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The four -day conference features training sessions on a variety of topics, mobile workshops and tours, and networking opportunities with local preservationists from across the `country. Training sessions are tailored 'to -address the needs of participants from communities of-different sizes, from small rural towns to large metropolitan areas. Some sessions are specifically designed for commission chairs aad new commission members'. The DHPA encourages I all staff and � � members � of Indiana's ' local historic .' preservation commissions to attend the Forum. This is probably the" most valuable training opportunity available to commission members and it's right in `our own backyard! To learn more about the Forum, visit the NAPC website at www.uga.edu /napc /. Funding for scholarships is being provided by the DHPA and Historic Landmarks Foundation through the - Indiana Alliance of Historic District Commissions (IAHDC): For information about scholarships to attend the Forum, visit the IAHDC's website at http://pages.prodigy.net/hlrmro/'or call Dana Groves at 574- 232 -4534. Cornelius O'Brien Conference on Historic Preservation October 28-30,2004 in Madison This year, the Cornelius O'Brien Conference on Historic Preservation will be combined with the Indiana Main Street Conference for the first time. This combined conference model has been used with great success in a number of other states and has several distinct advantages'. By hosting a larger event, better rates can be secured from hotels and venues, keeping conference costs down. A larger pool of attendees will lead to greater networking opportunities as preservationists and Main Street staff engage in face -to -face dialog. Finally, the conference will address a broader range of topics, giving attendees more session choices. The combined conference is intended to meet the specific needs of both the Main Street and preservation communities while allowing for greater interaction between these groups. Madison, one of the first three experimental Main Street communities in the nation, and its magnificent collection of historic resources will be the setting for this event. Local historic landmarks will be featured as venues for most sessions. 2004 marks the 36` annual O'Brien Conference and the 18` annual Main Street Conference. Don't forget to make reservations early because Madison is a busy place during the fall color season! For more information about the combined conference, contact the DHPA at 317 -232- 1646 or visit the conference website at www. conferences .indiana.edu /obrien2004. Remember ... in CLG communities, a majority of local commission members must attend at least one informational or educational meeting each year. Participation in these educational programs will meet this requirement.