June 2013 News.pub - Kentucky Housing Association, Inc.
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June 2013 News.pub - Kentucky Housing Association, Inc.
ISSUE June 2013 Kentucky Progress this issue Note From the President P.1 HA Happenings P.2-5 Up Coming Conferences SERC Annual Conference Atlanta Marriot Marquis Hotel Atlanta, Georgia June 23 - 26, 2013 2013 NAHRO Summer Conference Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Denver, CO July 18-20, 2013 2013 PHADA Legislative Forum Washington Court Hotel Washington, DC September 8 - 10, 2013 KHA Annual Conference Northern KY Convention Center Covington, Kentucky September 22 - 25, 2013 2013 NAHRO National Conference Cleveland, OH October 24-26, 2013 SERC Fall Workshop Hilton Head, SC November 10-12, 2013 KHA Mid-Year Conference The Brown Louisville, Kentucky February 9-12, 2014 Note From the President . . . . Retirements & Welcomes. P.5 KHA Mid Year & Auction P.6 KHA Maintenance Workshop P.7 KHA Board of Directors P.8 Here we are at what I’m sure will be the final KHA Newsletter during my two year term. I would like to thank Kentucky Housing Association Membership for your trust in me to lead in what will go down in history as the first two-year term president. When I was asked to consider the two-year term as president I must admit it seemed a bit overwhelming. I remember saying “Me? I’m just a little fish in a big ole’pond.” By that statement I meant the people I would be leading were much more qualified than I. How I could be called a leader? However, I took the responsibility with pride knowing I had so many people much more qualified than I that supported me. In just a few short months I will be passing the “Gavel”to Tooter Castle for the next two-year term. In the past two years it has been my goal to provide KHA Membership with the best possible professional training available. With only two conferences left under my term, I hope after these final conferences that I have met my goal. Kentucky in Congress P.8 KHA FSS Conference will be held August 14 -16 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. KHA Annual Conference will be held September 2225 in Covington, Kentucky. I hope you will join me for these last two conferences. Again, I would like to thank everyone for your support and your confidence over the last two years. I am truly blessed to have made such unbelievable friendships here in my home State of Kentucky, as well as throughout the South East Region and National level. In closing, I would like to thank the KHA Executive Board and all the Committee Chairs and Committees. I would also like to say a special thanks to Mr. Mike Coldiron, Executive Director at Cumberland Valley Regional Housing Authority, for his support and advice along the way. Kathylynn KHA President PAGE 2 Floyd County Housing Authority FSS Graduation by Jack Latta [email protected] Floyd County Times (Ky) “When Angie’s out of pocket rent went up or down her escrow deposits also fluctuated.”Gearheart stated. MARTIN - A local woman is moving on up, following her recent completion of a Gearheart says that upon graduation Hurd was able to receive a check for nearly housing authority program designed to $11,500. “At graduation Angie was enticreate fiscal self sufficiency. tled to her entire escrow account balAngie Hurd is the most recent graduate ance.” from the Floyd County Housing AuthoriThe Housing Authority of Floyd County’s ty’s Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program. Hurd graduated from the program Section 8 Rental Assistance Housing on March 22 of this year after meeting all Choice Voucher Program operates a Family Self Sufficiency Program to assist of the programs objectives. participants of the Housing Choice “I really appreciate the opportunity to Voucher Program in reaching their goals finish a goal that benefits my family. I of becoming economically self sufficient. encourage everyone who qualifies to The Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator complete the program as well,”said Hurd. “My family and I are on the path to links participants of the program to the services and resources available to them home ownership. This is my chance to in the area, and then monitors their proachieve my next goal.” gress and assists them with obtaining serProgram coordinator, Michelle Gearheart, vices and finding resources that meet says that Angie started receiving escrow their individual needs through case mandeposits into a savings account after a agement. new job increased her household income. Angie Hurd recently graduated from the Floyd County Housing Authority FSS Program Housing Authority of Hopkinsville Renovation Projects Submitted by Vickie Smiley Hopkinsville Housing Authority The Housing Authority of Hopkinsville recently completed exterior renovations in two sites. A total of 180 units were renovated at a cost of $650,000. The project was afforded utilizing both reserves and Capital Improvement funds. Pennyrile Homes received vinyl siding, replacement porches, gutters, downspouts, fascia, porch brackets, and landscaping. A retaining wall was constructed to help reduce erosion. Before In Pennyrile Village, stucco bay windows were covered with stone and metal roofs, stone planters were built, exterior paint, new porch roofs, and landscaping. Before KENTUCKY PROGRESS PAGE 3 Housing Authority of Henderson Huffman Square Source www.hahenderson.org The Housing Authority held an open house for the new neighborhood stabilization property, Huffman Square on January 30, 2013. In attendance were the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, HUD officials, City of Henderson officials, Huffman family, Housing Authority staff and the community. The property is named for local business woman, Pearl Huffman, who owned several neighborhood businesses including a grocery, laundry, and restaurant. The duplexes are constructed at the site of the restaurant. This new property has new residents in both regular apartments and handicap accessible apartments. This is a great addition to their inventory of property! Veterans Essentials: Serving Veterans in Need Submitted by Wendi Conley Housing Authority of Somerset provided household basics, but has been willing to deliver beds, tables, appliances, and other large items to the veterans’ What began as a passion to help veterans homes. I am simply amazed with the paswho are struggling to obtain the basic sion and commitment this organization necessities of everyday living has evolved has for helping veterans.” into a thrift store. Veterans Essentials, located at 500 West Highway 80, Somerset, will be open for business mid-May, 2013. The non-profit organization operating the store is comprised of daughters of veterans. Its goal is to provide homeless veterans who are transitioning into housing with basic living essentials, essentials which help veterans live their lives with pride and dignity. Even though the store is not yet open for business, the non-profit group led by Cynthia Ridge, Kristin Orem, and Susie Flick has been busy carrying out its mission. Requests have been received from community agencies who serve homeless veterans, and Veterans Essentials has been willing to meet the need. One community agency that has experienced the generosity of Veterans Essentials is the Housing Authority of Somerset. Wendi Conley, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, stated, “I have been humbled by the willingness of Veterans Essentials to provide the basic items needed by homeless veterans the Housing Authority has served. Not only has the organization Members of Pulaski Veterans Organization, from left, Cynthia Ridge, Susie Flick and Kristin Orem eran’s Affairs (VA). “Veterans Essentials completes the circle of addressing homeless veterans’needs. The VA provides case management, HUD offers rental assistance, and Veterans Essentials creates a home,”stated Krista Mills, Field Office Director for the HUD office serving Kentucky. She added, “It is grassroots organizations like this that make a difference in people’s lives every day and ensure that federal programs that serve vulnerable citizens are successful.” Cynthia Ridge, Veterans Essentials’Director, is quick to recognize the local groups that have been instrumental in the success of the new organization. She stated, “We are very appreciative of local veterans’groups, K-mart, the VA Clinic, and other members of the community who have offered so much support in making the thrift store a reality.” Support for Veterans Essentials can be provided by donations of gently used The Somerset Housing Authority has been household items, excluding clothing. Cash donations are appreciated, 100 perproviding rental assistance to homeless cent of which are used to purchase essenveterans through a partnership with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Housing tials for homeless veterans transitioning Authority. The authorities’partnership is into housing. The organization will pick made possible through a program funded up donated items by appointment. Veterans Essentials’contact number is 606-219 by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Vet- -0157. KENTUCKY PROGRESS PAGE 4 Cumberland Manor Apartments Submitted by Renee Mayer Cumberland Manor Apartments This 60 unit multi-family complex in Somerset, Kentucky, celebrated LAKE CUMBERLAND HOUSING AGENCY, INC. Jamestown KY Charles Smith, E.D. Christmas on December 2, 2012 by participating in the Somerset Christ- The Cumberland Manor’s entry: mas Parade themed “Bringing Home “Our Troops of Tomorrow”. the Troops”and with Santa coming Molly (the brown beauty in front of it to visit. all) and wagon were provided and driven by Exec. Director Charles Smith. Several children rode in