WI-CARH Summer 2024

Newsletter

WI-CARH - 25 Years of Success

Since the establishment of the Wisconsin Council for Affordable and Rural Housing in 1998-1999, we have seen a lot of changes in rural housing.  Your organization was created to educate, advocate, and collaborate with other housing organizations and interests across the state.  The goal was to elevate the rural housing industry and create value for members through various outlets within WI-CARH.

I believe that WI-CARH has accomplished many of these goals. From the beginning, the organization was always intended to serve its members. Through newsletters like this one, we distributed information, hopefully, in a timely manner about a variety of topics. Our annual conferences and spring trainings have been well attended and provide an opportunity for all owners and management agents to stay “on topic” and ahead of the curve regarding housing policy, updated regulations, and advocacy for changes to make the lives of residents and their caretakers easier.  

Rural communities are often characterized as overlooked and underserved.  I concur with that statement. The Rural Rental Housing program of USDA is often, in many rural Wisconsin communities, the only dedicated multi-family units in place.  As you know, many of these units and developments are in desperate need of repairs. This aging infrastructure is housing some of our most vulnerable Wisconsin residents, many of whom are elderly and rely on social security as a major source of income.

WI-CARH’s relationship with RD-USDA has been outstanding throughout the past 25 years. The current reorganization has, frankly, put a strain on this relationship but all sides see much benefit in a continuing dialogue on how to improve the program going forward. WI-CARH has always had a good relationship with WHEDA, HUD, and ancillary housing organizations working statewide. Of course, we have always maintained a great relationship with the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) which continues to advocate for increased funding and fundamental program changes at the national level.

Whether you are new to WI-CARH or have been around for the entire 25 years, take note that we continue to keep your interests front and center. No one knows what the next 25 years will bring but change is inevitable, WI-CARH will weigh in on what that change may look like.

Please note that our annual conference is taking place on October 24^th at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Our conference committee is lining up topics with speakers that will be of great benefit to your organization.

Thank you for all you do to house rural Wisconsin residents. You make a difference in countless lives. Enjoy your summer.

Russell D. Kaney

President, WI-CARH

Council for Affordable and Rural Housing Holds Annual Meeting and Legislative Conference - By Russell Kaney

The CARH conference was held June 24-26 in Washington, D.C.  Attendees from around the country gathered to discuss housing-related issues and topics with an emphasis on RD-USDA and HUD programs. 

Day One of the conference was broken out into committee meetings. These meetings give participants the ability to provide input with recommendations for policy changes and initiatives to be taken to the Board of Directors for action.

State Affiliated Association Committee met first. Russell Kaney represented Wisconsin (WI-CARH). In a round table discussion, other state organizations discussed their conferences, featured speakers, hot topics, newsletters, scholarships, and more. Input was given from Florida, Carolinas, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, Mississippi, California, and Missouri. HOTMA and NSPIRE inspections were the main training topics for states. Each state has limited engagements with RD staff and realignment issues continue in each state.

Best Practices/Education Committee discussed training issues, resident retention, and employee retention. Several organizations mentioned that the retention of maintenance staff is the most difficult retention issue. Some have provided scholarships for employees to take maintenance training, and others have contacted vocational tech colleges and high schools to offer jobs and/or training. The average age of maintenance workers in one state is 63 years old. Pay is higher but sometimes still not enough to retain. Service coordinators are being used on RD properties in several states. Typically, a service coordinator is located at the corporate or head office and occasionally at a regional level. One management agent has reframed the service coordinator position as a “tenant retention services” and budgets for it. HD Supply (Home Depot) mentioned they continue to post trainings on-line for HVAC and other topics. They also have a 3-hour in-person workshop geared to maintenance people. There was discussion around the change out of R-22 refrigerants to R-410A. States are using US Housing Consultants, Zeffert, Spectrum, and E&A for training needs. The most popular sessions are on HOTMA, NSPIRE inspections, and fair housing.

