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<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Book Antiqua">I wanted to remind you that the AOA Research Grant, awarded each year for up to $500, is due today, February 1st. Grant recipients need not be members of the Association nor residents of Oregon, but their proposals must have a focus on Oregon archaeology. Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree in anthropology or related field, or have a sponsor with these qualifications who is an active participant or advisor in the project. Also, grant recipients are required to present their research at an AOA meeting, and are encouraged to publish in the Association’s Occasional Papers series or in CAHO, the Association’s newsletter.<span style> </span>The grant recipient will be announced at the upcoming NWAC in Pendleton on March 16, 2012.<span style="COLOR:windowtext"></span></font></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Book Antiqua">If you or anyone you know would like to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible. I have attached a copy of the grant application. Also, please note that you may submit it by email to me if you would prefer, which would give you until midnight tonight to get it turned in.<span style> </span>If you have any questions, please let me know.</font></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Book Antiqua">Also, please note that the AOA has a new website where you can renew your membership, keep updated on meetings and workshops, and get more information about the grant.<span style> </span></font></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><a name="_MailAutoSig"><b style><i style><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Palace Script MT';COLOR:#403152;FONT-SIZE:36pt">Sarah</span></i></b></a></p>
<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Byington;COLOR:#4a442a;FONT-SIZE:11pt">Sarah Purdy-Silbernagel</span></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Byington;COLOR:#4a442a;FONT-SIZE:9pt">Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist</span></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Byington;COLOR:#4a442a;FONT-SIZE:9pt">Pendleton Service Center</span></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Byington;COLOR:#4a442a;FONT-SIZE:9pt">200 SE Hailey Ave, Suite 111</span></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Byington;COLOR:#4a442a;FONT-SIZE:9pt">Pendleton, OR 97801</span></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Byington;COLOR:#4a442a;FONT-SIZE:9pt">Phone: (541) 278 - 8049 x101</span></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Byington;COLOR:#4a442a;FONT-SIZE:9pt">Fax: (541) 278 - 8048</span></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Byington;COLOR:#4a442a;FONT-SIZE:9pt">Email: <a href="mailto:Sarah.Silbernagel@or.usda.gov">Sarah.Silbernagel@or.usda.gov</a></span></span></p>
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