MSAS 2008 Tupelo Show Highlights

Overall we had a pretty good turnout at the 4th Annual Tupelo MSAS show. Here's a few pictures showing some highlights of the show. Awards went to Michael Gooch for Best of Show. Charles Taylor won for Best Point Type - Madison. And Rob Odell won for Best Recent Find. Enjoyed it and look forward to seeing everyone next year.

 

 

 

MSAS 2008 Tupelo Show

Come see some of the finest artifact collections from the Midsouth
area on July 5, 2008 in Tupelo, MS! Come to look, buy, sell or to show
off your rocks. Honest dealers also welcome. NO fakes or illegal
artifacts will be allowed for sale---No Exceptions. Show rules will be
posted and strictly enforced.

What - The 4th Annual MSAS Artifact Show
When - July 5, 2008. Setup begins at 6am and showtime starts at 8am
Where - ICC Tupelo Campus, Multipurpose Building

Table Reservations: 6' tables are $10 each, 8' tables are $15, 12'
tables are $20. Tables must be reserved in advance. Contact Scott
Fears at 662-315-1956 or email at scott75@gmail.com for
reservations/questions/directions.

Point type for this show will be the Madison birdpoint. Bring your
best birds! Must be current MSAS member to be elgible for reward.
There will be a raffle and concessions sold.

Hope to see you there!

A few pictures from the Meridian 2008 Show

2008 MSAS Officer Elections

The following changes to MSAS Officer positions are effective February 2, 2008:



Gerry Powers - President

Scott Fears - Vice President

Elton Hogan - Secretary

Melissa Fears - Treasurer

Robert Odell - Legal Adviser

Tommy Estes - Website Administrator

MSAS joins Central States Archaeological Society!

Dear MSAS Members, 

This has been a very exciting year for our organization! Our membership numbers have exceeded the numbers of our past two years, our shows have seen record attendance, and now… 

I am proud to announce that starting January of 2008 the MSAS will be a chapter of the Central States Archaeological Society! This will finally place Mississippi's own archaeological society into the roll of nationally recognized state archaeological societies! It has taken us 3 full years to accomplish this goal, but you have helped to make this happen through your continued support for the MSAS!

What does this mean for you as a member of the MSAS? Starting 2008 each current member of the MSAS will also be a member of the CSAS. This means you will continue to receive your full color newsletter along with information of finds and events from the MSAS, but now you will also receive four Central States Archaeological Journals per year, the leading archaeological publication in the United States. 

If you are already a member of the CSAS through another state organization and wish to continue your CSAS membership you can now do so by paying your archaeological society dues through the MSAS. Dues are only $21 per year (the same as the other CSAS state societies).

 For those MSAS members who are from outside the state of Mississippi and are already members of the CSAS through your state's organization but would like to remain a member of the MSAS and continue to receive your annual full color MSAS newsletter dues will remain $10 per year. Also if you are a Mississippi member of the MSAS and do not wish to receive your annual CSAS Journal your dues will also remain $10 per year. (If you wish to choose this membership option please add a note to inform the MSAS treasurer when you send in your dues.) 

If you have not already renewed your MSAS dues for 2008 now is the time. This is the last issue of the MSAS newsletter for the year 2007. To make sure you receive all of 2008's MSAS newsletters and CSAS Journals on time you should renew now by sending your annual dues of $21 to:

MSAS
59 Bullock Road
Seminary, MS 39479
 

If you have already paid your dues for 2008, thank you, and enjoy the benefits of your 2008 MSAS membership!
 
Thank you all, again for another great year! I look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming 2008 Meridian artifact show and MSAS business meeting!
 
Sincerely,
 
Scott R. Fears
 
MSAS President

MSAS Artifact Show in Meridian, MS

Don't miss the 3rd annual MSAS Artifact show in Meridian, MS! Also, the yearly business meeting for MSAS will be held immediately after the show. All MSAS members are welcome to attend.

Where: E.M.E.P.A. Auditorium 2128 Hwy 39 N. Meridian, MS
When: Feb. 2nd 9 am - 3 pm
Call Elton Hogan @ 601-482-5131 M - F 7 am - 4 pm Tables $20 dealers / $15 display only Point type - Little Bear Creek

3rd Annual MSAS Artifact Show in Tupelo, MS

Make certain you don't miss out on the 3rd Annual MSAS Artifact Show in Tupelo, MS on July 7, 2007! It will once again be at the ICC Tupelo Campus, inside the Multipurpose Building. Admission is FREE to the public & tables may be reserved by calling Scott Fears at: 662-315-1956. If you've put off attending this show in the past, don't make that mistake again! You're sure to see some jawdropping artifacts, great deals on artifacts and artifact supplies, and lots of friendly folks! Hope to see ya there!

Meridian, MS Artifact Show

Iuka, MS Artifact Show

Be sure to attend the Artifact Show in Iuka, MS at JP Coleman State park on October 7, 2006. It is hosted by MSAS and ALL tables have been sold out already. This will be a blowout show you won't want to miss!!

Slideshow from the 2nd Annual MSAS 2006 Tupelo, MS Artifact Show

Sample Images from the slideshow.

Sample MSAS Newsletter Issue

Below you will find a sample issue of our great, quarterly published newsletter. As a MSAS member, you will receive 4 full colored newsletters per year. Each packed with stories, pictures of finds from MS, upcoming shows, MS related artifact news, and much more.

Who Are the Current Officers of the MSAS?

As of February 2005...MSAS Officers are:

Scott Fears - President
Mike Turner- Vice President
Tommy Estes - Editor
Gerry Powers - Treasurer
Elton Hogan - Secretary

What exactly is the MSAS?

It shall be the mission of the Magnolia State Archaeological Society:

A). To nurture and encourage the study and preservation of Native American history and archaeology in the state of Mississippi.

B). To strive to develop a better understanding among students and collectors of archaeological material, be they professional or nonprofessional, as well as museums and institutions of learning and to further this understanding by providing a means of publishing articles of interest submitted to us by both professional and amateur archaeologists.

C). To promote a constructive and positive public attitude toward archaeology in general and to promote the preservation of Native American artifacts as well as the cultural heritage of the United States.

D). To promote the proper and orderly recording and preservation of archaeological information and materials.

E). To promote and support any legislation favorable to this organization or the general interest of archaeology and the collecting of Native American artifacts.

F). To prevent the display, sale or distribution of any fake or altered artifacts and to expose any unscrupulous person that is attempting to defraud the public.

G). To educate the membership of this society of all state and local laws affecting the collecting of artifacts.

How do I join the Magnolia State Archaeological Society?

Premium Membership (CSAS & MSAS) $21
Basic Membership (MSAS Only) $10


If you are already a member of the CSAS through another state organization and wish to continue your CSAS membership you can now do so by paying your archaeological society dues through the MSAS. Dues are only $21 per year (the same as the other CSAS state societies).

For those MSAS members who are from outside the state of Mississippi and are already members of the CSAS through your state's organization but would like to remain a member of the MSAS and continue to receive your annual full color MSAS newsletter dues will remain $10 per year. Also if you are a Mississippi member of the MSAS and do not wish to receive your annual CSAS Journal your dues will also remain $10 per year. (If you wish to choose this membership option please add a note to inform the MSAS treasurer when you send in your dues.)
You will also receive the quarterly published MSAS Newsletter that contains artifact stories, photos, show dates and reviews of past shows, and much more.

To join, please print a copy of the MSAS Membership Form (Click Here) and send a check or money order for the total amount to:

Gerry Powers
59 Bullock Rd.
Seminary, MS 39479