Lenders Committee discussion was led by Chris Mullen of Bonneville Multifamily Capital. Insurance issues, both availability and high cost were discussed. Construction costs nationally have modified, labor costs are up, supply chain issues have normalized, seeing additional rental assistance requests, rent increase requests, and deferred development fees, all to bridge gaps in a budget. A suggestion was made to develop a portal at RD-USDA to track where a project is in the underwriting-closing process. The process now is to call and track down your project on your own. RD-USDA staffing issues continue. There is a need for IT upgrades at RD. Keep pushing IT upgrades with the theory that it will reduce the need for an additional headcount at RD. Keep pushing the integration of AI into the RD process. RD lacks a “go-to” person for 538 lending issues and timing is still slow on 538 lending issues. 538 programs have authorized lending capacity of $400 million, which had been $250 million prior. However, this year's projected usage is at $170 million, up from $160 million in 2023.  Interest rates have held down volume. Still pushing USDA to authorize refinancing of debt as an eligible activity.

Management Committee issues included insurance costs, continuing restructuring issues, RD budget approvals, RA needs, management fees, and reserve account bids waiver up to $10K. The general discussion was that rental increases are being approved. Labor costs and insurance costs are driving budgets higher requiring large rent increases. 

Development Committee issues mirrored the Management Committee concerns. Timing and transparency were key issues discussed on RD transfers and approvals.

A session over lunch focused on Washington news and updates. A $78 billion tax bill in the Senate sponsored by Smith/Wyden would provide enhancements that the LIHTC program is looking for. A similar bill already passed in the House of Representatives but would need sixty votes in the Senate to pass and will likely have a vote this fall if not in the lame-duck session. Decoupling was authorized in the fiscal year 2024 appropriations bill which was passed on March 9^th.  It allows up to 1,000 units of RD 515 units set to mature in 2024 to be converted to decoupled property (no RD debt, full rental assistance). The fiscal year 2025 appropriations bill has the same allowance, 1,000 units of 2025 maturing projects/units. This process will create the rules and input from borrowers who voluntarily participate. USDA must report to Congress monthly on progress. The long-term goal is to have permanent legislation as proposed by the Smith/Rounds decoupling bill. (See accompanying article on Decoupling) HUD discussion around RAD, Mark to Market, and rent increases followed. Likely that the Farm Bill may be extended past 9/30/2024 again.

Day Two of the conference opened with a panel discussion of the regulators, Joaquin Altoro of RD-USDA, and Eric Hadelman of HUD. Both discussed existing programs and budgets but little else. A panel on Ever Changing Housing Markets discussed bond activity across the country and the effect of interest rates on housing production. 

A Nitty Gritty session featured Mike Reznick of RD (Director of Asset Management) and Karissa Stiers of RD (Assistant Deputy Administrator). Mr. Reznick announced that management fees will be raised to a floor of $80.00 per occupied unit for Fiscal Year 2025. An official announcement will come around August 1^st. The OCAF adjustor for Fiscal Year 2024 will be added to the base and OCAF will be used each year going forward. This was welcome news to attendees as the Midwest has been on the low end of management fee schedules. Ms. Stiers discussed the ongoing process review of transfers. Working on a mapping process to better inform owners/potential owners of where they stand in the process. It was also announced that the new floor for obtaining bids for reserve account expenditures will be raised to $15,000.  The old amount of $5,000 was considered problematic. The audience suggested a $20,000 floor and RD will consider it. Many areas have few contractors and vendors which makes it very difficult to get the required two bids on the small amount of work.  Mr. Reznick reiterated that owners and managers should submit realistic budgets, if a rent increase is needed, ask for it. NSPIRE inspections were briefly discussed. The MPR NOSA paired with 515 funding may be out in July. Ms. Stiers acknowledged that staffing continues to be a pain point at RD.

Compliance issues were discussed by Steve Rosenblatt of Spectrum Enterprises, Inc. He reviewed several HOTMA changes to the regulations and answered questions.

Day three was an opportunity for the conference attendees to hear from seven CARH scholarship winners from across the country. One of several scholarships is named after James L. Poehlman, one of the founders of WI-CARH and a charter member of CARH. Following this session, the wrap-up of the conference discussed decoupling at length. Notes from this discussion will be discussed in a separate article.

