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SUMMARY:Understanding REAC-Jamaica Plain\, MA
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer: U.S. Housing Consultants\, LLC. \nThis important workshop is designed for Senior Property Managers\, Site Managers\, Assistant Managers\, Maintenance Staff\, Safety Directors and Capital Improvement Directors. \nMorning Session – Understanding and Preparing for UPCS/REAC Inspections \nLearning how to classify deficiencies by “Area” and how and why this drives your REAC Scoring\nHow to understand what you should and should not do when preparing for a REAC\nLearn how to separate Common Sense from Your REAC Inspection and Start Preparing Using Math\nUnderstand what is actually “required” under UPCS and what deficiencies are driven solely by the property’s current design\nReview the most severe and common REAC and UPCS Issues and how to address them\nPerfecting UPCS Inspection Sample Inspection (Afternoon) \nAn inspection of the host-property using UPCS\, showing the attendees how to conduct an inspection “properly”\nInspection will cover the building exterior and site and systems as well as a sample of the units\nAttendees are encouraged to participate in the inspection and experience “hands-on” training with a worst-case inspection\nThe Perfecting UPCS Inspections Class is nationally renowned for making the topic of UPCS and REAC interesting and digestible. Our Instructor\, Scott Precourt\, combined together a long history of experience in multifamily housing and inspection with humor and anecdotes that reinforce what is essential for your company to understand about getting the best scores on REAC Inspections and how to set new higher standards so you are always ready for even the toughest inspector.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/understanding-reac-jamaica-plain-ma/
LOCATION:Woodburne Apartments\,  6 Southbourne\,  Jamaica Plain\, MA\,  02116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150407T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150407T160000
DTSTAMP:20141211T154051Z
CREATED:20141211T154010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141211T154051Z
UID:10960-1428395400-1428422400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Basic Occupancy-Wethersfield\, CT
DESCRIPTION:This is a recommended course by NEAHMA as an excellent pre-cursor to the CPO Course \n  \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE \nWho Should attend this Workshop?\nNew staff in a variety of positions at HUD assisted affordable housing programs.\nHousing staff needing a refresher or update on the 4350.3 rev-1 Handbook.\nManagement staff wanting a one-day preparatory for the more in –depth Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course.\nThis workshop will explain regulations as governed by the 4350.3 Occupancy Handbook and provide a thorough overview of the HUD housing programs. The program will cover relevant topics and regulations for on site staff and establish a solid foundation for material covered more thoroughly during NAHMA’s “Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)” course.\nAttendees should plan to bring a 4350.3 rev-1 Handbook with them if possible and a calculator is helpful\, but not necessary.\nCourse Outline \nOverview of HUD Programs\nThe Application and Eligibility Determination Process\nMaintaining the Wait List. Organizing\, Updating\, Opening/Closing the List\nVerification of Information: HUD’s requirements\nOverview of Rent and HAP Calculations\nAnnual Re-certifications: Timetable\, Procedures; Resulting Rent Change\nInterim Adjustments
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/basic-occupancy-wethersfield-ct/
LOCATION:First Church Village\, 117 Wells Road\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 01609\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150406
DTSTAMP:20150326T164204Z
CREATED:20150326T164000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T164204Z
UID:11978-1428192000-1428278399@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Easter
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/easter/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T210000
DTSTAMP:20141101T150106Z
CREATED:20141101T150009Z
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UID:10502-1427567400-1427576400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:FAITH SEEDS MINISTRIES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
DESCRIPTION:Next year will mark the Ten Year Anniversary of our ministry’s work in correctional facilities and with women who have been subject to human trafficking. \nTo celebrate\, we will be holding an Anniversary Banquet on March 28th\, 2015 at 6:30PM at the Imperial Room\, 16 Uxbridge Rd. in Mendon\, MA. \nTickets are now available at $45 per person for an evening that includes dinner\, music\, a video presentation and a raffle. \nWe are reaching out to you in hopes that you might support our work in one or more ways: \n1)  Purchase tickets and attend the banquet; \n2)  Be a corporate sponsor of the banquet for $500; \n3)  Be an individual patron sponsor of the banquet for $150; \n4)  Donate tickets\, gift cards or comparable items for our raffle; or \n5)  Purchase raffle tickets and make them available for purchase to others in your organization. Raffle ticket costs are one for $5\, three for $10; and seven tickets for $20. \n  \nCorporate and individual sponsors will be listed in the banquet program.  Banquet tickets and sponsorships can be purchased by check made payable to Faith Seeds Ministries and sent to PO Box 631\, Milford\, MA 01757.  Tickets and donations including sponsorships can also be purchased through our Faith Seeds Paypal (click here for tickets\, or here or donations including sponsorships). \nIf you have any questions please contact me via e-mail or by phone at 508-353-0923.  Thank you for considering the women behind bars and those being trafficked in the work you do. \nRegards\, \n  \nSue Johnson
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/faith-seeds-ministries-10-year-anniversary-banquet/
