2012 GAHRA Spring Conference - Georgia Association of Housing ...

2012 GAHRA Spring Conference
May 20th-22nd
Marriot Macon City Center
Macon, Georgia

2012 GAHRA SPRING CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, May 20th
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Opening Session & GHARRP Annual Meeting
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reception
Monday, May 21st
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Scholarship Interviews
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Morning Training Sessions
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Morning Sessions Continued
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Scholarship Awards
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Afternoon Training Sessions
3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Afternoon Sessions Continued
8:00 p.m. - Game Night
BE SURE TO “TRY YOUR HAND” AT YOUR FAVORITE “GAME TABLE” –
BINGO/CARDS – DURING GAME NIGHT!!!
Tuesday, May 22nd
7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Training Sessions

Monday, May 21, 2012
2012 GAHRA SPRING CONFERENCE
TRAINING SESSIONS OVERVIEW
ASSISTED HOUSING
The Ins and Outs of HCV Income. A review of the inclusions and exclusions of HCV income and allowances and a
discussion of Best Practices. This session will be conducted by HUD Staff and Housing Authority Personnel Authorities.
PIC Section Eight data as it relates to the financial management of a Housing Choice voucher program. Joint session with
the Assisted Housing Committee. The session will explore the required use of PIC occupancy data for funding
calculations related to Section Eight.
COMMISSIONERS
Current Developments in Public Housing. Decreased funding combined with new regulations are making the governance
of Housing Authorities more difficult every day. Invariably this is changing the role and duties of the Housing Authority
Commissioner. This session will help Commissioners meet these new and changing challenges. Topics will include
funding changes and the impact on PHA Operations; changes in the evaluation systems for Public Housing and Section
Eight; policy changes affecting Administrative Plans; salary and compensation requirements for Executive Leadership
and other timely subjects. This session will be conducted by Dennis Morgan.
FAMILY SELF‐SUFFICIENCY
What is Sufficient for Family Self‐Sufficiency Join HUD Officials as they provide a Family Self‐Sufficiency Program
Overview and discuss Electronic Tracking Techniques for FSS.
FINANCIAL MANGEMENT
PIC public housing data as it relates to the financial management of a public housing authority. The session will explore
the required use of PIC occupancy data for funding calculations, especially as they relate to the Operating and Capital
Fund submissions.
PIC Section Eight data as it relates to the financial management of a Housing Choice voucher program. Joint session with
the Assisted Housing Committee. The session will explore the required use of PIC occupancy data for funding
calculations related to Section Eight.
HOMEOWNERSHIP
Building and Maintaining a HCV Homeownership Program. Part One: Developing a HCV Homeownership Program
including a review of the pertinent regulations and program development options. Part Two: Participant eligibility,
recertification and ongoing program maintenance.
HUMAN SERVICES – RESIDENT SUPPORT
Presenting a Better You – Strengthening Communication Skills . Join Nattlie Ringer of Ringer Employment Solutions as
she demonstrates skills and techniques that will equip and empower you to become a more effective communicator.
Combating Family and Neighborhood Violence. This session will provide participants with solutions and resources to
assist in dealing with violence in public housing neighborhoods. Representatives from small, medium and large housing
authorities will share their concerns and best practices when dealing with this issue.
MAINTENANCE
UPCS (REAC) Update. Bernie Morosco will bring everyone up to date on the latest updates and information relative to
the UPCS/REAC Inspections. He will also provide techniques to help a Housing Authority to a better score, including how
to deal with the Inspector, focusing on Big Ticket items, preparing with a preventive maintenance plan and preparing for
the inspection

MANAGEMENT
Strategies to Increase Income and Decrease Expenses. This session, led by former HUD Director or Management and
Occupancy, Pat Arnado, will focus on ways that a Housing Authority can increase revenue and income sources while also
taking steps to decrease expenses.
Physical Needs Assessment – Proposed Rule. This session will focus on the Proposed Physical Needs Assessment Rule
published in the Federal Register on July 20, 2011. Join HUD Project Manager, Bruce Rieder, who is responsible for the
new Physical Needs Assessment format as he provides guidance for public housing agencies.
Tuesday, May 21, 2012
ASSISTED HOUSING
Fair Housing and You. Learn about Fair Housing and how PHA staff can ensure compliance with the rules and
regulations. Topics will include: What is Fair Housing; How to evaluate a request for Reasonable Accommodation and
the presentation of a variety of other important issues.
COMMISSIONERS
What Your Executive Director Expects From You. All relationships are a two‐way street. You expect a lot from your
Executive Director. They expect a lot from you. Hear from two very experienced Executive Directors about what they
would like to see from their Board of Commissioners.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
HUD Financial Management Update. Join Jorge Torres from the Georgia Office of Public Housing as he provides an
update on the latest information from HUD as it relates to Financial Management. The discussion will include PIC, the
Operating Fund and other pertinent and timely information.
Financial Management Roundtable. Members of the GAHRA Financial Management Committee will discuss current
ideas and issues related to Public and Assisted Housing Financial Management.
FAMILY SELF‐SUFFICIENCY
FSS – More Bang for the Buck. Join Dennis Morgan as he provides information on how to run an effective Family Self‐
Sufficiency Program with limited funds and resources. This session will include information on Public Housing FSS,
Participant Tracking and a variety of other FSS related topics.
HOMEOWNERSHIP
Leading the Way Home ‐ Sustaining Homeownership. This session is designed to educate homeowners on options to
help make their mortgage payments sustainable and thereby allowing them to remain in their home, even in tough
times.
HUMAN SERVICES – RESIDENT SUPPORT
Mental Health Issues – Options to Support Families in Crisis. This session is designed to help staff: Gain a better
understanding of behavioral and mental health issues; become familiar with adult mental health issues, including
depression, dementia and delirium; show respect and support for residents exhibiting these behaviors; access
community support for residents and themselves and how to recover following a behavioral incident with a resident.
MAINTENANCE
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Bed Bugs. Bed Bugs are increasingly becoming a problem in public
housing communities. Learn about Bed Bug Biology, Identification, Sanitation and Methods of Treatment.
MANAGEMENT
Strategies to Increase Income and Decrease Expenses (Continuation of Monday’s Session). This session, led by former
HUD Director or Management and Occupancy, Pat Arnado, will focus on ways that a Housing Authority can increase
revenue and income sources while also taking steps to decrease expenses.

