Louisiana Preservation Champions...

Champion Preservation!

  

Make plans now to join your fellow preservationists at this informative and entertaining event. The Lake Charles-based event will feature an announcement of the 2015 Louisiana Most Endangered Properties and Success Stories, educational seminars, a recognition luncheon, a historic home tour and an optional boat cruise aboard the Lady of the Lake.

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2015 Conference Agenda

 

Wednesday, May 13

6:00-9:00 PM  Lady of the Lake boat cruise (ticketed event)
  Embarkation from Schooner Landing on Civic Center Lakefront Promenade
  Hors d'oeuvres and drinks 

Thursday, May 14

8:00-10:00  Registration

8:30-9:00    Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Meeting

9:00-10:00  Opening Session
               Michael Echols, Board President, Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation 
               Sue Durio, President, Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society
               Pam Breaux, Assistant Secretary, Office of Cultural Development 
               Randy Roach, Mayor, City of Lake Charles

               Keynote Address:
                         Mary Anthony, Executive Director, 1772 Foundation 

10:00-11:00  Concurrent Sessions
               Advocacy, Historic Development and Protecting Tax Credits
                         Patty Gay, Preservation Resource Center
                         Ben Dupuy, Enhanced Capital
                         Willie Mount, former Lake Charles Mayor and Louisiana Senator
                         Michael Echols, Vantage Health Plan and Echo Design

               Balancing Preservation and Life-Safety
                         Kelly Wong, National Alliance of Preservation Commissions

               How Did That Get Listed on the National Register?
                         Jessica Richardson, Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation

11:15-12:15  Concurrent Sessions 
               Revolving Funds 
                         Mary Anthony, 1772 Foundation 

               Your Place in History:  How to Research Historic Residential Properties
                         Adley Cormier, Historian

               Restoring Our Cities is the Most Vital Step to Saving Our Planet
                         Hector LaSala, ULL School of Architecture

12:15-1:45  Luncheon 
               Ballroom of historic Charleston Hotel, 900 Ryan Street

               Presentation of the Most Endangered Historic Places within Louisiana
               and the Preservation/Repurposed Success Stories 
                         Lane Callaway, Program Chair, Louisiana Trust for Historic Places
                         Michael Echols, Board President, Louisiana Trust for Historic Places 

2:00-3:00  Concurrent Sessions
               Technology Resources for Historic Preservation  
                        Andrew Ferrell, National Center for Preservation Training
                        and Technology

               Historic Tax Credits for Smaller Commercial Buildings
                         Alison Saunders, Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation 

                Twelve Tips for a Successful Preservation Program
                         Matt Synatschk, National Alliance of Preservation Commissions

3:15-5:15  Historic Tour of Homes 
               Charpentier Historic District
                         Home of Samantha and Randy LeJeune, 903 Broad Street

               Margaret Place Historic District
                         Home of Barbara and Bruce Wyman, 106 Grove Street

               Shell Beach Drive
                         Home of Gibson Barham, 417 Shell Beach Drive
                         Home of Maureen and C. A. Miller, 1536 Foster Street

5:30-8:00  Garden Soiree on the Lake (ticketed event)
               Presented by the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation Legacy Society
               and hosted by Donna and Rick Richard, 1301 Shell Beach Drive
                         Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks

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