Central Florida Society of the Archaeological Institute of America The Central Florida Society is a local chapter of the the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA).  The AIA and its members are dedicated to the recovery, care, study and publication of archaeological material and the conservation and preservation of archaeological sites world wide. A non-profit cultural and educational organization chartered by the United States Congress, AIA is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America, with more than 11,000 members around the world. All members of the Archaeological Institute of America automatically have local society affiliation. A small portion of the national dues helps support each member's local society and helps the local society provide interesting high caliber lectures and other special events 2007-2008 Calendar of Lectures & Events Previous Lectures CFS, AIA Newsletters About Us: Officers, Contacts *For more information about CFS, AIA, see "About Us" above, or contact our President, Elise A. Friedland, our Vice President, Robert Flick, or our Secreatary/Treasurer, Minda Stephens.