Volume 32, Issue 1
NCCSC
April 2015
President: Cynthia Crudup
1st Vice President: Alyssa Harrell
2nd Vice President: Linda Flick
Treasurer: Renee Davis-Jones
Secretary: Carol Wallace
Immediate Past President: Tammy Pearson
Beth Amos
Tanya Best
Tana Calloway
Retired CSS Assistant Chief
Retired Durham County CSS
Mecklenburg County CSS
Joan Kennedy
Mecklenburg County CSS
Judy McArn
Chief, Child Support Services
Alice McCoy
Retired Child Support Services
Sandra Cloer
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians CSS
Harriet Miller
Retired Guilford Co CSS Director
Tony Dalton
Scott Dunn
Attorney, Transylvania County
Attorney, Randolph County
Brian Oglesby
Attorney, Rutherford County
Zach Steed
Systems & Methods, Inc. (SMI)
Tomiko Hicks
Program Director Wake County CSS
Carol Wallace
New Hanover County CSS
Marcus Howard
LabCorp of America
Carla West
Young Williams
Pamela Jenkins
Graham County CSS
2014 North Carolina Child Support Council
& Attorneys Conference
“Racing for the Children”
What a great Conference; we were pleased
to have J. Scott Padgett,
Mayor of
Cabarrus county as well as John Mills, the
Executive Vice President with Cabarrus
County convention and visitors Bureau
(CVB).
The Cabarrus County convention and
visitors bureau was very instrumental in
assisting us throughout the planning year
for the conference – a BIG THANK YOU
TO THE CVB.
This year was one of our largest attended
events. Each day was an exciting, fun
filled, learning experience day with all
workshops being very well attended.
During breaks the wide hallways at the
Embassy Suites made it easier for attendees
to visit the Vendors and grab a snack.
Decorations for the opening session were
provided by The Cabarrus County Child
Support Office and the decorations for the
Thursday night Masquerade Ball were
made and donated by Mary Dillon, mother
of Susan Dillon, Supervisor in Cabarrus
County.
Auction; we received items donated from
various organizations. We had race tickets,
Nascar Hall of Fame tickets, shirts, hats, a
quilt and a desk. A big thank you to all that
worked to get these items; Louise Cooper,
mother of Cynthia Crudup at the State
Office, Pam Jenkins with Graham County
Child Support, Veronica Pinion with
Onslow County Child Support, Charlotte
Motor Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Inc.,
Roush Fenway Racing, and Stanley
Furniture. This is an event that we hope to
continue throughout the coming years.
As the outgoing President, I would like to
thank all the Board of Directors, council
members, presenters, attendees and
volunteers for their hard work and
dedication for the continuing education of
the North Carolina Child Support Program.
Thank you all for allowing me to serve as
your 2014 President!
Tammy Pearson
Immediate Past President
This year was our 30th Annual Training
Conference; we recognized Karen Evans
from Granville County for her winning
logo design. The logo was used on T-Shirts
sold at the conference as well as magnets
that were displayed on the wall directly
behind the podium and for the 2014
Conference Notebook.
This year we also had our 1st Annual Silent
“Racing for the Children”
…President’s Message…
North Carolina “Kings and Queens are
climbing the mountains for the children.”
The 2015 North Carolina Child Support
Council and Attorneys Conference will be
climbing the mountains to Asheville North
Carolina where our event will be held at the
Crown Plaza August 26-28, 2015.
Griffin Street, Suite 350, Elizabeth
City, NC 27909. Don’t forget, you must
be a member to attend and participate at the
NCCSC Conference.
This will be our 31st Annual Conference; we
hope you all will attend and enjoy the beautiful
Crown Plaza Hotel.
I am very excited about the conference this year
and I believe that you will enjoy the workshops
that we are setting up as well as the networking
with Child Support staff and Attorneys from all
over the state who are as well as you The Kings
and Queens of North Carolina!
You are all Kings and Queens of North
Carolina so please send in your membership
fees so that you can be with all the other Kings
and Queens that will be attending this great
event!
Cynthia Crudup
President NCCSC
[email protected]
919-809-0608
We need your help so please review the
committees to see if there is one that you are
interested in joining online at
www.nccscouncil.org. You may also register
online or send in your membership and
registration forms to Carla West at 401 S.
Look for our Newsletters and emails; your
informational portal on the upcoming
conference events.
…Public Awareness…
Live so that when your children
think of fairness, caring and integrity
they think of you!
