Since the meeting will be held right in New Orleans, PHADA plans to conduct a tour of the Housing Authority of New Orleans, and will drive through some of the Katrina-damaged areas, showing how the housing authority and other local agencies are rebounding after the tragic 2005 storm.
As always at the Annual Convention and Exhibition, PHADA will host the Bollinger Scholarship luncheon to honor the scholarship recipients. This year’s winners will be announced shortly before the meeting. Look for more specific details on planned sessions and other convention highlights in the Advocate and on the PHADA website.
Registration
Please print out the PDF registration form and mail or fax it to the PHADA office at (202) 546-4166.
Convention Program
See the printed convention program ( PDF) for more information. Education Session Descriptions and
Convention Agenda
View the 2008 Annual Convention and Exhibition Agenda.
Please note that the agenda is tentative and subject to change.
Education Session descriptions are now available.
Hotel Information
Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Call (888) 627-7033 to register with the Sheraton New Orleans.
Mention that you are attending the PHADA meeting.
Room Rate: $179.00 single/double per night, plus applicable taxes.
PHADA/Rutgers University Executive Director Education Program (EDEP)
The PHADA/Rutgers University Executive Director Education Program (EDEP) will continue May 30-31 in conjunction with the 2008 Annual Convention and Exhibition. Two courses will be offered:
- PHAS/SEMAP - SOLD OUT!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Instructor: Cara Gillette, Nan McKay and Associates, Inc.
This session reviews the theory behind PHAS/SEMAP and provides a detailed explanation of each of the HUD indicators, including how each is measured and graded. The use of PHAS/SEMAP as management tools is discussed, and participants are shown how to improve their authority's scores through a systems approach.
- Financial Management
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Instructor: Jack Blosky; Blosky & Associates, LLC
This one-day course offers the executive director a "big picture" approach to fiscal resource management. Participants learn the basics of budget preparation as well as HUD audit requirements. Project-based budgeting is emphasized in order to help executive directors cope with anticipated changes at HUD.
EDEP registration is available on the Annual Convention and Exhibtion registration form. No separate form is required
2008 Annual Convention and Exhibition Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
CGI is one of the largest business consulting and information technology services companies in North America. CGI has helped federal, state and local government housing agencies operate more efficiently and improve services to their clients. CGI is currently the largest HUD contractor for Section 8 Performance Based Contract Administration, processing over $1.8 Billion of housing assistance payments for over 250,000 units annually. More than 3,500 CGI clients gain the advantage of knowledgeable, dedicated partners working to develop and implement IT oriented solutions for business and technology challenges. CGI couples extensive housing industry expertise with a full range of IT services including management and IT consulting, systems integration, and management of IT and business functions.
 With its dedicated PHA Team, Honeywell is uniquely qualified to deliver a comprehensive, cost-effective Energy Performance Contract tailored to fit the needs of small, medium and large public housing authorities.
Johnson Controls can help Public Housing Authorities capture new HUD funds to improve facilities, reduce operating costs, and fund central operating cost centers while maximizing the EPC opportunity. Our knowledge and experience in facility improvements, energy and environmental issues allows us to utilize all possible HUD programs as well as other funding sources. With over 120 years in the energy efficiency business, Johnson Controls is the largest and most experienced performance contracting firm in North America and has worked with more than 280 public housing authorities across the country, delivering $19 million of services and facilities improvements. www.johnsoncontrols.com
For nearly 30 years Reznick Group has remained at the forefront of the affordable housing industry providing accounting,
tax and business advisory services to help real estate professionals optimize financial returns through the use of LIHTCs.
Developers, owners, and investors turn to Reznick Group for specialized advice with strategic assessments, transaction structuring,
compliance, application preparation, financial calculations and projections. The result is an affordable housing deal that is
completed quickly with maximum financial return.
Gold Sponsors
The Home Depot® is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. The Home Depot offers customized solutions that target and meet the evolving needs of specific professional customers involved in government, residential and commercial construction and facility maintenance.
Fannie Mae is a shareholder-owned company with a public mission. We exist to expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S. housing market. Our job is to help to those who house America. We provide capital to public housing authorities to help build, preserve, and revitalize affordable housing. For more information regarding lending products for PHAs please contact Lisa Zukoff at 304-845-8089 or lisa_zukoff@fanniemae.com.
Silver Sponsors
 
Bronze Sponsors
The Mitas Group, Inc.
Orion Real Estate Services and Allied Inspections
Water & Energy Savings Corporation
Yardi Systems, Inc.
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities
See the printed exhibitor brochure ( PDF) for more information.
For further information on the 2008 Annual Convention and Exhibition and for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tracey Messina at (202) 546-5445.
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