The 8th Annual Nelrod Consortium Conference

"The Training Conference dedicated to improving your agency operations."

February 20 & 21 - Las Vegas, NV

Conference 1 Over the last seven years, The Nelrod Consortium Conference has provided strategies and tools to improve agency performance through a variety of PHA operational workshops. Topics have addressed the latest housing trends in PHA Management, Agency Operations, Maintenence, Capital Fund Program Administration and Procurement .

At our previous conference, over 400 attendees participated in 14 operational workshops. Keynote speaker, Paula Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public and Indian Housing addressed highlights of proposed changes to housing such as the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS), the PHA Plan and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) funding. In addition, Ms. Blunt stressed HUD's commitment in facilitating the transition to asset management.

In 2008 at our new conference site location, The Palace Station Hotel . This year's conference will include up to 12 workshops featuring the latest in Asset Management, Commissioner-Executive Issues, Public Housing and Section 8 Rent Calculation Updates, Maintenance, Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership, Energy Conservation, and much more! For more information, or to receive updated conference information, please contact Linda Addington: linda@nelrod.com or Brandon Mendoza: brandon@nelrod.com

For Conference Workshop information please click on the link below.

2008 Conference Brochure
2008 Conference Agenda

Consortium Partners:
$529 - each up to 2
$449 - each (3 or more)

Non-Partners:
$599 - each up to 2
$549 - each (3 or more)

Cancellations made after December 31, 2007 will be charged a $75 processing fee per person.

to all conference participants!
Udated 2008 version PHA Resource Library on CD (provides Federal and State guidance that housing agencies need to operate). New for this year, State Energy Performance Contracting Limitations, SAGIS Guidance, and Disaster Housing Assistance (DHAP) Procedures.

John Padon, An Emmy award winning comedian, will perform a no holds barred comedy routine.

Johnny Potash and Cory Sachs, musical impersonators, will provide Charlie Daniels and Reba style entertainment.

Jeff Hobson, The Hilarious Host of Las Vegas, will entertain attendees with a magic and comedy routine.

Please Note: Hotel room block is almost sold out. Hotel cut-off date is January 25, 2008. (After this date the hotel will take reservations on a space avaliable basis at the prevailing hotel rate.)

We have secured special Nelrod group rates for Hotel Package: Includes special pricing for newly renovated guestrooms, shuttle service to/from airport, shuttle service to/from the strip, Light Continental Breakfast and Full Three Course Lunch with Entertainment on Wednesday and Thursday. (Participants not using Nelrod Group Hotel Package will be charged an additional daily fee.)

Courtyard rooms (non-smoking only) on Tuesday-Thursday are $99.00 and $119.00 on Friday-Saturday . Tower rooms are $119.00 on Tuesday-Thursday and $129.00 on Friday-Saturday . In order to obtain this rate, reservations must be received by January 25, 2008 (group rate cut-off date). After that date hotel reservations will be accepted on a space available at the prevailing hotel rate. A credit card or deposit in the amount of (1) night’s room and tax is to be received no later than 14 days from the date of making the reservation or reservations will be cancelled. Credit Cards are charged immediately for 1st night. Note: FY 2007 Federal Per Diem rate for Las Vegas is $178.00.

All rooms come with cable TV, high speed internet access and wireless access, telephone, hair dryers, iron and ironing boards. Hotel amenities include two pools and jacuzziess, fitness room and a 24-hour self-service business center. Lodging Tax is currently 9%. High Speed Internet Access is $9.99 for and 24hour period (upon request).

Guestroom Reservation Procedures:

We will be happy to assist you in making your hotel reservations. Please complete the Hotel Guestroom form and fax to Linda Addington at (817) 922-9100.

Hotel Guestroom Form

For individuals making their own reservations please call (800) 634-3101 and identify themselves as attendees of the 2008 Annual Nelrod Consortium Conference or Reservation ID (PCINELR).

A credit card or deposit in the amount of (1) night’s room and tax is to be received no later than 14 days from the date of making the reservation or reservations will be cancelled. Credit Cards are charged immediately for 1st night.

Cut-off date is January 25, 2008. After this date the hotel will take reservations on space available basis at the prevailing hotel rate.

Shuttle Service Schedules (Included in Hotel Package)

If you have any additional questions concerning Hotel Accomodations please contact Linda Addington at (817) 922-9000 x124 email: linda@nelrod.com.