Children are the world’s most valuable resources
and its best hope for the future…
Public Awareness - Tammy Pearson
Kings and Queens
…Legislative…
March 30, 2015
To: Child Support Services
From: NCCSC Legislative Committee- Scott Dunn (Asheboro) and Joan Kennedy (Charlotte)
RE: Pending Legislation Affecting Child Support
Dear Folks:
Listed below are the 5 current pending bills that affect child support in North Carolina.
It is important you read these bills and decide whether you agree or not. If you have concerns, please contact your
legislators or any one with connections to Raleigh to influence your legislator.
Out of the five pending bills, H308 sticks out as being especially problematic to the custodial parents, the attempt to
define “reasonable cost of medical insurance”. It can be read that the cost of insurance is reasonable if the cost is less
than 7% of the NCP’s gross income PER CHILD. On the surface it may seem to be beneficial to have some guidance as
to what is reasonable. But the ramifications can be very harsh to the client if passed. The custodial parent may never be
able to obtain insurance. This bill also may cause issues with the custodial parent obtaining medical insurance through
the Affordable Care Act. Please consider your position and let your legislator know.
If your agency has any feedback, comments or suggestions, please send them directly by email to Beth Hall,
[email protected].
Here is a list of the bills along with links to each:
H297
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2015&BillID=HB297&submitButton=Go
♦ Makes provisions for interception of federal administrative payments.
♦ Allows for electronic service of wage-withholding orders to employers.
♦ Removes requirement to send banks an actual copy of the FIDM statute with every FIDM levy notice.
H298
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2015&BillID=HB298&submitButton=Go
♦ Implements UIFSA 2008.
H308
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2015&BillID=HB+308&submitButton=Go
♦ Amends the definition of “reasonable in cost” for medical support.
S114
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2015&BillID=SB114&submitButton=Go
♦ Requires development of a plan regarding automatic IV-D referrals of recipients of child care subsidies.
S115
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2015&BillID=SB115&submitButton=Go
♦ Establishes requirements for the distribution of federal incentive payments
These bills are submitted to you for your consideration. Your legislators can be reached at http://www.ncga.state.nc.us
Thank you for everything you do for the children.
…Sponsorship…
The Sponsorship Committee invites more vendor
representatives to join us at the conference this year.
If your child support program works with a vendor
that has not attended our conference, we'd like to
know about it.
Please send the company's name, the representative's
name and email address to us. We will contact them.
Send your information to:
Beth Amos — [email protected]
Marcus Howard — [email protected]
Thank you
Kings and Queens Climbing Mountains
for the Children of North Carolina
…Entertainment…
The Entertainment Committee is donning our royal garb and
making preparations for the President’s Reception and Dance
during the conference on Thursday evening, August 27, 2015.
You are cordially invited, as part of the Royal Family, to
attend what is shaping up to be the Royal Event of the season.
So dust off your crowns and tiaras, and polish up your glass
slippers, and plan to join us to celebrate all of the Kings and
Queens of Child Support.
Keep looking for further details !
…Curriculum…
T he 2 01 5 No rth C aro l in a Ch ild S up por t Co un ci l And Attor neys Con fere nce Curriculum Commi
ee
The Curriculum Committee is working to bring you GREAT workshops
for the 2015 NCCS Council Conference!
Would you like to be a member of a great committee?
Would you like to be a monitor for a workshop?
We need volunteers for the 2015 Child Support conference that will be
held in Asheville on August 26th through 28th, 2015.
Please contact the Curriculum Committee Co-Chairs
Judy McArn [email protected]
Carol Wallace [email protected]
if you would like to join the Curriculum Committee or be a conference
volunteer.
Committee members must be members of the NCCS Council and participate in committee
and conference activities with the approval of his/her immediate supervisor.
August 26, 2015
Asheville,NC
North Carolina Child Support Council and Attorneys Conference
PO Box 20421, Raleigh, NC 27619 http://nccscouncil.org/
…Banner Contest…
The2015NorthCarolinaChildSupportCouncilandAttorneysConference
Banner Contest!
IT’S TIME TO DESIGN YOUR COUNTY’S BANNER USING THE CONFERENCE THEME:
“KINGS AND QUEENS CLIMBING MOUNTAINS FOR THE CHILDREN OF NORTH CAROLINA”
Banner Criteria:
A) Size: The banner cannot be larger
than 30” x 36”, whether it is vertical or
horizontal.
