The Hammond Housing Authority looks forward to hosting the 2009 Indiana State NAHRO convention! The theme of this year's convention is "Go Green." It is important that as housing authorities we not only provide affordable housing but also housing that is environmentally concious.
Hotel Information
Hotel Rooms have been secured at the host hotel the Radisson at Star Plaza at a rate of $119 per night. Please click on the link to the right to learn more about the recently renovated property or click here to watch a podcast on the property. To make your reservation please call 1-800-333-3333 or 219-769-6311 ext. 1234 and ask for the Indiana State National Housing & Redevelopment Organization rate. You can also make your reservation online by clicking here and entering NAH in the promotional code box.
Conference Schedule
NAHRO Executive Director, Saul Ramirez, Jr., will be the featured speaker at the Monday afternoon general session! Mr. Ramirez brings a great deal of housing and community development experience. He came to NAHRO from the Greystone Co., a leading financial services and trading company located in New York City that provides debt and equity financing for the development, rehabilitation, acquisition and refinancing of multi-family and economic development projects. Before becoming an Executive Director he served as HUD's Deputy Secretary from 1998 to January 2001 and as HUD's Assistant Secretary of Community Development from 1997 to 1998. Mr. Ramirez will be presenting a legislative update and discuss the need for continued advocacy.
To view a preliminary schedule please click on the link in the upper left hand corner of the page.
Golf Outing
An informal outing is scheduled for Sunday, June 7 at 11:00 am at White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point, Indiana for up to 20 golfers. Please sign up by clicking on the link in the upper left hand corner of the page marked golf registration. Please fill out this form and mail it to Cindy Mummert at the Anderson Housing Authority at 528 W. 11th Street, Anderson, IN 46016.
Trip to Horseshoe Casino
The local planning committee is working on puting together a Monday evening trip to Horseshoe Casino. Free transportation will be provided when a minimum of 25 people sign up. Please fill out the manifest by clicking on the link in the upper left hand corner and send it to the South Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau at khurey@southshorecva.com. Additional details will be provided soon.
JAY LENO AT THE STAR PLAZA ON JUNE 6!
Legendary comedian Jay Leno will be performing on June 6th at the Star Plaza Theater which is connected to the Radisson Hotel. This is a benefit for Ingalls Hospital but tickets will be made available to the general public. Please click here to check for ticket availability.
Come Early and Experience CHICAGO!!
The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza is just a 45 minute drive from downtown Chicago. Turn your conference into a family vacation. Come in a few days early or stay a few days after it is all over. From the bright lights of the big city to the beaches of the Indiana National Dunes, there is plenty to do and see. Please click on the links in the upper left hand corner for local attractions and information on Chicago.
Vendor Information
There are plenty of opportunities for vendors at the Indiana State Conference. Please click on the link in the upper left hand side of the website called "Vendor Registration" to sign up for the conference and sponsorship opporunities. We are encouraging vendors to bring "green" items to display at their booths as well as "green" promotional items for the attendee registration bags. Please contact Brian McKerrall at bmckerrall@hammondhousing.org with any questions.
NAHRO Poster Contest
As part of the 2009 Housing America campaign, NAHRO will hold a poster contest for children associated with affordable housing and community development programs owned or administered by national NAHRO member agencies. Posters will reflect the national theme of "What Home Means to Me." Please have all posters sent to Michael Hagemeyer's attention at 122 W. Jackson Street, Brazil, IN 47834 by August 17th. Please visit www.nahro.org/poster to learn more about the contest and how to get involved.
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