June 2013 News.pub - Kentucky Housing Association, Inc.

ISSUE
June
2013
Kentucky Progress
this issue
Note From the President P.1
HA Happenings P.2-5
Up Coming
Conferences
SERC Annual
Conference
Atlanta Marriot Marquis
Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia
June 23 - 26, 2013
2013 NAHRO Summer
Conference
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
Denver, CO
July 18-20, 2013
2013 PHADA Legislative Forum
Washington Court Hotel
Washington, DC
September 8 - 10, 2013
KHA Annual
Conference
Northern KY Convention
Center
Covington, Kentucky
September 22 - 25,
2013
2013 NAHRO National
Conference
Cleveland, OH
October 24-26, 2013
SERC Fall Workshop
Hilton Head, SC
November 10-12, 2013
KHA Mid-Year
Conference
The Brown
Louisville, Kentucky
February 9-12, 2014
Note From the
President . . . .
Retirements & Welcomes. P.5
KHA Mid Year & Auction P.6
KHA Maintenance Workshop P.7
KHA Board of Directors P.8
Here we are at what I’m sure will be the
final KHA Newsletter during my two year
term.
I would like to thank Kentucky Housing
Association Membership for your trust in
me to lead in what will go down in history
as the first two-year term president.
When I was asked to consider the two-year
term as president I must admit it seemed a
bit overwhelming. I remember saying “Me?
I’m just a little fish in a big ole’pond.” By
that statement I meant the people I would
be leading were much more qualified than
I. How I could be called a leader? However,
I took the responsibility with pride knowing
I had so many people much more qualified
than I that supported me.
In just a few short months I will be passing
the “Gavel”to Tooter Castle for the next
two-year term.
In the past two years it
has been my goal to
provide KHA Membership with the best possible professional training
available. With only two
conferences left under
my term, I hope after
these final conferences
that I have met my goal.
Kentucky in Congress P.8
KHA FSS Conference will be held August 14
-16 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. KHA Annual Conference will be held September 2225 in Covington, Kentucky. I hope you will
join me for these last two conferences.
Again, I would like to thank everyone for
your support and your confidence over the
last two years. I am truly blessed to have
made such unbelievable friendships here in
my home State of Kentucky, as well as
throughout the South East Region and National level.
In closing, I would like to thank the KHA
Executive Board and all the Committee
Chairs and Committees. I would also like to
say a special thanks to Mr. Mike Coldiron,
Executive Director at Cumberland Valley
Regional Housing Authority, for his support
and advice along the way.
Kathylynn
KHA President
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Floyd County Housing Authority FSS Graduation
by Jack Latta
jlatta@civitasmedia.com Floyd County Times (Ky)
“When Angie’s out of pocket rent went
up or down her escrow deposits also fluctuated.”Gearheart stated.
MARTIN - A local woman is moving on
up, following her recent completion of a Gearheart says that upon graduation Hurd
was able to receive a check for nearly
housing authority program designed to
$11,500. “At graduation Angie was enticreate fiscal self sufficiency.
tled to her entire escrow account balAngie Hurd is the most recent graduate
ance.”
from the Floyd County Housing AuthoriThe Housing Authority of Floyd County’s
ty’s Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program. Hurd graduated from the program Section 8 Rental Assistance Housing
on March 22 of this year after meeting all Choice Voucher Program operates a Family Self Sufficiency Program to assist
of the programs objectives.
participants of the Housing Choice
“I really appreciate the opportunity to
Voucher Program in reaching their goals
finish a goal that benefits my family. I
of becoming economically self sufficient.
encourage everyone who qualifies to
The Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator
complete the program as well,”said
Hurd. “My family and I are on the path to links participants of the program to the
services and resources available to them
home ownership. This is my chance to
in the area, and then monitors their proachieve my next goal.”
gress and assists them with obtaining serProgram coordinator, Michelle Gearheart, vices and finding resources that meet
says that Angie started receiving escrow their individual needs through case mandeposits into a savings account after a
agement.
new job increased her household income.
Angie Hurd recently graduated from the
Floyd County Housing Authority FSS
Program
Housing Authority of Hopkinsville Renovation Projects
Submitted by Vickie Smiley
Hopkinsville Housing Authority
The Housing Authority of Hopkinsville recently completed exterior renovations in two sites. A total of 180 units were
renovated at a cost of $650,000. The project was afforded utilizing both reserves and Capital Improvement funds.
Pennyrile Homes received vinyl
siding, replacement porches, gutters, downspouts, fascia, porch
brackets, and landscaping. A retaining wall was constructed to
help reduce erosion.
