Opening Doors to Preservation:
25 Years of Partnerships

Preservation Conference and
Main Street Awards Banquet

May 4 - 6, 2006, in Charleston, West Virginia

Sponsored by
Preservation Alliance of West Virginia
and Main Street West Virginia

  • Late-breaking SCHEDULE UPDATES below!

  • Please note that the deadline for registration is being extended to Monday, May 1, 2006. You may mail in a registration form, however, we must receive it by Monday. In order to avoid missing you, we recommend that you email your registration to info@pawv.org, or fax it to us during business hours at 304-345-6005

  • Don't forget about our optional volunteer rate. Full or partial registrations are available. You may bring payment with you to the registration table at the conference, but we need you to register in advance so that we can have accurate number counts. If you have already mailed a form and expect it to have arrived late, you are welcome to call and let us know to expect it.

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Conference Partners include: West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, West Virginia Division of Tourism, West Virginia Byways and Backways Program,
National Trust for Historic Preservation, City of Charleston.

Local hosts include: Charleston Area Alliance, East End Main Street, Kanawha Valley Historical and Preservation Society, Midland Trail National Scenic Byway,
and Charleston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

More and more, West Virginia is emerging as a place with a reputation for the value its citizens place on community life, past and present. Come join the 25 years of partnerships in historic preservation and community development through the 25 th anniversary of both the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Program. We believe that in today’s economy, organizations with complimentary goals must work together to convene likeminded individuals and organizations. We look forward to seeing you May 4-6 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center for an educational and event-filled gathering!



Highlights:

West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin

will be the featured speaker at this year’s Annual Main Street Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 4, 2006.
 
Joe Manchin III is West Virginia's 34th Governor. He was born and raised in the little coal town of Farmington, West Virginia where he learned at a very young age the value of commitment - commitment not only to his family, but to his community and neighbors as well. From his grandfather, an immigrant from Italy and the town grocer, he inherited a head for business, while from his grandmother, a virtual one-woman social services agency, he discovered his heart for people.

 As Governor, Joe Manchin is taking responsibility for improving our state's economic climate so that we can retain and create good paying jobs with health care benefits for our state's workforce and reduce West Virginia's long-term debt. He is also committed to making affordable and accessible health care available to our citizens, a seamless education system for our children, prescription drug assistance for our seniors, and a better support structure for our veterans.

“ West Virginia’s roots are entwined in the very fabric of our nation’s history. Filled with interesting and significant places that capture the imagination of travelers from all over the world, our history provides a strong economic tool that benefits all West Virginia citizens.” – Gov. Joe Manchin

Conference Keynote Speaker:
Mayor Joseph P. Riley,
Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina

Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. is widely considered one of the most visionary and highly effective governmental leaders in America. First elected Mayor in December 1975, Mayor Riley is serving an unprecedented eighth term.
Under his leadership, Charleston has increased its commitment to racial harmony and progress, achieved a substantial decrease in crime, experienced a remarkable revitalization of its historic downtown business district, seen the creation and growth of Spoleto Festival U.S.A., built the beautiful Waterfront Park, developed nationally-acclaimed affordable housing, and experienced unprecedented growth in Charleston's size and population.

Mayor Riley has led a city government with an impressive record of innovation in public safety, housing, arts and culture, children's issues, the creation of park and other public spaces, and economic revitalization and development. The City of Charleston is recognized as one of the most livable and progressive cities in the United States.

 

Updated Schedule
(as of Friday, 28 April 2006)

THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006

11:00am           Byways statewide meeting -- Whitewater Grill in the Marriott

12:00-6:00pm    Registration Open Marriott

1:00-2:45pm     Concurrent Sessions Marriott

(a) Surviving the Money Pit: Case Studies in Preserving Your Own Buildings
Facilitators: Susan Pierce & Chris Knorr, State Historic Preservation Office
Buying an historic property and fixing it up has been the stuff of movie comedies. Coping with the repairs and unexpected problems of older buildings can actually be survived with planning, research and technical assistance. SHPO staff will moderate a panel of self-made experts (property owners) who will share their personal experiences. The workshop will include a summary of resources for future "Money Pit Survivors."

