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Conferences
 NAHRO
Pre- and Post-Conference Seminars and
Post-Conference Exams Held in Conjunction with the National Conference
Fly in early or stay late to attend one of nine pre- or post-conference professional development seminars on topics specific to the needs of public housing and community development professionals. Separate registration and fee required to attend these events.
| Commissioners'
Fundamentals Seminar (1.2 CEUs)
Friday, October 2 and Saturday,
October 3
Day I: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Day II: 8:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m.
Room: Truman
This course explores the roles and responsibilities of commissioners,
and enhances the understanding of the commissioner's multifaceted position as advocate,
leader, team-builder, strategist-and more. Primarily designed for new commissioners,
Commissioners' Fundamentals provides an excellent training foundation. Attend
this seminar to increase your effectiveness as a board member and leader, while
exploring the intricacies of board-staff relationships and boundaries. (Prerequisite:
N/A)
| Commissioners Fundamentals Seminar |
Early Bird Paid by 9/2
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Member: $380
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Nonmember: $580
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| Regular Paid by 9/24 |
Member: $430
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Nonmember: $630
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| Last Minute Paid after 9/24 |
Member: $575
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Nonmember: $710
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Strategic Planning, Agency Development and Policy for Commissioners Seminar (1.2 CEUs)
Friday, October 2 and Saturday,
October 3
Day I: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Day II: 8:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m.
Room: Tyler
This program provides a systematic way for commissioners to master the skills and knowledge needed for excellent leadership of housing and redevelopment authorities. This course provides an understanding of strategy, including planning, strategic initiatives, management, and leadership. Participants will explore the relationship between strategy and the agency's mission, and they will learn how strategic plans fit with HUD's planning expectations. Also, this course deals with the development of agency capacity so it can achieve its goals in the context of the strategic plan. The instructor will lead a discussion on the development and implementation of policies consistent with agency objectives and goals, budget, and the means by which the agency pursues its mission.
| Strategic Planning, Agency Development and Policy for Commissioners Seminar |
Early Bird Paid by 9/2
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Member: $380
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Nonmember: $580
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| Regular Paid by 9/24 |
Member: $430
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Nonmember: $630
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| Last Minute Paid after 9/24 |
Member: $575
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Nonmember: $710
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Resident Leadership Seminar (1.4 CEUs)
Friday, October 2 and
Saturday, October 3
Day I: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Day II: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Room: Taft
Learn how to create partnerships between the resident council and the housing agency so that both groups can collaborate to develop, renovate, and enhance neighborhoods. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of a resident commissioner, how to lead an organization, how to develop a Section 3 Action Plan, the fundamentals of grant writing, and more.
| Resident Leadership Seminar |
Early Bird Paid by 9/2
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Member: $540
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Nonmember: $740
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| Regular Paid by 9/24 |
Member: $590
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Nonmember: $790
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| Last Minute Paid after 9/24 |
Member: $720
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Nonmember: $900
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Understanding
the Basics of Tax Credits Seminar (1.4 CEUs)
Friday, October 2
and Saturday, October 3
Day I: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Day II: 8:30 a.m.-12:00
p.m.
Room: Taylor
Is
your community development/redevelopment agency preparing to embark on operating
a tax credit development program-or has it recently initiated a process for establishing
a tax credit development program? If so, attend this course to gain better insight
about Low Income Housing Tax Credits. The course includes a program overview and
discussion of key compliance issues.
| Understanding the Basics of Tax Credits Seminar |
Early Bird Paid by 9/2
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Member: $540
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Nonmember: $740
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| Regular Paid by 9/24 |
Member: $590
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Nonmember: $790
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| Last Minute Paid after 9/24 |
Member: $720
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Nonmember: $900
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| Exam
Retakes -- Afternoon of October 6
1:30-4:00 p.m., Room: Taylor
PHM, SHM, or SPHM Certification Exam Retakes
Obtain NAHRO's Public Housing
Manager (PHM), Section 8 Housing Manager (SHM), or Senior Professional Housing
Manager (SPHM) certification. Targeted to individuals who have previously taken
either exam and need a retake.
