MGR & Associates Meeting & Event Planning

25/07/2024

Early Bird Registration ENDS July 31 - REGISTER TODAY!

?Registration increases from $525 to $575 on August 1
?WICSEC Annual Training Conference: September 29-October 3, 2024
?Lake Tahoe, Nevada
➡️https://na.eventscloud.com/website/76490/home/

22/07/2024

**LAST CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS**
We encourage you to take this opportunity to recognize your well deserving child support colleagues.
For more information on the award categories, please go to https://wicsec.org/award-nomination. Then click on the award you are interested in completing, fill in the blanks and submit!

The award categories for 2024 are as follows:
Leadership Achievement Award
Platinum Program Award
Working Together Award
Rock Star Achievement Award
NOMINATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. PST

01/07/2024

NOMINATE A WELL DESERVING CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM OR COLLEAGUE!

We encourage you to take this opportunity to recognize your well deserving child support colleagues.
For more information on the award categories, please go to https://wicsec.org/award-nomination. Then click on the award you are interested in completing, fill in the blanks and submit!

The award categories for 2024 are as follows:
Leadership Achievement Award
Platinum Program Award
Working Together Award
Rock Star Achievement Award
NOMINATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. PST

28/06/2024

REGISTER NOW! We are excited about the upcoming WICSEC Annual Training Conference. Here's just one of our amazing sessions.

𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑: 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆

💡This is a highly interactive session for short, small group mentoring sessions where women and men will be able to meet with and network with women in leadership roles within the child support community to discuss topics and seek advice and guidance on specific challenges.

👥AMAZING SPEAKERS
Maria Arzola
April Buck
Natalie Dillon
Erin Frisch
Kristie Gordy
Terrie Hardy
Alex Popescu

LEARN MORE & REGISTER ➡️ https://conta.cc/3xrVhBb

03/06/2024

17/05/2024

Join WICSEC in observing National Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). This national observance increases awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being. We encourage you to provide resources and information to support individuals and communities who may need mental health support, including children.

Please check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s website for more information and to access many helpful resources at https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health-awareness-month.

16/05/2024

📢 Exciting News!!
WICSEC now has a LinkedIn page! If you’re already a member of our private LinkedIn group, please follow our new page to stay updated. We'll be posting about our year-round learning, networking opportunities, and everything about our annual conference.
Follow us now! https://www.linkedin.com/company/wicsec

16/05/2024

📢 Join us next week!
Regulate to Relate: First Steps in Creating a Culture of Care and Belonging
This session highlights how teams and organizations can take their first steps towards creating trauma-informed and stress-responsive environments.
📆 May 22nd
⌚️12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST
Register for FREE! https://conta.cc/4ad8xGO

02/05/2024

🎨✨ Exciting News! Logo Design Contest Alert! 🌟 Open to all designers, regardless of experience. Help shape our future! Even if design isn't your forte, you can still be a part of this exciting journey! Share this post with your community and help us discover the next NTCSA National Tribal Child Support Association logo. 👉 https://supporttribalchildren.org/about-ntcsa/

14/04/2024

We hope you had a great time in Grand Rapids and that you have a lot of valuable information to take back to work with you. Please complete the session evaluations for the break-outs you attended as well as the overall conference survey - all on the conference app.

Mark your calendars for next year in NORFOLK, VA! Stay tuned for more info and watch for calls for topics and opportunities to get more involved with ERICSA!

12/04/2024

I ❤️ our ERICSA family!

09/04/2024

09/02/2024

Conference Merch is here! Order now! All orders must be picked up at the conference, no shipping.

https://conta.cc/48aIkrB

06/02/2024

It's a FREE ERICSA Webinar! Communication is the key to success in intergovernmental case processing and knowing what tools are available and how you can use them is essential to your success. Join the discussion with the OCSS FPLS Support team and learn more about the tools available to improve intergovernmental communication and streamline case processing.