Before
In Pennyrile Village, stucco bay windows were covered with stone and metal
roofs, stone planters were
built, exterior paint, new
porch roofs, and landscaping.
Before
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Housing Authority of Henderson Huffman Square
Source www.hahenderson.org
The Housing Authority held an open house for the new neighborhood stabilization property, Huffman Square on January 30,
2013. In attendance were the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, HUD officials, City of Henderson officials, Huffman family, Housing Authority staff and the community.
The property is named for local business woman, Pearl Huffman, who owned several neighborhood businesses including a
grocery, laundry, and restaurant. The duplexes are constructed
at the site of the restaurant.
This new property has new residents in both regular apartments
and handicap accessible apartments.
This is a great addition to their inventory of property!
Veterans Essentials: Serving Veterans in Need
Submitted by Wendi Conley
Housing Authority of Somerset
provided household basics, but has been
willing to deliver beds, tables, appliances,
and other large items to the veterans’
What began as a passion to help veterans homes. I am simply amazed with the paswho are struggling to obtain the basic
sion and commitment this organization
necessities of everyday living has evolved has for helping veterans.”
into a thrift store. Veterans Essentials,
located at 500 West Highway 80, Somerset, will be open for business mid-May,
2013. The non-profit organization operating the store is comprised of daughters of
veterans. Its goal is to provide homeless
veterans who are transitioning into housing with basic living essentials, essentials
which help veterans live their lives with
pride and dignity.
Even though the store is not yet open for
business, the non-profit group led by Cynthia Ridge, Kristin Orem, and Susie Flick
has been busy carrying out its mission.
Requests have been received from community agencies who serve homeless veterans, and Veterans Essentials has been
willing to meet the need. One community
agency that has experienced the generosity of Veterans Essentials is the Housing
Authority of Somerset. Wendi Conley,
Executive Director of the Housing Authority, stated, “I have been humbled by
the willingness of Veterans Essentials to
provide the basic items needed by homeless veterans the Housing Authority has
served. Not only has the organization
Members of Pulaski Veterans Organization, from left, Cynthia Ridge,
Susie Flick and Kristin Orem
eran’s Affairs (VA). “Veterans Essentials
completes the circle of addressing homeless veterans’needs. The VA provides
case management, HUD offers rental assistance, and Veterans Essentials creates a
home,”stated Krista Mills, Field Office
Director for the HUD office serving Kentucky. She added, “It is grassroots organizations like this that make a difference in
people’s lives every day and ensure that
federal programs that serve vulnerable
citizens are successful.”
Cynthia Ridge, Veterans Essentials’Director, is quick to recognize the local
groups that have been instrumental in the
success of the new organization. She stated, “We are very appreciative of local
veterans’groups, K-mart, the VA Clinic,
and other members of the community who
have offered so much support in making
the thrift store a reality.”
Support for Veterans Essentials can be
provided by donations of gently used
The Somerset Housing Authority has been household items, excluding clothing.
Cash donations are appreciated, 100 perproviding rental assistance to homeless
cent of which are used to purchase essenveterans through a partnership with the
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Housing tials for homeless veterans transitioning
Authority. The authorities’partnership is into housing. The organization will pick
made possible through a program funded up donated items by appointment. Veterans Essentials’contact number is 606-219
by the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) and the Vet- -0157.
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Cumberland Manor
Apartments
Submitted by Renee Mayer
Cumberland Manor Apartments
This 60 unit multi-family complex in
Somerset, Kentucky, celebrated
LAKE CUMBERLAND
HOUSING AGENCY, INC.
Jamestown KY
Charles Smith, E.D.
Christmas on December 2, 2012 by
participating in the Somerset Christ-
The Cumberland Manor’s entry:
mas Parade themed “Bringing Home
“Our Troops of Tomorrow”.
the Troops”and with Santa coming
Molly (the brown beauty in front of it
to visit.
all) and wagon were provided and
driven by Exec. Director Charles
Smith. Several children rode in the
wagon and walked carrying flags
from each branch of the service. As
you can see in the pictures, all of the
kids were decked out in military
outfits. Several parents also walked
in the parade.
We had Santa Claus visit, had carriage rides
with Charles' horse (Molly) and his carriage
and of course he was the Coachman! We had
close to 100 residents adults and children
to participate and all enjoyed pizza, cupcakes, cookies, etc. and had gifts for all the
families. Everyone had a wonderful time.
Editor’s Favorite
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Lebanon Housing Authority - Partnerships in Action
Submitted by Linda Sneed
Lebanon Housing Authority
ning Committee (PPC) that meets quarterly at the LHA ROSS
center.
