2025 Spring Workshop
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2025 CCHRCO Spring Workshop
Unlocking Creation: Keys to Success
Cherokee, NC
May 18-20, 2025
Harrah's Resort
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Shaunté Evans
Phone: 864-598-6010
Email Shaunté
Event Registration Closes April 26, 2025
Hotel Room Reservations
Harrah's Cherokee Casino
777 Casino Dr
Cherokee, NC, 28719
Room Reservations Phone: 1-828-497-7777
Group Code: S05CCHR
OR use this link to make a room reservation.
Cut Off for Room Reservations is
Check-In Time: 4:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
Room Rates:
- Mountain Deluxe Room (*$219 per room per night)
- Mountain Luxury Room (*$219 per room per night)
- Mountain View Room (*$219 per room per night)
- Note: Rates are subject to applicable resort fees and governmental room taxes. Each additional person will be charged $10.00 per person per night, with a maximum of four people per guestroom.
- Note: In addition to the room rates set forth above, a daily resort fee of $34.99 per room per night plus the current occupancy room tax will be charged.
The cut-off for room reservations is April 17, 2025.
TRAINING TOPICS
MONDAY & TUESDAY
Financial Management for Financial and Non-Financial Professionals
Presenter: Dwayne Tucker, BDO PHA Finance
Monday
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Financials for Non-Financial Managers
This is an excellent session for staff in the Executive Office, HCV Operations, or financial staff who are new or need a refresher on the latest financial concepts for the HCV program. We will discuss elements of HAP and administrative fee funding, cash management, and calculation of PHA-held and HUD-held reserves.
VMS Updates & RNP Reconciliation: 2025
This session will review the requirements for submitting the VMS. It will discuss reporting HAP expenses for each category, unit month reporting, and other required fields that must be reported monthly. The materials will include how to calculate RNP for VMS and FDS reporting to avoid FDS rejections and maintain the integrity of reporting RNP on the VMS. This session will also include the latest VMS User's Manual changes.
Understanding HUD's Two-Year Tool: 2025
HUD's Two-Year Tool (TYT) is a very important solution for managing your PHA's Housing Choice Voucher Program. This tool will help you project annual leasing, maximize administrative fees, monitor reserve levels (HHR, RNP), and project future HAP funding. This session will review all the primary fields to assist you in maximizing leasing and utilizing your HAP funding in your program.
Tuesday Morning
Financials for All Staff
This session is a must for Executive Directors/CEOs, Property Managers, and accounting team members who are new or need a refresher on best practices. The topics of this session will include reading budget vs. actual statements, interpreting the budget variances, and distinguishing between profit and cash flow. Other financial reports, such as the balance sheet and a cash flow report, will be discussed and explained in simple-to-understand terms. We will wrap the session with a "10-minute Crunch" analysis drill.
NSPIRE Training
Presenter: Lloyd Adams, KBL Enterprises, LLC
Monday and Tuesday Morning
This NSPIRE Training Class provides a comprehensive overview of HUD's NSPIRE protocol, covering its evolution, scoring model, and inspection process. Participants will learn to comply with NSPIRE requirements and regulations, including property maintenance techniques to eliminate life-threatening deficiencies, deficiency standards, and inspection best practices. This session is excellent for Executive Leaders, Inspectors, Property Managers, and Maintenance.
Unlock the Future of Housing with Generative AI:
A Transformative Workshop
Presenter: Kenny Smith, Grace-Mar
Monday and Tuesday Morning
Join us for a riveting workshop designed to empower public housing authority employees with the knowledge and tools to integrate generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their housing operations and resident training programs. This interactive session will utilize the engaging Black Box (BcubeÔ) experience and practical activities to illuminate the vast possibilities of AI technology.
Attendees can expect to learn how to harness this powerful technology to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and offer unprecedented training opportunities to residents, ultimately leading to more efficient services and improved quality of life. This workshop is more than an educational experience; it is an opportunity to be at the forefront of technological integration in housing. This session is great for Executive Leaders, Resident Services, and Program and Property Managers.
The strategies and techniques used in this workshop have been used in serving clients from around the globe, including the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and even the country of Dubai, showcasing their universal applicability and effectiveness.
Maintenance: Low GWP Refrigerants-Installation & Diagnostics
Electrical Testing and Diagnostics for HVAC
Presenter: David Cameron, HVACR Training, LLC
Monday: Low GWP Refrigerants - Installation and Diagnostics
As of 2025, many refrigerants with a high global warming potential, such as R-410A, will be phased out in the US per new EPA guidelines. Most major manufacturers have already begun to switch over to low GWP alternatives, such as R-454B and R-32. Due to their slight flammability, these refrigerants require new field procedures and service equipment due to their "A2L" safety classification.
This class will compare old versus new refrigerant systems from an operation, testing, and field procedure point of view. New refrigerant types will be provided with installation and diagnostic information. We will also highlight the required "retooling" needed to service these systems. The objective of this training is to increase each attendee's confidence, diagnostic capabilities, and field safety awareness. This session is great for Maintenance Team Members.
Key Topics Covered:
Refrigerant Safety
Introduction to Low GWP Refrigerants
Refrigerant Properties and Characteristics
The Refrigeration Cycle
Working with Refrigerant Blends
A2L Installation and Service Guidelines
Flammable Refrigerant Storage and Transport
Operating Measurements and System Triage using new refrigerants.
Maintenance: Low GWP Refrigerants-Installation & Diagnostics
Electrical Testing and Diagnostics for HVAC
Presenter: David Cameron, HVACR Training, LLC
Tuesday Morning - Electrical Testing and Diagnostics for HVAC
This training session will focus on operating and testing electrical circuit components, using field-proven techniques to locate the root cause with maximum safety and time effectiveness. Bench-test and live circuit measurements for electromechanical and electronic controls will be discussed, along with component selection and replacement tips. This session is great for Maintenance Team Members.
Key Topics Covered:
Understanding Schematic and Pictorial Diagrams
Contactors and Relays
Motors and Compressors
Switching Devices for System Control and Protection
Low Voltage Comfort Controls and Wiring
2025 Spring Workshop Agenda
Sunday, May 18, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Board Meeting
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
Monday, May 19, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast (provided by Carolinas Council)
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Registration Open
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 1 - HCV Financial Management for Financial and Non-Financial Managers
Session 2 - NSPIRE Training
Section 3 - Unlock the Future of Housing with Generative AI
Session 4 -Low GWP Refrigerants - Installation and Diagnostics
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Break
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Session 1 - HCV Financial Management for Financial and Non-Finance Managers
Session 2 - NSPIRE Training
Section 3 - Unlock the Future of Housing with Generative AI
Session 4 - Low GWP Refrigerants - Installation and Diagnostics
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch (provided by Carolinas Council)
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 1 - HCV Financial Management for Financial and Non-Financial Managers
Session 2 - NSPIRE Training
Section 3 - Unlock the Future of Housing with Generative AI
Session 4 - Low GWP Refrigerants - Installation and Diagnostics
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Break
5:00 Day One Concludes
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast (provided by Carolinas Council)
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 1 - Financials for All Staff
Session 2 - NSPIRE Training
Session 3 - Unlock the Future of Housing with Generative AI
Session 4 - Electrical Testing and Diagnostics for HVAC
The workshop concludes at 10:30 AM.