LOCATION:Imperial Room\, 16 Uxbridge Rd\, Mendon \, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T170000
DTSTAMP:20150122T215511Z
CREATED:20150122T215511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150122T215511Z
UID:11259-1427184000-1427302800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Tax Credit Training and SHCM-Framingham\, MA
DESCRIPTION:This is an excellent opportunity for you to receive comprehensive Tax Credit training coupled with an opportunity to take the industry’s newest credential exam. \nPresenter:\nDebbie Piltch\, Piltch Associates \n  \nREGISTER HERE NOW\nCourse Overview: \nOne and a half days of training (totaling 12 hours of training) highlighting the major areas of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. The course will cover; Program Regulations\, Unit Eligibility and Certification\, Recertification\, Documentation & Recordkeeping as well as Monitoring and Reporting Compliance. During the course of this program you will find that all of the testable subject areas found on the NAHMA\, Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) Certification examination will be covered. We will offer the SHCM exam (optional) the afternoon of day two. \nIf you have less than one years’ experience\, below are some suggested precursor tax credit trainings that NEAHMA offers that will better prepare you for this training. \n• Basic Tax Credit – Designed for beginner level tax credit managers and will provide participants with an overview of the Tax Credit Program.\n• LIHTC File Audit – The course will begin with an overview of the timing of a monitoring agency’s tax credit file audit\, the information they will be looking to confirm in the files\, the information monitors will request prior to the audit.\n• Calculating Income for LIHTC Properties –\nThis is an important workshop for anyone who manages a tax credit site or who is responsible for the calculation of gross income at move-in or recertification at a tax credit site.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/tax-credit-training-shcm-framingham-ma/
LOCATION:Framingham Green Apartments\, 136 Maynard Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150318T120000
DTSTAMP:20150224T204145Z
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UID:11745-1426667400-1426680000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Rhode Island Agency Meeting-Smithfield\, RI
DESCRIPTION:Agency Presentations by HUD and Rhode Island Housing Senior Staff to review new procedures and initiatives for both Federal and State Affordable Housing Programs. \n  \nRegister Online Now \n  \nProgram Highlights: \nHUD \nMultifamily Transformation Update \nUse of Marijuana in Multifamily Assisted Properties \nAffirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans \nProposed MOR Notice & Vacancy Payments \nRhode Island Housing\nResident Services Priorities \nLIHTC Pilot Program \nLIHTC Tenant Data Collection (WTC) \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/rhode-island-agency-meeting-smithfield-ri/
LOCATION:Twelve Acres\, 445 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, RI\, 02917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T160000
DTSTAMP:20141211T195558Z
CREATED:20141211T195558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141211T195558Z
UID:10969-1426062600-1426089600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Basic Tax Credit -Worcester\,MA
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for beginner level tax credit managers. It is a great pre-cursor to the SHCM prep course as well as the advanced level tax credit course being held later in 2015.\nThis training will provide participants with an overview of the Tax Credit Program.  We will explore the governing rules\, the role of the owner investor(s) and state agency\, key terms including\, but not limited to\, the building identification number (BIN)\, eligible basis\, the minimum set aside\, target fraction\, applicable fraction\, qualified basis\, placed in service\, as well as discuss issues relating to income limits\, maximum gross rent\, student status\, and determining gross annual income.  We will also discuss rules specific to the tax credit program\, including the vacant unit rule and the next available unit rule\, and what a monitoring agency expects from owners regarding documenting the eligibility of residents. \nPlease bring a calculator. \n  \nREGISTER ONLINE NOW
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/basic-tax-credit-worcesterma/
LOCATION:Coes Pond Village\, 39 First Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T120000
DTSTAMP:20150106T160940Z
CREATED:20150106T160940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150106T160940Z
UID:11095-1424853000-1424865600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:MA Quarterly Meeting-Understanding Alzheimer's-Natick\, MA
DESCRIPTION:  \nPresented by: Caren Silverlieb \n  \nREGISTER NOW \nAccording to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2013 Facts and Figures report\, the percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease based on age range estimates that one in nine (11%) over age 65\, and about one in three (32%) of those 85 and older have the disease. People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias already live in the buildings in which we work\, they will continue to age with us in community\, and their dementia will continue to progress. The goal of the Habilitation training is to enable residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia to remain in (low income subsidized and market rate) independent senior housing (even if only a few months) happier and better understood through staff training\, and a specialized memory support team. \nThe following topics will be covered during the training: \n• What is Alzheimer’s disease?\n• What is happening in the brain?\n• What are normal age-related changes vs. Alzheimer’s disease?\n• What are the components of the Habilitation Model?\n• What are best practices in communication with the resident?\n• How does the physical environment effect mood?\n• What is meaningful engagement?