The NAPC Speaker Bureau is ideal for commissions looking for specialized training on a variety of advanced topics not covered by the Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP), whether it be for commission workshops, conferences, or keynote addresses.  NAPC draws from its national panel of experts to provide the right speaker for your event.  Contact Paul Trudeau, NAPC Program Director, at 706-369-5881 or ptrudeau@uga.edu for information on pricing and topic selection.

Recent NAPC Speakers Bureau events:

City of Galesburg, IL CLG Workshop, October 18, 2011.  Working with the Illinois State Historic Preservation Agency, NAPC provided a speaker for a one-day workshop in Galesburg, IL, titled “Planning to Plan: Bringing Your Local Preservation Plan to Life.”

Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office, Introduction to Preservation Law in Oklahoma Seminar, September 30, 2011.  The Oklahoma SHPO relied on NAPC to provide a speaker for this day-long seminar to address the topics of “Effective Enforcement of Local Historic Preservation Ordinances” and “Covenants, Easements, and Other Tools for Successful Preservation.”

Preservation Delaware Historic Commissions Workshop, September 16, 2011.  In response to requests from their constituents, Preservation Delaware was eager to address the topic of re-invigorating local commission members.  The workshop, titled “The Long and Winding Road: Getting Success and Support Back into Your Commission’s Life,” was a resounding success.

Louisiana State Historic Preservation Conference, April 6-8, 2011. NAPC provided 3 speakers for Louisiana’s 2011 State Historic Preservation Conference, to cover the topics of Demolition by Neglect, Social Media for Historic Preservation Commissions, and Economic Development in Historic Districts.