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VIEW FROM COMMISSIONERS’ CORNER—February 2010
Over the past two and a half years or so, at all levels NAHRO has made strides in the direction of fostering commissioner relevance to the mission. Advocacy effectiveness and life-experience understanding have been acknowledged and fostered. Not only nice words but also substance—targeted training tracks at conferences and liason emphasis—have broadened the parameters for commissioner involvement and contribution.
The clarification and broadening of our commissioner data base makes it possible to involve more commissioners in the direction and planning of our efforts. At SW NAHRO, Professional Development VP Jeannie Epperson and President Katie Anderson have expressed their openness to our suggestions regarding training that will bring us to conference and other kinds of help we might need, individually and collectively.
So now it’s up to us! We owe our partners substantive response. The only response to the Dec. e-mail asking for suggestions was “green,” duly forwarded to PD. In Springdale this June, I give fair warning, additional substance should come from this committee: self-evaluation? Term limits? Available funding streams? Channeling of shared best practices? Conflicts of interest? Balancing responsibilities?
Thinking caps on! 2011 SW NAHRO should be not only for commissioners but by commissioners. We can make it happen!
Presented by: Win Jacobs, SWRC V.P. Commissioners
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SULPHUR, LOUISIANA 70665
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2 C Sugar
1/2 Tsp Vanilla
5 Tblsp unsweetened cocoa
3/4 C Peanut butter
1/2 C Milk
1/2 C Butter
3 C Quick cooking oats (5 minute)
Mix sugar, cocoa, milk and butter. Mix sugar, cocoa, milk and butter. Stir. Microwave on high for one (1) more minute. Add vanilla, peanut butter and oats. Stir until blended. Spoon onto waxed paper to cool. Spoon onto waxed paper to cool. Enjoy!
Submitted By:
Carrie Kline Central Texas Housing Consortium, TX
Southwest Upcoming Events
2010 Southwest NAHRO Annual Conference
June 13-17, 2010 Click here for Registration Information and Agenda Click here for Sponsorship Form Click here for Exhibitor Registration Form
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Southwest NAHRO Awards
2010 Award Competition
The deadline for entries will be WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010 . The Awards Committee will meet in Dallas, Friday April 30, 2010 for the award judging. All entries must be submitted by an agency/entity which is a current paid member of Southwest Regional Council NAHRO, an individual associated with such a member agency/entity, or by a state chapter of SWRC. Click Here for Application.
2010 Scholarship Program
The Southwest Regional Council NAHRO Scholarship Program provides scholarship opportunities to families that reside in, work with, or who otherwise receive housing benefits from one of the member agencies of the Council. The SWRC NAHRO annually awards scholarships totaling more than $10,000.00. Scholarship awards are available to public housing residents, participants in rental assistance or similar programs, both heads of household and other family members, and children of staff working for a member agency.
Applications available here.
