kentucky organization of professional archaeologists

KyOPA Officers and Board Members

The Kentucky Organization of Professional Archaeologists (KyOPA) is a group of archaeologists with professional training and an interest in historic preservation throughout the state of Kentucky. The organization was formed to foster and promote an understanding of the training and ethics integral to quality archaeological research. Our organization provides small research grants for archaeological research and is active in commenting on proposed state and federal legislation
impacting Kentucky's cultural resources. KyOPA is charged with a responsibility to communicate to the public the importance of the preservation of our cultural heritage through the proper practice of archaeology.

Membership in KyOPA is open to all professionals who support the Purposes and Ethics of the Organization as presented in the KyOPA Bylaws, agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) Code of Conduct, demonstrate involvement in archaeological investigations or research in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and who have previously demonstrated a commitment to meeting the highest professional standards. There are two levels of membership based on experience and academic achievements Full Members and Associate Members.

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	Renewal, Check if you are renewing member;
	Full Members, (a) are active in professional archaeological research within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, (b) have earned a graduate degree in archaeology or in anthropology with specialization in archaeology, and (c) agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA);
	Associate Members, (a) are active in professional archaeological research within the Commonwealth of Kentucky (b) and/or are working towards a graduate degree in archaeology or in anthropology with specialization in archaeology, (c) and/or are employees of an institution, Federal or State agency, or private firm involved in professional archaeological research within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, (d) are sponsored by a Full Member of KyOPA and (e) agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the Register of Professional Archaeologist (RPA).
	I have read and agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) Code of Conduct.

Sponsor: Sponsor's e-mail:
(Sponsor must be a current Full Member of KyOPA)

Applicant Personal Information		Educational Requirement
Name:		Degree:
Address:		Degree Date:
		Institution:
Phone:		Advisor/Committee Chair:
Fax:
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Applicants Signature: Date:

Mail to:
Alexandra D. Bybee, RPA
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc.
151 Walton Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky 40508

KyOPA Officers and Board Members

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Applicant Personal Information

Educational Requirement