PAHMA News & Notes
Volume 5   Issue 2
February-March 2014
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In This Issue
PAHMA MEMBERSHIP - TIME TO RENEW
2014 PAHMA SPRING TRAINING
FRANK BANGOR
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Art Contest / Scholarship Program
INDUSTRY NEWS: PBCA Update
NATIONAL FORUM
HOT TOPICS
VANGUARD AWARD - Time is Running Out
2014 PAHMA MEMBERSHIP: Time to Renew
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JUST LIKE A SHOT IN THE ARM...setting up your company membership account may hurt a little at first but the time saving rewards and account management benefits are SO worth it! 

Haven't set up your Member Company User Account? We can help with that!  Having trouble with Member Login? We can help with that! Can't find that special link for all company personnel to create their User Accounts under your membership? We can help with that too! Found the link but your staff members are confused about what they need to do?  We can DEFINITELY help with that!  If you have any problem with this process, please contact us at info@pahma.org. You can even send a message directly from the website using the online contact form.  We will be happy to assist you.

Renewing your company membership is now as easy as the click of a button. Payment can be made by credit card or by check.  The annual fee is still just $210 and includes all staff members at all of your properties.

Not sure what any of this means?  Contact us NOW at info@PAHMA.org and we will be happy to explain! 

Be sure to add our website developer, Craig Grella, Orgspring <craiggrella@orgspring.com>, in your list of friendly contacts so that you will be sure to receive any new information and instructions.

Please continue to explore the website and let us know if you have any comments or questions...did I mention that you can contact us directly from the website?


2014 PAHMA SPRING TRAINING
April - Fair Housing

We are bringing the Fair Housing Institute to Pittsburgh to present Fair Housing in 3 different forums.  GOOD SEATS STILL AVAILABLE.  REGISTER NOW.

Early-Bird pricing through March 31st. 

 

May - Tax Credit and Occupancy Training

We welcome back A J Johnson for a Comprehensive Review of Tax Credit Requirements. You will also have the opportunity to take the SHCM Exam.  Later in the month, Lisa Buettner returns with Occupancy Training, and is accompanied by Ali Tomich, PHFA, who will provide tax credit information.  REGISTER NOW.

 

July - Hot Topics and Preservation Training

HUD and PHFA personnel bring you the latest of "what's on your mind". DETAILS COMING SOON.

 

It's never too soon to plan ahead!

Click below for a printable 'Save the Date' schedule.  Be sure to mark your calendar and watch for additional information...some details may be subject to change.   FALL CONFERENCE COMING SOON...October 16-17th. 

 

 

go to www.pahma.org/education for details and to register for all seminars. Members - for valuable benefits and discounts, remember to always login to your account.

 

printable 'Save the Date'  

 

 

 

FAREWELL FRANK
With great sadness, PAHMA announces the passing of Frank Bangor in mid-March.  Frank was a great friend to our business, spending the majority of his career working to preserve affordable housing and educate owners, agents, and landlords in the many and various intricacies of the industry.  He taught a multitude of seminars for PAHMA through the years, and was scheduled in April to present Fair Housing at three separate venues for PAHMA.  Our best wishes and condolences go out to Frank's family in this time of sorrow.  He will be sorely missed.
 
 
 
SPOTLIGHT ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
2014 ART CONTEST for the 2015 NAHMA Calendar
THEME:   "Join the Dance of Life:  Celebrate Music, Arts, and Crafts" 

The letters have been sent and we are looking for the next WINNING ARTISTS.  
Will they come from your property?  Do you have a budding Picasso just waiting for an child-finger-painting.jpg opportunity to create?  HERE IS THAT OPPORTUNITY.  Hang up some flyers and get the Poster Party started!  Great prizes for both artist and management staff.

All entries must be mailed to PAHMA by May 1, 2014.