(b) CHT and the Economy: Basics and Success Stories of the Impact of Cultural Heritage Development in the State and Nation
Facilitator: Mitzi Miller, WV Cultural Heritage Development Program
Presenters: Cheryl Hargrove, HTC Group; Wheeling National Heritage Area Representative
Learn the basics of cultural heritage tourism, including why it is important for West Virginia, what other states are doing and a description of the average cultural heritage tourist. Panel session includes ?bright ideas? and tools that communities can use as well as national and international examples from Cheryl Hargrove of the HTC Group and in-state examples from the Wheeling National Heritage Area.

(c) Best Practices: Are You Compliant with Your Tax Status and Accountable to the Public You Serve?
Presenter: Patricia McGill, Community Development Partnership
Don't let the threat of recent bad publicity and Congressional sanctions against nonprofit organizations affect the trust you've gained from your community. Learn how organizations that follow best practices like the National Standards for Excellence for Nonprofit Organizations can demonstrate to funders and the public that they are well managed, fiscally responsible and accountable to the public they serve.


2:45-3:00pm      Break

3:00-4:30pm      Concurrent Sessions

(a) How to Use It? -- How Feasibility Studies Can Save Historic Buildings
Presenter: Terrell Ellis, Terrell Ellis & Associates, Michael Gioulis, Historic Preservation Consultant
This session will take participants through the steps necessary to determine realistic reuse alternatives for historic buildings. From market research to rehabilitation costs to funding sources, developers of historic buildings must consider the range of issues that will impact their ability to restore a structure. The presenters will use real case studies to describe the process necessary to execute a successful rehabilitation project.

(b) Networking Sites and Developing Connections: Organizing and Developing Your Trails, Tours and Itineraries through Partnerships
Facilitators: Phyllis Baxter, Preservation Alliance of West Virginia & Christy Bailey, National Coal Heritage Area. Presenters: Karen Allen, Byways and Backways Program; Debra Keddie, National Road Alliance;
A roundtable discussion on partnership efforts throughout the state including byways organizations, heritage areas and thematic trails. Participants will receive practical advice for identifying what organizations to work with and ways to organize and develop thematic or linear trails, tours and itineraries. They will also have the opportunity to network with others interested in similar areas of development.

(c) Fundraising in a Time of Disaster: How Do You Compete?
Presenter: David Pichette, Vineyard Consulting
What do you do when disaster hits? What happens when the next hurricane or earthquake strikes? Is this crisis an opportunity for success or a receipt for failure? We'll explore together the best strategies and approaches to fundraising when all the money seems to be going somewhere else.


5:30 - 9:00pm   Main Street Annual Awards Banquet Marriott

  • Reception 5:30 - 6:30
  • Personal Achievement Awards 6:30 - 7:00
  • Dinner 7:00 - 7:45
  • Speaker -- Gov. Joe Manchin 7:45 - 8:15
  • Main Street WV Awards 8:15 - 9:00
     


FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2006

8:00-12:00pm      Registration Open Marriott

8:30-10:00am      Concurrent Sessions Marriott

(a) Historic Maintenance: Best Practices from the National Park Service
Presenter: John Sandor, National Park Service
Blocked demolitions and stunning rehabilitations make preservation headlines, but the more prosaic work of regular effective maintenance is the foundation that sustains our historic buildings. Caring for historic properties requires cyclical preventative work, informed observations and responsive actions. We all know that maintenance is important but how do we insure that it is carried out? Develop a strategy for monitoring the building and a schedule of maintenance tasks. Understand the nature of historic materials and identify critical areas for problems. Tailor plans, logs and manuals to the property and its owner.