B) Theme: The banner must incorporate
the theme of this year’s conference.
C) County Name: must be present on the
banner
D) Support: The banner must be
supported by vertical poles on each side.
These poles must be minimum length of the
banner, but not to exceed 5 feet tall.
(Necessary for Displaying and Judging)
The banner must meet the A-D criteria
above to be considered further for
judging. Judges will use a 1-5 scale to rate
the following:
♦ Overall theme relation
♦ Creativity
♦ Artistic design
♦ Visual effect
August 26, 2015
Asheville, NC
Pre-register Your Entry Today!
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
…Silent Auction…
THE GREAT
North Carolina Child Support Council
AUCTION
We look forward to the auctioning of both popular and
collectible items, unique weekend getaways, and
Much, Much More!
Want to Donate New items or need more info?
Contact:
Tomiko Hicks @ [email protected]
Tammy Pearson @ [email protected]
NORTH CAROLINA CHILD SUPPORT COUNCIL AND ATTORNEYS CONFERENCE
All proceeds benefit the Bob McGuire Scholarship Fund
and MAY BE tax deductible.
…NCCSC Web Site…
The North Carolina Child Support Council (NCCSC) web site is your portal to all things for the North Carolina Child
Support Council.
Register and pay your membership online through our web site (www.nccscouncil.org)
If you already have an account
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
Login and click on Become a member
Click “Add to cart”
Click “Checkout”
Verify your information
May sure Pay Pal is selected and click Review Order
Review your information and if it is correct, click Submit Order
You are now registered and have access to the members’ only section
If you do not have an account
1) Click on “Become a member” and then click “Add to cart”
2) Follow the instructions above
3) You may enter multiple number of memberships; however, each individual person will have to create a
login name and password to have access to the members’ only section.
Mailed your check into the Membership Committee
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
You will need to register online to have access to the members’ only section
Click on Become a member
Click “Checkout”
Click “Add to cart” (you will NOT be charge twice)
Verify your information
Select Check or Money Order
Mail your check or money order to:
North Carolina Child Support Council
Membership and Registration
Attn: Carla West
401 S. Griffin Street, Suite 350
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
8) Review your information and if it is correct, click Submit Order
9) Send an email to NCCSC Webmaster ([email protected]) requesting activation.
Mailing your membership registration directly to the Membership Committee
1) You will need to register online to have access to the members’ only section
2) Follow the instructions for mailing your check.
You are the Kings and Queens Climbing Mountains for the Children of North Carolina
The purpose of life is to be happy, to matter, to be productive, to be useful, and to make a difference!
Now is the time to sign up to be a member of the North Carolina Child Support Council!
…NCCSC Membership…
Huss from Cabarrus County won free
registration to the Conference in Asheville!
The 2015 membership campaign for the North
Carolina Child Support Council is under way!
Membership is available to anyone interested in
Child Support and the membership fee is only
$15.00 per calendar year. Please mail your
membership form along with a check or money
order to NCCSC, Attn: Carla West, 401 S.
Griffin Street, Suite 350, Elizabeth City, NC
27909.
NCCSC is a member driven organization and
requires many hands to make it run correctly.
Your membership allows you to participate on
the Council. There are openings for volunteers
on every committee, if you would like to
become an active member, helping to plan the
training conference, or work in any other area,
please note that on your application. A brief
description of each committee is included on
the backside of the application form.
Membership runs from January through
December of each year.
Congratulations to the winners of the early bird
membership campaign! These winners are
Cassie Summers from Orange County won four
grandstand tickets to the NASCAR Nationwide
History 300 race in Charlotte on May 23, 2015,
Marcus Howard from LabCorp won a one night
stay at Embassy Suites in Concord, and Jeff
The 31st Annual Child Support and Attorneys
Training Conference will be held August 26
through August 28, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza
Resort, One Resort Drive, Asheville, North
Carolina 28806. You must be a member of the
North Carolina Child Support Council to attend
the conference. To book your hotel
reservations, you can call the hotel direct at 1888-211-7755 and use the code CSC or you can
go to www.ashevillecp.com and enter the same
code of CSC. The deadline for reservations is
July 24, 2015 at midnight. Room rates will be
$119.00 per night for a double room and
$134.00 per night for a king room.
The 2015 Conference registration fee is $70.00.
The 2015 CLE/CPE processing fee is $50.00.
