2025 Annual Conference Attendee Registration
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Online registration closes August 12, 2025.
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2025 Annual Conference
The Magic of Creating Housing Opportunities Community by Community
August 24-27, 2025
Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
8400 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Hotel Reservation Information:
Last Day to Book Hotel: Friday, July 21, 2025
Once registered for the event, you will receive the room block link in your confirmation email. Due to limited availability, only CCHRCO Board and Committee Members are allowed to book room stays prior to the start date - Check in Sunday August 24, 2025. This is a first come first serve basis. Any other reservations before the conference start date can be cancelled for a $25.00 fee.
Overflow Hotel:
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
8121 Amalfi Place
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Phone number: 843-913-1333
Sessions:
Authentic and Effective Leadership/Strategic Thinking and Planning - Paul Garrett, Paul Garrett & Associates
This Business Leadership Training and 4 Animal/Archetype Leadership Workshop provides leaders with business strategies and assessment tools that are the most qualified, validated and comprehensive in the world. These tools will help you identify, understand and improve the overall health of your organization.
Strategic thinking has long been essential for leaders in business, government and other organizations. The ability to anticipate and plan for the future, to think critically and creatively about complex problems and to make effective decisions in the face of uncertainty and change is vital in today's rapidly evolving global environment.
Financial Information for Nonfinancial People - Dale Rector, CPA, Rector Reeder & Lofton, PC
This session will provide a brief history and overview of Public Housing operations, and a review of legislation that has affected financial reporting. Additionally, there will be a general overview of PHA financial statements and how to read and interpret the financial information. The session will close out with a discussion of what to expect in an annual audit.
Fraud, Waste, Abuse - Internal Controls - Dale Rector, CPA, Rector, Reeder & Lofton, PC
This session involves management and commissioners' responsibility of oversight of PHA finances, establishing policies, and monitoring operations to reduce the potential for fraud, waste and abuse. We will discuss certain financial policies and procedures which should be in place, and the monitoring of internal controls.
Building an Effective Partnership - The Board & Executive Director/CEO-Nelrod
Learn the essential factors in a productive Commissioner-Executive Director/CEO relationship.
PHA Performance & Report Monitoring - What Commissioners Need to Know to Govern Effectively -Nelrod
These sessions will provide Commissioners with the knowledge needed to oversee and monitor the performance of the Agency.
- Understanding the PHA Financial Position - Financial Reports Made Easy
- PHA Operational Reports
Fair Housing Hot Topics (PH & HCV Combined) - Derek Antione, The Nelrod Company
Fair Housing is at the core of every Public Housing Agency's operation. This session will focus on Fair Housing hot topics from the field and newly released requirements and guidance issued by HUD and the Office of Fair Housing. Topics will include HUD's Discriminatory Effects Standard, VAWA, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, Service/Assistance Animals, Criminal History, and more.
Hot Topics in Income & Rent Calculations (PH & HCV Combined) - Derek Antione, The Nelrod Company
"Want to help your residents, but don't know how?" - Keith Landrum, Sunshine Consulting
This engaging workshop is designed to provide participants with insight into the following areas: Section 3 requirements and how to effectively use Section 3 to empower residents, HCV participants, and other low-income families residing in a PHA's jurisdiction, how to assist residents in forming active and productive duly elected resident councils, maximizing the use of tenant participation funds; Targeting constructive programming to youths and young adults, and skills needed to communicate effectively with residents/participants.
Understanding Wage and Hour Laws - Elizabeth Brackett, Brackett HR
Gain a clear understanding of federal and state wage and hour regulations to help your organization stay compliant and avoid costly pitfalls.
Gen Z to Boomers: Mastering Multigenerational Workplaces - Elizabeth Brackett, Brackett HR
Learn about a multigenerational workforce and how to lead bridging communication styles, expectations, and work habits.
Employee Complaints: How to Respond, Protect, and Prevail - Elizabeth Brackett, Brackett HR
Discover best practices for handling employee complaints with professionalism and legal insight to protect your organization.
Mental Health and Housing - Cicely Glasgow Obidah, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health
Gain a better understanding of how best to assist individuals that are battling mental health challenges. Also, learn tips on how to help yourself while helping others.
