2007 Conference Photo Gallery

ERICSA 44^th Annual Training Conference

Norfolk, Virginia

November 29, 2007 

2007 Conference Wrap-up

ERICSA’s 44th Annual Training Conference & Exposition held in historic downtown Norfolk, Virginia was a tremendous success. The conference brought together 375 child support professionals from 29 States and Ottawa, Ontario.

The conference opened with a color guard from the U.S. Naval Base and an exuberant choral performance by the Saint Patrick Catholic School, followed by welcomes from Cyndy Lucas, ERICSA President, Nick Young, Virginia IVD Director, Margot Bean, OCSE Commissioner and the City of Norfolk.  A highlight of the opening ceremony was the presentation of the Felix Infausto Award to Chrissy Brogdon Dingeldine.

The conference theme “Navigating Changing Tides” charted the course for the variety of workshops and plenary sessions. Critical updates were presented on DRA and Federal Initiatives. Several interstate workshops covered UIFSA Fundamentals to International Child Support. Workshops provided innovative approaches to workplace training and workplace efficiencies. Jim Snack, motivational speaker and master magician, delivered a captivating blend of magic with his message “The Magic of Change”. The informal interstate networking workshop with child support colleagues from various states was a conference favorite.

What would an ERICSA conference be without its special events? The President’s Reception gave the President and Board of Directors the opportunity to meet and greet new and returning conference attendees. An outing to Nauticus, a maritime museum, was captivating. We boarded the cruise ship “USS ERICSA” and dined and danced the evening away at the Captain’s Ball.

The conference culminated with ERICSA’s Child Support Jeopardy Championship, with Vernon Drew winning the battle of the ERICSA Presidents.

Thank you for joining us in Norfolk, VA, and we look forward to seeing you in Memphis, TN in April 2008.

Diane Jordan,
President, ERICSA

Exhibitors and Sponsors

ERICSA would like to thank all of our corporate exhibitors and sponsors for their support in Norfolk, Virginia. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring at our 2008 conference at The Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee, please contact Jim Dingeldine at jim.dingeldine@dss.sc.gov.

Future Conference Site
If you like to plan ahead, we will be in

Memphis, Tennessee, April 13-17, 2008
The Peabody Hotel

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 26-April 2, 2009
Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes