The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Upcoming Event

Farmworker Housing Asset and Property Management Conference
Sponsored by CASA of Oregon, Office of Rural and Farmworker Housing, and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

June 25-26, 2009
Thursday-Friday

Eagle Crest Resort
1522 Cline Falls Road
Redmond, Oregon

Eagle Crest Resort a full-service destination resort located just outside the city of Redmond on 1,700 acres in the high desert of Central Oregon.  Nestled against the majestic Cascade Mountains near Bend, Oregon, Eagle Crest Resort boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year with an annual rainfall of less than nine inches.

Reservations: (800) 682-4786 or online.  Indicate "Casa of Oregon" for conference rate.

Hotel Information
Hotel accommodations must be reserved directly with hotel.  Special conference rates will be offered until June 16, 2009 or as space is available, so early reservations are recommended.

Rates: $90.00  King + tax
  $95.00  Two queen beds + tax
  $105.00 One suite bedroom + tax
Registration fees: The deadline for early registration is June 16, 2009.
  Early-bird non-profit  $150
  Early-bird for-profit  $200
  After June 16, 2009 the registration fee is:
  Regular non-profit  $200
  Regular for-profit  $250
Payment: Payment must accompany registration form.  If you fax/email your form, please submit payment by mail.  Confirmations will not be sent until payment is received.
Cancellation/
Refund Policy		 If you cannot attend, you can send a substitute.  Full refunds will only be provided if cancellation is prior to June 10, 2009 and 50% after this date.
  We regret that we cannot refund cancellations made within 10 business days of the conference or to registrants who do not attend the conference.
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Questions? Claudia Cantu, CASA of Oregon: (503) 537-0319 Ext. 303
Craig Nolte, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: (206) 396-2192
Event Description

Today, there is a growing awareness of the connections between living in decent, safe, affordable housing and educational performance, health status, work performance and other quality-of-life issues. This 7th biennial conference supports the efforts of numerous owners and managers of farmworker housing who are doing their part to address the housing needs of a unique and underserved population.  Join other participants at this conference who are working to provide hardworking families with safe, quality, and affordable housing

At this conference, you will learn about:

  • Resident Services - "How to deliver Resident Services on a limited budget"
  • Funding Multi-Family Rural Housing; Rd, HOME, CDBG, LIHTC, NSP: How to get rural projects funded
  • Tenant Eligibility/Certification - "How to Comply & Monitor projects with Multiple Funding Sources - USDA, OHCS etc"
  • Key Issues for Yr 15 & RD Preservation
  • Tenant Eligibility "Operating Budgets Using Multiple Funding Sources"
  • Asset Management
  • Maintenance and Major Renovations:  An analysis of replacement reserves to see if you have enough
  • Local Government Updates:  What’s new in State Policies?
  • Board Roles & Responsibilities
  • How to manage and operate migrant housing successfully
  • Dealing with your Property Management Company "Are you getting your money's worth?"  Roundtable
  • Immigration Issues Impacting Farmworkers & Housing Providers
  • Green Building Maintenance and Finance:  Innovative Approaches to Farmworker Housing.
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