Historic Preservation Division weekly update, Dec. 4-8, 2000

HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION (HPD)
WEEKLY UPDATE DECEMBER 4- 8, 2000
In this issue:
National Trust Events Update NPS Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program Architectural Review Officer Position Available at HPD 2001 GMA Mayor's Day 2001 GAMG Annual Meeting Preservation Calendar
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NATIONAL TRUST EVENTS UPDATE:

EDUCATIONAL SESSION PROPOSALS

Proposals for educational sessions at the 2001 National Preservation Conference are now being accepted. The conference will take place October 1621, 2001 in Providence, RI. The proposal deadline is January 15, 2001.

2001 LIST OF AMERICA'S 11 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its 2001

list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Every year, the National

Trust spotlights 11 notable historic places threatened by neglect, deterioration,

lack of maintenance, insufficient funds, inappropriate development or insensitive

public

policy.

For

more

information

go

to

http://www.nthp.org/main/frontline/pr_11Most2001Full.htm

The nomination deadline is January 19, 2001. The list will be announced June

25, 2001.

NATIONAL PRESERVATION AWARDS
Nominations are now open for the 2001 National Preservation Awards sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Those who have been involved in an outstanding preservation project completed in the past three years, or those who know of a company, organization or individual who has helped save a part of America's local or national heritage, are encouraged to submit a nomination. For more information go to http://www.nthp.org/main/frontline/pr_wantedFull.htm The nomination deadline for the National Trust/HUD Secretary's Award and the Trustees' Awards for Organizational Excellence, Public Policy, and Stewardship of Historic Sites is March 1, 2001. Nominations for National Preservation Honor Awards must be submitted by May 1, 2001.

PRESERVATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Preservation Leadership Training (PLT) is an intensive one-week experience tailored to the needs of state and local preservation organizations. PLT provides participatory learning experiences in leadership and organizational development techniques, stimulating educational sessions, and up-to-the-minute information on current preservation practices, issues, and action strategies.
Those in positions to influence preservation efforts in their communities, including staff and board members of preservation organizations, should attend.
The next PLT session will take place in Harrodsburg, KY, June 2-9, 2001. For more information, contact the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) at 202/ 588-6067, 843/ 722-8552 or visit their website at plt@nthp.org. The application deadline is March 30, 2001.
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NPS CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Please see last week's HPD Weekly Update for the full announcement. Organizations and agencies interested in sponsoring a National Park Service (NPS) Cultural Diversity Intern should contact Moriba McDonald at 202/ 3432331 or by e-mail at Moriba_McDonald@nps.gov immediately. The application deadline is December 15, 2000.
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OFFICER POSITION AVAILABLE AT HPD
Please see last week's HPD Weekly Update for the full job announcement. Refer any questions to Dr. Karen Anderson-Cordova, Planning and Local Assistance Unit Manager, at 404/ 651-6461, e-mail: Karen_AndersonCordova@mail.dnr.state.ga.us. Applications must be postmarked by December 22, 2000.
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2001 GMA MAYOR'S DAY
The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) will hold its Annual Mayor's Day at the Atlanta Hilton, January 20-22, 2001. Visit http://www.gmanet.com/meetings/2001mayor/index.shtml to review the tentative agenda and download a registration form.

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2001 GAMG ANNUAL MEETING
The Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries (GAMG) will hold their annual meeting in Augusta, January 31 February 2, 2001. For more information call JoAnn Ray at 770/ 502-0570 or Jean Westmacott at 770/ 534-6263.

PRESERVATION CALENDAR

December 9

Georgia Civil War Commission quarterly meeting Macon, GA (tel. 404/657-7294)

December 11 Georgians for Preservation Action (GAPA) Steering Committee Meeting - Atlanta, GA

December 12 Central Atlanta Progress Downtown Forum Atlanta, GA (tel. 404/658-1877)

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