Schedule
We look forward to delivering a valuable conference program with dynamic educational content and ample opportunities to connect with members of the national housing cooperative community!
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Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
Pre-Conference RCM Workshop
Monday, October 24
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registered Cooperative Manager Course, Part I/II
The National Association of Housing Cooperatives recognizes the importance of Cooperative managers and developed the Registered Cooperative Manager’s designation in 1993. The RCM Program includes specific training for cooperative managers. Part 1 of the RCM class begins on Monday and covers the History of the cooperative movement and begins the business overview of the duties of the cooperative manager.
Trainer: Linda Brockway
Tuesday, October 25
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registered Cooperative Manager Course, Part II / III
The RCM class continues on Tuesday and concludes the business overview of the cooperative managers’ duties. After the business discussion, the ethics class is held. The ethics class is the third session of the RCM class and also serves as the recertification for RCM’s who have held the designation for three years.
Trainer: Linda Brockway
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registered Cooperative Manager Recertification and Ethics Course, Part III
The Ethics class discusses the five basic concepts of professional ethics and also details the registered cooperative manager’s code of ethics in their daily management practices.
Trainer: Linda Brockway
Wednesday, October 26
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Conference Registration
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NAHC Board of Directors Meeting
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
First Time Attendee Orientation
If this is your first NAHC Annual Conference, you won’t want to miss the first-timer orientation. Come and learn a little about what the NAHC Conference has to offer and meet some of your fellow cooperators.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Thursday, October 27
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Conference Registration
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Coffee Break
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Opening General Session
NAHC Annual Awards
Keynote Presentation: Homeownership with Eugene Jones Jr.
— What is the importance of homeownership and the opportunities of transitioning from a subsidized unit to homeownership? Find it out during the 2023 Keynote Session.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions:
- Marijuana Laws/Up with Smoke
with Valerie Hall and April Knoch
— In this class, we will discuss smoke and odor from cigarettes and marijuana and how they create significant challenges for housing cooperatives. Figuring out the rights of members and residents to use the products, the rights of members and residents to be free from these products, and whether housing cooperatives need to get involved can be head-spinning. This workshop will walk you through these issues, particularly in light of the recent approval of recreational marijuana in Michigan and Illinois. - Moldy, Oldy, but a No-Goody (Case Studies)
with Scott Ledesma and Hope Turner
Mold case studies, remediation, and mitigation. The effects it can have on your cooperative and membership. We will cover case studies, what you need to do to remediate and mitigate the mold, and how it can affect your members. - How an RCM Prepares For and Supports Meetings for the Board of Directors and Membership
with Ralph Marcus
— In this session, RCMs will explore how to prepare for an upcoming Board Meeting. What documentation is needed, how much in advance to send the information so the Board can make intelligent decisions. They will also review how to prepare for the Membership Meeting which is completely different. - Documentation, Proper Preperation to Protect Staff, Cooperative and Members
With Nicole Redding and Michael Thomas
— Learn how to prepare essential documents to mitigate liability exposure for cooperatives.
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Luncheon
Enjoy lunch talking with your friends and taking in the fresh air.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions:
- Attorney’s Roundtable for RCM’s – Legal Issues for Cooperative Housing Responsibilities of the Board
With Creigthon Gallup, April Knoch, and Randall Pentiuk
— This RCM only session will be presented by the distinguished law firm of Pentiuk Couvreur & Kobiljak. This session will explain legal pitfalls that an RCM should avoid. They will also update the RCMs on new laws and/or current trends. - Responsibilities of the Board
With Fred Gibbs and Karen Harvey
— This session will empower the board member with the understanding of how their duties affect the business of the cooperative. Each person’s role is critical to the operation of the co-op. - Sun Run/Solar Energy/Power for Cooperatives
Christian Campisi and Allison Johnson - Documentation: How to Manage Your Property Manager
Part 1 with Kimalee Williams
— Are you confused by the blurry lines that inherently exist between Management’s Duties and the Board’s role in operations? Have you asked the questions: “Shouldn’t the Board oversee all things since we are ultimately responsible?” “Isn’t that issue Management’s job?” “How can I do my job if the Board continues to change the directive?” If so, this course is for you! We will explore the good, the bad and the ugly of the unique relationship that exists between the management company and Board inherent to housing cooperatives. We will discuss tried and true solutions and allow time to professionally troubleshoot scenarios presented by you in class.
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions:
- Documentation: How to Manage Your Property Manager
Part 2 with Kimalee Williams
— Are you confused by the blurry lines that inherently exist between Management’s Duties and the Board’s role in operations? Have you asked the questions: “Shouldn’t the Board oversee all things since we are ultimately responsible?” “Isn’t that issue Management’s job?” “How can I do my job if the Board continues to change the directive?” If so, this course is for you! We will explore the good, the bad and the ugly of the unique relationship that exists between the management company and Board inherent to housing cooperatives. We will discuss tried and true solutions and allow time to professionally troubleshoot scenarios presented by you in class. - Creating a Compliant Member Selection Criteria for Your Cooperative
With Nicole Redding and Kathy Sinicropi
— In this session, RCMs will learn about all the elements that should be included in their Member Selection Criteria to ensure compliance with all Fair Housing laws. We will review application intake and processing, applicant screening policy recommendations, and finally the RCM review of the application. We will also cover questions the interview committee should ask and what questions the committee cannot ask. You will leave this class confident in all aspects of your Member Selection Criteria. - Rehabilitation & Refinancing
With Jerrel Duffy and Hugh Jeffers - Renters vs Owners Insurance
With Amy DeKeyser and Micah Teets
— Review of insurance contract coverages and exclusions for Cooperative policies and best practices for safety and loss control.
