PAHRA Annual Conference Best Practices Showcase & Awards Join us in Happy Valley! September 23-26, 2018 Nittany Lion Inn, 200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA 16803 Generously sponsored by: Generously co-sponsored by:
2018 PAHRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Best Practices Showcase & Awards Conference Schedule (as of July 15, 2018) Visit www.pahra.org for updated information on training sessions, speakers, events and other conference news. Sunday, September 23, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Early Registration 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. PAHRA Committee Meetings 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Meet, Mix and Mingle Event (generously sponsored by Fox Rothschild, LLP) Monday, September 24, 2018 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Registration 8:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Welcome & Gathering Session 8:30 a.m. 9:40 a.m. PAHRA Annual Membership Meeting 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Refreshments (generously sponsored by Infradapt, LLC) 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Concurrent Educational Sessions 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Lunch On Your Own 1:50 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Educational Sessions 3:00 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Afternoon Refreshments (generously sponsored by Kidde) 8:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Happy Hour at Happy Valley Brewery (generously sponsored by Chrislynn Energy Services) Off-Site Networking Event - Shuttle Service Provided Monday Concurrent Educational Sessions Include: PIC-NG In Progress The HUD REAC team will report on the comprehensive overhaul of PIC infrastructure and digital transformation of 50058 data collection systems (multi-session) Prevailing Wage Rates, Rules & Requirements In-depth discussion of state Prevailing Wage Rates, federal Davis-Bacon applicability, and other government funded contract payroll requirements (multi-session) Validating Your Agency s HUD Energy Incentives Learn to accurately calculate energy and utility savings to apply the results to your Operating Subsidy (multi-session) Utility Law for Public Authorities Discover utility-specific programs to help avoid eviction, aid in connecting and maintaining service, available bill discounts, payment assistance, collections, etc. RAD Affects & Effects Pros and cons of conversion and how it relates to: Capital Fund Planning LIHTC Housing Choice Voucher Programs Resident Rights and Participation And More Balancing the Sound Rationale for Smoke-Free Housing with Resident Concerns Practical tips on implementation and enforcement while being respectful of tenants. Sharing a newly published smoke-free housing lease enforcement guide HARIE Safety Incentive Awards Highlights of improvements made utilizing the 2017 grants, a synopsis of 2018 grant requests, and an overview of ideas to promote the program and incentivize you to apply
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Concurrent Educational Sessions 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Refreshments (generously sponsored by FHLBank Pittsburgh) 10:10 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Concurrent Educational Sessions 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Best Practices Showcase & Presidential Cocktail Reception (generously sponsored by HARIE) 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Annual Banquet & Awards presentations (generously sponsored by HARIE) 9:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. After-Party (generously sponsored by American HealthCare Group) Tuesday Concurrent Educational Sessions Include: Financial Forum BDO PHA Finance presents important information for your PHA financial team including: o HCV Financial Management o LIPH Cash Management o HOTMA Operating Subsidy for Capital Items o RAD & Capital Fund Program Updates o Other New Accounting Issues (multi-session) Know Your Rights When Faced with Right-To-Know Requests Balancing your agency s responsibility with the privacy rights of residents. Chester Housing Authority stands firm, sets precedent, and creates new case law Grant Writing Workshop Obtain essential skills and tools to write powerful, professional grant applications that get noticed and funded (multi-session) USDA Rural Development Offering 65 loan and grant programs, funding just about anything to build a community from the ground up Rooftop (and other) Revenue Learn the intricate legalities of leasing unused, yet marketable, space; the applicability of HUD PIH Notice 2016-20; your Resident Association s right to revenue, and other related issues Cultural Competency Dr. Donald Sheffield discusses Developing the Capacity to Deal with Diverse Communities and how to Build Bridges Out of Poverty (multi-session) Improving Outcomes Through Coordination of Healthcare & Supportive Services Spotlighting a variety of successful partnerships that have enhanced the lives of low-income seniors, families, and communities Redevelop / Revitalize Your Community Through the Use of Non-Profits Discuss how others are utilizing non-profit entities to get things done FSS / ROSS Service Coordinator Roundtable Converse with colleagues on who they serve, what they provide, and how they operate their service grant programs Best Practices Showcase Even if your agency did not submit an entry, join your colleagues to browse through the Showcase, share innovative ideas, view outstanding projects, learn about interesting programs, efficient policies and effective procedures that are successful in other H&CD agencies Wednesday,September 26, 2018 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Closing Breakfast & Plenary Session (generously sponsored by Pennsylvania House Finance Agency) Keynote Speaker to be Announced (See next page for conference registration form.)
