Preservation North Dakota invites proposals of presentations and sessions for the annual Historic Preservation Conference. The conference theme is "Partners in Preservation." We invite a broad range of proposals that may include educational or poster sessions and field work demonstrations, with an emphasis on hands-on preservation projects and techniques.

Possible session topics may include: Preservation Basics: A "How to" Guide; Funding Preservation Projects; National Register Nominations; Marketing Preservation through Heritage Tourism; Developing & Sustaining Non-Profit Organizations; Historic Homes: Buying, Selling, & Adaptive Reuse; and Preservation Success Stories.

Other topics may include: Archaeology; Local History; Local Architects & Architecture; Arts & Culture Rural & Urban Issues; Renaissance Zones; and Green Buildings.

Submissions MUST include: Title of Presentation/Session & Brief Description (100 word max, for publication in conference program); Presentation/Session Format (single presentation, panel, etc.); Brief outline of presentation; Presenter(s) name(s), biographical information, and photo (for publication in conference program); Equipment Needs (projector, screen, laptop, speakers, etc.); Primary contact information (name, address, email, phone, fax).

Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST on Monday, January 11, 2010. Electronic submissions will be accepted as PDF files. Please send photos as JPEG files.

Address all submissions and inquiries to:

Jennifer Wilkie, Director of Administration & Development Preservation North Dakota 417 Main Ave Suite 402 Fargo ND 58103 701-356-3001 wilkie@prairieplaces.org