The Louisiana Affordable Housing Management Association (LAHMA) is the leading voice for affordable housing, advocating on behalf of multifamily property managers and owners whose mission is to provide quality affordable housing in Louisiana. As an advocate for professional standards for affordable housing providers, LAHMA holds a unique position in the industry. Founded in 1994, LAHMA's membership today includes the state's most distinguished multifamily managers, owners, and industry stakeholders.
Our Mission: Advancing and Preserving Communities of Quality®®
LAHMA's mission is to support legislative and regulatory policy that promotes the development and preservation of decent and safe affordable housing. LAHMA serves as a vital resource for technical education and information, fosters strategic relations between government and industry, and recognizes those who exemplify the best in affordable housing.
LAHMA advocates a supply adequate to meet the growing need for multifamily, residential affordable housing by bringing nationwide attention to the necessity of preserving decent and safe housing. The foundation of NAHMA's vital mission is based upon:
LAHMA concentrates its efforts on housing policy, finance and other current issues shaping affordable housing legislation and regulation, presenting testimony, drafting white papers and disseminating alerts, newsletters and other communications to its members. NAHMA also maintains strategic alliances with other industry groups, thereby strengthening the voice of the affordable housing industry.
Now, more than ever, it is vital that we as a nation not only protect low-income housing, but also ensure appropriate government involvement at all levels. We believe that a public/private partnership will take advantage of the best both sectors have to offer to low-income residents, and it is more efficient and less expensive to the country.
Standards of Excellence
The promotion of professional standards is a cornerstone of LAHMA activities. LAHMA offers several professional education and certification programs:
2010 LAHMA Annual Conference
On behalf of the LAHMA Board of Directors and Conference Committee, it is a distinct pleasure to extend to you this personal invitation to be with us for the 2010 LAHMA Annual Conference, July 21-23, 2010, at Diamond Jacks Casino & Resort, Bossier City, Louisiana entitled, "Reinventing Housing 2010."
Hotel Reservations: Diamond Jacks offered LAHMA a very attractive conference rate of $79 (plus tax, single or double occupancy). To avail yourself of the conference rate call Reservations Department at Diamond Jacks, at 1-800-221-4095. You must identify yourself as an attendee of the LAHMA Annual Conference
Wednesday, July 21, 2010:
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Registration
Thursday, July 22, 2010:
8:00 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - A. K. Gordon, President – Welcomes You to Conference
9:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Ms. Julie Fox – Resident Issues – Conflict Resolutions, Resident Relations
11:00 a.m. – Ms. Kris Cook – Executive Director of National Affordable Housing Management Association – Washington, D.C. "What’s up in Washington, D.C. Lunch from noon to 1pm
1:30 p.m. – Ms. Julie Fox Audit Readiness (MOR and Housing Authority Review)
2:45 p.m.- 3:00p.m. - Break / Meet Vendors
3:00 p.m. – Ms. Julie Fox, Audit Readiness Continues 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Vendor Show/Cocktail Party Friday, July 23, 2010 8:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast 8:45 a.m. – Business Meeting 9:00 a.m. – Ms. Linda Jarrell – HUD Update – Regulatory Agreement, Funding Issues and REAC Preparations. 10:00 a. m. – Break for Brunch 10:15 a.m. – Ms. Alesia Wilkins-Braxton - LHFA Update – Interaction with Site and what emphasis place on Contract Administration. 11:45 a.m. – Door Prize Drawing – Color Television – Must be in attendance to win!! 12:00 a.m. - Adjournment This Lahma Conference is a HUD approved project expense. Continuing Education Credits will Apply. Each person attending all sessions will receive a certificate of completion.