WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009

7:30 am– 9:15 am

Conference Registration and Breakfast

9:30 am – 10:30 am
Three Concurrent Educational Sessions

HUD Handbook 4350.1 REV-1 CHG-2 - Chapter 6: Conducting Management Reviews Qualifies for 1 CEU Credit for CPO renewal

Speakers: Randall J. Scheetz, U.S. Department of HUD, Philadelphia Program Center Jon Grobert, Pennsylvania Multifamily Asset Managers (PMAM)

Session description: The updated HUD Handbook 4350.1, Chapter 6 reveals significant revisions made to align the on-site tool, form HUD-9834, Management Reviews for Multifamily Housing Projects with current HUD policy. Learn about the new scoring and ratings and how your understanding of all the changes will assist you with improving management operations while assisting HUD with detecting and correcting operational deficiencies before they become major issues. Session Handouts

 

Spring Training for Managers Qualifies for 1 CEU Credit for CPO renewal

Speakers: Suzanne Sigmund, CPM, HCCP, Community Realty Management Rich Skoczylas, CPM, AIMCO

Session Description: Review the basic skills of property management at our spring training session so that you can have a positive impact on the bottom line and help your team win. Enhance your fundamental skills and get ready for the rigors of the “MAJOR LEAGUE” challenges that face us everyday in the field. PLAY BALL!! Session Handouts

 

EIV and You, an Update Qualifies for 1 CEU Credit for CPO renewal

Speaker: Carolyn Anastasi, CAOM Daniel Sumile, Project Manager, U.S. Department of HUD, Philadelphia Program Center

Session Description: The "Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs" Final Rule that was published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2009 (74 FR 13339) makes the use of Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) for Multifamily mandatory, effective September 30, 2009. This session will provide guidance to owners and management agents on using the data in EIV for verifying employment and income of individuals participating in the Section 8 Multifamily Housing programs. The session will also discuss policies and procedures in obtaining, handling, and maintain any information obtained from EIV.

 

 

10:45 am – 11:45 am
Three Concurrent Educational Sessions

HUD Handbook 4350.1 REV-1 CHG-2 - Chapter 6: Conducting Management Reviews (repeat) Qualifies for 1 CEU Credit for CPO renewal

Speakers: Randall J. Scheetz, U.S. Department of HUD, Philadelphia Program Center Jon Grobert, Philadelphia Multifamily Asset Managers (PMAM)

Session description: The updated HUD Handbook 4350.1, Chapter 6 reveals significant revisions made to align the on-site tool, form HUD-9834, Management Reviews for Multifamily Housing Projects with current HUD policy. Learn about the new scoring and ratings and how your understanding of all the changes will assist you with improving management operations while assisting HUD with detecting and correcting operational deficiencies before they become major issues. Session Handouts

 

Tax Credit Compliance Update Qualifies for 1 CEU Credit for SHCM renewal

Speakers: Cindy Deakyne, DSHA Frank Dorwart, PHFA

Session Description: This session will provide an update on compliance requirements from DSHA and PHFA. Hear about the most frequently encountered compliance issues; tips for avoiding non-compliance; HERA changes affecting the tax credit program; data requirements for the DSHA & PHFA online compliance reporting systems.

 

EIV and You, an Update (repeat) Qualifies for 1 CEU Credit for CPO renewal

Speakers: Carolyn Anastasi, CAOM Daniel Sumile, Project Manager, U.S. Department of HUD, Philadelphia Program Center

Session Description: The "Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs" Final Rule that was published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2009 (74 FR 13339) makes the use of Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) for Multifamily mandatory, effective September 30, 2009. This session will provide guidance to owners and management agents on using the data in EIV for verifying employment and income of individuals participating in the Section 8 Multifamily Housing programs. The session will also discuss policies and procedures in obtaining, handling, and maintain any information obtained from EIV.

