2011 Conference

Louisiana Affordable Housing Management Association

201 St. Charles Avenue Suite 114-103, New Orleans, LA 70170 (504) 561-8418

Bill Langkopp, Executive Director

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On behalf of the LAHMA Board of Directors and Conference Committee, we take this time express our appreciation for the successful Louisiana Affordable Housing Management Association Annual Conference, ”Louisiana Housing – 2011” held July 20-22, 2011.

Welcome

Welcome

A.K. Gordon, President of LAHMA opens conference with a welcome to everyone.

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Kris Cook, NAHMA Washington

NAHMA Updates from Washington

Ms. Kris Cook, Executive Director of National Affordable Housing Management Association brought us NAHMA updates from Washington, DC.

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LAHMA Resident Instructor

Ms. Ann Roeling, LAHMA Resident Instructor.

“How are You Getting Along with EIV?” Ms. Roeling offered basic overview of EIV and opened for questions to “demystify” this new part of our lives.

Education Specialist - Ms. Susan Sherfield

Ms. Susan Sherfield from Mercy Housing Management Group.

Ms. Susan Sherfield opened the morning segment with “I’m not crazy, I’m just NOT You.” This segment was the introduction to psychological typing and how to use to this understanding of type in the workplace. With providing an overview of these characteristics, helps us understand how to work through conflicts of different types within the workplace. First identifying our own type helped us better equip to work with others.

The second session was “Working at the Speed of Life” - So many of us feel that there are just not enough hours in a day to get everything done and the stress can be damaging to our health, work quality, and relationships. This session presented tips for prioritization and avoiding procrastination to help us focus, maximize productivity, and still have time for over selves and important people in our lives.

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Education -Mr. Greg Henderson, Entomologist

Got Bed Bugs Yet?

“Got Bed Bugs Yet?” You Will! Bed bugs once eradicated from our lives have now made a comeback. Mr. Henderson mentioned how this occurred, what to look for, and how to properly respond.

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Mr. Ed Ellis, HUD Fort Worth

HUD Update – “Disaster Planning and Coordination.”

Is Your Agency Prepared? While not required by HUD, every public housing agency is highly encouraged to have a plan in place. These should be “living documents” that can be modified and/or adjusted as necessary. Each organization must consider their unique situation.

Does the plan identify the roles and responsibilities of agency staff during each emergency? These items should be considered during such disaster training.

Do you have emergency staffing procedures?
Does your plan include Contact/Collaboration with Local Emergency Management Entities?
Does you plan identify sheltering locations or consider sheltering-in-place?
Is your staff trained in emergency response procedures?
Lesson Learned – Post Your Disaster Plan.

Also in Attendance was Art Wells, Multifamily Director, New Orleans HUD Office and Ron Cooper, Head of Asset Management, New Orleans HUD Office.

Mr. Bill-Walter Leger, State Representative, District 91, New Orleans, Louisiana explained the details of the new housing consolidation bill.

Laura Holmes, LHFA

Laura Holmes Presented LHFA Update

Louisiana Housing Finance Agency explained the transition to Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation and how SHCC was awarded the Louisiana Contract Administration Contract July 1, 2011.

Michael Cummings mentioned if the bid is awarded to SHCC he was interested to partner with LAHMA in the education training classes.

However, the contract will remain with Louisiana Housing Finance Agency until re-bidding of the contract.

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