CSAS Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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CSAS Membership

Journal submissions

Discussion Board

Late Journals

State web sites

Change of address

Relic Authentication

50 year CD

Journal articles

CSAS Officers

Purchase of Journals

Journals

I have not been receiving my journals, who can I contact?
Contact the state society officers of the state where you are a CSASI member. Click here to view the current state CSASI officers. Be sure to have available information to assist them such as:

When you paid your dues.

How you paid your dues, check number if by check.

When the check cleared your bank.

I need to elevate the issue of not receiving my journals above the state society, who do I contact, and what information should I supply?
Click on the below link to notify the CSASI officers. Please be sure to include the same information as above PLUS the state society you are a member of.
Click here to email the current CSASI officers.

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Officers

I am interested in becoming a state society officer. How do I proceed?
Contact the state society officers of the state where you are interested in running for office. The president of the society can assist you with this information.

I am interested in running for a CSAS level officer position. How do I proceed.
Please read the Constitution and By-laws of The Central States Archaeological Society. Contact the president to learn more.

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Journal submissions

Can anyone send in a story or photo for the journal?

You must be a CSASI member. Contact the CSASI editor to submit journal images and /or stories about relics. Please read how to submit articles.

Who do I contact to submit?
Contact the editorial staff at csasi-editor

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CSA Membership

The Central States Archaeological Journal is published collectively by the 16 State Societies. Membership to one of the state societies entitles you to the CSA Journal 4 times per year.
See CSAS Membership page for more details

Can I mail my membership in?
Yes. See the page about joining the CSAS. The business address is located there. Send all the data requested along with your membership check.

Who do I contact to have my mailing address changed?
Contact the CSASI business manager with your new address to receive the journal and other CSAS material.
Contact the business manager at csasi-businessmanager

If you joined in July, would the membership would be for a full year starting from the date of payment (ex: July 04 - June 05), or would it be prorated somehow?
The payment would be prorated to the first of the year. If someone joins very late in a calendar year, then dues might go towards the new year.

How do subscription services or libraries become a member?

All who wish to become a CSAS member; individual joining a specific state society or an institution can join on the web site or by contacting the state (joining a specific state) or CSAS Institutional Manager (institution).

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CSAS State Web sites

Can State member societies put a web site on the CSASI server?
Yes. The Central States Archaeological Society maintains its web server and retains space for its member states.

Who do I need to contact to find out more?
Contact the Webmaster at csawebmaster for details.

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Discussion Board

Can anyone use the board?
Yes. The only requirement is you must register an account with Central States Archaeological Societies.

What is needed to register an account?

You must have a valid email account Choose a user name and password not already reserved
agree to the terms of use

How do I register an account with CSAS in order to join in on the discussion board?
From the CSASI main web page:
1) Click the link 'Discussion Board'

A new page will be displayed of the discussion board login. There are two parts to this page.

The top is where new users register. The bottom is where registered users log in.

The top states:
Only registered members are allowed to access this forum. Please login below or click -here- to register an account with Central States Archaeological Societies.

2) CLICK THE WORD -here- to display the registration page.

Is there anyway I can keep my password secure I do not like writing it down to remember.

Yes there is a process available to keep you password secure without writing it down.

We recommend Keepass. Click HERE to visit their web site.

Today you need to remember many passwords. You need a password for the Windows network logon, your e-mail account, your homepage's ftp password, online passwords (like CodeProject member account), etc. etc. etc. The list is endless. Also, you should use different passwords for each account. Because if you use only one password everywhere and someone gets this password you have a problem... A serious problem. The thief would have access to your e-mail account, homepage, etc. Unimaginable.

KeePass is a free/open-source password manager or safe which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key-disk. So you only have to remember one single master password or insert the key-disk to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish).

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Change of Address

I am moving, how do I notify CSASI of the new address to mail the journal to?
Send your full name and new address, including your new nine digit zip code to the csasi-businessmanager.
Snail mail: CSASI Business Manager Postal Address

Process your new address takes about four weeks, so be sure to give us your new address as soon as you can.

I forgot to notify the CSASI business manager about my new mailing address, can I get a replacement journal?
The cost of replacing a journal when you move and fail to notify the CSAS is $6.73. If you move and do not notify CSAS Business Manager, you will be charged this amount to get a replacement journal. There will be no exceptions. Contact csasi-businessmanager.

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Authentication

I have a very nice relic I would like to find out if it is authentic. How would I go about getting that done?
CSAS does not condone the selling of Indian artifacts. But CSAS does recognize that fraudulent pieces are being passed as authentic every day.
To battle this some individuals are turning to relic authentication. Some of these can be found in our member links.

Authentication is a subjective art and as such can be construed as an opinion. Please be careful when using such service.

CSAS is not in partnership with any authentication services.

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50 year CD

I purchased the 50th Anniversary CD by mailing in the form with a personal check.
I have not received the CD. Please advice.
The 50 year CD project has been put on hold.
The members will be notified when we have continued this project. Meanwhile, refunds are being processed for the members who have sent in requests for them. Due to the fact that the X Editor In Chief , Ellen Worley, has both the list of members who purchased the CDs and the money, we are only able to refund the checks upon proof of payment.

