2007 Spring Vintage.pmd - Retirement Housing Foundation

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46th Anniversary Resident of the Year Catherine Veney - North Capitol at Plymouth Washington, D.C. Whether it has been with members of her own family or strangers in the community where she lives, Catherine Floyd Veney has modeled service throughout her entire life. She has volunteered with various churches and civic organizations, anywhere that she has seen a need. Moving into North Capitol at Plymouth in February 2005 did nothing to slow her down when it came to helping others. Resident Manager June Daly says that for Thanksgiving, Ms. Veney gave out 25 turkeys to the residents who needed them, and on Thanksgiving Day, she cooked and baked two turkeys for Thanksgiving Dinner for North Capitol residents who did not have somewhere to go that day. A member of the Resident Council says, “She has gospel programs, which consist of singing groups, dinners for the various holidays, and parties in order to get the residents who don’t have places to go out of their apartments. When it’s time for one of her planned functions, she will start cooking two or three days ahead of time preparing a large feast. She will spend her last dime to purchase food and medicine for residents or anyone else. She will take them places when they don’t have a ride to get there. She will pray with them and for them. She is never too busy to help anyone whenever they call her. She is the chairperson of the Sick Committee at North Capitol at Plymouth. She is one of a kind, because when God made her, He broke the mold.” Retirement Housing Foundation is pleased to recognize Catherine Veney as our 2007 Resident of the Year. Manager of the Year Julie Lemke - Monona Meadow, Monona, WI Julie Lemke joined the RHF team four years ago as Marketing Director for Monona Meadows, Monona, WI. This position was created due to the 20 vacancies that existed in a 70-unit community. Within 12 months, Julie guided Monona Meadows to 100 percent occupancy, and created such an interest that the waiting list began to grow. As a result of her performance, Julie was promoted to Manager when the position became vacant. Over the past 12 months, Julie has improved the community and resident satisfaction by having the entire building re-painted and spearheading “Project Home” which replaced several items in the building with Energy Star equipment, ultimately saving Monona Meadows thousands of dollars. Julie has taken her expertise on the road to other RHF communities in the North Central and Southwest Regions. The Executive Committee of the Monona Meadows Residents Association writes, “Julie is a great asset to our community, and we appreciate her work with us and for us here at Monona Meadows. She is friendly and cooperative, always answering questions and finding solutions to whatever concerns residents have on their minds. Her knowledge and understanding of all the HUD rules and regulations is apparent. She goes out of her way to show concern for the residents and the property alike. We want to thank her for her management expertise and her fairness in dealing with problems. We are glad she is here with us.” Julie is a fine example of believing that problems can be overcome and she addresses them with a positive attitude. She helps other managers believe in themselves and, thereby, to do what needs to be done. In her performance appraisal in September 2006, her comments included a smiley face and a note in big print that read, “I LOVE MY JOB! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES.” Retirement Housing Foundation is pleased to recognize Julie Lemke as 2007 Manager of the Year. - 4 -
46th Anniversary Administrator of the Year Tonya Turner - Pilgrim Tower North & East Pasadena, CA Tonya Turner began working with RHF at the national headquarters office in Long Beach as an Occupancy Specialist, on a temporary basis, in 2003. In 2004, she was promoted to Administrator of Pilgrim Tower North and Pilgrim Tower East, Pasadena, which consists of 416 apartments for older adults. She manages an on-site staff of 18 persons. Over the past year, she has been involved in the $6 million rehabilitation of Pilgrim Tower North, and is preparing for an equally large rehabilitation at Pilgrim Tower East. Her Regional Manager Chapin Hemphill writes that during this same time period, she completed a tax credit and bond conversion of the financing program for PTN. During this process, four re-certifications were required of the residents. Her ability to communicate with the wide array of nationalities, personalities, and races that make up the tenancy allows for a unique harmony. Tonya writes, “The housing field takes a lot of effort. If one does not feel he or she is improving the quality of life for others, and enjoys doing it, that person is in the wrong field. Being a housing administrator takes a lot of patience, commitment, concern, continued education, and respect for the people one is serving.” She is also very active with Pasadena community events and the local Councilperson’s office. We are pleased to recognize Tonya Turner as 2007 Administrator of the Year. Thank You 2006 Annual Meeting Major Donors We are grateful to the businesses that contributed to the mission of RHF during our 46 th Annual Meeting in February 2007. Thank you to the following: Platinum Donors (Gifts of $7,500 or more) Bank of America California Bank & Trust Comerica Bank-California National Affordable Housing Trust Schochet & Associates Sullivan Curtis Monroe oe Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman U. S. Bank Washington Mutual Gold ($3,500) Dauby O’Connor & Zaleski - Reuben, Raucher and Blum Web Service Company, , Inc. Silver Silver ($1,500) Christiansen’s Floral Design - Victoria Hunt, United Title/Land America Novogradac & Co. - MMA Financial Silver Bronze ($1,000) William Kelly - David Stern, Westec Construction - Ice Miller, LLP Wells Fargo Bank Bronze Bronze ($750) Hill Ward & Henderson, P.A. - HPSI Purchasing Services Friends (Under $749) Houston Title Company - Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear - Diana McIver and Associates, Inc. - 5 -
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