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♦ L�w 4 INDIANA DIVISION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHAEOLOGY The Thirteenth Annual Grassroots Preservation - Roundup IDEA EXCHANGE - Sponsored by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA); Hosted by ARCH, Inc., City of Fort Wayne Department of Community Development and Historic Preservation Commission, 1 West Central Neighborhood Association, and The History Center Who should attend? Many different people and organizations can benefit by attending the Grassroots Preservation Roundup, especially: ➢ Members of local historic preservation commissions and review boards; ➢ Members of local historical-societies and preservation organizations; ➢ Main Street organization managers, members, and volunteers; ➢ Individuals interested in preservation of local heritage. Why should you attend? The Grassroots Preservation Roundup IDEA EXCHANGE was created to allow local preservation organizations the opportunity to: ➢ Meet DHPA staff and learn about state programs and opportunities for historic preservation; ➢ Network with individuals from other local organizations in an informal setting; ➢ Discuss and explore possible solutions to common preservation problems; ➢ Share stories of local preservation accomplishments, challenges, and on -going projects; ➢ See preservation highlights of the host community. When and where will we meet? Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT at the Main Branch of the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne. (Once you RSVP, we'll send you a map, parking instructions, and everything else you need to know.) What do you need to do? i RSVP to Steve Kennedy or Malia Savarino in the DHPA Grants Section no later than Friday, May 4, 2007. This r is event is FREE, but reservations are required in order to make proper arrangements for lunch, refreshments, and tours. Reservations will be accepted on a first -come, first -served basis.. Reserve your place by contacting: Steve Kennedy: 317 -232 -6981 or skennedv(a.dnr.IN.sov Malia Savarino: 317 - 232 -1648 or msavarinona,dnr.IN.Qov Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, Grants Section 402 West Washington Street, Room W274, Indianapolis, IN 46204 What do you need to bring? Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please bring the ideas, stories, and experiences that you have had in your respective cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Participants are invited to bring brochures or other materials to share with colleagues from around the state. The Roundup normally has about 50 participants. What should you wear? Dress comfortably — this is an informal gathering of friends from the field of preservation. Come prepared for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes for the afternoon tour.