This was a great opportunity to hear important decisions being made on rural housing issues affecting all states. Thanks to WI-CARH for the opportunity to attend.

Decoupling Slowly Arrives - By Russell Kaney

Decoupling, the process of decoupling a Rural Rental Housing 515 mortgage from Section 521 Rental Assistance has taken a small step forward as explained at the recent CARH annual meeting.

Decoupling has been a hot topic for well over two years as Senators Smith (MN) and Rounds (SD) created legislation to provide this tool as another alternative to losing more RRH 515 units due to maturing mortgages. Currently, if a mortgage matures or is paid in full, the rental assistance ends at the same time. This makes many projects infeasible to operate. Congress, through the Appropriations Committee in the House, authorized 1,000 units to be eligible for decoupling in Fiscal Year 2024 (ending September 30, 2024).  Any units that matured or will mature after March 9, 2024, up to 9/30/2024 are eligible to participate in this voluntary program. Owners still have the right to pay off the mortgage and exit the program, but rental assistance would end. For these projects, vouchers would be extended to residents.

Decoupling will allow a mortgage payoff but the continuance of rental assistance. Budget-based rents could end, and HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR’s) would take their place although an owner could elect to continue with a budget-based approach. The FMR’s would be adjusted by an Operating Cost Adjustment Factor (OCAF) each year. The process will allow an owner to recapitalize or borrow funds from the private sector for repairs, rehab, and other critical needs for the project.  The decoupling program has also been authorized for the Fiscal Year 2025 year with an additional 1,000 units to be considered. Owners with expiring mortgages will be notified of eligibility and whether they want to participate.

The decoupling effort still has some procedures and policies to work out. RD-USDA officials at the recent CARH annual meeting explained that it feels like they are building an airplane while they are flying it. USDA is consulting with HUD on how the RAD program was initiated and is being monitored after 10-plus years of operations. 

Key questions remain: Will there be a further restrictive use covenant (RUC) on the property?  On a transfer, who keeps the reserves, and who provides oversight of the reserves?  How will excess cash flow be monitored (through an audit perhaps)?    What is ideal commitment for a rental assistance contract (20 years is suggested by owners)? Generally, RD-USDA wants to know what barriers need to be considered and overcome to make this program successful. Key issues will be RD oversight, reports, and reserves.

RD-USDA is required to report to Congress monthly on how the program is being implemented. The proposed name for the program is Stand Alone Rental Assistance (SARA). The goal is to eventually have a permanent program in place that would be able to qualify properties that are within four years of mortgage maturity to be considered for SARA.

Thirty-four entities have been identified as being eligible for the Fiscal Year 2024 program. It is expected that an application period will open in August and the first decouplings will occur in late September.   Attached, you will find a PowerPoint presentation offered to attendees at the CARH annual conference and narrated by Angilla Denton, Deputy Administrator Multi-Family Housing at RD-USDA.  

Comments on procedures and/or policies you would like to see included should be sent to SM.RD.Decoupling@usda.gov.

WHEDA Foundation Grant Application Period Open

The application cycle for the 2024 Housing Grant Cycle is now open. (Formal press release below.) The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and the WHEDA Foundation, Inc. make available annually, grant funds through the Housing Grant Program competition. The Program's mission is to assist in the improvement of the state's housing for special needs populations such as veterans, physically impaired or disabled persons, domestic abuse victims, runaways, homeless persons, and more. 

A total of $2,000,000 will be awarded for the 2024 cycle with awards to be announced in December. The maximum individual grant award is $50,000 per project. The grants are for physical improvements such as rehabilitation, accessibility features, and new construction.

Who Can Apply?



• Nonprofit organizations or cooperatives organized under Chapters 181, 185, or 187 of the Wisconsin Statutes
• Community development, redevelopment, and housing authorities
• Local units of government
• Native American tribal authorities

Important details:

• The competition includes two separate housing categories: Emergency/Transitional housing and Permanent housing.
• The maximum individual grant award is $50,000.
• Applications are due on August 12, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.
• Grant Awards will be announced in December 2024.
• Complete program details and application materials are available here. 
• For program inquiries, contact WHEDA.Foundation@wheda.com.

