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77 including courses, seminars, lectures, film series, and study tours for adults and young people and to commission original works of art. For the coming year, the Program is undertaking some new activities that will reach broader audiences. Teleconferencing an annual seminar to a national higher education audience is being planned, and the use of other new sophisticated communications technologies is being considered. Due to the success of the 1982 collaboration with the American Institute of Architects on an architectural design seminar, future similar efforts are planned for FY 1983. In addition, in spring 1983, a Resident Associate seminar on architecture and energy funded by AIA as part of a national project is scheduled. Also, because of the success of the 1982 AIA project, the Resident Associate Program is considering a similar proposal from the American Program is considering a similar proposal from the American Society of Interior Designers. In the area of membership, the staff is taking a new look at the composition of its membership based on results from the 1982 biennial membership questionnaire. An effort is being made to attract more black and other minority group members. Also, beginning in spring 1983, a Tuesday-morning lecture series is being initiated to strengthen services to senior citizens. [[underlined]] National Associate Program [[/underlined]]. Travel, regional events, selected studies and contributing membership activities will continue as a way for National members to participate in the life of the Institution without regard to their geographical location. It is difficult to project the rate of growth for foreign and domestic study tours since demand for tours is related to members' disposable incomes and expenses, including future energy costs. Currently, demand for the educational tours is strong and this trend is expected to continue through 1983. As in the past, airline co-sponsorship will be sought to alleviate the problem of higher air fare for staff traveling in conjunction with the regional events outreach activities. Nearly two million households will have received invitations to experience this popular program in 90 different cities by 1988. Based on current heavy enrollment, the number of National members coming to Washington for the five-day selected studies seminars is expected to increase at a modest rate despite higher transportation costs. The growth will result from the use of Smithsonian facilities located off the Mall and to increased numbers of participants in appropriate seminars. The contributing membership is expected to grow at a most favorable rate. Several successful promotion techniques have been developed which should continue to produce encouraging results. The [[underlined]] Development Office [[/underlined]] will continue to respond to the various project or acquisition needs of the bureaus while, at the same time, seeking construction funds for the Quadrangle from Asian, Middle Eastern and African nations, as well as from U.S. corporations, foundations and individuals. To meet the requirements of the Quadrangle, the office Director has been working closely with the representative of Brakeley, John Price Jones, a firm engaged to help with the fund-raising efforts.
