NATIVE HOUSING

UPDATE

www.naihc.net | December 26, 2013

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Training/Technical Assistance

2013 Indian Housing Development Handbook

Leadership Institute

LOCATIONS AND DATES

Mark your calendar with the following dates for the 2014 Leadership Institute courses.

March 18-20 | Sacramento

May 6-8 | Austin

July 22-24 | Denver

Sept. 23-25 | Tampa

COURSE SCHEDULE

Courses for each location are as follow.

SACRAMENTO

Supervisory Management
Pathways Home
Housing Services
Basic Accounting

AUSTIN

Introduction to Indian Housing Management
Acquisition Basics
Admissions & Occupancy
Environmental Compliance

DENVER

Introduction to Indian Housing Management
Acquisition Basics
Admissions & Occupancy
Financial Management

TAMPA

Development & Modernization
Pathways Home
Housing Services
Maintenance Management

We will keep you updated as registration information becomes available.

NAIHC NEWS

LEGAL SYMPOSIUM 2013 WELL ATTENDED

With registration of almost 500, Legal Symposium 2013 in Las Vegas was successful. Training sessions on workplace conflict, mold remediation, effective communication and other topics recommended by NAIHC membership proved popular among attendees. The additional of Roundtables generated lively discussion on current topics.

Region 6 board member John Williamson presenting Joanne Foster with the 2013 Lawyer of the Year Award.

The Lawyer of the Year Award was given to attorney Joanne Foster for her years of work with tribes in the Northwest. Her dedication to housing issues in that area led to her nomination by members of Region 6, who wished to recognize her devotion to the community following her recent retirement.

HUD Public and Indian Housing Assistant Secretary Sandra Henriquez was in attendance at the general session, and also held an open listening session to answer questions and address concerns of attendees.

NAIHC is grateful to the generous sponsors of this year's Legal Symposium: The Navajo Housing Authority, Travois, Inc, Federal Home Loan Banks, Hobbs Straus, Drinker Biddle and the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

Continue to check www.naihc.net as we finalize information for the 40th Annual Convention & Trade Show in Kansas City, June 3-5, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

SECTION 184 UPDATES

The Section 184 program has issued 2014 updates for lenders. Click here for more information. Additionally, loan limits for 2014 have also been released and that information can be found here. For more information, contact director Tom Wright at Thomas.C.Wright@hud.gov or 202-402-4978.

NEW HUD PROGRAM GUIDANCE AVAILABLE

On Dec. 18, HUD released a program guidance providing new details on how tribes and TDHEs can access Federal Supply Sources, including details on accessing the GSA Automotive Program. Guidance 2013-10 can be viewed here. Questions regarding GSA usage by tribes and TDHEs should be directed to Florence Francis, business development specialist, at 520-205-2663 or florence.francis@gsa.gov or to Givey Kochanowski at 907-271-3942 or givey.kochanowski@gsa.gov in Alaska.

NAIHC HOLIDAY CLOSURE SCHEDULE

NAIHC offices will be closed Dec. 25-27 and Jan. 1, 2014. We wish you, your staff and families a wonderful holiday season.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS NEWS

LATEST FEDERAL MONITOR AVAILABLE

The December edition of the Federal Monitor is available with updates on the effects of the recent budget agreements reached on Capitol Hill. Click here.

FIRST LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CALL OF 2014 SET

The first Legislative Committee call of 2014 will be Jan. 9. An agenda will be made available prior to the call, along with call-in information.

TRAINING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEWS

HUD-ONAP SETS 2014 TRAINING DATES

HUD's Office of Native American Programs, in partnership with NAIHC, will hold the following trainings in early 2014. Registration is open for all four events.

Occupancy/Maintenance - Jan. 7-9 | Denver Click here for registration information
Occupancy - Jan. 14-16 | Tacoma
Click here for registration information
Board of Commissioners - Feb. 4-5 | Albuquerque Click here for registration information
Procurement - Feb. 6-7 | Albuquerque Click here for registration information

NAIHC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE DATES CONFIRMED

Four dates have been set for the 2014 Leadership Institute courses around the country. See the information on the left for additional details. Registration will begin soon.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

PLATEAU SOLAR AND WIND PROJECT MAKES INROADS

Navajo Nation's first energy efficient "green" home brings electricity, clean water and jobs to rural residents. The project, which began in 2010, helped a family move into an economical and innovative home in time for the holiday season. To read more, click here.

CFC 2013 EXTENDED

Due to the government shutdown earlier this year, the 2013 CFC campaign has been extended through Jan. 15, 2014. Federal employees can donate to the charity of their choice through CFC. If you have family or friends who are federal civilian or military employees, they can support NAIHC's mission by pledging a payroll deduction this campaign season. Donating is easy and can be done online by locating your campaign here. To specify NAIHC as your charity, use code 30612. Thank you for supporting NAIHC and spreading the word about the important work we do in Indian Country. For more information, contact BC EchoHawk at 202-454-0948 or bechohawk@naihc.net.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FINANCE MANAGER

The Lac Courte Oreilles Housing Authority has an opening for a finance manager. For more information click here.

CALENDAR

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

Community Development Workshop | Albuquerque

Jan. 16, Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS