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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">We have returned energized from the opportunity to see many of you in Seattle for the AAAs, and remain inspired by SLA
President Bernard Perley’s reminder of the opportunity that this time of transition presents to imagining the possible futures of the Society for Linguistic Anthropology. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">We hope that you will consider getting more involved in shaping the future of our organization by joining the SLA Extended
Board. The Society for Linguistic Anthropology seeks nominations for several appointed positions, opening Fall 2022/Winter 2023, and 3 elected positions, opening in November 2023:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">If you are interested in nominating a colleague or yourself, please contact any of the members of the Nominations Committee:
Georgia Ennis (<a href="mailto:gennis@wcu.edu" title="gennis@wcu.edu" id="LPlnk947561">gennis@wcu.edu</a>), Jocelyn Ahlers (</span><a href="mailto:jahlers@csusm.edu" style="text-decoration-line:none" class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;text-decoration-line:underline;text-decoration-skip-ink:none">jahlers@csusm.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">),
or Britta Ingebretson (</span><a href="mailto:bingebretson@fordham.edu" style="text-decoration-line:none" class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;text-decoration-line:underline;text-decoration-skip-ink:none">bingebretson@fordham.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">).
</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700" class="ContentPasted0">Expressions of interest are due by January 8, 2023.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">Below are descriptions of the open positions. Please consider getting involved in the SLA!</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">With sincere thanks on behalf of the nominations committee, </span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">Georgia Ennis</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-style:italic" class="ContentPasted0">SLA Section News Co-Editor for Anthropology News</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">Anthropology News (AN) is the American Anthropological Association’s (AAA) award-wining member magazine, published bimonthly
in print and continually on the </span><a href="https://anthropology-news.org/" style="text-decoration-line:none" class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;text-decoration-line:underline;text-decoration-skip-ink:none">AN website</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">.
The section column co-editors work together to solicit, provide editorial feedback on, and publish four quarterly columns each year. These include timely news about goings-on in a section, essays (magazine-style anthropology stories), photo essays, and interviews
grounded in interesting research, current events, or debates within the discipline related to the section’s area of expertise. Section editors review pitches from section members to determine if they are a good fit for Anthropology News. They then provide
developmental feedback, recommendations for revision (structure, clarity of argument, style), and copy edits during the editorial process. Section editors are responsible for submitting final pieces and working with AN’s Chief Editor and Publishing Assistant
to finalize publication. Published pieces are promoted via the Anthropology News Twitter account, AAA social media, and email. As members of the SLA extended board, SLA Anthropology News Editors receive an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual
meeting.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-style:italic" class="ContentPasted0">Digital Media Director (January 2023)</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">The SLA Digital Media Director is responsible for updating the SLA website, sending out periodic announcements on the
SLA listserv, archiving announcements/news on the SLA website, and helping JLA editors with media content as needed. In addition to working closely with the SLA Digital Assistant to expand the SLA’s social media presence, the SLA Digital Media Director recruits
content writers for the SLA blog—working with content authors, co-editing blog posts, adding finished posts to the SLA website, and advertising new posts to SLA membership. As a member of the SLA extended board, the SLA Digital Media Director receives an annual
stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-style:italic" class="ContentPasted0">SLA Program Committee Members (January 2023)</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">Program Committee members work closely with the Section Program Editor to build the program for the Society of Linguistic
Anthropology’s contribution to the AAA Annual meetings. Primary duties include: reviewing SLA panels and abstracts for AAA 2024 program; assisting with organizing special events for AAA 2024; connecting with other extended board members to foster virtual events,
connections, and community for SLA members throughout the year. This is an excellent position for SLA members interested in fostering, overseeing, and supporting cutting edge research in the field. Currently seeking 4-5 members, one of whom is a graduate student
representative. Interested parties please feel free to contact <a href="mailto:snarayanan@unr.edu" title="snarayanan@unr.edu" id="LPlnk232605">
snarayanan@unr.edu</a>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">The term for President-Elect lasts two years and begins at the conclusion of the AAA meetings. The President-Elect
will work together with the SLA President, the Secretary-Treasurer, and 3 Members at Large for two years before stepping into the office of SLA President for two years. The President-Elect position is largely an apprentice position; once President, the individual
in this position is responsible for carrying out recurring SLA initiatives, representing the SLA membership, and leading the organization in positive new directions. The President-Elect receives an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">The term for Secretary-Treasurer lasts three years and begins at the conclusion of the AAA meetings. The Secretary-Treasurer
shall have charge of the records of the Society and shall submit a draft budget not less than sixty (60) days before the Annual Meeting for the approval of the Executive Committee. All payment requests are submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer and approved
by the President before being processed by the AAA.The Secretary-Treasurer receives an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial" class="ContentPasted0">The term for the Member at Large position lasts three years and begins at the conclusion of the AAA meetings. The Member
at Large will work together with the SLA President, the SLA President-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer, and 2 other Members at Large. Members at Large assist the President with internal SLA initiatives, including the annual student paper prizes, the book prizes,
and conference and event planning. Members at Large receive an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.</span></p>
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