateurs. Assuming we're able to pull it off without the big J himself pulling a veto, would any of you being interested or willing to give a 10 or 15 minute presentation in tribute?
Like I said, Charmaine and I will likely spearhead it and I know there are USAS folks who'll want to talk about things they've done with him, but I'd really like to see the student perspective. He'll be moved off to Washington fishing all day every day soon enough and I know his secret cream filling soft side would really love to hear what we'll take from him after when he's gone. I mean, it'll never be the same as his relationship to Jennings, I suppose...none of us has ever loaned him a shirt that I know of...but it's something.
What do you think? Also if you have any thoughts on presentations that would be interesting or valuable at a USAS convention, especially with regards to projects you've done that used USAS volunteers, let me know--we're still very much in the brainstorming stages and I'm trying to work up a preliminary idea of possible sessions and conference themes.
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I didn't want to say anything, but Joel borrowed a shirt from me the last time I was in town. He was having a family picture taken and I just couldn't turn the guy down.
Well, Chris, I guess you have arrived.
Damn my inability to lend out clothing!
Jenny, that's a great idea.
If Janetski was to recieve a title like Jenning's "Dark Lord" designation, what would it be? The Gray Lord? Other ideas?
Full respect my dear Yoder. That is gonna stick. I defy any of you to trump that one. Can't be done.
Anyone wanna take a stab at Clark? I've though "Clarkus", after the notorious "Flarcus" we've all heard so much about. He's become everything he hated...
Golly, Chris...I can see it now...
[admiring student]"Dr Watkins, what's your inspiration for all the amazing research you've done?"
[Chris] "Well, admiring student, long ago in a land called Utah the Gray Lord (who I always talk about, even if it's not in any way applicable to the lecture) was in a bind. He needed a shirt for a family picture. Well, I was there to help and the unity with the Gray Lord I've felt ever since has driven me on to bigger and better theories and methods than even the Dark Lord himself (who you've never even heard of) ever dreamed of!"
Ah yes, generations upon generations of youthful archies!
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