Formal Press Release

WHEDA Foundation opens 2024 housing grant cycle

$2 million available for emergency and extremely low-income housing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2024

Contact: Raechelle Belli, Raechelle.Belli@wheda.com, 608-267-1093

MADISON, Wis. – Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the WHEDA Foundation.

Administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the WHEDA Foundation Housing Grant Program aims to improve housing for community members with complex needs, such as individuals who have developmental or intellectual disabilities, people who are experiencing intimate partner violence, individuals with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income, youth experiencing homelessness, and people with mental and behavioral health conditions. Grants of up to $50,000 are available in two categories--emergency/transitional housing and permanent housing.

“Many amazing organizations around the state are doing great work to fulfill the housing needs of their communities, and we are excited to see what they have planned,” said Elmer Moore, Jr., WHEDA CEO. “We want to help these organizations create better lives for individuals and families who need a place to call home.”

The WHEDA Foundation will award $2 million for the 2024 cycle, with awards to be announced in December 2024. The grants are for physical improvements such as rehabilitation, accessibility features, and new construction. There is no minimum grant size.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations or cooperatives organized under Chapters 181, 185, or 187 of the Wisconsin Statutes; community development, redevelopment, and housing authorities; and local government, including Native American tribal authorities. Applications are due on Monday, August 12, by 11:59 p.m.

Complete program details and application materials are available here. For program inquiries, contact WHEDA.Foundation@wheda.com.

The annual housing grant program competition is funded entirely by WHEDA operations and uses no state tax dollars. Organizations receiving the grants include nonprofit agencies, local governments, and tribal authorities serving low-income or disadvantaged populations, including people and youth experiencing homelessness, people with substance use disorder, individuals in need of protective services, aging and older adults, and people living with HIV, among others.

During the 2023 grant cycle, 53 organizations received $2 million to create or improve 1,674 beds or units. A list of the 2023 grant award recipients is available on WHEDA’s website. 

ABOUT WHEDA

The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority is a self-supporting public agency whose mission is to help Wisconsin thrive by expanding access to affordable housing choices. Since its creation in 1972, the Authority has financed the development of more than 87,300 affordable rental units, helped more than 141,800 families purchase a home, and provided more than 29,200 small business and agricultural loan guarantees. To learn more about the Agency and its programs, visit wheda.com or call 800-334-6873. 

25 Years of WI-CARH Trivia

WI-CARH was named the state-affiliated association of the year in 2023 by the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing. This is the second time in our history for this honor. Can you name the previous year WI-CARH achieved this award?  

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In what year did WI-CARH introduce a scholarship program?  

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WI-CARH annual conferences have been interrupted (twice or once) by this health outbreak. Name the years.  

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WI-CARH's Spring Training was a Success

Russell Kaney, President of WI-CARH, and Gary Kirkman, Director of Compliance Training from US Housing Consultants

Russell Kaney, President of WI-CARH, and Karen Liu-Yates, Community Invesment Programs Specialist, from Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin (formerly the Crown Plaza) was the venue for WI-CARH’s spring training event held on April 24-25. Nearly fifty participants attended and were educated by Gary Kirkman, Director of Compliance Training for US Housing Consultants. Mr. Kirkman spoke at the 2023 annual WI-CARH conference and was a welcomed speaker for his first-day session on Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) eligibility essentials. HOTMA is creating changes to determining annual income, asset income, adjusted income, and much more. HOTMA will be in full effect on January 1, 2025. Each attendee received the most up-to-date guidance offered by both HUD and Rural Development although further guidance is still pending on various items within the regulation. Each attendee received a manual capturing all the slides and examples presented during the day-long session. The material was also available for a short period online. All questions were answered throughout the day.

Day two started with the introduction of Karen Liu-Yates, a Community Investment Programs Specialist with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. Karen provided details on the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) that will provide approximately $44 million of funding in 2024 for affordable housing. This funding is available to housing organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin. For rural housing, it can provide funds for new construction or rehab of existing units. It is a competitive program, but numerous rural projects and communities have benefited in years past from this program. In 2024, the funding limits were increased to $2 million per project and $50,000 maximum per unit. The funds are available as a grant and pair very well with other affordable housing programs including LIHTC and HOME.   The downpayment plus program is another program funded by the Federal Home Loan Bank and offered through member banks. Up to $10,000 per household is available for qualified households looking to purchase a home.