Safety First: Building Secure Communities Together - Allison Preston, Serving People-Empowering People LLC
Learn how to proactively address public health concerns within public housing and foster a sense of community.
Sharing Your Agency's Successes - Branding, Marketing, and Public Relations - Jodie Jeffrey, Brooks Jeffrey Marketing, Inc.
Dive into the basics of communicating the successes of your agency through Branding, Annual Reports, Agency Brochures, Fact Sheets, Infographics, and Press Releases. Learn the best practices for effective communication, building and maintaining a positive public image. Learn more about website accessibility, ADA standards, and the potential legal challenges related to accessibility. Evaluate your agency's current digital communications to determine the status of accessibility with this new guidance. Explore the world of social media and how to keep your agency connected digitally.
Reaching Your Residents - Launching & Supporting Your New Resident Programs with Marketing/ PR Materials - Jodie Jeffrey, Brooks Jeffrey Marketing, Inc.
When deploying a new resident service initiative or program, how do you connect with your residents? Join us in walking through tips and strategies for connecting with your residents and developing relationships within your community using digital tools. Discover innovative approaches to data collection and program implementation in order to streamline the onboarding process for new participants. Finally, discuss real-world examples of program implementation successes from Housers.
Landlord/Tenant Law and General Legal Updates - Ted Edwards, Banks Law Firm
This session will highlight current issues related to landlord/tenant law and general housing legal hot topics.
Legally Implementing the "DEI" Executive Orders: Advice for PHAs - Danielle Wilson, Banks Law Firm
SC Housing Programs
Receive updates from SC Housing and learn more about the resources that you may not be taking advantage of as you expand housing opportunities in your community.
Maintenance: General Wiring
OSHA Training
OSHA 10, general industry class, will include topics such as fall protection, PPE, fire safety, and exit routes.
Additional Sessions May Be Added
2025 Annual Conference Schedule of Events
*Events in red include Exhibitors
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Registration - 1:00 PM-5:30 PM
Exhibitor Setup Time - 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
NEW in 2025 Ice Cream Social - 4:30 PM-5:30 PM (outside exhibit hall)
Reception (Ticket required) - 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Exhibition Hall
Monday, August 25, 2025
Continental Breakfast - 7:00 AM-8:00 AM (in exhibitor hall)
Registration - 8:00 AM-11:00 AM
NEW Opening Session 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakout Sessions - 9:15 AM-10:30 AM
Morning Break - 10:30 AM-10:45 AM (exhibitor hall open)
Breakout Sessions - 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Lunch (on your own) - 12:00 PM-1:30 PM (exhibitor hall open)
Breakout Sessions - 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Afternoon Break - 3:00 PM-3:15 PM (exhibitor hall open)
Breakout Sessions - 3:15 PM-5:00 PM
GOLDEN HOUR - HA Senior Staff and Exhibitor Meet and Greet - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Badge Required for entry Senior Housing Staff Only: Executive Directors, Finance Directors, Deputy Directors, CEOs and CFOs)
Exhibitor Reception (Ticket required) - 5:30 PM-7:30 PM (break down exhibitor hall)
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Breakfast (Business Meeting, Plated breakfast in Ballrooms 4 & 5, Ticket Required) - 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
Breakout Sessions - 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
Morning Break - 10:15 AM-10:30 AM
Breakout Sessions - 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Golf Tournament - Tee-off at 12:00 PM
(Plan to arrive 45 minutes before tee-off)
Lunch (on your own) - 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Breakout Sessions - 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Afternoon Break - 3:00 PM-3:15 PM
Breakout Sessions - 3:15 PM-5:00 PM
President's Banquet (Ticket required) - 7:00 PM-Until ?
A Night of Circus Fun provided by Out On A Limb Circus Arts (casual attire)
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Safe travels home!
To register for the 2025 Annual Conference as an Attendee, please click the register button to complete the form on the following page.
Questions?: Please email Michael Dineen m.dineen@lenoirhousing.org or Jenny Hammond jhammond@yorkhasc.org.
