Seminars to be part of April 7 housing show. (Transcripts).

The Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums ("Federation") will present seven informative seminars and an attorney roundtable discussion at its 45th annual conference and tradeshow on April 7 at the LaGuardia Marriott Hotel, 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, Queens, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., announces Gregory J. Carlson, executive director of the Federation.

"The seminar topics were developed to maximize the educational experience for our audience," states Carison. "Each year our members attend the conference and tradeshow to learn more about their most significant investment, their homes. This year's program includes cutting-edge energy technology, financial planning and state-of-the-art security information. These are major issues on every-community's agenda."

The federation's membership is comprised of cooperative shareholders and condominium owners from the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and upstate New York. The program begins at 9 a.m. with Financial Opportunities, a one-hour panel discussion on ways to increase revenues through investments, value-added services and ideas for cost savings.

From 10 AM to Noon, attendees may choose from three different two-hour seminars: Security and Protection, Energy Efficiency, and Insurance and Disaster Planning. A panel of security experts will describe proven security measures and the latest technology; representatives from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will provide an overview of current programs designed to improve building energy efficiency and incentives for participating buildings; and veteran insurance brokers will cover the industry's hottest topic and present options available to lowering costs and finding qualified providers.

The afternoon session will consist of three seminars, held concurrently. Environmental Concerns, presented from 2 to 4 p.m., in which leading environmental authorities will discuss the latest lead paint regulations, methods on how to improve indoor air quality, and the hazards of mold and its proper testing and removal.

Experts in the field of aging in place and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) will lead An Aging Community, a discussion from 2 to 3 p.m., on safety and health problems, as well as describing services, and programs currently available.

Fire Safety will be presented from 3 to 4 p.m. Representatives from the New York City Fire Department will describe ways to prevent fire and how to deal with the aftermath. Professionals from the private sector will explain how to develop a fire safety plan specifically designed for a building or complex.

Albert F. Pennisi, federation president and senior partner in the law firm Pennisi, Daniels & Norelli, LLC. will lead the annual Attorney's Roundtable from 2 to 4 p.m. Offered free of charge, attendees will be able to participate in a question and answer session with notable real estate lawyers.

The fee to attend the federation conference and tradeshow is $25 per person for Federation members and $50 for non-members. Included in the price of admission is entry to any and all seminars and a free buffet lunch. To register for the tradeshow or to inquire about membership, call the Federation at 718-760-7540 or visit the Federation online at www.fnyhc.coop.