 

11:45 am – 1:15 pm

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
General Session

Share the Wealth

Speakers: Representives from DSHA, U.S. Dept. of HUD, NAHMA, PHFA Kris Cook, NAHMA Holly Glauser, PHFA Connie Loukatos, HUD Tim McLaughlin, DSHA

Session Description: Hear our distinguished panel as they “Share the Wealth” of information and updates on HUD, DSHA, PHFA and NAHMA hot topics and issues.

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Afternoon Break

3:10 pm-4:10 pm
Three Concurrent Educational Sessions

Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Qualifies for NAHMT; NAHMS education requirement or CEU requirement

Speakers: Kerry Weidenhammer, Wingate Management Company Hope Dalton, Western Pest Services Eric Glatsky, Western Pest Services

Session Description: Bed bugs in Multifamily Housing, how to find them, how to get rid of them, a management perspective.

 

Don't Strike Out Keys to Providing Top Quality Customer Service Qualifies for 1 CEU Credit for CPO renewal

Speaker: Michael B. Simmons, CPM, Community Realty Management

Session Description: In this session you will learn about selecting the best team members and instilling a winning mindset for team members to deliver great customer service. Hear about the things that detract from superior customer service and tools to measure how your customers evaluate your organization’s service efforts. See how you can determine if you property or organization is under control and make it easier for you to deliver top notch customer service.

 

Creating Accessible Living Options For Nursing Home Residents Qualifies for NAHMT; NAHMS education requirement or CEU requirement

Speakers: Larry Cessna, Ingleside Homes Bruce Connus, Liberty Housing Dev. Corp.

Session Description: This session will explore options to help residents under 60 transition out of institutions and back into the community. Properties will learn how to utilize their accessible units, create additional accessible units, and locate funding for accessible modifications. Also, learn about alternatives to the Assisted-living Conversion Program. Handouts Liberty Community Integration Program List of CILs

 

4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Three Concurrent Educational Sessions

Reasonable Accommodations Qualifies for 1 CEU Credit for CPO renewal and qualifies for NAHMT; NAHMS education requirement or CEU requirement

Speaker: Patricia McGarvey Knebels, Civil Rights Attorney, US Dept of HUD Barbara J. Gadbois, Deputy Attorney General, Delaware Department of Justice

Session Description: What is a Reasonable Accommodation and who is entitled to one? What does the law require? What is “reasonable”? This session will answer these questions and discuss the delicate balance of rights and responsibilities under current civil rights law. Handouts: Summary of Delaware State Statute Delaware Fair Housing Act Delaware Fair Housing Regulations Resources on Reasonable Accomodations Power Point Presentation

 

Developing Your Greatest Assets Qualifies for 1 CEU Credit for CPO renewal and NAHPe renewal

Speaker: Enis L. Hartz, CPM

Session Description: Have you ever heard the expression “at 5 o’clock your greatest asset leaves the building” ? This session will explore the key ingredients for employee development. Learn how to motivate your staff, enhance their strengths, diminish their weaknesses and elevate yourself as a superior supervisor.

 

10 Easy Ways to “Green” Your Community Qualifies for1 CEU Credit for CGPM renewal

Speaker: Christy Metz, Planned Companies

Session Description: Do you keep putting off going “Green” because of budget restraints? Going “Green” does not necessarily mean making a large capital investment or spending a lot of money on retrofitting. There are quick, inexpensive (even FREE) ways you can “green” your property that will provide you with an immediate return. Join us as Christy Metz presents 10 Easy Ways to “Green” Your Community, and get ready to GO GREEN!

5:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Vendor Expo
Includes Buffet Dinner

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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Networking Reception Entertainment Sponsored By

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

7:30 am – 8:45 am

Buffet Breakfast

9:00 am – 10:15 am
General Session

Fair Housing Update Qualifies for NAHP renewal and qualifies for NAHMT; NAHMS education requirement or CEU requirement

Speaker: Wanda Nieves, US Dept of HUD

10:15 am –10:30 am
Morning Break

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Keynote Speaker Vernice Armour

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