It is a beautiful day today. It is unseasonable warm and the sun is bright and shining. I should be outside soaking up the warmth, yet here I sit making sure that you are all informed on the most important of issues! Not to make you feel guilty or anything…
It is a good day to remind you about the upcoming state SAHMA meetings. I know that sometimes it feels like you have heard all you need to on the subjects that are addressed at SAHMA, but keep in mind that one of the main reasons for going is to meet other folks.
Networking. It is important for everyone, but especially those of us in the small world of affordable housing where all roads lead to each other. SAHMA meetings are a good opportunity to see what is working for other community managers. It is a chance for you to get HUD’s opinion on subjects without having to get “written up” and it is a place where you can relax and enjoying knowing that you aren’t the ONLY one having “that” problem.
I love SAHMA meetings and I am very proud to be associated with SAHMA and to be invited to speak at many of the state meetings. I think that the opportunity to just spend a few days away from your community is valuable. We all need to be able to take a deep breath and smile.
So, if you weren’t planning on going to your state meeting, take a look at your calendar and see if you can squeeze it in. And if you are planning to be there…see you then!