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Tentative Schedule for the Grassroots Preservation Roundup Saturday, May 12, 2007 Fort Wayne Registration 9:00 to 9:30 The morning session will take place at the Main Branch of the Allen County Public Library. The event will begin at 9:30, so plan to arrive a little early to check in. Welcome and Introductions 9:30 to 10:00 Steve Kennedy and other DHPA staff will make brief presentations about preservation programs and incentives that can benefit individuals and local preservation organizations. Meet the Local Sponsor Organizations 10:00 to 10:30 We'll hear from ARCH, Inc. and the City of Fort Wayne Department of Community Development and Historic Preservation Commission and other groups about local preservation activities. Group Introductions and Input 10:30 to 12:00 Representatives from participating organizations may give brief presentations about their groups and can discuss local projects or preservation challenges and successes. Because a number of groups will be represented, we need to be able to accommodate them all within the allotted time. Therefore, please limit speakers to one person from each organization and 5 minutes maximum per speaker. There will be time to network with fellow Roundup participants during lunch, the tour, and the dessert reception. Lunch and Networking Opportunity 12:00 to 1:30 The group will enjoy lunch and have time to meet and network with fellow Roundup participants. Tour of Local Preservation Highlights 1:30 to 3:00 Tour Option #1— Walking Tour of preservation highlights in downtown Fort Wayne; Tour Option #2 — Walking Tour of preservation highlights in the historic West Central Neighborhood; Tour Option #3 — Remain in the Allen County Public Library to learn about the excellent research tools and resources available to historic preservationists in the Genealogy Department. Dessert Reception and Networking Opportunity 3:00 to 4:00 Following the tour, participants will assemble to enjoy dessert and have one last chance to network with other Roundup attendees, our Fort Wayne hosts, and DHPA staff. In 2006, Grassroots Roundup participants met in the historic Division Street School built in 1885 and enjoyed a walking tour of downtown New Albany on a beautiful spring day.