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Program Our 2019 Program will focus on topics of interest including: (subject to change): Lending and Other Cooperative Financial Considerations • Discussion on lending options, budgeting and other financial topics Cooperative Governance and Ethical Issues • Governance issues • Discussions on ethical values • Development of governance plans Marketing for the Future of Cooperatives • Marketing with the use of social media • Development of marketing plans and different methods of marketing Enhanced Operational Programs for Cooperatives Welcome to Miami • Developing a Maintenance Improvement Plan The National Association of Housing • Discussion of enhancing other operational programs to Cooperatives invites you to Miami, FL. take the next steps to a better equipped Cooperative Miami is one of the world’s leading and Legal and Legislative Issues most iconic tourist destinations – thanks to • Discussions of legal issues, governmental issues and its subtropical climate, pristine beaches, and legislative issues relaxed ambiance. It also does fun really well. Registered Cooperative Managers • RCM Program Overview • Insurance Issues • HUD Issues • Legal Issues for Management About the Conference • New Technologies in Management Each year, NAHC’s Annual Conference brings • RCM Roundtables together your peers, colleagues and industry Final program available via www.NAHC.coop experts in cooperative housing to discuss issues and learn how to strengthen cooperative housing in the .

Who Should Attend – Cooperative Volunteer Board Members – Professional Cooperative Managers – Industry Professionals such as lawyers, CPAs and leaders who service the housing cooperative community.

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Schedule of Events Friday, October 18 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open NAHC 59th Annual Conference Schedule 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conference Registration October 16 – 19, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Pre-Conference RCM Workshop 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Awards Luncheon Monday, October 14 2:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. * Registered Cooperative 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Candidates Forum: Meet Your Manager Course, Part I/II Board Candidates 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Member Association Tuesday, October 15 Caucuses 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. * Tour 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. * Registered Cooperative Saturday, October 16 Manager Course, Part II/III 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Annual Meeting of Members 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. * Registered Cooperative 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. NAHC Board of Directors Manager Recertification Meeting Ethics Course 12:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. * Boat Tour Around /Bayside Market Tour Annual Conference 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. * Schnebly Redlands Winery & Wednesday, October 16 Brewery Tour 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Conference Registration 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. * Miami to the Max Tour *Separate Registration Fee Required 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. * Everglades Tour 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NAHC Board of Directors Meeting 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. First Time Attendee Orientation 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Opening Reception

Thursday, October 17 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conference Registration 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Opening General Session & Keynote Speaker 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Strut Your Stuff: Cooperative Pride Luncheon 2:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Interested in Exhibiting? If your company is interested in exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities at the 59th Annual NAHC Conference, please contact Julie Elfand at [email protected] or by calling (202) 737-0797.

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Transportation The Hilton Miami Downtown is serviced by Miami International Airport (MIA) which is located approximately 5 miles (15-20 minutes) from the hotel as well as Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL) airport located approximately 24 miles (40-45 minutes) from the hotel.

Taxis: Cost approximately $25 one way from Miami International Airport to the hotel and can be picked up outside of baggage claim at the taxi stand. Taxis cost approximately $80 one way from Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport to the hotel and can Host Hotel be picked up outside of baggage claim. The 59th Annual NAHC Conference will be held at the Hilton Miami Downtown. The hotel is located in Shuttle Service: SuperShuttle provides service from downtown Miami, minutes from , Bayside the Miami International Airport to the Hilton Miami Marketplace, Arts District and Design Downtown Hotel. You can schedule your SuperShuttle District of Miami. online at www.supershuttle.com or over the phone by calling 305-871-1000. Shared rides cost $17 A limited number of guest rooms have been reserved one way and $34 round trip. Solo non-stop rides cost at a discounted rate of $189.00 a night single/double $65 one way and $130 round trip. Major credit cards occupancy for run of house rooms, plus applicable are accepted. SuperShuttle will pick up on Level 1, taxes (13%) until Tuesday, September 24, 2019. In the arrival/ground level of the airport outside of the order to receive this special rate, you must mention baggage claim areas. the National Association of Housing Cooperatives Go Shuttle provides service from Fort Lauderdale/ (NAHC) when making your reservation. Hollywood International Airport to the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel. Shared rides cost $23.00 one way. After September 24, 2019, or once the room block has No advance reservation is needed; just go to the been filled (whichever comes first), reservations will service desk located outside curbside on the lower be accepted on a space and rate available basis. To level of arrivals. For return trips back to the airport make reservations, please call 1-305-374-0000 or the cost is $23.00 and advance reservations must be 1-800-HILTONS or make your reservation online at made 24 hours prior. You can schedule your ride by https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/M/ calling 954-561-8888. MIADTHF-NAHC-20191012/index.jhtml Dress Casual attire is appropriate for all meetings and tours. Don’t forget to bring apparel for the Strut Your Stuff: Cooperative Pride Luncheon. The outdoor temperature and meeting rooms may vary. We strongly recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket. The average temperatures for Miami in October are in the mid 80’s F during the day and the low to mid 70’s F in the evenings.

