Our Housing America event at the Opelousas Housing Authority – that doubled as a state and SW event, was very successful.  We focused on the resident side of the campaign as we honored the Louisiana state winner of the poster contest as well as the other contestants who submitted.  We did have representation from Congressman Boustany’s office (who is always a strong supporter of our group!)  – they presented a certificate to the LHC winner and we had representation from the local state representative as well.  There were many local officials on hand and the Mayor of Opelousas presented a proclamation supporting the Housing America 2009 campaign. 

Katie Anderson,
SWNAHRO President

Section 3 Means Jobs and Training

Last month, HUD announced that a new campaign is being launched to increase the training and hiring of local low-income individuals and public housing residents by state and local governments that receive HUD funds. Section 3 More >>  

"HUD dollars should be invested in people as well as buildings," said John Trasviña, HUD Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. "Ensuring that every person has a safe and affordable place to live is an important part of what HUD does.  But it is just as crucial that people are able to find work in order to create sustainable, strong communities."

Trasviña was joined by HUD Assistant Secretaries Sandra Henriquez and Mercedes Márquez of the Offices of Public and Indian Housing and Community Planning and Development in a letter directing state and local governments and public housing authorities to comply with Section 3 reporting requirements.

Enacted in 1968, the Section 3 program promotes new employment, training, and contracting opportunities for low-income residents to work on federal HUD-funded projects.

State and local agencies and public housing authorities have until November 30, 2009, to submit to HUD their required reports. More information on job opportunities and Section 3 are available online.

Read about the Recovery Act’s funding for HUD’s Section 3 program

Crock-pot Dressing
1-8 in. pan cornbread 
4 eggs
2 cans cr. of chicken 
2 Tbsp. Oleo
8 slices day old bread 
1/2 Tbsp. sage
1 med. chopped onion
2 cans chicken broth

1/4 tsp black pepper 
Break up all breads. Mix all Ingredients except oleo. Put in crock pot. Put pats of oleo on top.  Cook on high 4 hours. You may add cooked chicken at end of cooking time.
Submitted by: Dana Coffer and
Sharron Gargas, 
Kennett Housing Authority

Southwest Upcoming Events

2010 Winter Committee Meetings
January 26- 29, 2010
Click here for Registration Information and Agenda


2010 Southwest NAHRO Maintenance
Conference
February 9-11, 2010
Click here for Registration Information and Agenda


2010 Southwest NAHRO Annual Conference
June 12 – 17, 2010
Click here for Registration Information and Agenda
Click here for Sponsorship Form
Click here for Exhibitor Registration Form

Calendar of events for the Southwest Region

National NAHRO News

•NAHRO John L. Carroll Memorial Scholarship

•NAHRO 2009 Agency Awards of Merit Winners

•NAHRO Special offers for Small Agencies

Job Postings

Click here for the latest Job Postings in the Southwest Region
Maintenance Workshop

Registration and Agenda Information is available here.

The 2010 Annual Southwest Maintenance Workshop will be held in Catoosa, (Tulsa) OK  at the HardRock Hotel and Casino February 9 - 11, 2010


Don't forget to take time away from the activities to enjoy some of the wonderful tourist sites that Tulsa has to offer. More>
2010 Southwest NAHRO
Winter Committee Meetings
January 27 - 29, 2010

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
621 St. Louis Street,
New Orleans, LA  70140
Group Rates: $140 S/D
Cut-off Date: December 27, 2009

Reservations:  800-843-6664 or
402-952-6571

Registration and Information for the 2010 Winter Committee Meeting is now available here.

Click here for area New Orleans Attractions and Directions

The Wm. S. Clements

The Wm. S. Clements Award honors one outstanding maintenance professional each year at the Annual Southwest NAHRO Maintenance Conference.  The Wm. S. Clements award is the most prestigious award a maintenance professional can receive from Southwest NAHRO and is named in honor of a William S. Clements who provided exemplary service to this industry throughout his career.  Wm. S. Clements award winners will be announced at the 2010 Southwest NAHRO Maintenance Conference in Tulsa Oklahoma. Click here for more information and Award Application!

Deadline for entry is Friday, January 15, 2010
LETS REMEMBER SAM McKAY'S MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

We created this scholarship because of dedication to the commissioners programs that was shown by the late Sam McKay. Also we get tremendous amount of help from the executive directors of Southwest NAHRO that has helped to make this program a success.

Also we would like to give a big "THANKS" to Agencies that have already made donations! Click Here for a list of Agencies who have donated

LET'S GET IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT  EARLY!!!

$ 5.00 FOR EACH COMMISSIONER AND EXEUCTIVE DIRECTOR.
THANKS,
MEL SCOTT

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:  

SOUTHWEST NAHRO
SULPHUR HOUSING
703 KINGSWOOD DR.
SULPHUR, LOUISIANA   70665

" IT'S GREAT TO BE A COMMISSIONER "

PIH RHIIP & EIV training

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS VALUABLE TRAINING SESSION! 

The Office of Public and Indian Housing is committed to providing you with guidance, tips, and tools to assist you in the effective administration of the Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and S8 Moderate Rehab programs.

 PIH will provide PHAs with training on the Refinement of Income and Rent Rule, which will become effective on January 31, 2010.  This training will provide guidance on revised and new regulatory requirements outlined in the attached proposed rule (which will be finalized within the next two months). 

 The training will be held in Washington, DC on Thursday, January 28, 2010*, from 1pm to 5pm, EST.   A training agenda will be provided in early January.   For those who wish to attend the training in Washington, DC, a registration form will be made available to you in late December.  Training information will be posted  at http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/rhiip/training.cfm, by mid December.  Stay Tuned!

 PIH RHIIP & EIV training sessions are always available via webcast & satellite.  No exception for this training.  Yes, this training will be available via webcast and satellite.

*Date subject to change