(b) Development Resources: Identifying Community, State and Federal Support
Facilitator: Mitzi Miller, WV Cultural Heritage Development Program
Presenters: Betty Carver, WV Division of Tourism; Richard Ressmeyer, WV Division of Culture and History; Pam LeRose, WV Humanities Council; Karen Allen, WV Byways and Backways Program; Kim Tieman, Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation; Susan Pierce, WV State Historic Preservation Office
Examines how public and private sector community, state and federal support for developing cultural heritage concepts is managed and developed. Participants will learn of resources available to help cultural heritage tourism efforts, with an emphasis on statewide programs. Participants will also have the opportunity to network one-on-one with panelists.

(c) Volunteer Management: How to Cultivate an Active Volunteer Force
Presenter: Leslie Stone, Stone Strategies
This interactive workshop will involve participants in developing innovative strategies for recruiting, managing and recognizing volunteers in community work.˙ Come ready to think, share your ideas and listen to others as we explore creative techniques for getting more people to do more together in our communities.

10:00-10:15am Break

10:15-11:45am Concurrent Sessions

(a) Preserving Industrial Sites: Case Studies in West Virginia
Moderator: David Vago, PAWV, Presenters: Dr. Mike Workman, WVU; Dusty Hibbs, Vandalia Heritage Foundation; Matthew Grove, Grove & Dall'Olio Architects
West Virginia contains a wealth of resources remaining from the industrial development boom of the 19th and 20th centuries. In varying states of use and disuse, solutions for the preservation of these resources are often hard to find. This session will feature organized presentations and open discussions that will help bring some of these challenges to light. Dr. Workman will discuss preliminary work, documentation, and the challenges that are unique to industrial sites. Matthew Grove will speak on the ongoing redevelopment of the B&O roundhouse in Martinsburg, and Dusty Hibbs will talk about some of Vandalia's current efforts in preserving railroad resources in Grafton. Take home information to use in your community!

(b) Work Plans: Moving Forward with Your CHT Efforts on a Local Level
Presenter: Cheryl Hargrove, The HTC Group
Know you've got great cultural heritage tourism potential in your community, but don't know where to start or how to move forward? This session will provide practical, community-based tools for organizing your heritage tourism development efforts by evaluating where your efforts are and prioritizing what you should be working on next. Cheryl Hargrove of the HTC group will provide practical advice on developing a short-term work plan of activities for your efforts.

(c) Board Development: Staff and Financial Management Responsibilities
Presenter: Kim Tieman, Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
To successfully guide a nonprofit organization, board members, administrators and staff must work in concert, each understanding and attending to their important functions. This interactive session explores the differences between operations and governance, and the roles of board and staff members. Nonprofit committee structures and purposes, board and staff job descriptions and evaluations are reviewed. Scenarios and practice examples are offered.

1:15 - 3:15pm      Plenary      Capitol Theater

Introductions and Welcome
Keynote

Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr.,
Mayor, City of Charleston, South Carolina
"The Art of Maintaining Beautiful and
Livable Towns and Cities."
Increasingly everyday, more Americans are living in our towns and cities. The quality of life of our country therefore is increasingly dependent upon well-designed and maintained communities. We must preserve our special places, enhance the public realm and give extraordinary attention to the art of maintaining and towns and cities. The success of our country is increasingly dependent on us doing just this.

PAWV Annual Meeting

3:30 - 6:30pm    Tours

Sidewalk Inspection of Historic East End
Residential and Commercial Properties
Meet at the Bluegrass Kitchen, 1600 Washington Street East
This 2 hour field workshop will show participants common problems and practical solutions to maintaining historic properties. We will focus on the top 10 issues these unique structures face and we'll learn about the "parts of a building". For example, what exactly is rising damp and what does it look like? Why should a property owner be concerned and what can they do about it? We'll be in the heart of the East End of Charleston, the oldest and most diverse neighborhood in the city. Participants should expect to walk several blocks and be prepared rain or shine!

OR

Charleston East End -- Self-guided tour

6:30 - 9:30pm      PAWV's 25th Anniversary Dinner Celebration

Women's Club of Charleston, 1600 Virginia Street East.
Come for dinner, companionship and entertainment. Enjoy the traditional sounds of Bobby Taylor, Andrew Dunlap, and Kim Johnson as they provide musical entertainment for the evening. With a presentation on PAWV's first 25 years, take the opportunity to reflect on preservation accomplishments over the last quarter century, and look forward to future successes!
 


SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2006

8:30am - 4pm      Midland Trail / Ansted Tour

"Moving from a Coal-Based Economy to Tourism"
Hosted by Pete Hobbs, Mayor of Ansted and
Geoffrey Skaggs, President of the MTHSA.
This van tour will include tour and discussion of historic Anstead, investigating their progress in developing the community for heritage tourism. Sites will include the Vawther House and Hawk's Nest Rail Trail. The cost of this tour is included in the participation fee for Saturday, but seats are limited, and you must sign up separately at registration. Lunch is provided.

8:30am - Noon     Downtown Charleston Tour

This morning tour will meet at the office of the Midland Trail National Scenic Highway Association at 237 Capitol Street; look for the blue storefront. The tour will feature downtown?s Capitol Street historic district, including stops at several local buildings that are under rehabilitation or that have been successfully completed during the last few years. Guides will take you through the district and explain sights along the way, and at each stop, building owners will be on hand to tell you about their projects and answer your questions.

1:30 - 4:30pm   Charleston West Side Tour

This informal tour will cover three open sites on the Washington Street business strip. Visitors can stop in and see the Ort Building, currently under restoration for one architecture firm, and the Custer Theatre, already home to another. View other buildings from the outside, and close out the tour with an informal discussion at the Breezemont Mansion, just uphill from Washington Street. Drinks and hospitality will be available at Breezemont.

Registration

There are two ways to register for this conference:

1) E-mail your reservation information (see what data is needed below) to info@pawv.org and send check separately to PAWV's Charleston address

2) Click at right for printable PDF registration form and mail payment along with completed form to:




FORM

 

PAWV
PO Box 3371
Charleston WV 25333


Name_________________________________________________

Organization______________________________________________

Address________________________________________________

Email__________________________________________________

Phone____________________________________________________

Please check if you are currently a:
____ PAWV member
____ Main Street Community representative
____ Byway organization member
____ Would like to join PAWV at the reduced conference rate of $15

NOTES:

Reservations for evening banquets MUST be received by registration deadline of April 25 th. Meals can not be guaranteed past that date. Late or on-site registration for educational sessions and tours will be accepted as long as space is available.

Reduced price registrations are available for volunteers willing to help at the conference. Some scholarships might also be available. Please contact PAWV for information.

Registration Pricing:

FULL CONFERENCE (by 4/25)  (Includes 2 dinners, all sessions and tours)

$145 _______

OR

SELECTED ACTIVITIES for partial attendance:

Main Street Banquet Thursday evening (by 4/25)  $ 35

PAWV Dinner Celebration Friday evening (by 4/25) $ 40

Thursday Daytime  $ 25

Friday Daytime  $ 40

Tours / mobile workshops $ 25

 Total of selected activities $________


PAWV Conference-rate 2006 Membership ($15) ________



Total payment: $_______

 

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Lodging

Rooms have been blocked at a rate of $99 per night for May 3-5, 2006 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center. Please reserve your room by calling (800) 228-9290 and asking for the WV Development Office – Main Street WV/Preservation Alliance of WV room block. Rates only apply until April 3, 2006.

For further lodging information, please contact the Charleston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at (800) 733-5469.

Partial funding by the WV Division of Culture and History and the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. Contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility operated by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, D.C. 20013-7127.