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PAIDFORT WORTH, TX

PERMIT 2030

M a r c h 2 5 -2 8 , 2 02 0 - S o u t h Po i n t H o t e l - L a s Ve g a s , N e v a d a

20 T H AN N UALScholarships for Public Housing & Section 8 Students

3301 West FwyFort Worth, Texas 76107

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PIC-Next GenerationNew HUD Class

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Today’s Events in Exhibit Hall Area (C & D) 8:00 am Registration Opens [Registration Hours 8:00 am – 1:00 pm]

Activities include: Commemorative Photos and Caricature Artists!

8:30 am - 9:00 am

The Nelrod Education Fund (NEF) Annual Board Meeting (Joshua)

9:30 am – 11:00 am “Ask the Experts” Industry experts, will spend

15-20 minutes each discussing their respective subject matter and answering your questions. Topics will be identified and specific times announced after March 1, 2020.

Ask the Experts - Operations Panelist and Topics (Cypress)

JoAnn Rodriguez - BGC Group - PH Conversion Program and Management Specialist

Milton Pratt Jr., EVP, Ken Crawford, EVP - The Michaels Organization (TMO) - LIHTC Development and Management Specialist

Jason Casterline - BDO Accounting - Voluntary Conversion Financial Specialist

Special Life/Professional Coaching Session (Joshua)

Special Guest Life Coach - Thomas Law, III - Appointment Sign-up available after March 1, 2020

10:00 am – 11:00 am Executive Director Panel Discussion: Dealing with Difficult Situations (Palm)

A panel of seasoned Directors, led by moderator Derek Antoine, will share personal accounts of challenging encounters and the lessons learned – lessons many Directors learn through stressful situations. Gain insight from the panel’s first-hand experiences, and discover ways to handle the inevitable.Please Note: This panel discussion is intended for Executive Directors.

11:15 am – 12:00 pm Exclusive HUD Panel Discussion

HUD Panelist and Topics (Redwood)

William Lavy - HUD Office of Recapitalzation - PH Repositioning

Rochelle Katz - HUD REAC - EIV Director - EIV and IVT Tool

Patricia Soler - HUD REAC

Private Red Carpet Event to Follow in South Point ShowroomWednesday, March 25, 2020 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

20th Anniversary Banquet DinnerConsortium Conference

Public Housing General Interest Maintenance Financial Training

Commissioners Professional Development Executives Section 8

= Alternate Commissioner Class= HUD Trainer(s)

Tentative Agenda - Topics, Trainers, Schedule, and Events Subject to ChangeTENTATIVE AGENDA

Thursday, March 26, 2020 Today’s Events in Conference Center Area

Coffee and Beverages Served in Conference Center Foyer 8:15 am - 8:45 am 8:45 am – 10:15 am Commissioners Professional

Development Executives Section 8 and Public Housing General Interest Maintenance Financial

Management

Legal Documents Commissioners Should Review Before Signing

Developing New Managers

Public Housing Repositioning Part I Understanding Repositioning and Why It’s Needed Now

Required Documents for Verifying Income Part I Identifying Income and Deduction Calculation Errors

National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Part I2-Year Demo Program and Reported Deficiencies

HUD EIV & IVT Guidance for Effective Use Part I

Integrated Pest Management Part IReview Latest Studies and Contents Every Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan Should Have

Evaluating Financials for Housing Choice VouchersPart IEvaluating VMS Submissions, Budget Authority, Admin Fees, and Portable Billing

Beverage Break 10:15 am - 10:30 am10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Conversion of Low-Income Public Housing Selecting the Right Developer/Investor

Using Proper Telephone Etiquette for Internal and External Calls

Public Housing Repositioning Part II Strategies Agencies Can Use and Programs Available for Conversion

Required Documents for Verifying Income Part II Verifications and Mandated Methods to Support 50058 Submissions

National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Part IIDiscuss Inspectable Items and Deficiencies Used in the Demonstration

HUD EIV & IVT Guidance for Effective Use Part II

Integrated Pest Management Part IITreatments Using Pesticides and Insecticides• Least Harmful

Options• Best Application

Methods• State Laws and

Local Codes

Evaluating Financials for Housing Choice VouchersPart IIHow to Effectively Use HUD’s HCV2-Year Tool for Budget Planning Year Round

Plated Luncheon with Entertainment 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm1:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Measuring Board Performance How to Conduct a Self-Assessment of Board Activities

Collaborative Policy Development

Public Housing Repositioning Part IIIResident Impact and HUD Support for Next Steps

Required Documents for Verifying Income Part III Systematic Approach for Organizing Required File Documentation

Public Housing Transition Management Part IUnderstanding the Mindset of Your New Program

PIC-NG Part INext Generation Current Status and Next Steps

Lock-ologyThings to Consider Beyond Property Security

Evaluating Financials for Public Housing Part IHow to Audit and Identify Issues with Operating Subsidy and Capital Fund Formulas

Beverage Break 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Public Housing Repositioning Key Information Commissioners Should Know

Essential Networking Skills for Professionals

HOTMA Guidelines Requiring Policy Updates

How to Effectively Interact with Your HCV Favorites• Ivan the

Impatient Applicant

• Frank the Frustrated Participant

• Paula the Pushy Landlord

Public Housing Transition Management Part II Asset Management in the Private Sector

PIC-NG Part IIDemo of Current System and PHA Testing Results

Gas Line MaintenanceShould You Repair or Replace?

