1. CHAMPions of Cultural Heritage Laura Childs AF ISR Agency/A9Y CHAMP Communications Coordinator AIA Trustee

2. Overview Mission and Goals Membership Website Future Considerations Future Meetings

3. CHAMP Mission To Improve Awareness of Military Personnel and Archaeologists About Military Operations, Culture, and History in War Zones

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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]

7. 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

8. 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!