CHAMPions of Cultural Heritage

Laura ChildsAF ISR Agency/A9Y

CHAMP Communications CoordinatorAIA Trustee

Overview

• Mission and Goals• Membership• Website• Future Considerations• Future Meetings

CHAMP Mission

To Improve Awareness of Military Personnel and Archaeologists About Military Operations,

Culture, and History in War Zones

CHAMP GOALS• Collaboration Between Military and Archaeologists• Understand Military Needs, Site Preservation, and Local

Sensitivities • Participate in DOD Initiatives to Enhance Global Heritage

Stewardship• Develop Procedures for Military Operations in Areas of Cultural

Significance. •  Train Military Personnel on History, Culture, Sites, Artifacts,

and Laws About Trafficking in Antiquities.• Train AIA and Military on Compliance With Treaties and Laws•  Develop Academic Exchange Programs to Attend Institutions

and Develop Curricula

Membership• CHAMP Formed at 2010 AIA Meeting• Includes Military Personnel, Archaeologists,

Anthropologists, Lawyers, Teachers, and Students

• Co-Chaired by Dr. Rose and Dr. Rush• Communication Through Ms. Childs• No Structured Organization• Casual Forum For Exchange of Information

Website• Now Live at (URL)• Webmaster: Ms Amelie Walker, Castle

Builder Design• Server: Hurricane Electric – Free Service

for Non-Profit• Content Solicited From Membership• Send Updates to Ms. Childs; She Will

Update Site• What Does CHAMP Want to Add to Site?• [show snapshot of screen when active]

Future Directions• 501C3 to Become Non-Profit• More Structured Membership?

– Committees on Funding, Legal Issues, Training and Education, Publications, Etc.

– Provide Guidance and Support to Group– Treasurer, Deputy Communications

Coordinator• Develop Training and Education Material• More Focus on Academic Participation• Develop Funding Foundation

Future Meetings• AIA and What Other Meetings?• Annual, Biannual, Other Times• Workshop, Symposia, Colloquia• Amount of Time – All Day, Half Day, One

Session• Subject Matter• Tape or Skype Capabilities

SEE YOU IN PHILADELPHIA 2012!