Mark your calendar now! On Sunday, March 25, 2001, the Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives will celebrate the new millennium with the longest running trade show and seminars in the real estate industry. The event is at the College Union building of Queens College in Flushing from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
To accommodate City Council Speaker Peter Vallone's remarks at 8:30 AM, before the commencement of the seminars, registration has been moved up to start at 7:45. If your cooperative or condominium pays for three or more directors to attend the Trade Show and Seminar, your board president comes free of charge. Here is an opportunity to see several vendors all in one location. You can pre-qualify them to see if that vendor is right for your building.
At 12:30 lunch will be provided. Luncheon activities include a presentation of merit to Queens Borough President Claire Shulman; the presentation of the prestigious Charles Rappaport "Director of the Year" award and other announcements.
This year's program proves to be the most exciting one yet! To register call 718-760-7540 today.
Attorney’s Round Table - Update your knowledge on the latest law cases affecting cooperatives and condominiums. Federation President Al Pennisi will lead a panel of attorneys to answer your questions. Have a legal question but afraid to pay? Come to our exciting round table discussion.
Professional Round Table - Ask your questions. Our panel of experts, consisting of attorneys, managing agents, accountants, refinancing experts and engineers will answer your questions on issues you want to know about, not the usual seminar topics focused on, what they want you to hear.
Your Corporate Documents - Federation President Al Pennisi, will discuss updating your building’s Occupancy Agreement, Bylaws, Proprietary Lease, etc.
Energy Conservation - The Federation has joined engineer Herbert Hirschfeld, P.E. in obtaining a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), under the New York Smart Energy Program. This grant will pay for your building’s feasibility study and more. Come to this seminar to find out why submetering electric is for your building.
Board Responsibilities - Attorney Stan Dreyer will deliver his popular seminar on the Board and how it works. Questions such as What makes a good Corporate Secretary?; How much power does a Board President have? You will get answers.
Discrimination Where You Least Expect It - Attorney Howard Schechter will explain a) reasonable accommodations for the disabled person and b) sexual harassment. He will explain how to protect yourself and what the many open items are.
Planning for the Future (Budgets/Capital Improvements) - Accountant Rick Montanye will discuss the impact on higher energy costs and how they impact on your budget. How you can plan for future major capital improvement projects.
Legislation in Albany: How It is Affecting Us Today - National Association of Housing Cooperatives (NAHC) Executive Director Doug Kleine will moderate a discussion on pending Albany legislation that will affect us all. Scheduled to appear is Assemblyman Mark Weprin and State Senator Frank Padavan.
High Tech in Buildings - North Shore Towers President Chuck Robbins will moderate a discussion on new technologies that will and can affect us all. Companies like ADI will present the new “wireless internet” and Buildingslinks will present how your building can link up to their website to better communicate to your shareholder/owners, the board and management.
Preventative Maintenance for You and Your Super - Renowned building systems expert Richard Koral of the Apartment House Institute will make a presentation on how a good preventative maintenance plan can save your building money, especially fuel dollars. It might be a good idea to bring your super or someone on the building’s staff.
Financial Ramifications of Aging in Place - Join Nat Yalowitz and others in a presentation of how we can care for our older residents who want to stay in place and not be sent elsewhere. The social, physical and economic implications for the resident and the building as a whole will be discussed.