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Strengthen the preservation ethic in South Bend/St. Joseph County, as recognized by our Preserve America Community designation. South Bend was chosen as the site of this workshop by the National Preservation Institute located in Alexandria, VA. Our selection as an NPI site, may lead to additional workshops and seminars being held here. Facility rental fee benefits St. Paul's Memorial Methodist Church — listed in 2006 on the HPC's Six at Risk List of threatened historical assets. Catering and other purchased services (printing, promotion, etc.) benefit local economy. Attendees are responsible for their own hotel accommodations for their three night stay to the benefit of the local economy. Local preservation professionals will be admitted to the sessions free of charge as we are the host community. Local parks service staff will have the benefit of the speakers' expertise and knowledge when visiting local sites. Create visibility for South Bend as a destination for heritage tourism. Increase awareness of urgent need to protect historic assets. Other notes: Current partners include: National Preservation Institute, St. Paul's Memorial Methodist Church and the Schuyler Colfax Chapter of the DAR. Continuing Outreach Efforts: Quarterly Newsletter In 2009, efforts will be made to deliver newsletter content entirely online and by email, reducing mailing and printing costs without sacrificing service to our districts and landmarks. Contractors List The HPC maintains a list of responsible, qualified contractors in Michiana. Language on the list reiterates that the listed contractors are not sanctioned or endorsed by the HPC but are known to the HPC through previous projects in districts and landmarks. Lists are distributed by request to anyone that contacts our office. Benjamin Moore Paint Program This computer program is available by request to test out color schemes and paint applications before a costly paint purchase. Although the HPC has no purview over paint colors or techniques, the program is still a valuable resource for homeowners contemplating exterior painting. Open Office Hours The archives and library of the HPC are open to anyone researching their home or conducting genealogy investigations. Staff is available to consult or assist as needed. On Staff Preservation Specialist Preservation Specialist is on staff to provide guidance to homeowners seeking advice on projects, or needing referrals to contractors or specialists. Site visits and consults scheduled at the convenience of the caller, and are free of charge. Staff Presentations/Speakers Staff accepts speaking engagements when invited by civic groups and organizations. In-house Grant Writing HPC staff researches, prepares and submits grant applications that further preservation initiatives, educational programs and technical assistance.