NLIHC President Sheila Crowley to Address 33rd Quadel HCV Conference

Sheila Crowley will be the luncheon speaker at the 33rd Quadel HCV Conference on October 15th.  Ms. Crowley is the president of the National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC).

HUD's Sandra Henriquez to address Quadel Voucher Conference

HUD Assistant Secretary Sandra Henriquez for Public and Indian Affairs will deliver the keynote address on the morning of October 15th to the participants at the 33rd Quadel Annual Housing Choice Voucher Conference. 

33rd Annual Housing Choice Voucher Program Conference Agenda Announced

The 33rd Annual Housing Choice Voucher Program Conference will run from October 14 - 16, at the Washington Marriott, in Washington, DC.

ESSENTIAL TRAINING

• HCV Occupancy Compliance Training              Oct. 14-16
• Housing Quality Standards Training                 Oct. 14-15
• Accounting and Financial Management            Oct. 14-15
  

CONFERENCE GENERAL SESSIONS                     Oct. 15-16

 This year's conference sessions include:

• Ask HUD: Q&A Session
• Program Legislative Update
• Preparing for an OIG Update
• New Income and Rent Rule
• Funding Utilization and Management
• Electronic Document Management Systems
• Quality Control Strategies
• PIC and VMS Reporting and Usage
• Inspections Management
• Special Programs Management
• Ask the Experts

Jack Kemp awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

 Jack Kemp, who passed away in May 2009, served as a  U.S. Congressman (1971 – 1989), Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1989 – 1993), and Republican Nominee for Vice President (1996).  Prior to entering public service, Kemp was a professional football player (1957 – 1969) and led the Buffalo Bills to American Football League championships in 1964 and 1965.  In Congress and as a Cabinet Secretary, Kemp worked to encourage development in underserved urban communities.  In the years leading up to his death, Kemp continued seeking new solutions, raising public attention about the challenge of poverty, and working across party lines to improve the lives of Americans and others around the world.  He served as a member of the Quadel's Board of Directors from 2005 to 2009. 

 To read President Obama's remarks:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Background-on-Medal-of-Freedom-ceremony/