The 2010 Convention and Trade Show moved to Norman this year. The Embassy Suites Norman Convention and Conference Center was the host. According to the evaluations this location was a great selection by the RRHAO Directors. Again the focus of this convention was recognition and training for our Site Managers. The Keynote Speaker—Bryan Dodge presented a very interesting and educational program at the Friday morning session. The Thursday evening “Denim & Diamonds” banquet was very special and the entertainment was a blast. The D J was special and had a large amount of participation for the audience.

We say thanks to all of the Vendors that help make this convention special. Thanks to all of the speakers that provided a wealth of knowledge to those in attendance. We all provide a great big thank you to Candace for all of the planning and especially for the decorations for the Thursday evening banquet.

All of your help makes this a very memorable Convention and Trade Show.

Attendee’s enjoy Thursday morning break in the vendor room.

Thanks to the Vendors for a great Trade Show.

Group getting ready for Thursday morning session on Fair Housing.

Group enjoying the Thursday noon Awards Luncheon.

State Director, Ryan McMullen and Housing Program Director, Tommy Earls present the Rural Development Site Manager of the Year Award to Rhonda Beasley of Western Property Management

Site Managers recognized at the noon Awards Luncheon as the Outstanding Site Managers of the Year by the Rural Rental Housing Association of OK.

Jim Rice presents 20 Year award to Marietta Howell, Western Property Management.

President, Candace Armstrong present the 2010 Dick Raupe Award to Chad Finley Site Manager of Cleveland Heights Apartment, Sooner Management Company.

Beth Ann Greer present the first place award to the winning team consisting of Wade Lessert, Harvey Smith, Scott Farris and Leon Farris.

Group of Green Development Site Manager & Management Co. employees entertain at the Denim & Diamonds Banquet.

Candace Armstrong presents the best dressed award at the Denim & Diamonds Banquet.

Candace presents award for best performance at the Denim & Diamonds Banquet Talent Search.

Candace presents the $500 Grand Prize to Joe Bouse from Western Property Management. Bryan Dodge, Keynote Speaker joins in the presentation.