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September 2006
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HUMAN RESOURCES
477-6111
Diana R. Gutierrez
Director Human Resources
477-6121
Gerald T. Avila
Assistant HR Director
477-6125
Rebecca Ponce
HR Analyst II/
Employee Relations
477-6119
Elton Lott
HR Analyst II/
Training
477-6327
Dena Wilson
HR Analyst I
477-6118
Judge Hamilton
HR Analyst/
Recruiter
477-6114
Denise Golson
HR Analyst I/
Benefits
477-6120
Veronica Guevara
Risk Manager
477-6110
Laura Longoria
Risk Specialist
477-6403
Crystal Montana
Administrative Specialist II
477-6116
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When it comes to news about SAHA, you don't get half the story. more
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Together, we're doing what matters. more
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Answers to your questions about the Intranet (desktop). more
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Health awareness comes to you September 12. more
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What to do if you detect a gas leak. more
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On duty or off HR's Elton Lott makes helping others a habit. more
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What You Don't Hear
When it comes to news about SAHA, you don't get half the story.
By Henry A. Alvarez III
SAHA President and CEO
 As you have likely noticed, there’s been a lot of talk about SAHA in the past 12 months. From the earliest days of the Katrina relief operations to the latest discussions on site-based management, the agency has been a prime topic of conversation among residents, employees, casual observers and the media.
I thought I’d take a moment to point out a few things you might not have heard about:
- We were among the first public housing agencies in the nation to fully comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) mandate to convert to an asset-based management of public housing properties. We have completed the conversion and are now in the process of fine-tuning operations to this new way of business.
- No SAHA employee has or will be asked to leave the agency as a result of the conversion to site-based management. In fact, many of our employees have seized the opportunity to expand their professional portfolio by taking on new roles in the agency.
- We’ve completed the conversion to site-based management and all our properties are still open, full and no residents have been or will be evicted as a result of the emphasis on profitability. We are here to help low-income families, and we will continue in the mission.
- Despite reduced funding, we still have nearly 4,000 units in the “pipeline,” meaning we are finding ways to renovate, build and buy properties.
- Our SAHA Foundation is going strong and recently awarded scholarships to 29 SAHA program participants. The annual Rising Star banquet was a rousing success and helped raise record donations for the program.
- We completed a salary study and the Board of Commissioners is set to vote on a motion to implement what I believe is the fairest pay system possible for the agency.
- Our Homeownership program is exceeding expectations and providing low-income families opportunities to become homeowners.
These are just some of the stories you may not have heard. There’s a lot more where those came from. SAHA employees throughout the agency are stepping up to the demands place on them, and succeeding brilliantly. That’s a story that deserves to be told.
United Way
Together, we're doing what matters.
SAHA's campaign coordinators are holding United Way meetings on Thursday, September 14, and Friday, September 15, in the central office boardroom. These meetings are mandatory for ALL SAHA employees and sign-in sheets will be available at the meeting. Please see below for your scheduled date and time:
Last name beginning with A - L
Thursday, September 14
8:00-no central office staff
9:00
10:00
1:00
2:00-Makeup session for that day
Last name beginning with M - Z
Friday, September 15
8:00-no central office staff
9:00
10:00
1:00
2:00-Makeup session for that day
If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Patel at 477-6128 or email her at sandy_patel@saha.org.
SAHA-Net Simplified
Answers to your questions about the Intranet (desktop).
SAHA’s new Intranet contains easy-to-use features that offer you better access to important information. If you have any questions that are not listed here, please email Sandy Patel at sandy_patel@saha.org.
How do I enter an announcement on the bulletin board?
On the SAHA-Net, click on BULLETIN BOARD. Enter your the topic and description. Once you have entered the text, click INSERT (only once). When you click INSERT it will not close the screen.
How can I see the announcement I just entered?
On the far right side of the bulletin board title you will see two arrows. Click those arrows to refresh the page.
How do I delete an announcement that I made?
