FEBRUARY 15, 2012
  
                                                 NEWS and NOTES
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SEMINARS and TRAINING
visit our website at www.pahma.org for additional details

2012 TRAINING SESSIONS:

Four Points Sheraton - North, Warrendale

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN   

 

March 22          Occupancy Training:  you receive comprehensive information at an affordable rate...and no tests to take!
                        Hear the latest on EIV, Income, Assets, and Medical Expenses...there's even a segment on Tax Credits. 
                        Got something specific on your mind? Send your questions in advance to info@pahma.org.
                        Questions must be received by Monday, March 12th. 

 

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 details of each seminar and registration information  

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COMING SOON...watch for details 

 

April 19            Spring Conference:  focus on Maintenance 

April 25            Fair Housing:  Management, Front Line Staff, Maintenance 

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...more information coming soon

 

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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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MEMBERSHIP

2012 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:

WELCOME TO OUR NEW and RETURNING MEMBERS. We have another exciting year planned and look forward to seeing all of you in 2012.

    

...not a member of PAHMA?...no better time than NOW...stop missing 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  

     

Community Interest

 

BE AWARE...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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2013 NAHMA CALENDAR ART CONTEST 

It is Never Too Early to Start Your Community Project ! 

 

NAHMA kicks off its 26th Annual Art/Calendar Contest  

THEME:  The Next Step is Yours "Let's Take Care of Our World"  

 

Thousands of children, elderly/disabled, and special needs residents participate nationwide to create a beautiful calendar worthy of any home or office and perfect for framing.   All entries must be received by PAHMA no later than Monday May 28, 2012 so that they can be submitted to NAHMA by June 11th. 

 

For contest rules and tips on how to conduct an art contest in your community, click here.    

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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
May 28, 2012:   Submit Your Art/Calendar Entry to PAHMA...see above 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: 

To view the winning presentation, click here     

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

 

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!     

 

 

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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  • Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity      details          
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  • HUD Notice H 2012-01 'Multifamily Low Income Housing Tax Credit Pilot Program'      details       
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Board of Directors
PAHMA