2018 PAHRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Best Practices Showcase & Awards (please use black ink and print clearly) Name: Title: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip: Email: Telephone: Don t forget the PAHRA MEMBER BONUS for each two full registrations, the third full registration is half-price! FULL PACKAGE: Member - $300 Non-member - $340 DAILY SESSIONS: Member - $170 Non-member - $200 Specify date: BEST PRACTICES SHOWCASE & AWARDS BANQUET ONLY: $75 GUEST PACKAGE: $100 Sorry in order to keep costs low, we do not accept credit cards. Total Amount: $ Attendees are encouraged to email registration forms to kelly@pahra.org with payment to follow. Please copy and complete a separate form for each attendee. Checks made payable to PAHRA should be mailed to: PAHRA, PO BOX J, New Florence, PA 15944 THANK YOU!
Hotel Reservations Please contact the hotel directly for room reservations: Nittany Lion Inn, 200 West Park Avenue State College, PA 16803 Contact Central Reservations at 800-233-7505 or book online at www.pennstatehotels.com reference Group Code PAHR18A. PAHRA Group Room Rate Includes delicious hot breakfast buffet daily: $143.00 per night plus applicable tax and fees Reserve before August 24, 2018 to receive PAHRA Group Room Rate. Conference Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing and postmarked by September 4, 2018 for a full refund. No refunds will be made after that date. This policy also applies to registrations transmitted electronically or mailed without a check. Hotel Cancellation Policy: Hotel cancellations are under the policy of the Nittany Lion Inn. Please read your hotel confirmation closely regarding deposit, refund, or cancellation. PAHRA is not responsible for the reimbursement of any hotel fees. Registration Fees PAHRA MEMBER BONUS for each two full registrations, the third full registration is half-price! Full Package: $300 Member; $340 Non-member Full Package includes admission to all daily educational sessions, networking and hospitality events, refreshment breaks, Best Practices Showcase, Awards Banquet, and all conference materials. Daily Session: $170 Member, $200 Non-member Daily Session includes admission to one selected day of educational sessions, daily events for the selected date, refreshment breaks, evening hospitality and networking event, and conference materials. Best Practices Showcase & Awards Banquet: $75 If these are the only events attended. Guest Package: $100 Guest Package includes admission to refreshment breaks, evening events, Best Practices Showcase & Awards Banquet. Attendees are encouraged to email registration forms to kelly@pahra.org with payment to follow. Please copy and complete a separate form for each attendee. Checks made payable to PAHRA should be mailed to: PAHRA PO Box J New Florence, PA 15944
P.O. Box J New Florence, PA 15944 2018 PAHRA PARTNERS & FRIENDS PAHRA expresses our sincere appreciation to our PAHRA Partners and Friends of PAHRA for your continued and generous support of our association, our members and our mission. Thank you! PLATINUM PARTNER: Housing & Redevelopment Insurance Exchange BRONZE PARTNERS: American Health Care Group, LLC izon Information Systems Federal Home Loan Bank-Pittsburgh HORIZON INFORMATION SYSTEMS Infradapt, LL GOLD PARTNER: Fox Rothschild, LL idde-united Technologie SILVER PARTNERS: FRIENDS OF PAHRA: Affordable Housing Accountants, Ltd. Always Safe Sidewalks BDO PHA Finance Blakinger Thomas, PC Comcast Internet Essentials Duncan Financial Group Excalibur Insurance Management Services FireDEX Pittsburgh Honeywell Maher-Duessel Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc. P&G Brokers Pepper Hamilton, LLP Roland Stock, LLC The EADS Group, Inc.