Day two was completed by bringing back Gary Kirkman to discuss the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA was created in 1994 and reauthorized in 2000, 2005, 2013, and most recently in 2022. It now covers Public Housing, Section 8, USDA-RD properties, LIHTC properties, and much more.  RD properties were added to covered programs in 2013. The historical significance and present-day examples were very helpful in explaining the regulation to attendees. 

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this important training. They were:

• Horizon Management Group, Inc.
• Sid Grinker Restoration
• Simply Computers Software, Inc.
• SVA Certified Public Accountants

Mark your calendars for May 14-15, 2025, as Gary Kirkman will be our presenter for WI-CARH's 2025 Spring Training.

NSPIRE Has Landed and the Industry Was Not Prepared - by Brandon Bay, US Housing Consultants

Brandon Bay

Inspection Protocol Trainer

US Housing Consultants

National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) has been put into place by HUD, delivering a massive shift from the previous inspection standards. The implementation of NSPIRE, which aims to ensure that subsidized housing meets standards of not only “Decent, Safe, and Sanitary,” but further defined as “Functionally Adequate, Operable and Free of Health and Safety Hazards” will revolutionize property assessments in HUD programs. When describing NSPIRE to UPCS, I equate a UPCS inspection to walking through a property with a magnifying glass, with NSPIRE, you are using a microscope.

Statistics reveal a notable contrast In property scores between the new NSPIRE Protocol and the former UPCS Protocol. Properties are being assessed more rigorously under the NSPIRE guidelines, with a focus on health, safety, and functionality rather than property condition and appearance. It is important to recognize the entirely new way of thinking with NSPIRE, you must focus “from the inside-out,” contrary to the previous protocol. Property scores are most heavily impacted in tenant units vs the outside environment. We have observed properties that scored excellent, in the 90-point range under UPCS; score below a 60, and fail under the NSPIRE scoring methodology. It is important to understand the intricacies of NSPIRE scoring, which does not allow for point caps, as each deficiency stands on its own. HUD has recognized the burden that NSPIRE is placing on the industry, and to soften that blow, has designated some items as non-scoring for the initial year, however, those items will still require correction by the timelines set forth in the standards. Additionally, HUD has removed some deficiencies in their entirety from the new protocol. The shift in emphasis underscores HUD’s commitment to ensuring that properties are structurally sound, with operable building systems, and most importantly safe for occupants.

For maintenance staff, preparing for NSPIRE inspections, adhering to best practices is paramount. There has never been a greater need for proactive, regular self-inspections. In fact, it would be beneficial for properties to re-evaluate internal policies and procedures. Establishing an active, full NSPIRE unit inspection practice during routine maintenance in units. Creating opportunities to get in tenant units more frequently to make sure they are meeting the new requirements. This practice may generate additional work orders but will set the property up for success for the next inspection.

There have been some changes in the application of NSPIRE since first released last year. The most recent shift impacts NSPIRE-V, otherwise NSPIRE for vouchers, with a new compliance date of October 1, 2025. HUD has recognized that implementing NSPIRE has been a challenge for many agencies. With the delayed implementation, some restrictions will still apply including carbon monoxide alarms and complying with the fire alarm standard by December 23, 2024. Also, Cliff Kornegay, HUD’s Director of NSPIRE QA & Standards for the Real Estate Assessment Center has clarified the position regarding placement of smoke detectors. Cliff stated during a recent conference, that placement of smoke detectors/alarms no less than 10 feet from a cooking appliance, and smoke detectors “near” windows, doors, or ducts, were meant to be recommendations, and not enforceable. 

USDA Offers Summer Meals for Kids

The Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids offered by USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service can provide traditional congregate summer meals, meals “to go” for pick-up or home delivery, and SUN Bucks for groceries. Information for providers and participants is available online, along with a map to find state government contacts where FNS does not have information. 

