Southwest Region
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee will be meeting soon to take up the business of selecting a slate of officers to recommend to the Membership and the Executive Committee for the term of October 2009 – October 2011.
It is important that the Southwest Region have representation from all seven states in this process so we are asking each of you to look at yourself and your colleagues around you to see if there are potential leaders that might be a good addition to our leadership, and who are willing and able to serve in these roles. The seven state presidents, a representative from the Commissioners Committee and the Immediate Past President currently make up the nominating committee. More>>
SWNAHRO Cookbook
Southwest NAHRO is putting together a cookbook of recipes from all 7 states to be sold as a fundraiser for the Southwest NAHRO Scholarship Program. This cookbook will be available for purchase at the Southwest NAHRO Annual Conference in June in St. Louis, MO.
We are asking for your favorite recipes to be added to the cookbook. The cookbook will be divided by State, then by Appetizers & Beverages, Breakfast, Breads / Rolls, Soups & Salads, Vegetables and Side Dishes, Main Dishes and Desserts. Recipes should be submitted via email to your State Chapter Vice President of Member Services in 12 point Times New Roman font. Recipes can also be submitted to shelli@brazosnet.com
Recipes are due by March 20th!
Want to puchase an Ad for the cookbook? CLICK HERE
Thanks in advance for your participation in the Southwest NAHRO Cookbook Fundraiser for the Scholarship Program.
SOUTHWEST REGION FAIRS WELL IN CAPITAL FUND STIMULUS AWARDS
As announced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on February 25th a total of $2,985,000,000 in Capital Fund grants is set to be awarded to housing agencies across America as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed by President Barack Obama. In an e-mail distributed to housing agencies HUD provided notification of the award amounts and basic guidelines on expending the funds. Agencies located in the Southwest Region will receive $356,284,100, which represents 11.9% of the total stimulus Capital Fund awards. More>> |
Kansas NAHRO says good bye to Larry Hamm
Long time Community Development employee and NAHRO member Larry Hamm officially retired on December 19, 2008 after 36 years serving the housing needs of Lawrence, Kansas. Larry began his career with the City in 1972 as a surveyor and draftsperson in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. In 1979 he was promoted to Rehabilitation Specialist in the Community Development Department. 1989 found him promoted to Rehabilitation Projects Coordinator where he served until his retirement.
Larry has survived numerous department name changes during his tenure with the City including Community Development, Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND), Neighborhood Resources, and most recently, Planning and Development Services.
Larry’s hard work and knowledge of the job helped the City’s community development department earn numerous honors including awards for Community Wide Consolidated Planning, Creating a Suitable Living Environment, and Coordinated Approach to Affordable Housing. More >>
DON'T FORGET!!!!
Please don't forget to submit items for your state  and regional baskets! For question and information please contact:
Melvin Taylor VICE PRESIDENT MEMBER SERVICES
BRISTOW HOUSING AUTHORITY
Phone : 918-367-5558 Email : brhsgauth@aol.com |
Job Postings |
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The 69th Southwest Annual conference will be held in St. Louis, Missouri. St Louis is famous for many things, but did you know...... >>
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Southwest Annual Conference |
The Southwest NAHRO Annual Conference registration packet contains the preliminary conference agenda and schedule. Keep in mind when making your travel arrangements that the conference planning committee is still finalizing details. Update will be provided as available. CLICK HERE
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