\n• How does the resident use behavior to communicate? \nCaren Silverlieb\, MMHS\, received her Master’s Degree in the Management of Human Services with a concentration in Aging from the Heller Graduate School at Brandeis University. Over the last 28 years\, Caren has held a number of executive management positions in government funded\, non-profit and private community-based long term care programs\, affordable housing\, and assisted living. She serves on the advisory and resident relations committees of the Newton Community Development Foundation\, the education and training committee of the Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association\, the education committee of LeadingAge national\, and the board of trustees of LeadingAge Massachusetts. In the last two years\, Caren has presented sessions on working with residents with mental illness or memory impairment at American Society of Aging (ASA) conferences in Washington D.C.\, and San Diego CA; national LeadingAge conferences in Denver\, CO\, Dallas\, TX\, and Nashville\, TN; LeadingAge MA; the Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association; New England Resident Services Coordinators conference; LeadingAge New York; LeadingAge New Jersey; New England Affordable Housing Management Association; and other local venues.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/ma-quarterly-meeting-understanding-alzheimers-natick-ma/
LOCATION:Sherwood Village\, 145 Mill Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T110000
DTSTAMP:20150129T171432Z
CREATED:20150129T171227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150129T171432Z
UID:11314-1423735200-1423738800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:NEAHMA Marketing\, PR\, and Membership Committee- Quincy\, MA
DESCRIPTION:First Meeting of 2015!
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/neahma-marketing-pr-membership-committee-quincy-ma/
LOCATION:Housing Management Resources\, 500 Victory Road\, 3rd Floor\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T160000
DTSTAMP:20141211T200602Z
CREATED:20141208T173912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141211T200602Z
UID:10931-1423729800-1423756800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:LIHTC File Audit -Cumberland\, RI
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT Requirement: Please bring a sample tenant file and calculator with you. \nThe course will begin with an overview of the timing of a monitoring agency’s tax credit file audit\, the information they will be looking to confirm in the files\, the information monitors will request prior to the audit.  We will also discuss how to review standard documents contained in a file to make sure there are no errors\, how to correct non-compliance and the type of information the monitor will request of the site prior to coming and/or on the day of the site visit.  We will then review a mock file to go over the types of errors a monitor may find in a file and provide participants an opportunity to self-monitor the file(s) they bring.  Please make sure that the sample file you bring has no confidential information (i\,e\, social security numbers\, bank numbers….) pertaining to the household.\nEmphasis will be placed on issues that monitoring agencies often focus on\, including incomplete applications\, recertification updates\, inadequate child support documentation\, inaccurate income calculations\, inconsistencies within a verification\, failure to maximize anticipated income\, late verifications and TICs signed after leases. \n  \nRegister Online Here.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/lihtc-file-audit/
LOCATION:Chimney Hill Apartments\, 2065 Mendon Road\, Cumberland\, RI\, 02684\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150211T110000
DTSTAMP:20150129T170853Z
CREATED:20150129T170853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150129T170853Z
UID:11312-1423645200-1423652400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Charity Committee Meeting-Braintree\, MA
DESCRIPTION:NEAHMA Charity Committee Meeting \nFirst meeting of 2015! \nThis meeting with be a Charity and Kid’s Day Planning Meeting combined.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/charity-committee-meeting-braintree-ma/
LOCATION:NEAHMA Office\, 400 Washington Street\, Suite 410\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150211T120000
DTSTAMP:20141211T195817Z
CREATED:20141208T173553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141211T195817Z
UID:10925-1423643400-1423656000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Half Day Fair Housing-Lawrence\, MA
DESCRIPTION:This important workshop is for:\nAll Office\, Maintenance Staff & RSC/RADs \nThis training is for all site staff that want to understand fair housing laws as related to onsite practices. The training will provide an overview of fair housing laws and all protected classes\, but the focus of the training will be residents with disabilities and topics that relate directly to front line staff including maintenance and custodial staff:\nHow to respond to resident requests for assistance that are outside the scope of your work\, snow removal\, trash removal\, etc.\nWhat questions you can/can’t ask a resident; what information you are allowed to know about residents and what information you aren’t allowed to know.\nAssisting residents after work hours\, responding to work orders and companion/service animals.\nWhile all housing personnel require training in fair housing laws\, it is particularly important for front line office staff\, maintenance and custodial staff to be trained because they often have the most contact with residents. The training will be very practical\, interactive\, and provide significant time for questions and answers. \n  \nRegister Online Here.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/half-day-fair-housing/
LOCATION:Diamond Springs Gardens\, One Beacon Ave\, Lawrence\, MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150204T160000
DTSTAMP:20141211T195933Z
CREATED:20141208T173312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141211T195933Z