On the left panel of SAHA-NET, under TECH TOOLS click BULLETIN BOARD. On the left panel, click SEARCH and enter the announcement topic on the right and click SEARCH again. Under the search results, you will see a list of announcements that are similar to your topic. Find your announcement and click delete.
Where are the SAHA forms located?
On the left panel of SAHA-NET, under the EMPLOYEE EXPRESS click FORMS.
How do I find an employee telephone number?
On the left panel of SAHA-NET, under the COMPANY CONTACTS click ROLODEX. Click the down arrow next to EMPLOYEE. You will see a list of employees in alphabetical order by first name. If you do not see yourself listed, please enter an MIS request with your contact information.
How do I enter an MIS request?
On the left panel of SAHA-NET, under the EMPLOYEE EXPRESS click SAHA REQUEST. Enter your request and click the LOG button.
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Health and Wellness Fair
Health awareness comes to you September 12.
 As part of the on-going effort to promote good health habits, SAHA is sponsoring a health and wellness fair for all employees on Tuesday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the fair, employees can get a variety of health screenings, including blood pressure checks, sports evaluations, body fat testing, glucose level and vision screenings.
Employees also have the opportunity to learn about prostate and breast cancer and diabetes. Other health services available include: dental care options, weight management advice, hospital services review, stress management tips, glaucoma and vision correction information, health assessments and more.
Gas Safety
What to do if you detect a gas leak.
Natural and other gases offer great convenience, but also pose a potential danger. With the barbecue season in high gear but winter on the way, it’s a good time to review gas safety guidelines. City Public Service offers the following tips:
If you smell a strong odor of gas
Get out of the house immediately. An electric spark from any electrical or battery-powered device, or even from static electricity, could ignite a gas leak and cause an explosion. Call (210) 353-HELP from a neighbor's house as soon as possible. Never try to locate the source of a gas leak yourself. Even if the smell of gas is faint, don't take any chances. Leave the house.
Beware of carbon monoxide
Using the oven or range to heat your home can damage the equipment and produce dangerous carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas, created when a fuel like wood, charcoal, gasoline, propane or natural gas does not receive the proper amount of air as it burns. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include dizziness, fatigue, nausea and heart palpitations.
Be smart around gas appliances and heaters
Don't let young children use the stove or oven, or swing from or play with pipes leading to water heaters or ranges. If you use a gas space heater anywhere in your home, make sure the room in which it is used is always ventilated to the outside. Never sleep in a room with an unvented gas or kerosene heater.
Take proper care of gas-burning appliances
Have your natural gas appliances serviced and repaired by professionals. Keep areas around your gas water heater or furnace clean, uncluttered, and free of flammable materials. When purchasing a natural gas appliance, we recommend using only AGA-certified (American Gas Association) appliances. Look for the blue star. Follow all manufacturer's instructions.
Mystery Employee Revealed
Last month's Mystery Employee was Timothy Alcott, SAHA's Chief Legal Officer. Congratulations to: Judith Barrientes, Loretta Perez, Lori Mendez, Lisa Smith and Viola Leal who will be added to the pool of potential winners for the grand prize. Stay tuned for future Mystery Employees.
SAHA Profile: Spirit of Helping
On duty or off, HR's Elton Lott makes helping others a habit.
 After spending his work day meeting the training needs of SAHA employees, Elton Lott spends his evenings meeting the spiritual needs of others. Since 2005, Lott, an HR Analyst II, has been a pastor at the Temple of Praise Ministers. In both roles, Elton focuses on helping people and providing advice and assistance.
Born and raised in Greenville, Mississippi, Elton joined the Air Force in 1980, where he became an aircraft maintenance technician. The Air Force sent him to San Antonio in 1995, where he became a First Sergeant. The job gave him experience in employee relations, and in providing advice and assistance to employees.
Elton retired after 22 years and decided he wanted a career change, but to still work with people. He enrolled in UTSA in 2002 and completed a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
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