Evaluating Financials for Public Housing Part IIAddressing Weaknesses to Increase Operating and/or CFP Funding

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©2019 The Nelrod Company, Fort Worth TX 76107

27 Scholarships Awarded to

Partner Agency Students in 2019 148 Scholarships Awarded To Date

Lots of fun activities, including FREE commemorative photos and caricatures!

Friday, March 27, 2020 Today’s Events in Conference Center Area

Coffee and Beverages Served in Conference Center Foyer 8:15 am - 8:45 am8:45 am – 10:00 am Commissioners Professional

Development Executives Section 8 and Public Housing General Interest Maintenance Financial

Management

Leadership Transition and Re-Organization Resources Commissioners Can Use

Managing Work/Life Balance

Tax Credits and Voluntary ConversionPart IBrief Overview of LIHTC and Development Strategies

Citizenship Requirements for Eligibility

Public Housing Transition Management Part III Budget Preparation: What Property Managers Need to Track and Evaluate

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Part I Review Latest Final Rule and New Thresholds to Compute Performance Measures

Maintenance and Fair Housing Part IWho Is Protected and Basic Fair Housing Requirements

Evaluating Financials for Public HousingPart IIIWhat Data Agency Staff Collect and How it Can be Helpful

Beverage Break 10:00 am - 10:15 am10:15 am – 11:30 am

Community Ambassadors: Techniques for Commissioners to Effectively Advocate for Your Agency

Developing Emotional Intelligence

Tax Credits and Voluntary ConversionPart IIFinancing Options and Leveraging Agency Funds

HOTMA: Changes to the Calculations Process

What’s for Lunch? A Literacy Program to Help Readers Today Become Leaders Tomorrow

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Part II What HUD Reviews when Computing Final FSS Performance Scores

Maintenance and Fair Housing Part IIMaintenance Do’s and Don’ts, to Avoid Sexual Harassment, Bullying, and Hostile Work Environment Allegations

Evaluating Financials for Public Housing Part IVHow Lease-Up and Vacancy Rates Can Boost Staff Performance

Plated Lunch and NEF Grand Prize Winners Announced 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

12:45 pm – 2:00 pm

9 Principles of Policy Governance

Setting Goals and Getting Things Done!

Tax Credits and Voluntary ConversionPart IIISection 18 RAD Application Considerations

VASH Funding and Operational GuidelinesPart I• Voucher

Funding• Eligibility and

Screening• Required Case

Management

Effective Interactions with Your PH Favorites • Alice the Anxious

Applicant• Ronald the

Resentful Renter• Irene the

Irritable Income Reporter

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Part III Reporting Guidance for Public Housing Agencies Converting to RAD PBV or RAD PBRA

Maintenance and Fair Housing Part IIIProcessing ReasonableModification Requests and UFAS Considerations

Evaluating Financials for Public Housing Part V Speaking and Working with Non-Financial Staff

Beverage Break 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm2:15 pm – 3:30 pm

Robert’s Rules of Order

Top Ten People Skills…and Why You Need Them

Reducing PIC Submission Data Entry Errors Understanding the Real Cost and Best Methods for Lowering Error Rates

VASH Funding and Operational GuidelinesPart II• HOTMA

Guidance• Reporting and

Tracking• SEMAP and QC

Reserved for New HUD Public Housing Training

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Part IV FSS Program Best Practices for Success and Scoring SEMAP Indicator 14

Inventory ManagementHow to Track Materials, Supplies, and Equipment with Increased Accountability

Evaluating Financials for Public Housing Part VI Using a Reporting Schedule to Ensure Financial Information Is Provided by Staff

Saturday, March 28, 2020 Today’s Events in Conference Center Area8:30 am – 9:00 am Coffee and Beverages (Hosted in Sonoma A)

9:00 am – 10:00 am Closing Session: HUD Update! Washington, DC (Hosted in Sonoma A).

Last chance to pick-up your Certificates of Completion. (After this date, certificates will be delivered to the email provided.)

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“I thought this was one of the best conferences I’ve attended! Everything was well-organized, from the various classes to the luncheons and entertainment.”

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“The Nelrod trainers and staff always are up-to-date on current issues and provide excellent materials to make our jobs easier!”

Receive a quality certificate you’ll be proud to display.Risk-Free Registration!

No penalties for cancellation prior to January 17th, 2020

An eligible spouse or guest registrant must be accompanied by a paid registrant, and not be an employee of a housing agency.

Spouse or Guest registration available for: $139.00

Consortium Partners (4 or more attendees) $499.00Consortium Partners (1-3 attendees) $599.00General Attendees (4 or more attendees) $599.00General Attendees (1-3 attendees) $699.00

Conference Registration Details and Fees

For your convenience, we are offering free shuttle service to and from McCarran Airport.These shuttles are for Conference hotel guests only.

For Reservations, please call: (866) 791-7626 (mention “The Nelrod Conference”)

Hotel reservations made outside of the Nelrod Conference hotel room block will incur a $75 per day fee. See www.nelrod.com for details.

$112/Night +tax (Friday & Saturday nights $135/night +tax)

Package includes a quality hotel room with free Wi-Fi, plus:

• Wi-Fi in conference and exhibit areas• Wednesday plated dinner at 20th Anniversary Gala• Thursday plated lunch and entertainment• Friday plated lunch• FREE shuttle service to and from the hotel/airport

South Point Hotel 9777 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183

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