To process your refund we need a copy of the check (front and back) sent to Jack Willhoit, PO Box 1486, Lexington, SC 29071 or email to lithoman123@aol.com At that time your request will be processed and your money will be refunded. Please include the mailing address for your refund.

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Journal Articles

Where do I go on the web site to read a journal article?

to view journal articles on the web site:

On the main page scroll down to the sentence: With the help of members from 17 state societies we publish the Central States Archaeological Journal four times per year. (view selected journal articles)

Click on the link: view selected journal articles

OR

In the left hand menu

click on the 'articles' link

click on the year of the issue you wish to view

click on the issue you wish to view

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Purchase of Journals

I sent in a hand written order for a set of journals, but found the cost had changed. Why?

The CSASI officers occasionally modify the price of the journals. This may occur during the annual officers meeting.

The next printed journal then reflects this price change. However some individuals will order from a journal 1 year or 10 years old which is not current. The current cost of journals for purchase can always be viewed on the CSASI web site.

What are the shipping prices when I purchase journals?

Shipping Rates

Dollar from - to

Rate

$0.01 - $9.99

$3.85

$10.00 - $49.99

$5.00

$50.00 - $99.99

$10.00

$100.00 - $199.99

$20.00

$200.00 - +

$25.00

These rates are subject to change.

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CSAS Membership	Journal submissions	Discussion Board
Late Journals	State web sites	Change of address
Relic Authentication	50 year CD	Journal articles
CSAS Officers	Purchase of Journals

I have not been receiving my journals, who can I contact?	Contact the state society officers of the state where you are a CSASI member. Click here to view the current state CSASI officers. Be sure to have available information to assist them such as: When you paid your dues. How you paid your dues, check number if by check. When the check cleared your bank.
I need to elevate the issue of not receiving my journals above the state society, who do I contact, and what information should I supply?	Click on the below link to notify the CSASI officers. Please be sure to include the same information as above PLUS the state society you are a member of. Click here to email the current CSASI officers.

I am interested in becoming a state society officer. How do I proceed?	Contact the state society officers of the state where you are interested in running for office. The president of the society can assist you with this information.
I am interested in running for a CSAS level officer position. How do I proceed.	Please read the Constitution and By-laws of The Central States Archaeological Society. Contact the president to learn more.

Can anyone send in a story or photo for the journal?	You must be a CSASI member. Contact the CSASI editor to submit journal images and /or stories about relics. Please read how to submit articles.
Who do I contact to submit?	Contact the editorial staff at csasi-editor

Can I mail my membership in?	Yes. See the page about joining the CSAS. The business address is located there. Send all the data requested along with your membership check.
Who do I contact to have my mailing address changed?	Contact the CSASI business manager with your new address to receive the journal and other CSAS material. Contact the business manager at csasi-businessmanager
If you joined in July, would the membership would be for a full year starting from the date of payment (ex: July 04 - June 05), or would it be prorated somehow?	The payment would be prorated to the first of the year. If someone joins very late in a calendar year, then dues might go towards the new year.
How do subscription services or libraries become a member?	All who wish to become a CSAS member; individual joining a specific state society or an institution can join on the web site or by contacting the state (joining a specific state) or CSAS Institutional Manager (institution).

Can State member societies put a web site on the CSASI server?	Yes. The Central States Archaeological Society maintains its web server and retains space for its member states.
Who do I need to contact to find out more?	Contact the Webmaster at csawebmaster for details.

Can anyone use the board?	Yes. The only requirement is you must register an account with Central States Archaeological Societies.
What is needed to register an account?	You must have a valid email account Choose a user name and password not already reserved agree to the terms of use
How do I register an account with CSAS in order to join in on the discussion board?	From the CSASI main web page: 1) Click the link 'Discussion Board' A new page will be displayed of the discussion board login. There are two parts to this page. The top is where new users register. The bottom is where registered users log in. The top states: Only registered members are allowed to access this forum. Please login below or click -here- to register an account with Central States Archaeological Societies. 2) CLICK THE WORD -here- to display the registration page.
Is there anyway I can keep my password secure I do not like writing it down to remember.	Yes there is a process available to keep you password secure without writing it down. We recommend Keepass. Click HERE to visit their web site. Today you need to remember many passwords. You need a password for the Windows network logon, your e-mail account, your homepage's ftp password, online passwords (like CodeProject member account), etc. etc. etc. The list is endless. Also, you should use different passwords for each account. Because if you use only one password everywhere and someone gets this password you have a problem... A serious problem. The thief would have access to your e-mail account, homepage, etc. Unimaginable. KeePass is a free/open-source password manager or safe which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key-disk. So you only have to remember one single master password or insert the key-disk to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish).

I am moving, how do I notify CSASI of the new address to mail the journal to?	Send your full name and new address, including your new nine digit zip code to the csasi-businessmanager. Snail mail: CSASI Business Manager Postal Address Process your new address takes about four weeks, so be sure to give us your new address as soon as you can.
I forgot to notify the CSASI business manager about my new mailing address, can I get a replacement journal?	The cost of replacing a journal when you move and fail to notify the CSAS is $6.73. If you move and do not notify CSAS Business Manager, you will be charged this amount to get a replacement journal. There will be no exceptions. Contact csasi-businessmanager.