Save the Date for WI-CARH's 25th Annual Conference

The 25th Annual WI-CARH Conference will be held on Thursday, October 24 at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells. More information and registration will be available soon. We hope to see you in October.

Randy McCall will be the keynote speaker!

Mr. Randy McCall, Housing Compliance Trainer from US Housing Consultants brings over twenty years of affordable housing experience. His passion and in-depth knowledge of affordable housing programs has enabled him to successfully provide training to management companies, city/state/federal agencies, and non-profit entities.

Mr. McCall's career began as an on-site leasing agent and then progressed to other on-site positions including Assistant Manager, Assistant Maintenance Supervisor, Bond Compliance Manager, Social Activities Manager, and Senior Community Manager.

His experience also includes work as a Compliance Specialist, Physical Inspector, and Regional Compliance Auditor. His experience led him to a State Housing Finance Agency where he worked as a Training Specialist and was promoted to Supervisor of Rental Compliance in the Asset Management Department.

Throughout his career, he has also utilized his experience and skills to create training materials for inexperienced and seasoned learners. He has also been featured on panels at industry conferences. Areas of expertise focus on the following programs:

• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program
• HUD Multifamily Housing Programs
• USDA RD Rental Housing Program
• HOME Investment Partnerships Program
• Fair Housing and Accessibility
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
• Project and Asset Management
• Customer Service & Marketing
• Underwriting and Funding Application

Be A Sponsor and/or an Exhibitor at the 25th Annual Meeting and Conference

We invite you to join us as a Sponsor and/or an Exhibitor at the 25th Annual Meeting and Conference being held at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells on Thursday, October 24. 

Please consider signing up today to be a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor and help make this education and training opportunity affordable to all in the rural housing industry. Your support allows us to cover costs and keep registration fees as low as possible.

Register early and for exhibitors, space is limited. For more information or to register, please fill out the form. Contact the WI-CARH office email for more information. 

Please join us!

Award Nominations for Site Manager, Maintenance Person, and Property of the Year

Don't delay! WI-CARH is now accepting your nominations for the following awards:

Site Manager of the Year

Maintenance Person of the Year

Property of the Year

Recipients will be announced at the WI-CARH Annual Conference on October 24, 2024. Each winner will receive recognition at the WI-CARH Annual Conference. 

We welcome nominations from WI-CARH members, property management staff, residents, and cooperating agencies (such as USDA-Rural Development, Wisconsin Housing, and Economic Development, lenders, etc.).

Award Nomination Form

New Youth Grant and Scholarship Opportunities

Wisconsin Council for Affordable & Rural Housing (WI-CARH) is accepting applications for the Youth Grant and Scholarship program.  

WI-CARH is expanding the opportunity to not only current residents, but now to property employees, or a direct family member of a property employee of a WI-CARH member affordable housing community.

Please spread the word and help us make a difference in a student's future! Youth grants not exceeding $500 per student per year, until all funds are used, will be awarded to enable students in grades 3-12 to participate in an academic enrichment activity. Eligible activities include Driver Education, Little League, Soccer, Volleyball or Basketball Leagues, 4H Camp, Music or Band Camp, Sports Camp, Cheerleading Camp, Girl Scouts or Boy Scout Camp, and an International Youth Exchange Program. These activities are on a year-round basis and not limited to the summer.

Help your residents achieve their educational goals. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior or adult wishing to further their education. Eligible applicants can use the scholarship at any two (2) year or higher accredited public or private school in the State of Wisconsin that offers an associate or undergraduate degree or a vocational/technical

program. 

Download the attached grant and scholarship flyer and post it in your lobby or breakrooms. Please contact the WI-CARH office with any questions.

Mark Your Calendars - 2024/2025 Dates

September 10, 2024: Board Meeting at the Wisconsin Management Company

October 24-25, 2024: 25th Annual WI-CARH Conference & Board Meeting, Wilderness Territory, Wisconsin Dells

May 14-15, 2025: Spring Training at the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, 4402 E. Washington Avenue, Madison

October 22-23, 2025: 26th Annual WI-CARH Conference & Board Meeting, Wilderness Territory, Wisconsin Dells