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Membership in General

Membership is open to everyone.  It's not just reserved for archaeology professionals.  Members receive a variety of valuable benefits while helping the AIA to:

• protect archaeological sites, preserving them for study, collection, and enjoyment for generations to come.
• create a vivid and informed public interest in civilization of the past.
• foster the sound professional practice of archaeology.

Benefits of Membership

• Affiliation with a local AIA society, such as the Kentucky Society, where you can attend lectures by distinguished archaeologists and participate in other engaging events.
• The latest archaeological news through the AIA newsletter, weekly reports, and the AIA's official web site, www.archaeological.org, where news is updated daily.
• 30% discount on registration for the AIA Annual Meeting, where the latest archaeological research and discoveries are presented.
• 10% discount on archaeology books published by the AIA
• An exclusive membership decal to proudly display your connection to America's oldest and largest archaeological organization.
• Information about AIA tours that explore the world's most intriguing archaeological sites with leading AIA experts.
• Eligibility to apply for one of numerous fellowships for students and other scholars.  Academic job seekers may also use job placement services at the AIA Annual Meeting.
• Members may choose to receive one or both of the AIA's premier publications:  Archaeology magazine and the American Journal of Archaeology.

Membership Categories

• Basic Membership - This is the individual membership, with cost variations depending on whether (a) no publication, (b) one publication, or (c) both.  The cost of membership, not including the cost of the publication(s), is 100% tax deductible.
• Student Membership - The cost is based upon publication(s) received, and is 100% tax deductible as previously explained.  Proof of current student status must be submitted with membership application.
• Dual Membership - This category is shared by two people in the same household.  Benefits are shared by the two people, such as receiving one magazine or journal rather than two.  As before, part of this membership is tax deductible.

Please consult AIA's national web site, www.archaeological.org, for a complete listing of the costs involved with the various categories of membership.  Likewise, you may join immediately through their web site or by calling 877-527-5300..

Contact John Fischer, Secretary-Treasurer, for special forms for memberships for both Basic and Student categories.