America’s Workforce Network - Lincoln Trail Area Development District Career Center provided a 2012 Resume Writing
Workshop. Along with details on writing and updating resumes
to match specific job opportunities, Terri Thomas, WIA Client
Services Manager, gave instructions on how to keep a job, why
people lose their jobs, preparing for the interview, job interview
tips and self-marketing. She provided and assisted with the
navigation of Office of Employment and Training website for
jobseekers and viewed the current job listing report for Kentucky. Information was provided about upcoming local job
fairs. The LHA TECH Center (computer lab) is open daily for
residents and provides access to internet and computer usage.
Other events sponsored by our partners that have contributed to
enabling LHA disabled and elderly residents to remain living
independently &/or age in place include:
 Intrepid (home care)
Fall Prevention Info
Monthly Massages for ROSS participants
Exercise & Running –Don’t get Hurt –Prevention by
Physical Therapist
 Community Action Agency –LiHeap (Home Energy Assistance) Signup
 Lebanon Police Department and Fire Department - Home/
Personal Safety at Holidays
 Marion County Health Department Information about the
The Lebanon Housing Authority Partnership with the WorkFlu Season
force Network is documented by the ROSS Service Coordina Wal-greens Pharmacy - Free Flu Shot Clinic at ROSS Centor, Linda Sneed, serving on the Lincoln Trail Workforce Inter.
vestment Board’s Youth Council that meets quarterly. The One
Stop Lincoln Trail Career Center Case Manager, Ms. Thomas, Thanks to all our community partners for their dedication and
hard work.
serves on the LHA ROSS Service Coordinator Program Plan-
M a n y w o n d e r f u l i n d i vi d u al s r e tir e d
re c e n tl y. B e l o w a r e s o m e o f t h e m :
Mr. Robert Bybee , Exec. Director, Horse Cave HA
34 years of service. “It has been an enjoyable venture”.
Grant Phillips, Exec. Director, London HA
17 years of service.
W e l c o m e t o all t h e n e w E x e c u ti v e Di r e c t or s. S o m e m a y b e n e w t o h o u s i n g b u t
o t h er s ar e f a m ili a r p r o s w it h a n e w titl e .
Joan Workman, Richmond HA
David Harris, Campbellsville Housing &
Redevelopment Authority
Mary Ann Robbins, Pineville HA
Lucas Thacker, Albany HA
Nancy Shelton, Exec. Director, Sturgis HA
23 years of service
Tom Wilson, Georgetown HA
Judy Hammack, London HA
Jill Carman, Exec. Director, McCreary County HA
31 years of service
Ruth Ann Sexton, Horse Cave HA
Cynthia Taylor, McCreary County HA
Aneta Vance, Shelbyville HA
James Cravens, Exec. Director, Campbellsville Housing &
Redevelopment Authority, 33 years of service
Suzanne Slater, Sturgis HA
Donna Roberts, Mt. Vernon HA
James Jeffers, Franklin HA
Shirley Hacker, Exec. Director, Richmond HA
Ruth Tanner, Boone County HA
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Kentucky Housing Association
Mid-Year Conference
The Kentucky Housing Association’s Mid-Year Workshop was held at
The Galt House in Louisville February 11- 13, 2013. Ms. Tooter Castle,
Paintsville Housing Authority, chaired the conference committee but due
to illness was unable to attend, She was missed, but the hard work of the
committee paid off.
KHA Scholarship Auction
The KHA Mid-Year traditionally includes a live auction to benefit the KHA
Scholarship program. The wonderful
folks that attend have always been very
generous in their donations and bidding.
2013 was no different. The auction and
1/2 pot ticket sells netted $3,386.59.
These funds are used to assist individuals
that are participants in agency housing
programs to attend college.
The only complaint this year was that,
although the University of Kentucky was
WELL represented and the Tennessee
Volunteers were also accounted for, the
University of Louisville was under represented. Their ball team did do pretty well
this year.
We strive to be more equitable next year.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development - Louisville Field
Office highlighted five housing agencies within the State of Kentucky
for Outstanding Performance.
Sustained High Utilization of the Housing Choice Voucher
Program
Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency
Executive Director Monna Clark
Sustained High Occupancy of Public Housing
Housing Authority of Irvine
Executive Director Debra Rogers
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Significant Achievement to the Partnership Between Housing
Authority of Frankfort and Housing Authority of Owenton
Executive Director Carole Anthony (Acting for Owenton)
Sustained Financial Viability
Housing Authority of Henderson
Executive Director Bobbie Jarrett
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KHA Annual Maintenance Workshop
7
TIKI TORCH STILL SHINES
March 25-28, 2013
COME
ON IN
& OPEN
UP
YOUR MIND
Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY
Submitted by Rick Hayworth
KHA VP of Maintenance
The Annual Maintenance Workshop was well attended. Attendees included housing industry professionals from Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Training provided ranged from basic maintenance, HQS & UPCS,
and Pest Control to Sexual Harassment and Meth
Education. After a long day of training, social events
included the traditional Corn Hole Tournament,
Maintenance Olympics, Antique/Odd Tool Competition and this year the band, Bitter Sweet Station/Wes
Mills, provided live music on Monday night to get the
party started.