UID:10924-1423038600-1423065600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:One Day Basic Occupancy Course-Natick\, MA
DESCRIPTION:This is a recommended course by NEAHMA as an excellent pre-cursor to the CPO Course \nWho Should attend this Workshop?\nNew staff in a variety of positions at HUD assisted affordable housing programs.\nHousing staff needing a refresher or update on the 4350.3 rev-1 Handbook.\nManagement staff wanting a one-day preparatory for the more in –depth Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course.\nThis workshop will explain regulations as governed by the 4350.3 Occupancy Handbook and provide a thorough overview of the HUD housing programs. The program will cover relevant topics and regulations for on site staff and establish a solid foundation for material covered more thoroughly during NAHMA’s “Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)” course.\nAttendees should plan to bring a 4350.3 rev-1 Handbook with them if possible and a calculator is helpful\, but not necessary.\nCourse Outline \nOverview of HUD Programs\nThe Application and Eligibility Determination Process\nMaintaining the Wait List. Organizing\, Updating\, Opening/Closing the List\nVerification of Information: HUD’s requirements\nOverview of Rent and HAP Calculations\nAnnual Re-certifications: Timetable\, Procedures; Resulting Rent Change\nInterim Adjustments \n  \nRegister Online Here
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/one-day-basic-occupancy-course/
LOCATION:Sherwood Village\, 145 Mill Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150114T160000
DTSTAMP:20141211T195906Z
CREATED:20141208T172551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141211T195906Z
UID:10921-1421222400-1421251200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Reasonable Accommodations-North Providence\, RI
DESCRIPTION:This training will examine Federal requirements to provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodation throughout the occupancy cycle. It will shed light on the confusion regarding what a housing provider’s legal obligations are in the area of reasonable accommodation. We will also discuss how state and local law may have an impact on a site’s obligation as well.\n• Morning Presentation:\nWhat is the legal framework (statues\, regulations\, federal guidance) for reasonable accommodation/physical modification\, what is a reasonable accommodation\, what are the limits on providing an accommodation/modification\, when can a housing provider deny a reasonable accommodation/modification\, what must a housing provider do if a requested accommodation is denied\, who can request an accommodation/modification and what can/can’t a housing provider ask/verify when a request is made.\n• Afternoon Presentation:\nWe will explore how to analyze specific common requests for reasonable accommodations/modifications throughout the occupancy cycle including\, but not limited to\, assistance animals\, live-in aides\, physical modifications and transfers. Case studies will be provided and specific guidance contained in the 4350.3 Rev-1 will be explored. \n  \nRegister Online Here
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/reasonable-accommodations/
LOCATION:Centerdale Manor\, 2074 Smith Street\, North Providence\, RI\, 02911\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150107T160000
DTSTAMP:20141120T174004Z
CREATED:20141120T173706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141120T174004Z
UID:10836-1420619400-1420646400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:TRACS 202D  Training-    Braintree\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Nicole Scott under the auspices of Piltch Associates \nThe current version of TRACS\, 202C\, is being upgraded to 202D in order for HUD to accept data from Multifamily Housing (MFH) business partners that complies with updated policies and procedures. NEAHMA is offering a one day TRACS Release 202D training in order to prepare users for the important updates that will be made to the TRACS system. The training will cover all updates to Tenant and Voucher/Payment System Record files as well as to HUD’s corresponding paper certification and voucher forms. Additionally\, the training will highlight applicable policy changes. Please note that the training will not cover the submission process or how these changes appear in the various property management software systems; instead this course is designed specifically to cover the general changes to be implemented with TRACS Release 202D. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE \nNicole Scott:\nShe has over a decade of experience in property management\, working as a property manager\, IT specialist\, trainer and consultant. As a consultant\, she worked as a project manager facilitating implementations\, conducting both on-site and remote trainings\, providing technical support\, and documenting policies and procedures for a number of clients across the country. She oversees voucher transmissions and TRACS error resolutions\, conducts remote and on-site trainings\, and supports site staff on EIV\, specifically in crafting and executing repayment agreements.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/tracs-202d-training/
LOCATION:Braintree Village\, 2 McCusker Drive\, Braintre\, MA\, 02184\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150102
DTSTAMP:20141208T182949Z
CREATED:20141208T180633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141208T182949Z
UID:10944-1420070400-1420156799@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/new-years-day/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141226
DTSTAMP:20141208T175813Z
CREATED:20141208T175607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141208T175813Z
UID:10937-1419465600-1419551999@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Christmas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/christmas/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141225
DTSTAMP:20141208T175836Z
CREATED:20141208T175021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141208T175836Z