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HOUSING FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES: 
Charles Scalise, President/CEO of Housing and Neighborhood Development Service (HANDS), recently announced that HANDS is partnering with Accessible Dreams, and the organizations have been awarded a grant through the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council to advance the cause of affordable housing for persons and families living with developmental disabilities.  Accessible Dreams is a company out of Washington, PA, advocating for and specializing in the development of barrier-free homes. Chuck is putting together a task-force committee for Multifamily Housing and is looking for volunteers. If you share the passion for this great cause, please contact Chuck at www.hands-erie.org and let him know how you can help.     
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PAHMA GOES TO WASHINGTON:
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) held its annual Winter Meeting this month, March 9-11th, in Washington D.C. and PAHMA was there to receive the coveted 2013 Innovation Award! This is the third consecutive year that PAHMA has received this honor. NAHMA recognized PAHMA for its innovative program "Bullying Hurts...at Any Age!", presented at its 2013 annual Fall Conference in partnership with the Victim Outreach Intervention Center (VOICe).
 
Accepting the award for PAHMA were board members, Chuck Scalise, President, Connie Buza, Vice President, and Reid Howe, Treasurer.
 
  


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NAHMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
ANNOUNCES THE 2014 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Start Your Application Today
 
All high school seniors, high school graduates, and adults holding a high school diploma or GED living at an Affordable Housing Management Association (AHMA) member "affiliated property" are invited by the Board of Directors of the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Educational Foundation to apply for scholarship grants for higher education to be awarded in 2014.
 
The exact number of awards and the total amount of money to be awarded in 2014, will be determined during the selection process. The NAHMA Educational Foundation anticipates minimum individual awards to begin at $1,000.00 for the 2014/2015 school year.
 
The 2013 recipients were awarded grants ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. 
 
Competition for the awards is extremely rigorous. Selected students all have outstanding academic credentials, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities and involvement in community service.  DO YOU KNOW A RESIDENT LIKE THIS?  HELP THEM GET THEIR APPLICATION STARTED TODAY.  Applications must be submitted online.
 
The deadline for complete applications is 10:00 pm EST, May 30, 2014 
 
 
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HOME RENOVATION PROGRAM 
Aims for Affordable Housing, Neighborhood Stabilization
Alliance for Building Communities,  Allentown, PA
 
Five Allentown homes targeted for improvements in 2014.   

Allentown, Pa. - The Alliance For Building Communities has acquired five more properties in downtown Allentown for renovation and rehabilitation to expand the affordable housing stock and improve neighborhood stabilization efforts, including a large apartment building on 10th Street that was the scene of a shooting earlier this year.

 
 
 
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Stay Connected to National Issues

NATIONAL LEASED HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Your membership in PAHMA includes membership in NLHA. Go to www.hudnlha.com  for an in depth look at the national news.

Read the NLHA 'Bulletin' each month to keep current with legislative events. The 'Bulletin' is an excellent resource to keep an eye on what is happening in Affordable Housing.
 
***PBCA Update / Court Rules***
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Court has ruled against HUD for using a NOFA process to select Performance Based Contract Administrators (PBCAs).  The Court determined that HUD did not comply with Federal Procurement Laws.  This decision reverses a prior decision of the Court of Federal Claims.  We have not heard from HUD yet, but they may appeal to the Supreme Court.  We expect that HUD will extend the current PBCA contracts.  More to follow.
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NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Your membership in PAHMA includes membership in NAHMA.  Go to www.nahma.org for current notices, certification programs, and Grassroots Efforts.
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*** If needed, you can find password information for the above resources at www.pahma.org 'Members Only' section ***
  
NATIONAL FORUM

NAHMA SUMMER MEETING and NAA NATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE:  
Colorado Convention Center,  Denver, CO 
Public Policy Issues Forum on Wed., June 18th 
Held in conjunction with NAA Annual Conference and Exposition, June 19-21, 2014
 
National Hot Topics
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
VANGUARD AWARD 2014

DEADLINE APRIL 4TH
The Vanguard Award celebrates success in the multifamily affordable housing industry by recognizing and benchmarking new, quality multifamily affordable housing development. 
 
Submit your entry by
April 4, 2014
 

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