Friday, October 28
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Conference Registration
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Coffee Break
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions:
- Bullies, Guns, and Meetings
With Creigthon Gallup and April Knoch
— In the time after COVID there has been an uptick in belligerent and intimidating behavior exhibited by pretty much everyone who has a voice. With the advent of open carry and conceal carry laws coupled with an already tricky social climate, it is more critical than ever that Boards and Managers understand their roles in keeping meetings on track and setting procedures for cooperative sponsored events. This class will help address the bully in the room and how to deal with combustible situations in and outside of the meeting room so you can get back on track and preserve peace within your community. - Documentation: Getting Comfortable with Your Building Components
With Nicole Redding and Kimalee Williams
— Gain Knowledge, Empower Yourself. Do you know what a soffit on a roof is and its primary function? What is the first thing to be addressed during an active plumbing leak? Do you understand how to follow a standard setup of blueprints, plans, and specs? What is a GFCI and why is it critical to the safety of your facility? As a board member, you could be providing valuable insight to your manager with knowledge of building components. As a manager, you should be able to speak intelligently about building basics as a representative of your cooperative. This hands-on introductory course will demystify common issues related to building components so that you return to your property with a higher level of confidence in the basics. - Regular Maintenance and the Reserve Study
With Robert Browning
— High inflation! Supply chain issues! Labor shortages! 2022 is proving to be a challenging year in so many ways. This session will look at the tools available for dealing with the challenges surrounding the maintenance of our communities. How is inflation impacting the reserve study? How does the reserve analyst treat inflation in the reserve study? The importance of regular maintenance as well as planning for major projects has never been more important than in 2022. - Staying in Your Lane Part 1
With Ralph Marcus
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions:
- Staying in Your Lane Part 2
With Ralph Marcus - Cutting Edge Communications: What Forms of Communication Work Best?
With Greg Carlson and Fred Gibbs
— During this age of electronic messaging, we will explore the different types of communication. What to do with residents who do not have a computer or are computer illiterate. Various forms of communication will be explored such as email, social media, and third-party types of notifying your targeted audience. - Fair Housing
With Kenneth J. Carroll
— Hear an overview of federal fair housing laws and HUD’s role in enforcing federal fair housing laws. - Power of Communication
With Kalisha France and Valerie Hall
— Power of Communication is to provide encouragement for board members and staff to maintain the best positive energy that it takes to be a leader! The goal is to empower the board of directors to lead with dignity and respect their peers. Leading a community through cooperative education and awareness.
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Strut Your Stuff: Cooperative Pride Luncheon
You and other attendees from your cooperative will have a chance to Strut Your Stuff and show your cooperative pride! Our annual cooperative “fashion show” will take place during Friday’s luncheon. Newly Registered Cooperative Managers will be introduced and RCM’s obtaining their recertification will be recognized. Candidates for the election to the NAHC Board of Directors will also be presented.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions:
- Construction Zone
With Hugh Jeffers
— This presentation will focus on the different cooperative housing loan programs and their parameters/requirements. The discussion will also focus on how to utilize these programs to rehabilitate, repair, and properly capitalize on your cooperative. - Monitoring Performance Reporting – Your Financial Toolbox
With Kimalee Williams
— The RCMs will review the budget process and identify fixed from variable costs. The use of historic data to try to get a “fix” on variable costs. In addition, planning for any future operational expense that has not been in the budget. Also, how to prepare a monthly budget so that the RCM and the board know how well the Cooperative is financially performing. - Conflict Resolution Part 1
With Karen Harvey, Kim Marcus, and Hope Turner
— Many situations occur that may cause conflict between your board of directors, management, staff, and members. We have designed this class to help define conflict, describe conflict, determine problems that result in conflict, and discuss the “elephant in the room.”
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions:
- Conflict Resolution Part 1
With Karen Harvey, Kim Marcus, and Hope Turner
— Many situations occur that may cause conflict between your board of directors, management, staff, and members. We have designed this class to help define conflict, describe conflict, determine problems that result in conflict, and discuss the “elephant in the room.” - Annual Physical Inspections
With Leon Geoxavier - For Board Members Only Monitoring Your RCM
With Greg Carlson, Fred Gibbs, Ralph Marcus, Nicole Redding, Kathy Sinicropi, and Kimalee Williams
— This session is for Board Members only. The RCM Board will make a journey of a typical day in a RCM’s life. Issues they must deal with, property, staff, residents, governmental authorities, contractors and the unplanned and unexpected. This session would greatly benefit Board Members to understand the role of their RCM. - How to Use the Cooperative’s Financial Statement, Budget and Audit to Make the Right Decisions
With Linda Brockway
5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Candidates Forum: Meet Your Board Candidates
Here is a chance to meet with Board Candidates that will be elected at the Annual Meeting of Members on Saturday, October 29.
5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Member Association & Direct Member Association Caucuses
Saturday, October 29
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 am
Ballot Pick-up and Election
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Annual Meeting of Members
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
NAHC Board of Directors Meeting
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