UID:10936-1419379200-1419465599@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/christmas-eve/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141218
DTSTAMP:20141208T180405Z
CREATED:20141208T180051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141208T180405Z
UID:10941-1418774400-1418860799@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:First Day of Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/first-day-hanukkah/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141204T163000
DTSTAMP:20141101T143457Z
CREATED:20141101T143234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141101T143457Z
UID:10496-1417683600-1417710600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Integrated Pest Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Boston Housing Authority – Boston Housing Authority \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: One of the key aspects of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is education.  This training will provide an understanding of the principles of IPM; an understanding of pests and their lifecycle we confront in public housing; include exercises applying the skills learned; and will provide tips on how to start the IPM conversation with residents and the most important educational messages to share.  The trainers are Boston Housing Authority staff\, Lori Luce and John Kane using a curriculum developed for the National Center for Healthy Housing.  Cost of the training will be $75 and include coffee in the morning\, light lunch\, and take home binder of educational materials. \nWhen: Thursday\, December 4\, 2014 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. \nRegister Online Here\nWhere: 125 Amory Street\, Roxbury\, MA 02119 in the first floor training room.  Amory St. is located on the JP/Roxbury line.  Parking is available.  Also\, the Orange line\, Stonybrook stop on the T is only three blocks away. \nWho: We will prioritize Code Enforcers\, Environmental and Public Health staff\, Home Visitors\, IPM Tenant Coordinators\, Pest Contractors\, Property Management Staff\, Real Estate personnel\, Resident Health Advocates. \nBoston Housing Authority – Boston Housing Authority \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP for the training before 5 PM Monday November 24\, 2014 by calling John Kane at 617-988-4107 or by email. Capacity for 25 to attend the training\, first come first served. Attendees with email addresses will also be asked to create an account as a student on the National Healthy Homes Training Center website to register for the course and complete pre- and post-evaluations.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/integrated-pest-management-training/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 125 Armory Street\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T200000
DTSTAMP:20141020T172345Z
CREATED:20141020T172141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141020T172345Z
UID:9683-1416412800-1416427200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Honoring Our Heroes Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Boston Realty Industry has come together to put on the Honoring Our Heroes Comedy Night to support the Boston Police Foundation. This 2nd Annual Event will take place on November 19\, 2014 at Ned Devine’s in Boston. Join us for a night of fun and laughter while honoring Boston’s Finest! You will enjoy live musical entertainment from Brian Richard along with amazing stand-up from Graig Murphy and Dave Russo. \nTickets are now on sale for $35. For more information or to purchase your tickets please CLICK HERE. \nSponsorship Opportunities for this event are also available. If you are interested please review our sponsorship packet by CLICKING HERE.  \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/2nd-annual-honoring-heroes-comedy-night/
LOCATION:Ned Devine’s\, 1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace\, Boston\, MA\, 01209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141114T163000
DTSTAMP:20140922T194810Z
CREATED:20140922T194446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140922T194810Z
UID:9584-1415952000-1415982600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:8 Hr. EPA Renovation Remodeling Painting Rule
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend this workshop? \nThis one day course will consist of the 8 Hour Certification training based on the EPA Lead Safety for Renovation\, Repair and Painting. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE \nThis will meet the standards and requirements of the EPA regulations that went into effect in October of 2011 and in July 2010 in MA and supersedes the EPA . Anyone who could be responsible for removing or modifying painted surfaces that disturb more than 6 sf. (interior) or 20 sf. (exterior) throughout an entire property will need to have this certification. Each company will be required to have at least one certified technician on-site by law. This includes work done in residential homes\, apartments\, child-care facilities\, or schools built pre-1978. For those in violation of this law there is tremendous liability and penalties that will be enforced. These individuals would include property owners/managers\, maintenance providers\, contractors\, HVAC\, plumbers\, and other specialty tradesman. If there are multiple contractors on a project that triggers the RRP law you will still need to be a certified firm as well have at least one certified technician on-site. \nGary Kellner\, President\nHarvard Environmental Services \nGary has been a MA master-licensed lead inspector for 22 years and for the last 10+ years has been delivering the 8 hour Moderate Risk Deleader and the Lead-Safe Renovator – Supervisor Initial training seminars throughout MA.  ARS has partnered with Gary as our lead instructor for employee and customer training.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/9584/
LOCATION:ARS Headquarters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141023T170000
DTSTAMP:20140827T134458Z
CREATED:20140801T193925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140827T134458Z