2012 GAHRA SPRING CONFERENCE
INFORMATION AND POLICIES
Registration Fees
Fees cover the cost of the workshop including meals, breaks, speaker fees and
audio/visual equipment. There is a discounted fee for those attending the entire
conference and a single day fee structure for persons attending only one or two days.
Regular Late/On-Site Guest Guest Late
Full Conference Package
$225 $330 $150 $225
Daily Fees
Sunday $75 $110 $50 $75
Monday $110 $165 $60 $90
Tuesday $75 $120 $60 $90
The registration rate for non-GAHRA members is double the regular or late rate,
whichever applies.
Regular Registration
Regular Registration will end on MAY 7, 2012. Mailed registrations received bearing
a postal date after this date will be considered late and the late/on-site registration rate
will be invoked. An invoice will be mailed to the Housing Authority for the additional fee.
Late or On-Site Registration
Late Registration will be accepted until May 14, 2012. After this date, all
registrations will be on-site by cash, check or money order. Credit Cards cannot be
accepted for on-site registration.
Method of Registration and Payment.
1. Copies of the registration form may be printed and mailed along with a check to the
address indicated on the registration form.
2. On-line registration using a credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express).
3. On-line using a check as payment. The check must be received within 15 days
or the registration will be void.
Methods 2 and 3 will provide an automatic receipt by e-mail. For method one, a
confirmation e-mail will be sent upon receipt of the registration to the e-mail address
listed.
Substitutions and Refunds
Substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time. Refunds will be
made for cancellations less a $25 cancellation fee if a notice of cancellation is received
in writing, by fax (770-748-4721) or by e-mail (acook@cedartownha.com) no later than
5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011. No refunds will be made after May 7, 2012.

2012 GAHRA Spring Conference
Registration Form
Please use one form per registrant and block print or type information
Badge Name First
Last
Title
Agency
Address
City State Zip
Telephone
e-mail
Registration Fees
Please Check Box By May 7, 2012 After May 7, 2012
Member Guest Member Guest
Package $225 $150 $330 $225
OR
Sunday $75 $50 $110 $75
Monday $110 $60 $165 $90
Tuesday $75 $60 $110 $90
Non-Member fees are double the above amounts.
Methods of Registration
1. To pay by check on-line or by credit card, click the following link or go to
http://gahra.org/meetings/2012_Spring/ and follow the instructions.
2. Print registration form from website. Complete registration form. Mail along with check
payable to GAHRA to:
Alice Cook
Cedartown Housing Authority
P. O. Box 211
Cedartown, GA 30125
Substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time. Refunds will be made for
cancellations less a $25 cancellation fee if a notice of cancellation is received in writing, by fax
(770-748-4721) or by e-mail (acook@cedartownha.org) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May
7, 2012. No refunds will be made after May 7, 2012.
Should you have any questions concerning registration, please call Alice Cook at 770-748-1650
or e-mail questions to acook@cedartownha.org.

2012 GAHRA SPRING CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION
Our Spring Workshop will be held at the new Marriott Macon City Center Hotel located
adjacent to the Macon Centreplex, 240 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA 31217. The room rate
is $124 per night. Reservations may be made using the following internet link:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcnfsgroupCode=g
argara&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/20/12&toDate=5/22/12
Reservations may also be made directly with Marriott Reservations Toll Free at 1-888-
236-2427. When calling the toll free line, please reference the Group Name: GAHRA
The hotel will hold our block of rooms until Friday, April 20, 2012. After that, the regular
room rate will apply.
ALL TAX-EXEMPT FORMS MUST BE PRESENTED AT CHECK-IN
Acceptable methods of payment are Agency Check, Agency Credit Card and
Cash. Personal credit cards will not qualify for tax-exempt status.
Directions to the Marriott Macon City Center Hotel
The hotel is located adjacent to Macon’s Coliseum and Centreplex, near the Coliseum
Medical Center. The hotel at 240 Coliseum Drive can be accessed from I-16 on exit
number 2.
From Atlanta and points north
Take Interstate 75 South to Interstate 16 East. Travel east on Interstate 16 to exit 2 and
turn left onto Coliseum Drive. Hotel is 3/10 mile on the left.
You may also obtain directions on the hotel’s web site at:
www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/mcnfs-macon-marriott-city-center/