Oregon Housing and Community Services 2011 OHCS Conference

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Oregon Housing and Community Services

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  - Oregon State Housing Council

2011 OHCS Conference

Early registration is extended to September 30!

Media and Press Resources

Excellence Awards

Workshop Descriptions

Agenda and Registration

Why should you attend?

Location and Accommodations

For More Information and Updates

Early registration is extended to September 30!

Welcome to the 2011 Oregon Housing and Community Services conference web page!

We are looking forward to October 24-25 in Salem, where we will once again gather with our partners and colleagues to examine and celebrate the opportunities and successes we will face – and have faced – together.

Over the past few years we have all been grappling with a changing economy. We've experienced changes to the way we do business, what programs we offer, how we offer them and whom we serve. Yet, throughout the toughest times Oregon has seen in several generations, we have continued to help those in need, thanks to the invaluable dedication and commitment of our partners.

"Better Together: the Power of Partnerships" is an apt theme for the 2011 Housing and Community Services conference. Together, we will explore opportunities to help those in need as we work to effect positive change. We will examine new criteria for administering programs, hear from experts and leaders in the field, and collaboratively learn about ways to better serve those in need.

Conference tracks will follow the continuum of services we offer, from meeting basic needs, such as food and life skills, to offering help finding affordable housing, rental assistance, employment counseling, supportive services to help with family life, such as childcare and household budgeting, and ultimately, homeownership.

Our partners are intimately involved with our work every step along that continuum. We are pleased to gather again with all of our stakeholders to find ways to enrich the lives of Oregonians who depend upon our services.

Early registration is extended to September 30, to receive a discounted rate of $225. Registration after that date will cost $260.

Register for Conference NOW - click here!

Media and Press Resources - click here

For registered attendees only (one or more), Pay by Credit Card here.

For check payments, see Agenda and Registration section below.


Media and Press Resources

Media and Press Resources page - click here


Excellence Awards

Oregon Housing and Community Services invites organizations and individuals to submit nominations for the 2011 Excellence in Housing and Community Services awards. The awards identify, recognize and showcase the outstanding and innovative work of organizations and individuals who provide affordable housing and services to low- and moderate-income families. Visit the Excellence Awards Webpage


Workshop Descriptions

HURRY - Early registration is extended until September 30, to receive a discounted rate of $225. Registration after that date will cost $260. Conference Registration Brochure.pdf Conference Workshop Descriptions.pdf Register for Conference NOW - click here! Free HEARTH Academy Implementation Clinic ***NOTE: HEARTH ACADEMY Registration IS NOW CLOSED* The Ending Homeless Advisory Council and Oregon Housing and Community Services will sponsor a free HEARTH Academy, presented by the Center for Capacity Building, to help local communities meet the ambitious performance expectations of the HEARTH Act. Clinics will include small and large group discussions, system (re)design and modification planning sessions, and presentations on best practices. Clinic participants will also receive hands-on technical assistance with data analysis and system assessment in preparation for the clinic and follow-up implementation support. The HEARTH Academy will be held Oct. 25-26, 2011. Prior to the HEARTH Academy, local housing and homeless systems information must be submitted to the Center for Capacity Building for data and systems assessments. The HEARTH Academy training is not part of the actual OHCS conference, but some HEARTH Academy tracks will run concurrently with the conference. The Academy continues through Oct. 26. There is no charge to attend the HEARTH Academy. See information on the HEARTH Academy here. If you wish to attend any portion of the OHCS conference, you must pay to attend. Only the HEARTH Academy is free of charge. ***NOTE: HEARTH ACADEMY Registration is NOW CLOSED* Visit HEARTH Academy Information Webpage