UID:9136-1413878400-1414083600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)
DESCRIPTION:Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) \nNew CPO Pilot Training-Includes HUD Change 4 Updates \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE \nTrainer: Deb Piltch\, Piltch Associates\n_____________________________________________ \nThe Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course is a comprehensive program offered by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) for property management staff in affordable developments\, including LIHTC properties with HUD subsidies. It is the only occupancy course that covers the HUD 4350.3 Rev -1 (change 4) Handbook in its entirety\, with specific handbook references cited in the margins of the course text.\nEach participant will receive a copy of the HUD 4350.3 Rev – 1(change 4) Handbook at this course. The three-day program is composed of two and a half days of instruction and a half-day exam. Participants who successfully\npass the exam will receive a CPO certificate and lapel pin. All CPOs will be listed in an annual\, national certification directory. The CPO is a requirement for NAHMA’s National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP®) certification program.\nFees and reasonable expenses for the course are an approved project expense. It is recommended that course attendees have a basic knowledge of the HUD 4350.3 Rev – 1 (change 4) Handbook prior to registration.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/certified-professional-of-occupancy-cpo/
LOCATION:Lombardo’s\, 6 Bilings Street\, Randolph\, MA\, 02368\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141015T170000
DTSTAMP:20140827T110132Z
CREATED:20140730T185709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140827T110132Z
UID:9092-1413273600-1413392400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:NEAHMA Annual Conference and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for both days and earn CEUs for industry designations and save money on registration fees!\nNEAHMA’s Annual Conference & Trade Show \nand Compliance for LIHC Sites\, FHC and Perfecting UPCS Inspections/REAC Training \nOctober 14 – 15\, 2014 \nTEAMWORK! Together We Can Do More!\nHear the most up-to-date regulatory information affecting managing agents throughout New England. \nAttend the informative breakout sessions offered throughout the day.\nNetwork and visit with over 70 vendors at our Exhibitor Showcase. Network with other NEAHMA Members. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE \nMeeting Registration Fees:\nEARLY BIRD for NEAHMA Members Only – (Payment must be received by the NEAHMA office in full by 8/29/14). Full registration fee will be applied if payment is received after 8/29/14. No admittance to conference if payment not received in advance. \nConference & Trade Show – Day 1 & Day 2                     $419 \nConference & Trade Show – Day 1 Only                          $309 \nAfternoon Presentations Only (2:00 pm – 8:30 pm)       $199 \nConference All Day Training – Day 2 Only                       $299 \nPayments Received After 8/29/14 (Registration Deadline is 9/26/14) \nNEAHMA Member Pricing:\nConference & Trade Show – Day 1 & Day 2                    $589 \nConference & Trade Show – Day 1 Only                         $359 \nAfternoon Presentations Only (2:00 pm – 8:30 pm)      $199 \nConference All Day Training – Day 2 Only                      $319 \n  \nNon Member Pricing:\nConference & Trade Show – Day 1 & Day 2                   $799 \nConference & Trade Show – Day 1 Only                        $449 \nAfternoon Presentations Only (2:00 pm – 8:30) pm      $199 \n  \nOvernight room accommodations are available on an individual basis.\nPlease contact the hotel directly to make your reservations by calling 781-769-7900.\n \nRoom Block Deadline is: September 15\, 2014 \nQueen Room – $130 King Room/Double Room – $150 Includes breakfast
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/neahma-annual-conference-and-trade-show/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 1125 Providence - Boston Turnpike\, RT 1\, Norwood\, MA\, 02062\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141014
DTSTAMP:20140827T143151Z
CREATED:20140827T135917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140827T143151Z
UID:9455-1413158400-1413244799@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Columbus Day
DESCRIPTION:Observe Columbus Day\nOfficially\, the people of the USA are invited to celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of their country with church services and other activities. In some towns and cities\, special church services\, parades and large events are held. Most celebrations are concentrated around the Italian-American community. The celebrations in New York and San Francisco are particularly noteworthy. In Hawaii Columbus Day is also known as Landing Day or Discoverer’s Day. \nNot all parts of the United States celebrate Columbus Day. It is not a public holiday in some states such as California\, Oregon\, Nevada and Hawaii. Moreover\, Native Americans’ Day is celebrated in South Dakota\, while Indigenous People’s Day is celebrated in Berkeley\, California. \nPublic life\nColumbus day is a public holiday in many parts of the United states\, but is not observed or is not a holiday in some states. Government offices are generally closed\, but businesses may be open. Schools are not required to close and may decide to remain open or closed. People are advised to check with their school districts on Columbus Day school holiday closures. It is a legal observance in Florida. \nAbout Columbus Day\nChristopher Columbus is often portrayed as the first European to sail to the Americas. He is sometimes portrayed as the discoverer of the New World. However\, this is controversial on many counts. There is evidence that the first Europeans to sail across the Atlantic were Viking explorers from Scandinavia. In addition\, the land was already populated by indigenous peoples\, who had ‘discovered’ the Americas thousands of years before. \nColumbus Day originated as a celebration of