the wagon and walked carrying flags from each branch of the service. As you can see in the pictures, all of the kids were decked out in military outfits. Several parents also walked in the parade. We had Santa Claus visit, had carriage rides with Charles' horse (Molly) and his carriage and of course he was the Coachman! We had close to 100 residents adults and children to participate and all enjoyed pizza, cupcakes, cookies, etc. and had gifts for all the families. Everyone had a wonderful time. Editor’s Favorite KENTUCKY PROGRESS PAGE 5 Lebanon Housing Authority - Partnerships in Action Submitted by Linda Sneed Lebanon Housing Authority ning Committee (PPC) that meets quarterly at the LHA ROSS center. America’s Workforce Network - Lincoln Trail Area Development District Career Center provided a 2012 Resume Writing Workshop. Along with details on writing and updating resumes to match specific job opportunities, Terri Thomas, WIA Client Services Manager, gave instructions on how to keep a job, why people lose their jobs, preparing for the interview, job interview tips and self-marketing. She provided and assisted with the navigation of Office of Employment and Training website for jobseekers and viewed the current job listing report for Kentucky. Information was provided about upcoming local job fairs. The LHA TECH Center (computer lab) is open daily for residents and provides access to internet and computer usage. Other events sponsored by our partners that have contributed to enabling LHA disabled and elderly residents to remain living independently &/or age in place include: Intrepid (home care) Fall Prevention Info Monthly Massages for ROSS participants Exercise & Running –Don’t get Hurt –Prevention by Physical Therapist Community Action Agency –LiHeap (Home Energy Assistance) Signup Lebanon Police Department and Fire Department - Home/ Personal Safety at Holidays Marion County Health Department Information about the The Lebanon Housing Authority Partnership with the WorkFlu Season force Network is documented by the ROSS Service Coordina Wal-greens Pharmacy - Free Flu Shot Clinic at ROSS Centor, Linda Sneed, serving on the Lincoln Trail Workforce Inter. vestment Board’s Youth Council that meets quarterly. The One Stop Lincoln Trail Career Center Case Manager, Ms. Thomas, Thanks to all our community partners for their dedication and hard work. serves on the LHA ROSS Service Coordinator Program Plan- M a n y w o n d e r f u l i n d i vi d u al s r e tir e d re c e n tl y. B e l o w a r e s o m e o f t h e m : Mr. Robert Bybee , Exec. Director, Horse Cave HA 34 years of service. “It has been an enjoyable venture”. Grant Phillips, Exec. Director, London HA 17 years of service. W e l c o m e t o all t h e n e w E x e c u ti v e Di r e c t or s. S o m e m a y b e n e w t o h o u s i n g b u t o t h er s ar e f a m ili a r p r o s w it h a n e w titl e . Joan Workman, Richmond HA David Harris, Campbellsville Housing & Redevelopment Authority Mary Ann Robbins, Pineville HA Lucas Thacker, Albany HA Nancy Shelton, Exec. Director, Sturgis HA 23 years of service Tom Wilson, Georgetown HA Judy Hammack, London HA Jill Carman, Exec. Director, McCreary County HA 31 years of service Ruth Ann Sexton, Horse Cave HA Cynthia Taylor, McCreary County HA Aneta Vance, Shelbyville HA James Cravens, Exec. Director, Campbellsville Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 33 years of service Suzanne Slater, Sturgis HA Donna Roberts, Mt. Vernon HA James Jeffers, Franklin HA Shirley Hacker, Exec. Director, Richmond HA Ruth Tanner, Boone County HA KENTUCKY PROGRESS PAGE 6 Kentucky Housing Association Mid-Year Conference The Kentucky Housing Association’s Mid-Year Workshop was held at The Galt House in Louisville February 11- 13, 2013. Ms. Tooter Castle, Paintsville Housing Authority, chaired the conference committee but due to illness was unable to attend, She was missed, but the hard work of the committee paid off. KHA Scholarship Auction The KHA Mid-Year traditionally includes a live auction to benefit the KHA Scholarship program. The wonderful folks that attend have always been very generous in their donations and bidding. 