On July 6, 2009 at HUD's offices in San Diego on 750 B street Suite 1600, HUD and HOC hosted a housing counselors meeting with Congressman Bob Filner. During this meeting, Certificates of recognition were awarded to Housing Counselors for their participation in a HOC workshop. Congressman Filner wanted to hold this meeting to receive feedback from the counselors regarding the current loan modification process with respect to the housing crisis. Congressman Filner promised to share the housing counselors' feedback to the U.S. Congress. The meeting was co-hosted by HOC and HUD. Vino Pajanor, HOC's President and Executive Director was the moderator. Frank Riley and Myrna Pascual, HUD's Director and Field Policy Management, respectively, graciously hosted and co-chaired the meeting.