Italian-American heritage and was first held in San Francisco in 1869. The first state-wide celebration was held in Colorado in 1907. In 1937\, Columbus Day become a holiday across the United States. Since 1971\, it has been celebrated on the second Monday in October. The date on which Columbus arrived in the Americas is also celebrated as the Día de la Raza (Day of the Race) in Latin America and some Latino communities in the USA. However\, it is a controversial holiday in some countries and has been re-named in others. \nColumbus Day celebrations are controversial because the settlement of Europeans in the Americas led to the deaths of a very large proportion of the native people. It has been argued that this was a direct result of Columbus’ actions. It is clear that the arrival of the European settlers led to the demise of a large proportion of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It has also been argued that Columbus should not be honored for discovering North America\, as he only went as far as some islands in the Caribbean and never got as far as mainland America. \nNote: timeanddate.com states the facts and issues associated with this observance but does not disclose its opinion on the matter.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/columbus-day/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141009T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141009T160000
DTSTAMP:20140820T181152Z
CREATED:20140820T181152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140820T181152Z
UID:9371-1412843400-1412870400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:EIV 201
DESCRIPTION:This is a recommended course by NEAHMA for all property managers.Trainer: Nicole Scott\, Maloney Properties. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE \nThis training will help participants with EIV Income Discrepancy investigation and resolution. The class will begin with a review the of the Income and Income Discrepancy reports where we will focus on the schedule for running each report as well as how to interpret the report data. Significant time will be spent discussing how to determine\, investigate and document both valid and invalid EIV Income Discrepancies. We will then cover Repayment Agreements which will include a discussion on requirements\, negotiation\, documentation\, and processing. Case studies will be used to provide participants with hands on experience in performing the step by step process of investigating and resolving EIV Income Discrepancies.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/eiv-201/
LOCATION:Coes Pond Village\, 39 First Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T130000
DTSTAMP:20140827T175917Z
CREATED:20140827T175841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140827T175917Z
UID:9464-1412670600-1412686800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Half Day Fair Housing Training
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Deb Piltch\, Piltch AssociatesThis important workshop is for: All Office\, Maintenance Staff & RSC/RADs \nREGISTER ONLINE HEREThis training is for all site staff that want to understand fair housing laws as related to onsite practices. The training will provide an overview of fair housing laws and all protected classes\, but the focus of the training will be residents with disabilities and topics that relate directly to front line staff including maintenance and custodial staff: How to respond to resident requests for assistance that are outside the scope of your work\, snow removal\, trash removal\, etc.What questions you can/can’t ask a resident; what information you are allowed to know about residents and what information you aren’t allowed to know.Assisting residents after work hours\, responding to work orders and companion/service animals.While all housing personnel require training in fair housing laws\, it is particularly important for front line office staff\, maintenance and custodial staff to be trained because they often have the most contact with residents. The training will be very practical\, interactive\, and provide significant time for questions and answers. 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/half-day-fair-housing-training-2/
LOCATION:Lincoln Village\, 37 Pleasant Valley Drive\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141002T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141002T160000
DTSTAMP:20140820T181006Z
CREATED:20140820T180842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140820T181006Z
UID:9369-1412238600-1412265600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:EIV 101
DESCRIPTION:This is a recommended course by NEAHMA for all property managers.Trainer: Nicole Scott\, Maloney Properties. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE \nThis training will help participants understand their obligations in relation HUD’s Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System. The class will begin with a discussion on the overview and purpose of EIV\, including program applicability\, file documentation and retention requirements as well as a review of the controlling guidance from the 4350.3\, REV-1. We will then focus on the schedule for running each report\, how to interpret the report data\, and how to perform applicable follow up when needed. We will also provide an overview of the Income and Income Discrepancy Reports including best practice recommendations on how to fit EIV into your daily workflow. We will conclude this course by covering the security obligations of coordinators\, users and non-users\, which includes how to obtain and renew EIV system access.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/eiv-101/
LOCATION:Coes Pond Village\, 39 First Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140924T120000
DTSTAMP:20140731T132758Z
CREATED:20140610T042939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140731T132758Z
UID:8864-1411549200-1411560000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:MA Quarterly Meeting: Fast Track Eviction Seminar
