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Your membership in ENUG connects you with other Emphasys users throughout the country. Our mission is to foster cooperation and exchange of ideas between you and other Emphasys users so that we can collectively optimize our use of all Emphasys product lines! We are independent – we are not influenced, owned or controlled by Emphasys. Here are just a few of the benefits of joining ENUG!
One Voice – we represent a strong and united voice in presenting issues, problems, opportunities, and suggested software product enhancements to senior management at Emphasys. We view Emphasys as our industry partner. When ENUG brings an issue to Emphasys on behalf of the entire membership, a mutual opportunity arises for a solution. ENUG’s “One Voice” is a win-win for you as an Emphasys user and for Emphasys management as a provider of software products!
Access to Member Web Site - Registered agencies may participate in the members only section. Each member agency will be assigned an Agency ID and password for use by all staff at that PHA. Individuals sign ons are also issued for participation in the Discuss Groups and Surveys.
Discussion Groups/Surveys - A great new interactive discussion group (SharePoint) feature allows members to exchange comments, questions, advice and general information regarding topics of interest. Pre-established topics are available for each EMPHASYS software module. Other topics will be maintained for current issues such as the new HUD 50058 forms and similar regulatory matters. The discussion groups are monitored by EMPHASYS staff to reply back to our questions and concerns.
Shared Reports - One of the most beneficial aspects is the library of user-written online reports that access the EMPHASYS database. Many reports are available using "Crystal Reports", "Merge-IT" and other relevant reporting tools. Most reports can be downloaded free of charge. Some are available from PHAs on a cost-sharing basis.
Annual Conference - ENUG members create the agenda and session details for the conference. While membership in ENUG is not required to attend the National yearly conference, membership gives you direct input via our surveys and discussion groups when the sessions are being developed. While Emphasys has generously taken over the logistics of running the conference, ENUG is heavily involved in the planning and logistics – dedicating two ENUG conference coordinators to work with Emphasys in the three months prior to the actual conference. ENUG collaborates with Emphasys to bring the most important workshops to the conference. Despite shrinking resources in our housing programs, ENUG expects attendance to steadily grow as word spreads about the highly effective format, quality presentations and helpful discussions. Unlike other housing conferences, ENUG focuses only on important topics pertaining to the EMPHASYS software and associated HUD requirements. Members co-facilitate detailed, online "Breakout Sessions" where the details of many software modules are reviewed. We also include special "Hot Topics" sessions on late breaking subjects such as QHWRA and MTCS. It goes without saying that ENUG especially values the presentations and participation of our mutual business partner, Emphasys.
Communicate with Other EMPHASYS Users - The membership directory contains a list of registered members for each PHA, their titles, phone numbers and email addresses.
Industry Updates – The front page of our ENUG website provides a quick look at “what’s happening” at ENUG as we work collaboratively with Emphasys on industry issues.