Agenda and Registration

Conference Agenda.pdf Conference Registration and Pay with a credit card here. For registered attendees only (one or more), pay by credit card here. Purchase Orders and Check Payments Purchase orders are not considered payment. Final payment must be made with a check or credit card. If paying with a check, please mail registration form(s) with check payment to: Oregon Housing and Community Services North Mall Office Building 725 Summer St. NE, Suite B Salem, Oregon 97301 Make checks payable to: Oregon Housing and Community Services Reference Note: OHCS Tax ID#: 93-0952117 If paying with credit card, register and pay online at: https://egov.hcs.state.or.us/conference/register.jsp SCHEDULE OF FEES: Registration: Before September 23, 2011 (Early Registration): $125 Full Registration w/Scholarship $225 Full Registration* After September 23, 2011 (Late Registration): $160 Full Registration w/Scholarship $260 Full Registration* Full Registration - 2-Day Registration. Registration for the conference includes all workshops, meals and special events! All registrations include a non-refundable $25 processing fee. Cancellations made in writing prior to September 23, 2011 will receive a refund of the registration fee minus the $25 processing fee. Cancellations made after September 23, 2011 are non-refundable. This policy applies to all registrations, including those forms accompanied by a purchase order. Purchase orders are not considered payment. Final payment must be made by check or by credit card. Exhibitors:* $250 Exhibit Space (registration included as part of exhibitor fee) Group Rate: For groups of 10 and more from one organization, a special discounted rate of $200 per person (a reduction of $25 per person from the early full registration rate of $225). Payment for all individuals must be made on a single check or on a credit charge. A list of individuals being included as part of the group must be provided with payment. Groups registering after September 23 will receive a reduction of $25 off the late full registration rate of $260 (or $235).


Why should you attend?

Workshops will explore topics important to: Lenders Builders Business owners and managers Affordable housing developers and sponsors Real estate agents Service providers Housing authorities Counseling agencies City and community planners Housing advocacy groups Community action agencies Community and state leaders Local, state and federal government agencies.

Location and Accommodations

The Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial Street SE, Salem OR will serve as the host site for the 2011 conference. Located in downtown Salem, the Center offers a variety of attractions, all within walking distance of the Conference Center, including the Riverfront Park and Carousel, Elsinore Theater, Reed Opera House and the State Capitol. If you are into shopping, Salem offers many options for downtown shopping, including the Salem Center Mall.

Next door to the Salem Conference Center is one of Salem’s newest hotels, the Phoenix Grand Hotel. Just a step-away from the Salem Conference Center, the Phoenix presents the best amenities that Salem has to offer. During the conference, the Grand Phoenix offers the following special rates for participants:

Room Type	Single Rate	Double Rate
Deluxe King	$109	$119
Deluxe Double Queen	$119	$129
Suite King	$129	$139
Suite Double Queen	$139	$149

*Room rates as quoted are exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, currently at 10 percent. An extra person charge for each additional adult is $20 per person, per night.

The special rates will be in effect two days before and two days after the conference (October 4, 2008 thru October 10, 2008), subject to the availability of rooms at the time the reservation is made.

The special rates can be obtained through September 23, 2011, but space is limited.
Reservations made after September 23 will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.
To make reservations, contact the Reservations Office at their toll-free number, (877) 540-7800. To take advantage of the special conference rates, make sure to mention that you are with the “2011 Oregon Housing & Community Services Conference.”


Endorsements

We are relying on our network of affordable housing and community services partners to help us get the word out about the upcoming 2011 Oregon Housing and Community Services Conference. If you are willing to endorse the conference, please download and return the Endorsement Form. With your endorsement, we will provide you with promotional marketing materials that you can use in your newsletters and email broadcasts, information and a conference link that can be placed on your website. We will also provide you with a conference registration form and flyers that you can distribute at your meeting. Endorsement Form Promotional Marketing Material Don’t forget to return the endorsement form to us as we wish to thank all of our endorsers.


Exhibitors

Reaching the right audience with information about your organization and products can be critical to the success of companies in today’s competitive business environment. During the 2008 Oregon Housing and Community Services Conference, more than 40 exhibitors participated during the Exhibitor Showcase to network with conference participants. We’re excited to offer this opportunity once again during the 2011 Oregon Housing and Community Services Conference. Along with your application and payment, exhibitors may participate in conference workshops and events. One registration to the conference is included with the exhibitor fee, so feel free to participate during the workshops, meals and general sessions. Please be sure to register as an attendee. Remember, space is limited. To reserve your space during the 2011 Exhibitor Showcase, download and complete the exhibitor agreement (links below) or contact Sandy McDonnell at 503.986.2012. Exhibitor Agreement Exhibitor Agreement (for Sponsors)


Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to members of the non-profit community and to individuals who might otherwise not be able to attend the conference. Scholarships are for $100 and must be approved in advance to offset the cost of conference registration. Only a limited number of scholarships will be available. They will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarship Application Form

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