You can get in touch with me at the conference by leaving a message at my
hotel (Best Western, 312-787-3100), or by catching me at one of my sessions:

RESTORATION/Chicago conference

Here is your invitation to attend North America's largest exhibition and
conference for the traditional and historical marketplace -- designed for
professionals, managers and owners of cherished buildings, homes and
collections

Organized under the theme "Tradition and the 20th Century," the
RESTORATION/Chicago conference program offers seminars, workshops and
technical training suited to the specialist and non-specialist alike.  In
keeping with the program theme, many of the conference sessions and events
will focus on twentieth century styles and materials and will also address
the unique challenge of trying to preserve our cultural resources while at
the same time meeting the needs and demands of modern life.

John Leeke's two sessions:

Careers in Restoration

Friday, October 18, 5:30-7 PM

Whether you are a recent graduate, considering a second career or just
curious, this popular session will provide valuable information which will
help you identify and evaluate the myriad of opportunities. The
comprehensive session is conducted in four parts: 1) Introduction to the
career opportunities in the private, public and nonprofit sectors, 2) Brief
presentations by an architect, builder, fine arts conservator and interior
designer.  Each will describe the nature of their respective jobs, the
skill/training requirements, rewards, and networking opportunities, 3)
Overview of educational and training paths, including degree programs,
technical schools, "distance" programs, continuing education, short courses,
study aboard, and apprenticeships, 4) Question and Answer Period

Panelists:
John Leeke, Preservation Consultant/Builder, Portland, ME and Contributing
Editor, Old-House Journal
James Huhta, Director, Center for Historic Preservation, Middle Tennessee
State University, Murfeesboro, TN and Chair, Training Committee, National
Center for Preservation Technology and Training (moderator)
Barry Bauman, Painting Conservator and Director, The Chicago Conservation
Center, Chicago, IL
Gary Cole, AIA, Preservation Fund Director and Staff Architect, Landmarks
Preservation Council of Illinois, Chicago, IL
John Craib-Cox, ASID, IIDA, Principal, John Craib-Cox Associates, Chicago, IL

Planning a Home Renovation

Saturday, October 19, 1-2:30 PM

While exciting, a home renovation project, big or small, can be choked full
of pitfalls for the uninitiated.  One key to success is a well thought out
approach to planning and managing the project.  With an eye towards ensuring
quality workmanship, two old-house consultants will share their perspectives
on project team development, working relationships, project planning and
coordination, contracts and various job site considerations.  Mr. Leeke is
the host of Historic HomeWorks, a weekly on-line conference about preserving
historic buildings (@AOL, Mondays, 9 PM EST).

John Leeke, Preservation Consultant/Builder, Portland, ME and Contributing
Editor, Old-House Journal
Peter Trieb, Preservation Consultant, Lima, NY

For info:
RAI/EGI Exhibitions
129 Park St
North Reading, MA 01864
508-664-8066
fax 508-664-5822