To raise money for the KHA Scholarship fund the
Maintenance Workshop annually hosts events such as
auctions, competitions, and a bake sale. Thanks to all
those committee members that baked and donated the
goodies. A total of $1,188 was raised for the fund.
Additional funds were provided through unplanned auction items.
Jeff Putty of Owensboro won a set of Corn hold
Boards and then proceed to sale at auction with
half of the proceeds being donated back to the
scholarship fund. Scott Smith, Fulton HA, had
the winning bid of $90.
Stacy Clere,
HA of Murray,
Committee Chairperson
During the Q & A Answer Session before Closing Session, Dennis Decker from Anderson,
Indiana donated a handmade Case replica solid
wooden knife made by a 92 year old craftsman
for auction with the proceeds going to our KHA
Scholarship Fund. The winning bid of $50 was
submitted by Aneta Vance. She wished to present the knife to her father who is a collector.
16th Annual Maintenance Olympics
Gold Medal: Demontay Orr,
Paducah HA
Silver Medal: Aaron Goodrich,
Owenton HA
Bronze Medal: Shaun Sowders,
Owensboro HA
Old Beach Bums
Antique/Odd Tool Competition
Maintenance Person of the Year:
Jamie Robinson, Richmond Housing Authority
1st Place: Stacy Clere,
Murray HA, Antique Corn Shucker
2nd Place: David Childress,
Princeton HA, Antique Camping Stove
3rd Place: Sammy Hall,
Princeton HA, Antique Slip Joint Pliers
4th Annual Corn Hole
Tournament
1st Place: Chris Kerney, Glasgow HA &
Kevin Holley, Glasgow HA
2nd Place: Ronnie Deaton, Fulton HA &
Scott Gayheart, Martin HA
Maintenance Staff of the Year:
3rd Place: Steve Scott, Dawson Springs HA &
Frankie McNear, Campbellsville HA
Mayfield Housing Authority
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Kentucky in Congress
Member Name
DC Phone
DC FAX
Senator Mitch McConnell (R- KY)
202-224-2541
202-224-2499
202-224-4343
202-228-6917
http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?
p=ContactForm
Senator Rand Paul (R- KY)
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Kathylynn Gray, President
Cumberland Valley Regional HA
http://paul.senate.gov/?p=contact
Tooter Castle, Vice-President
Representative Edward Whitfield (R - 01) 202-225-3115
202-225-3547
https://whitfieldforms.house.gov/contactform.shtml
Representative Brett Guthrie (R - 02)
Sean Cooper, Treasurer
202-225-3501
202-226-2019
http://guthrie.house.gov/index.cfm?
sectionid=117§iontree=4117
Representative John Yarmuth (D - 03)
Lexington Housing Authority
Gerald Board, Past President/
SERC Representative
202-225-5401
202-225-5776
Housing Authority of Lyon County
Kathy Faulkner, VP Housing
http://yarmuth.house.gov/index.cfm?
sectionid=68§iontree=62968
Representative Thomas Massie (R - 04)
Paintsville Housing Authority
Williamstown Housing Authority
202-225-3465
202-225-0003
https://massie.house.gov/contact-me
Sherri Lee, VP Section 8
Glasgow Housing Authority
Rick Hayworth, VP Maintenance
Representative Harold Rogers (R - 05)
202-225-4601
202-225-0940
http://halrogers.house.gov/Contact/
ContactForm.htm
Mayfield Housing Authority
Shauna Boom, Director at Large
Madisonville Housing Authority
Representative Andy Barrr (R - 06)
202-225-4706
https://barr.house.gov/contact/email-me
202-225-2122
Jeanette Aldridge, District I Director
Todd County Housing Authority
Charles Smith, District II Director
Lake Cumberland Housing Agency,
Inc.
Diana Blankenship, District III
Director
Appalachian Foothills Housing
GAS COMPANY REFUNDS
Authority
Polly Arnold, District IV Director
Gas companies are offering $200 refunds for
high efficiency water heaters being installed.
Pikeville Housing Authority
Editor: Shauna Boom
Check with your local provider for details.
Photographer: Vickie Smiley
Hopkinsville Housing Authority
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