FEDERATION STARTS THE MILLENNIUM WITH ITS 43RD ANNUAL TRADE SHOW AND SEMINARS
Mark your calendar now! Sunday, February 6th, 2000, the Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives will celebrate the new millennium with the longest running trade show in the real estate industry. When your cooperative or condominium pays for three or more directors to attend the trade show and seminar, the board president comes free of charge! Here is an opportunity to see several vendors all in one location. Best deal - lunch will be provided
This year's seminar program proves to be the most exciting one yet!
Attorney's Round Table - Update your knowledge on the latest law cases affecting cooperatives and condominiums. Federation Executive Vice President Al Pennisi will lead a panel of attorneys to answer your questions. Had a legal question but were afraid to pay? Come to our exciting attorneys round table discussion.
NEW - 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, which they want you to hear.
NEW -Your Corporate Documents - Federation Executive Vice 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 its New York Smart Energy Program. This grant will pay for a building's feasibility study and more. Come to this seminar to find out why electric submetering is for you.
NEW - Management Representatives from the Association of Co-op and Condo Managers (ACCM) will have an open exchange with our members about various management issues and the ethics of the ACCM association.
BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES - Attorney Stan Dreyer will deliver his popular seminar on the Board and how it works. Questions like what make's a good Corporate Secretary? How much power does a Board President have will be answered.
NEW - DISCRIMINATION: WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT - Attorney Howard Schechter
will explain a) reasonable accommodations to the disabled person and b) sexual harassment. He will explain how to protect yourself and what the many open items are.
NEW -- SAFEGUARDING YOUR ASSETS - Accountant Rick Montanye will discuss ways your building can ensure itself to minimize any fraud in dealing with your professionals.
FEDERAL LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS - Direct from Washington, the National Association of Housing Cooperatives Judy Sullivan, and Director of Government Relations.