1:30-3:00 p.m., Room: Taylor
Proficiency Exam Retakes
Retakes will be given for individuals who have previously taken the following
NAHRO Proficiency Exams: Housing Quality Inspections (HQS), Public Housing Occupancy,
HCV/Section 8 Occupancy, Public Housing or Section 8 Eligibility Income and Rent
Calculation, and Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS).
| Tuition | Retakes |
| PHM, SHM or SPHM Exams | $305 | | Proficiency
Exams include: Housing Quality Inspections (HQS), Public Housing Occupancy, HCV/Section
8 Occupancy, Public Housing or Section 8 Eligibility Income and Rent Calculation,
and Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS). | $305 | |
Ethics for the Specialist and Operations Manager Seminar (.65 CEUs)
Wednesday, October 7
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Room: Truman
This is a special live one-day Ethics Seminar. Participants who attend will receive the Ethics credit for both the Specialist and Operations Manager Certifications. The Ethics Training program’s purpose is to define the meaning of professional ethics, and to clarify how ethical behavior benefits professionals, agencies and the industry as a whole. The program’s objective is to identify and explore the personal application of ethics principles to the performance of the individual’s professional roles and responsibilities.
| Ethics for the Specialist and Operations Manager Seminar |
Early Bird Paid by 9/8
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Member: $305
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Nonmember: $505
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| Regular Paid by 9/28 |
Member: $370
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Nonmember: $570
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| Last Minute Paid after 9/28 |
Member: $500
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Nonmember: $640
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Ethics
and the H/CD Commissioner (1.2 CEUs)
Wednesday,
October 7 and Thursday, October 8
Day I: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Day II:
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Room: Taylor
Ethics plays a significant role in the life of a commissioner. Increase your understanding of professional conduct guidelines and your ability to recognize and appropriately address ethics-related issues and problems that may occur. Learn about industry laws and regulations impacting ethical conduct and build your capacity as a board member. This course, intended for the new commissioner and a refresher for the veteran, uses practical applications and skills-assessment exercises to reinforce ethical concepts.
| Ethics for the H/CD Commissioner Seminar |
Early Bird Paid by 9/8
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Member: $380
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Nonmember: $580
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| Regular Paid by 9/28 |
Member: $430
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Nonmember: $630
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| Last Minute Paid after 9/28 |
Member: $575
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Nonmember: $710
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Workshop
for Executive Directors (1.2 CEUs)
Wednesday, October 7 and
Thursday, October 8
Day I: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Day II: 8:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m.
Room: Tyler
Learn how to maximize your limited resources, including staffing,
and successfully manage the fiscal operations of your agency. Discuss asset management
and how it will affect your agency. Discover best practices and participate in
a practicum examining key aspects of housing operations: maintenance, modernization/
construction administration, occupancy, and inspections.
| Workshop for EDs |
Early Bird Paid by 9/8
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Member: $380
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Nonmember: $580
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| Regular Paid by 9/28 |
Member: $430
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Nonmember: $630
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| Last Minute Paid after 9/28 |
Member: $575
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Nonmember: $710
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Capital Fund Program Seminar (1.2 CEUs)
Wednesday, October 7 and
Thursday, October 8
Day I: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Day II: 8:30 a.m.-4:30
p.m.
Room: Taft
Learn how to incorporate capital planning into the PHA Plan process. Discover how to maximize your capital fund, use CFP funds for new construction, and leverage these funds with other sources. Practical, interactive case studies help you learn new concepts.
| Capital Fund Program Seminar |
Early Bird Paid by 9/8
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Member: $540
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Nonmember: $740
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| Regular Paid by 9/28 |
Member: $590
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Nonmember: $790
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| Last Minute Paid after 9/28 |
Member: $720
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Nonmember: $900
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Succession Planning (.65 CEUs)
Thursday, October 8
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Room: Truman
In this course commissioners and senior-level staff (executive directors, deputy directors, department directors, and division directors) learn the principles and methods of succession planning. Participants use proven tools and key steps to draft an actual succession plan. This course distinguishes planning for emergencies from longer-term planning, and explains how to drive succession planning deeper into the organization.
| Succession Planning Seminar |
Early Bird Paid by 9/8
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Member: $305
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Nonmember: $505
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| Regular Paid by 9/28 |
Member: $370
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Nonmember: $570
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| Last Minute Paid after 9/28 |
Member: $500
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Nonmember: $640
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