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Tours In order to hold any tours we need to receive the minimum attendee guarantee for each tour by Monday, September 30. If we are below the minimum for a specific tour we may need to cancel the tour. If that is the case we will contact you.

Key West Tour Tuesday, October 15, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Key West is famous for watersports, lively nightlife, beaches, historic sites and its pastel, conch-style architecture. Palm-lined streets with gingerbread mansions and tin-roofed conch houses were home South Beach to Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Frost and Jimmy Buffett. Duval Street, Miami to the Max Tour one of the most energetic strips of shops, bars and Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. cafes anywhere, offers Sloppy Joe’s bar, a favorite The day begins with a guided bus ride around Miami Key West hangout of novelist Ernest Hemingway. and Miami Beach. The bus will stop at 5 different Sit back, relax and enjoy the 4 hour drive that will take locations where you can take pictures and walk you to the Southern-most point of the United States. around. We will visit: Art Deco District, Wynwood While on the bus you will enjoy an audio tour about Walls Street Art District, Cuban Key West and the . Neighborhood, Domino Park, and Bayside Market outdoor shopping mall. The tour will make a stop in Once you arrive in Key West you will have free time Little Havana where you can grab some lunch and to explore the island. Walking tours of Key West are you will be able to explore the area on your own, the best way to see the island’s intriguing homes, or stay with the guide and take a guided walking tour courtyards and gardens. Attractions and places to of the area. visit in Key West are: Ernest Hemingway House, Key West Aquarium, Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s, [Please note, this tour includes roundtrip Quarters Museum, Mallory Square, Duval Street, transportation and walking. Meals are not Truman Little White House, Mile Marker 0, Shipwreck included. Bring comfortable shoes.] Treasure Museum, Key West Art & Historical Society, Cost: $65.00 Water activities (the beach, snorkeling, and/or glass (Note: A minimum of 20 attendees are needed to run this tour.) bottom boat tours). Also enjoy lunch at some of the famous restaurants in Key West: Margaritaville Restaurant, Sloppy Joe’s, The Conch Republic Seafood Company, Commodore Waterfront Restaurant, Sunset Tiki Bar & Grille, Blue Mojito Pool Bar & Grille and many more. [Please note, this tour includes approximately a 4 hour bus ride each way, a lot of walking and approximately 6 hours to explore Key West. Meals are not included. Bring comfortable shoes and suntan lotion.] Cost: $125.00 (Note: A minimum of 20 attendees are needed to run this tour.) Wynwood Arts District

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Everglades Tour Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This tour is a lot of fun. We start off on a guided tour to . On the way, you’ll hear music and stories from a professional audio guide. Upon arrival at the Everglades Park, you will embark on an exciting, 45-minute shared airboat ride. Right after, you will have the chance to learn more about the gators and ecosystem in the wildlife show. There is a cafeteria and a gift shop at the park, as well as a suspended boardwalk nature trail for you to peruse through nature. [Please note, this tour includes transportation and a little walking. Meals are not included. Bring Little Havana comfortable shoes, hat and suntan lotion.] Cost: $85.00 Schnebly Redlands Winery & Brewery Tour (Note: A minimum of 15 attendees are needed to run this tour.) Saturday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. A local winery guide will take you through the Boat Tour Around Biscayne Bay/Bayside Market Tour beautiful estate, share the history of the family, and Saturday, October 19, 12:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. take you through the whole wine making process. Take a boat ride around Biscayne Bay on a double-decker You will also have the unique opportunity to venture into sightseeing yacht. The tour will include a 90-minute the brewery – Miami Brewing Company – and learn all narrated cruise about the history of Miami from the about how they craft fine brews. Your tour guide will show water, the celebrity houses and the surrounding Bay. you each of the steps needed to handcraft the unique Following the boat tour you will have time on your own Schnebly Wines and Miami Brewing Co. Beers. to walk around and explore the wonderful shops at [Please note, this tour includes approximately a Bayside Market. 1 hour 15 minute bus ride each way, a little walking, [Please note, this tour includes roundtrip transportation, winery tour and tasting. You must be 21 years of a boat tour and a little walking. Meals are not included. age to participate. Meals are not included. Bring Bring comfortable shoes, hat and suntan lotion.] comfortable shoes.] Cost: $70.00 Cost: $75.00 (Note: A minimum of 20 attendees are needed to run this tour.) (Note: A minimum of 20 attendees are needed to run this tour.)

