LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

On June 15, 1968, a group of visionary Canadian cultural-resource specialists including Torrey Fuller, Jacques Dalibard, William Patterson, Jeanne Minhinnick, Jack Richardson, and Peter John Stokes gathered at Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ontario, to discuss the need to establish a more professional approach to heritage preservation. Many of those in Morrisburg were concerned that heritage conservation was proceeding on a disturbing course and that a thoughtful and scholarly view of restoration was being neglected in favor of an amateurish trial-and-error approach. They recognized that many fragile heritage resources had suffered irreparable harm from well-intentioned but misguided efforts, and they were determined to alter the status quo.

Before the end of the year they recruited other like-minded Canadians to their cause including David Bartlett, Alice Allison, Gerald Budner, George MacBeath, and Pierre Mayrand. Taking an international approach to their campaign, they reached across the border and enlisted the aid of Lee Nelson and Charles Peterson, both highly regarded members of the American heritage-preservation community. Together, this group formed the nucleus of the organization that would become the Association for Preservation Technology.

The theme of our 40th anniversary conference in Montreal is "Moving Forward, Looking Back." During this special occasion, we will "look back" and celebrate the history of APT and remember the individuals who established the foundation for this great organization. Come be a part of this memorable event where you can not only learn more about the history of APT but also actively participate in the establishment of the direction of APT for the next 40 years.

For more information on the 40th anniversary conference please check out the conference information tab in this issue of the Communiqué or go to www.apti.org/conferences/2008/.

See y'all in Montreal!

Brian

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

As many of our dedicated readers know the Communiqué issue that is published before the Annual Conference is dedicated to the conference and this issue proves no different. The cover story is devoted to our 40th Anniversary, conference news lists updated information about the endowment and student scholarship funds and there is even a section on what to do and see while visiting our host city.

Jim Curtiss and a few of his colleagues have put together a wonderful list that highlights some of the sites and places to visit in Montréal. Living in a tourist destination, I know how difficult it can be to compile such a list for guests…thanks Jim. -- pd

Besides getting news on the conference and Montreal, check out Preservation News and learn of projects that other members have been working on. In the future we would really like to share more information about our Chapters and Committees, so please send in articles and photos. Information can be submitted to aptinews@apti.org.

See you in Montreal!

Best!
Patricia, Amy and Erin

Amy Woods and pup Mesa in Seattle, Washington.	Patricia Davenport throwing pottery in Savanna, Georgia.

Erin Brasell enjoying an Architectural River Tour in Chicago, she resides in Washington DC.	Phil Barlow is our new layout publisher, he resides in Madison, Wisconsin.

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