2013 was no different. The auction and 1/2 pot ticket sells netted $3,386.59. These funds are used to assist individuals that are participants in agency housing programs to attend college. The only complaint this year was that, although the University of Kentucky was WELL represented and the Tennessee Volunteers were also accounted for, the University of Louisville was under represented. Their ball team did do pretty well this year. We strive to be more equitable next year. The Department of Housing and Urban Development - Louisville Field Office highlighted five housing agencies within the State of Kentucky for Outstanding Performance. Sustained High Utilization of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency Executive Director Monna Clark Sustained High Occupancy of Public Housing Housing Authority of Irvine Executive Director Debra Rogers KENTUCKY PROGRESS Significant Achievement to the Partnership Between Housing Authority of Frankfort and Housing Authority of Owenton Executive Director Carole Anthony (Acting for Owenton) Sustained Financial Viability Housing Authority of Henderson Executive Director Bobbie Jarrett PAGE KHA Annual Maintenance Workshop 7 TIKI TORCH STILL SHINES March 25-28, 2013 COME ON IN & OPEN UP YOUR MIND Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY Submitted by Rick Hayworth KHA VP of Maintenance The Annual Maintenance Workshop was well attended. Attendees included housing industry professionals from Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Training provided ranged from basic maintenance, HQS & UPCS, and Pest Control to Sexual Harassment and Meth Education. After a long day of training, social events included the traditional Corn Hole Tournament, Maintenance Olympics, Antique/Odd Tool Competition and this year the band, Bitter Sweet Station/Wes Mills, provided live music on Monday night to get the party started. To raise money for the KHA Scholarship fund the Maintenance Workshop annually hosts events such as auctions, competitions, and a bake sale. Thanks to all those committee members that baked and donated the goodies. A total of $1,188 was raised for the fund. Additional funds were provided through unplanned auction items. Jeff Putty of Owensboro won a set of Corn hold Boards and then proceed to sale at auction with half of the proceeds being donated back to the scholarship fund. Scott Smith, Fulton HA, had the winning bid of $90. Stacy Clere, HA of Murray, Committee Chairperson During the Q & A Answer Session before Closing Session, Dennis Decker from Anderson, Indiana donated a handmade Case replica solid wooden knife made by a 92 year old craftsman for auction with the proceeds going to our KHA Scholarship Fund. The winning bid of $50 was submitted by Aneta Vance. She wished to present the knife to her father who is a collector. 16th Annual Maintenance Olympics Gold Medal: Demontay Orr, Paducah HA Silver Medal: Aaron Goodrich, Owenton HA Bronze Medal: Shaun Sowders, Owensboro HA Old Beach Bums Antique/Odd Tool Competition Maintenance Person of the Year: Jamie Robinson, Richmond Housing Authority 1st Place: Stacy Clere, Murray HA, Antique Corn Shucker 2nd Place: David Childress, Princeton HA, Antique Camping Stove 3rd Place: Sammy Hall, Princeton HA, Antique Slip Joint Pliers 4th Annual Corn Hole Tournament 1st Place: Chris Kerney, Glasgow HA & Kevin Holley, Glasgow HA 2nd Place: Ronnie Deaton, Fulton HA & Scott Gayheart, Martin HA Maintenance Staff of the Year: 3rd Place: Steve Scott, Dawson Springs HA & Frankie McNear, Campbellsville HA Mayfield Housing Authority KENTUCKY PROGRESS PAGE 8 Kentucky in Congress Member Name DC Phone DC FAX Senator Mitch McConnell (R- KY) 202-224-2541 202-224-2499 202-224-4343 202-228-6917 http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm? p=ContactForm Senator Rand Paul (R- KY) K HA Bo a rd of Di re ct o rs 20 1 2 -20 13 Kathylynn Gray, President Cumberland Valley Regional HA http://paul.senate.gov/?p=contact Tooter Castle, Vice-President Representative Edward Whitfield (R - 01) 202-225-3115 202-225-3547 https://whitfieldforms.house.gov/contactform.shtml Representative Brett Guthrie (R - 02) Sean Cooper, Treasurer 202-225-3501 202-226-2019 http://guthrie.house.gov/index.cfm? sectionid=117§iontree=4117 Representative John Yarmuth (D - 03) Lexington Housing Authority Gerald Board, Past President/ SERC Representative 202-225-5401 202-225-5776 Housing Authority of Lyon County Kathy Faulkner, VP Housing http://yarmuth.house.gov/index.cfm? sectionid=68§iontree=62968 Representative Thomas Massie (R - 04) Paintsville Housing Authority Williamstown Housing Authority 202-225-3465 202-225-0003 https://massie.house.gov/contact-me Sherri Lee, VP Section 8 Glasgow Housing Authority Rick Hayworth, VP Maintenance Representative Harold Rogers (R - 05) 202-225-4601 202-225-0940 http://halrogers.house.gov/Contact/ ContactForm.htm Mayfield Housing Authority Shauna Boom, Director at Large Madisonville Housing Authority Representative Andy Barrr (R - 06) 202-225-4706 https://barr.house.gov/contact/email-me 202-225-2122 Jeanette Aldridge, District I Director Todd County Housing Authority Charles Smith, District II Director Lake Cumberland Housing Agency, Inc. Diana Blankenship, District III Director Appalachian Foothills Housing GAS COMPANY REFUNDS Authority Polly Arnold, District IV Director Gas companies are offering $200 refunds for high efficiency water heaters being installed. Pikeville Housing Authority Editor: Shauna Boom Check with your local provider for details. Photographer: Vickie Smiley Hopkinsville Housing Authority KENTUCKY PROGRESS