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Additional Things to do While in Miami, Florida • Wynwood: known for its many colorful murals, Wynwood square feet of indoor and outdoor program space including is one of the city’s most happening districts. Wynwood flexible galleries, an education complex, the PAMM Shop Walls is an outdoor museum showcasing large-scale works with unique gifts, art books and furnishings, and Verde by some of the world’s best-known street artists. Converted waterfront restaurant and bar. warehouses housing craft breweries and funky art galleries • Frost Museum of Science: One of the only institutions join chic clothing boutiques, stylish bistros and late-night worldwide boasting both a state-of-the-art planetarium and bars in this hip neighborhood. cutting-edge aquarium, the 250,000-square-foot facility sits • Bayside Marketplace: this two-story open-air shopping on four acres of land overlooking Biscayne Bay surrounded center located in the Downtown Miami area overlooks by Downtown Miami’s dazzling skyline. The museum’s Biscayne Bay and the City of Miami marina. thought-provoking exhibitions span six levels inside with rooftop observation decks housing both a telescope for • Art Deco District: South Beach’s Art Deco District claims stargazing and an urban garden. The museum’s permanent the largest concentration of 1920s and 1930s architecture exhibitions are dedicated to ’s biodiversity, in the world! Enjoy the retro-fabulous designs on Ocean the physics of light, aviation, the human mind and body Drive, , and Washington Avenue. and more. • Little Havana: Little Havana is Miami’s vibrant Cuban • The Barnacle Historic State Park: Built in 1891 by heart, with Latin American art galleries and busy pioneer Ralph Munroe, the home and restaurants. Cafes with walk-up windows sell Cuban coffee grounds exemplify the spirit of early Coconut Grove. Tours to cigar-smoking patrons. On Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street), of the Barnacle House and the Boathouse are given. locals discuss politics over dominoes at Maximo Gomez Park, dubbed Domino Park by locals. The historic Tower • City Center: brings three Theater screens independent and revival films, while the levels of unparalleled shopping, dining and entertainment. area’s clubs host live Latin music. The 500,000 square foot vertical shopping experience is rounded out with a mix of premium and contemporary • Jungle Island: an eco-adventure theme park combines shops filled with beauty, home decor, jewelry, apparel and the beauty of Miami’s tropical landscape with a jungle full much more. The restaurants and bars, an integral piece of of extraordinary animals from around the globe including the Brickell City Centre experience, make up the third and extremely rare twin orangutans and over 300 vibrant birds, fourth levels, an experience anchored by CMX, the VIP including the worlds’ only trained Cassowary. Cinema Experience. • : The Zoo occupies almost 750 acres and is • Miracle Mile & Downtown Coral Gables home to more than 3,000 animals representing over 500 Shopping District: Downtown Coral Gables, including different species. The zoo also houses more than 1,000 Miracle Mile, is one of South Florida’s most sought-after species of trees, palms and other plants, and over 100 shopping destinations. Features quality shops, art galleries, special exhibits showcasing a broad number of species boutiques, restaurants and a live theater in a lushly and scientific topics. landscaped environment of tree-lined streets. Shoppers • AmericanAirlines Arena: Miami’s AmericanAirlines will find unique jewelry, apparel, home furnishings, salons Arena is an international, versatile venue in a vibrant and spas, and other specialty shops. World-renowned waterfront setting that showcases world-class and restaurants offer food from around the world and serve sophisticated events. Located in Downtown Miami on the dinner late into the evening. The area is known for its waterfront of Biscayne Bay. AmericanAirlines Arena hosts commitment to quality and personal service. 80+ non-basketball events each year. Including A-list • Miami Beach Botanical Garden: This 2.6-acre urban concerts, family shows, sporting events, National greenspace showcases Florida native plants and trees, with Conferences, and more. garden subsets including a Japanese garden, edible garden • Perez Art Museum Miami: Pérez Art Museum Miami and water garden. Cascading oolite fountains frame the (PAMM), located in Downtown Miami’s Great Lawn. A free self-guided phone tour offers additional alongside Biscayne Bay, is Miami-Dade County’s flagship information on the history of the Garden and plantings. museum presenting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Designed by prize-winning architects Herzog & For more information on Miami attractions, go to de Meuron, the state-of-the-art facility offers 200,000 www.miamiandbeaches.com 05 www.nahc.coop National Association of Housing Cooperatives 06 1120 20th Street, NW • Suite 750 Washington, DC 20036 Return Service Requested

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1120 20th Street, NW • Suite 750 • Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: (202) 737-0797 • Fax: (202) 216-9646 Email: [email protected]

For registration information visit www.nahc.coop or call 202-737-0797.