Energizing Neighborhoods. Housing You Can Trust! Newsletter

Mission
We build quality housing that is
affordable and provide exceptional
service that is responsive to residents
and neighborhoods.
13 Center Street, 2nd Floor
Rutland, Vermont 05701
Newsletter
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Spring is Coming!
And with it Comes New Growth
The Housing Trust of Rutland County (HTRC) is bringing spring to our offices a bit earlier than Mother Nature is to
the rest of the world. Spring means new growth. New growth means change and while it can be challenging and
even a bit frightening, change is necessary to allow new growth to emerge. It is also extremely exciting!
Dawn Chilos has moved into the position of Maintenance Coordinator.
With her years of experience at HTRC, she is able to jump in with both
feet, and excel in her new role. Dawn is working closely with two new
Maintenance Technicians, Mike Alexander and Gene Ohman-Leone.
Both bring much experience and passion to the Housing Trust and in
turn our residents and communities. Please be sure to say hello and
make them feel welcome when you see them.
Housing Trust Office Hours
“Without continual growth and
progress, such words as
improvement, achievement, and
success have no meaning.”
Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed from 12:00 p.m. –1:00p.m. Lunch
Closed 9:00-11:00 a.m. the 2nd
Mike Alexander
Another bloom this spring is the addition of an Executive Assistant.
Melissa Disorda will be working closely with Elisabeth Kulas, our
Executive Director. She brings an enthusiasm and experience which
complements our team. Melissa has been making site visits and
getting to know the properties, so you may have had the chance to
meet her already.
Our office is closed on Fridays.
We are available by appointment only.
To make a rent payment on Friday,
please put it in the
Benjamin Franklin
1-800-545-7989 or (802) 775-3139
Melissa Disorda
Our new staff looks forward to meeting and getting to know residents,
and community members, as they grow in their positions. We are
pleased to welcome them on board, and with our new growth. New
growth is a sign of good health, and we are feeling strong and healthy!
As always, we are committed to our Mission.
Energizing Neighborhoods. Housing You Can Trust!
Gene Ohman-Leone
past few weeks.
Thursday of each month for staff meeting
lockbox on the wall, outside the office door.
We are also blooming in Property Management. With Dawn’s transition
to maintenance, Sindy Fortier has joined HTRC as the new Operations
Assistant. She has worked in the community for over 15 years, and
brings much knowledge to her new role. You may have met or spoken
to her already, as she has been on the phones and in reception for the
Sindy Fortier
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Property Management
Community Events
Laura McIvor:
SASH Coordinator
Check Out the
Senior Seminar Day
April 1 ~ 8:30am-12pm
Godnick Center
Seminars throughout the
morning including Arts &
Crafts, Tai Chi, and Bone
Builders. Lunch will feature a
turkey dinner. Registration
fee is $3, payable before
3/25. For more information or
to register call 802.773.1853
SASH
Flash
.
Digital Consciousness
April 1 ~ 6:30pm
Paramount Theater
30 Center Street, Rutland,
Speaker: Richard Guerry
Presentation is by Child First
Advocacy Center and addresses online, internet safety. Speaker Richard Guerry
will address such problems
as cyber bullying, and many
other current and future
cyber issues. This event is
designed for parents, educators, community members
and youth. For more information, visit www.IROC2.org
or call 802.772.2400
Peace & Calm in Chaos
Part I: April 14, 21 & 28 ~
6-7:30pm
Part II: May 2 & 12 ~
6 -7:30pm
Rutland Regional Medical
Center: 160 Allen Street,
Rutland, VT
Presented by: Bonnie Olson,
Life Coach These two classes include presentations on
meditation skills and practice
sessions. Part II builds upon
the skills obtained in Part I.
Space is limited to 15 people. Registration is required
for the separate classes. To
register, visit
www.RRMC.org or call
802.772.2400.
March is National Women’s History Month
Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives
Throughout history
women have played a
huge part in world
events. Whether they
were on the frontlines in
the middle of the action,
or taking a more quiet
role, every historic event
had a woman
somewhere in the story.
We would like to take
the time to mention two
such women, from
Vermont. We at the
Housing Trust feel a
connection to them
both.
Bernice Tuttle:
1880-1973
Bernice was active in
community service while
working in her family’s
Rutland based printing
company. She founded
the Rutland Women’s
Club and the Vermont
Children’s Aid Society.
Shirley Farr:
1881-1955
Shirley was a civic
leader in the town of
Brandon, including
serving on the Vermont
Eleanor Roosevelt
state legislature from
1945 to1947. Known for
her philanthropy, it was
surrounding forest land
Shirley who gifted
to the state of Vermont.
Branbury Beach and
It is now Branbury
State Park.
The Shirley Farr House
located at 149 Mulcahy
Drive in Brandon, was
named for Ms. Farr and
her contributions to
Brandon.
Tuttle Block
Our offices at 13 Center
St, Rutland are located
in the Tuttle building,
where the publishing/
printing company was
located.
“You gain strength,
courage and confidence
by every experience in
which you really stop to
look fear in the face.”
Farr House
Money ~ Money ~ Money
In order to maintain good accounting practices, and ensure
you have a record of payments made to the Housing Trust,
we require payments for rent, security or maintenance fees
to be paid by check or money order. We are unable to
accept cash for any payments over $10.00. Thank you for
your understanding on this matter.
Krey Kellington
Property Manager x 207
Kathleen Dodge
Compliance Administrator x 220
Sindy Fortier
Operations Assistant x 206
Denise Greene
Compliance/Finance Assistant x 214
SASH Program
Laura McIvor
SASH Coordinator x 213
Property Maintenance
Dawn Chilos
Maintenance Coordinator x 202
ReminderI
Mike Alexander
Maintenance Specialist x 201
If you suspect there may be bedbugs
lurking —let us know immediately. We
would rather check it out and find
nothing, than find out when the problem
is big and harder to address. Thank
you for your help!
Gene Ohman-Leone
Maintenance Specialist x 216
Administration
Melissa Disorda Executive
Assistant x 215
Elisabeth Kulas
Executive Director x 203
Andrea Coppola
Chief Operating Officer x 218
Do you have an idea for an article?
If you have an idea for an article; something about which
you would like more information; a community event or
activity you would like to share, please let us know. We are
always looking for ideas, and want to share information
which is useful and important to you. Please contact us by
email: [email protected]
Pat Hadam
Chief Financial Officer x 208