Annual Conference Agenda
September 15 – 18, 2013
Sunday, September 15
8:30 am
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Temple Square
For those interested, our conference hosts have arranged for us to
attend a live recording of the nationally renowned Mormon
Tabernacle Choir.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
Open to all conference attendees.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Opening Policy Symposium
Public Private Partnerships, TODs, Sustainable Communities
Robert Grow, Envision Utah and Andrew Gruber, Wasatch Front
Regional Council
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meet and Greet
New to COSCDA or long time members - join your colleagues as
we informally begin the conference activities over light
refreshments.
Monday, September 16
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Coffee and Tea Service
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Lt. Governor Greg Bell
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Open General Session
H. David Burton, former presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, will address the issue of successful
public private collaboration to achieve innovative community
development protects.
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10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Networking, Phone, Blackberry, and Exhibits Break
11:00 a.m. - noon
Legislative and Regulatory Update (COSCDA Staff)
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Networking Luncheon
1:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
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Homelessness: HMIS - "How HMIS supports multiple funding
sources and reporting with new HEARTH standards"
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Community Development: IDIS – HUD activity flagging and
monitoring
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Housing: Energy Efficient technologies and the real world
applications
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Networking, Phone, Blackberry, and Exhibits Break
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Committee Meetings
Community Development, Housing, and Homelessness
All conference participants are encouraged to attend the
Committee meeting of their choice. COSCDA committee meetings
play an integral part in shaping the organizational policy.
Each Committee will be briefed on legislative and policy issues
impacting their program, appropriations and other related issues,
and will discuss COSCDA’s policy direction for the coming year.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
President’s Reception and Award Recognition
(Wells Fargo Tower)
Join your colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere as we recognize the
winners of COSCDA’s Annual Awards.
Attire: Business Casual
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Tuesday, September 17
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Coffee and Tea Services
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
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Homelessness: VA Model- "Working with the VA on ending
Chronic Veteran Homelessness" specifically the Valor House,
Sunrise Metro and Freedom Landing.
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Housing: Rehab in Rural Communities: Building Strong
Communities
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Community Development: Environmental Streamlining
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Networking, Phone, Blackberry, and Exhibits Break
10:15 a.m. -12:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Homelessness: ESG Performance Standards "How to create
and implement performance standards and evaluation in
coordination with CoC"
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Housing: Fair Housing Equal Opportunity
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Community Development: CDBG Listening Session
HUD will conduct a CDBG Listening Session to provide
COSCDA members the opportunity to comment on CDBG
program effectiveness and technical assistance needs. HUD
wants to hear our comments regarding the program’s structure,
regulations, program delivery and HUD’s provision of
technical assistance.
12:45 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
12:45 p.m. and 1:15 p.m.
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Boxed Lunch/Host Mobile Workshops ***
2 buses same sites different times:
 Grace Mary Manor
 Rocky Mtn. Pies
 Valor House
 Olympic Plaza at University of Utah – Drive-by
 Providence House
 Plaza on State Street
Followed by walking tour:
 City Creek
 Temple Square, Family History Library
6:00 p.m.
Dinner on your Own/Team Dinners
Team Dinners at various downtown restaurants
(Please sign up at the registration table.)
Wednesday, September 18
7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
Regional Caucus Breakfast
COSCDA members from the four regions will meet to discuss key
organizational issues and initiatives and share information on
activities within their region. COSCDA members will also elect
regional representatives to the COSCDA Board of Directors. (The
COSCDA Representative from each state must be in attendance at
the meeting to cast their vote.)
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Member Services Committee Meeting
This meeting is for you! The Member Services Committee will
discuss issues of importance to COSCDA member organizations.
Here is your opportunity to tell COSCDA how to best address your
professional development, organizational and information needs.
All conference attendees are strongly encouraged to attend. Also,
hear from the Training and Professional Development Committee
chairperson who will give a report during this session.
Additionally, COSCDA award winners receiving the Sterling
Achievement Award and President’s Award for Innovation will
highlight their program or project. (The COSCDA Representative
from each state must be in attendance to cast their vote.)
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Membership Forum and Business Meeting
The Membership Forum and Business Meeting will provide an
opportunity for members to discuss organizational issues and
provide input to the COSCDA Board of Directors. Officers and
Board members will be elected. COSCDA Board President will
lead a discussion with members and receive an update on the 2014
and 2015 Annual Conferences. The COSCDA representative
from each state must be in attendance to cast their vote.
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10:00 a.m. - Noon
Briefing with Senior HUD Officials
Noon
Meeting Adjourned
12:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Board Meeting
Open to all conference attendees.
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