Presenters:
⭐️ Lisa Ellington, FPLS Support Liaison, Federal Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)
⭐️ Courtney Garnand, FPLS Support, Federal Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)

Register today! https://conta.cc/3umtOPy

05/02/2024

⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽! We want to make our annual conference valuable to YOU! What workshop ideas would you like to see in 2024? We are looking for new and innovative workshop ideas that fall into the following categories:

• Customer Service/Outreach
• Information Technology
• Intergovernmental
• Professional Development
• Program Improvements

Please submit your form by Friday, February 16, 2024 at https://form.jotform.com/233386552204151

2024

09/01/2024

𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽! We want to make our annual conference valuable to YOU! What workshop ideas would you like to see in 2024? We are looking for new and innovative workshop ideas that fall into the following categories:

• Customer Service/Outreach
• Information Technology
• Intergovernmental
• Professional Development
• Program Improvements

Please submit your form by Friday, February 16, 2024 at https://form.jotform.com/233386552204151

2024

21/12/2023

Thank you to our colleagues, partners, clients, family, and friends for another successful year! 17 years, and we look forward to many more outstanding events and memorable moments in 2024. Corrina Smith & Melis G. Ortega-Rael

24/11/2023

Join us for a special Microlearning in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, where we will immerse ourselves in the rich traditions, artistry, and storytelling of indigenous peoples.
📆 November 29th
⌚️12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST
Register for FREE! https://conta.cc/47tz6aj

18/10/2023

It is not too late to register, join us TODAY!
Self-care is serious business. Tara will share her framework for Real Self-Care that Makes a Difference, and goes beyond the clichès.
⌚️12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST
Register for FREE! https://conta.cc/3ZBSu1B

17/10/2023

Fall into Place 2023 Conference

05/10/2023

🌟 Testimonial: Discover What Our Attendees Are Saying! 🌟

As we gear up for the upcoming Fall into Place 2023, let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible feedback we received from last year's event. Here's what one of our attendees had to say:

"I appreciated the innovative ideas and the positive and encouraging atmosphere. Most of all, I appreciated how readily available everyone was to help!"

🙌 We can't wait to deliver an even more extraordinary experience at Fall into Place 2023. Stay tuned for exciting updates and get ready to join us for another unforgettable event!

Register now ➡️ https://www.fallintoplace2023.org

30/09/2023

WICSEC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
wicsec.org

13/09/2023

Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) does such awesome work with families. Can we raise $10K for them? Get your charity raffle tickets at in Portland.

🗣𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐏: 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭

For our virtual conference attendees you can support OFSN directly at https://ofsn.org/donate-now/.

22/08/2023

Our sister organization, WICSEC, is offering a Microlearning session on KINDNESS and IT'S FREE! Register today!

The value of kindness is often overlooked in the workplace, but science has shown that kindness matters. The return on an investment in kindness is exponential. Whether you work on a team or you’re in charge of an entire office, this session will provide an overview of how to foster a culture of caring in your workplace using scientifically backed strategies.

Some of the topics we will cover
⭐️ The benefits of kindness in the workplace
⭐️ The importance of diversity and representation
⭐️ Practical strategies to promote kindness for in person, online, and hybrid work environments
⭐️ Crowdsourcing kindness from staff and peers

Presented by: Veronica Riley
Veronica Riley Training & Consulting
www.VeronicaRiley.com

Learn more about Veronica and register here: https://wicsec.org/august-2023-microlearning/

09/08/2023

🗣𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧! 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪! Come and get them while you can! WICSEC is celebrating its 40th birthday with exclusive Portland sweatshirts featuring the 40th anniversary "Think Outside" logo. Yes, you can be warm, fashionable, AND show your love for WICSEC all at once! Great for long walks on the beach and sitting by campfires while you "Think Outside."

➡️More info & to order: https://conta.cc/45gZt1A

04/08/2023

I got mine!

Grab some WICSEC merch! Come and get it while you can! WICSEC is celebrating its 40th birthday with exclusive Portland t-shirts featuring the 40th anniversary "Think Outside" logo. This is a fashion must-have for the child support professionals of today!

➡️More info and to order: https://conta.cc/45gZt1A

29/07/2023

Good Job Corrina Smith and Laura Roth!!!

Announcing the updated WICSEC website!
Our team has been working hard the last couple of months to deliver an excellent website, so you can enjoy the best possible user experience.
www.wicsec.org

21/06/2023

You won't regret joining this Association!

We are seeking members willing to serve on a variety of committees to help us with the work of running our organization. If you would like to be a part of helping ERICSA develop new ideas and reimagine existing ones for training and serving our Child Support Professional members and the entire Child Support Community, volunteering to be part of a committee is a great way to start.

Some committees meet more often than others. Committee descriptions can be found here: https://conta.cc/3cR23pb. Please download the Committee Interest Form and indicate which committee(s) you would like to join, return as indicated on the form, by July 14th. The form can be found here: https://conta.cc/3r0m5Vd

08/05/2023

Happy Day to you, Corrina Smith!

Happy National Meeting Planner Appreciation Day! Thank you to all the meeting planners out there who help people connect and come together. Our industry has shown that and and we are proud of all of the hard work and successes of our planners.

When we meet, we change the world!