FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  

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2012 TRAINING SESSIONS:

Four Points Sheraton - North, Warrendale

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March 22          Occupancy Training:  you receive comprehensive information at an affordable rate...and no tests to take!                             

 

March 14          Real Estate Continuing Education...Part I..."Ethics"      

March 28          Real Estate Continuing Education...Part II..."What Today's Property Manager Needs to Know"

                        each session provides 7 hours of PA Real Estate License C.E.U.s   

 

                        click here  for seminar details and registration information  

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COMING SOON...watch for details 

 

April 19            Spring Conference...focus on Maintenance 

April 25            Fair Housing  

May 24-25         LIHTC - a comprehensive review of Tax Credit requirements
                         the SHCM test will be offered the afternoon of the second day   

June 12:           HUD Training - hot topics brought to you...details to follow

 

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DATE CORRECTION

October 16-17  Fall Conference - we are returning to Seven Springs in 2012
                       mark your calendars for Tuesday-Wednesday of the third week of October! 

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2012 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:

WELCOME TO OUR NEW and RETURNING MEMBERS. We look forward to working with all of you in 2012.

    

...not a member of PAHMA?...don't wait any longer for your benefits!

click the link below for an application...you can even make your payment online  
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Membership Application       click here to pay online  

 

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YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK...be sure to BECOME A FAN

 

   

Community Interest

 

FREE SEMINARS to Save Energy
brought to you by EnergySavePA

Learn about Technical Assistance, Energy Assessments, Utility Bill Analysis, New Laws taking effect in 2012 concerning lighting
...and more!

click here  for details and a list of seminars being held across Pennsylvania      

 

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It is Never Too Late for Great Artwork...that just happens to be a calendar!  

Contact NAHMA to place your order!  

The calendar is truly beautiful and promotes a positive drug-free message. It is perfect for home or office.

 

click here to place your order  

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Valuable Resources
Your membership in PAHMA also includes membership in National Leased Housing Association (NLHA).
go to www.hudnlha.com for another perspective on the national news.
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FREE...Listing and Locator Service  
PAHMA supports PA Housing Search: a Free Service to list and find affordable homes and apartments across Pennsylvania

for more information, go to www.PAHousingSearch.com or call 1-877-428-8844

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PAHMA Lost & Found:
contact info@pahma.org to report items that have been lost

or if you have information on any items that have been found.        

News from NAHMA
Your membership in PAHMA includes membership in the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).
Contact your company's PAHMA Rep if you need password information.

NAHMA Educational Foundation
Give the Gift of Education...Since 1994, the NAHMA Educational Foundation has nurtured the dreams of children and adults who live in affordable housing.
For information on giving, click here.    For information on applying for a scholarship, click here.   
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National Winter Meeting
March 11-13, 2012, Washington D.C. 
"Legislative Issues Forum" and Awards Presentation           click here  for details

MEET WITH YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
NAHMA can help you set up and prepare for those meetings!
submit your requests by Friday, February 3rd                      click here for how-to information

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DEADLINE REMINDERS: 

  

April 13, 2012:  Submit Your Entry for the Vanguard Award...see following article

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NAHMA Vanguard Awards:  Deadline for submission - April 13, 2012.  The Vanguard Award celebrates success in the multifamily affordable housing industry by recognizing and benchmarking new, quality multifamily affordable housing development. 
click here  for information  

  

PAHMA Receives the 2011 AHMA INNOVATION AWARD: 

Congratulations and Thank You to everyone involved in putting this entry together...and a special Thank You to our members for being an active part of PAHMA.

PAHMA's entry showcased the Fall Conference and celebration of our 25th Anniversary of service to the Affordable Housing Industry
'Helping You Become a Housing Star'.   

The AHMA Awards will be presented during NAHMA's National Winter Meeting in Washington DC, March 11-13, 2012. Be sure to watch for Chuck Scalise, President, and Connie Buza, Vice President, while you are there...cheer them on when they accept the award for PAHMA!    

 

To view the winning presentation, click here     

To see the full list of 2011 Multifamily Industry Award Honorees, click here .   

 

NAHMA Announces National Communities of Quality Award Winners: 

Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry for this prestigious recognition.        announcement   

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HOT TOPICS:    

  • NAHMAnalysis 2012-0117 'REAC Technical Review and Data Base Adjustment Preparation'      details             
  • HUD Letter Responding to Industry Concerns Regarding Notice H 2011 'Guidelines on Bed Bug Control and Prevention'     details        
  • NAHMA and NAA to Collocate National Education Conferences in June 2012      details         
  • HUD Multifamily Letter Regarding the Status of the PBCA NOFA     details       
  • HUD Issues Guidance on Extensions of RAP and Rent Support Contracts in FY 2012 and Beyond      details      
  • USDA-RD Federal Register 'Notice of Funding Availability - Rural Development Voucher Program'     details      
  • HUD's 'Announcement of Funding Awards for the Assisted Living Conversion Program FY 2010'     details      
  • HUD Multifamily Announces New Acting Director for the Office of Housing Assistance and Contract Administration Oversight     details        
  • News for OAs - HUD Fair Housing Rule on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity     details       
PAHMA is an association designed for the benefit of its members. 
Please let us know how we can be of service.
  
  
  
Sincerely,

 

Board of Directors
PAHMA