DESCRIPTION:MA Quarterly Meeting: \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE \nFast Track Eviction Seminar: A Proactive Legal Approach to Reducing Serious Challenges at Your Property \n Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional\, some of the most serious problems facing Property managers today can range from unwanted visitors\, to more serious threats to your property such as drugs\, violence\, gangs or even weapons. What is a Manager to do?  Thankfully there are legal tools for Property Managers and site staff to use. \n  \n This interactive seminar led by Attorney Frank Flynn\, who specializes in commercial and residential landlord/tenant law from the expanded Boston Law firm of Flynn Law Group\, is intended to serve as a platform to inform and benefit Property Managers\, Site Staff and Owners of multifamily properties.  We will explore ways to effectively to address dangers to your property such as drugs\, guns\, violence and prostitution that residents and visitors may bring to your property.  Lively classroom participation and discussion is encouraged. \nThe Seminar will focus on such areas as: \n –              Proactive Legal Methods:  You will be informed on multiple methods of reducing serious threats to your property that may result in avoiding future criminal activity at your property. \n –              Cause-Based Evictions: You will be informed on the process of evicting residents for violations of their leases that go far beyond a simple non-payment of rent case.  This is an effective way to remove residents who have been involved in fights\, have disrupted the livability of the development and other areas of material non-compliance with the terms of their leases. \n You will also become familiar on the process and procedure of a standard eviction.  Including\, properly documenting activity\, referral to your attorney\, the notice to quit procedure and the court process. \n–              Fast Track Evictions:  Attorney Flynn will discuss the process of evicting a resident for a violation of M.G.L. c. 139\, Section 19.  This law allows the Landlord to fast-track a case as a civil action if a resident is found to be involved in the keeping\, sale or manufacture of illegal substances\, if they are illegally storing a weapon\, if they are involved in prostitution or if they commit acts of violence against an employee or other person entitled to be present on the premises in their unit.  This process is designed to remove the dangerous resident in just a few short weeks rather than a few months. \n –              Protecting your Property from Unwanted Trespassers:  Under M.G.L. c. 121B\, Section 32C you can keep unwanted and/or dangerous persons off your premises\, often forever.  The Massachusetts legislature has enacted a special provision in the General Laws in order to protect subsidized properties.  This law allows you to keep someone off your property if they have caused harm to a resident\, or employee of the landlord\, have destroyed\, vandalized or stolen property of the landlord\, or another resident\, if they have brought a weapon onto your property\, or if they have sold or possessed drugs on the property.  The importance of this law is that this type of order can be made permanent by the court\, thus keeping this person off your property forever.  It is also important to note that a violation of this type of order granted by the court is a criminal act. \nThe seminar will be followed by an interactive question and answer period.  Attorney Flynn has over twenty four years of experience handling cause based evictions as well as fast-track evictions and actions under Chapter 121B\, Section 32C and will share some of his experiences dealing with these matters. \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/ma-quarterly-meeting-fast-track-eviction-seminar-a-proactive-legal-approach-to-reducing-serious-challenges-at-your-property/
LOCATION:Braintree Village\, 2 McCusker Drive\, Braintre\, MA\, 02184\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140923T160000
DTSTAMP:20140730T195048Z
CREATED:20140730T195048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140730T195048Z
UID:9102-1411461000-1411488000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Reasonable Accommodations/504 Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER ONLINE HERE \n  \nPresenter:\nDebbie Piltch\, Piltch Associates\nThis training will examine Federal requirements to provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodation throughout the occupancy\ncycle. It will shed light on the confusion regarding what a housing provider’s legal obligations are in the area of reasonable accommodation. We will also discuss how state and local law may have an impact on a site’s obligation as well. In addition\, we will review the role of a 504 coordinator in general and in the context of reasonable accommodations as well as the 504 grievance procedure. \nMorning Presentation:\nWhat is the legal framework (statues\, regulations\, federal guidance) for reasonable accommodation/physical modification as well as the 504 coordinator and grievance procedure\, what is a reasonable accommodation\, what are the limits on providing an accommodation/modification\, when can a housing provider deny a reasonable accommodation/modification\, what must a housing provider do if a requested accommodation is denied\, who can request an accommodation/modification\, what can/can’t a housing provider ask/verify when a request is made\, and the role of the 504 coordinator and grievance procedure in regards to reasonable accommodation.\nAfternoon Presentation:\nWe will explore how to analyze specific common requests for reasonable accommodations/modifications throughout the occupancy cycle including\, but not limited to\, assistance animals\, live-in aides\, physical modifications and transfers. Case studies will be provided and specific guidance contained in the 4350.3 Rev-1 will be explored.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/reasonable-accommodations504-coordinator/
LOCATION:Centerdale Manor\, 2074 Smith Street\, North Providence\, RI\, 02911\, United States
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