Guest tickets for the president’s reception and
dance is only $25.00. Keep on top of the
mountain and register early, otherwise a late
registration fee of $10.00 will apply if the
registration is received after 08/25/2015. The
registration fee covers conference materials,
breaks, and the President’s reception on
Thursday evening. Additional meals such as
breakfast or lunch may be offered at no
additional cost based on sponsorship. The
conference is an excellent opportunity to
network with colleagues, share ideas, and
develop new work strategies. We look forward
to seeing you in August!
Your registration co-chairs,
Carla West and Pamela Jenkins
Registration also available online
www.nccscouncil.org
2015 Registration Form
North Carolina Child Support Council and Attorney's Conference
Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville North Carolina
August 26-28, 2015
COUNTY ____________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
NAME (as you would like it to appear on materials)
Title/Profession
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Business Address
Agency/Company
_______________________________________
____Federal ____State
____County ____Private
____Other
City State Zip
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Business Telephone
Business E-Mail Address
First time member/attendee? Check Here _______
Posting Photos on Social Media - Photos are taken throughout the conference of attendees while participating in conference activities. Your completion of this registration
form gives your permission to NCCSC to take photos and use them on Social Media and the NCCSC website.
Business Contact Information - The contact information provided herein on the registration form will be shared with all conference attendees and conference
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Crowne Plaza Resort
One Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
www.crowneplaza.com/Asheville
GROUP CODE: NC Child Support Council
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
North Carolina Child Support Council
Attn: Carla West
401 S. Griffin Street, Suite 350
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS 7/24/15
Book your reservations by either:
 Calling the hotel direct @ 888-211-7755 and identify yourself as being part of the NC Child Support Council
group
 Going online to www.ashevillecp.com – from the home page select “reserve online”, check availability (enter
dates of stay), and enter the group code CSC
Room Type
Rate
Double
$119.00
King
$134.00
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
King Executive Suite
$149.00
Fee
2015 Membership Fee (Required unless membership fee has been paid since 1/1/2015)
$15.00
2015 Conference Registration Fee
$70.00
2015 CLE/CPE Processing Fee
$50.00
Guest Ticket for President’s Reception & Dance (# of tickets ______ @ $25/each)
$25.00
Late Registration Fee (for registrations received after 8/18/2014)
$10.00
TOTAL DUE/PAID TO NCCSC
A $20 Fee will be charged for checks returned for non-sufficient funds
Note: The registration fee covers conference materials, breaks, and the President’s Reception on Thursday evening.
Additional meals such as breakfast or lunch may be offered at no additional cost based upon sponsorship.
Guest tickets for the President’s Reception will be available at the Registration Desk on Wednesday 8/26/15.
Membership runs from January through December each year.
Amount Due
…NCCSC Door Prize…
Kings and Queens
Climbing Mountains for the Children of North Carolina
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
Start talking with your Kings and Queens to pick a Town Crier to be in charge of the
DOOR PRIZES for your office. All donations are very much appreciated. Door Prizes
will be just one of the exciting moments of this year’s 31st North Carolina Child
Support Conference. The following letters are available to assist you in collecting
door prizes.
Door Prize Donation Request Letter
Door Prize Thank You Letter
Door Prize Tag (please attach tag to door prize describing item, its value and county donating)
To download the documents, click on the NCCSC Website link
(www.nccscouncil.org/content/door-prizes)
.
Door Prize Committee Co-Chairs
Tanya Best: [email protected]
or
Tana Calloway: [email protected]
Upcoming Conference is approaching fast August 26th – 28th!!!
…NCCSC Nominations…
NOMINATIONS for NCCSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kings and Queens needed for the Board of Directors of NCCSC!
Seven positions will be available on the Board of Directors this year. Three members of the board
are up for re-election to another three year term. Four other positions will be vacated by members
who have served six years and are no longer eligible for re-election.
During our annual conference in Asheville this fall new board members will be elected at our
business meeting.
Criteria for nominees are:
• Nominees must be notified and must agree to serve a three year term.
• Nominees must currently be a NCCSC member in good standing.
• Nominees must have approval from their supervisors and should be available to attend
scheduled board meetings in Raleigh (usually held every other month)
• Nominations should be submitted by current NCCSC members in good standing
• Nominations must include a brief biography of the nominee and why that nominee would
be a good board member.
Serving on the board of directors is an opportunity to make a difference by participating in the
decisions made and assisting in planning the annual conference. All members in good standing are
welcome to run for the NCCSC board of directors. If you are interested or want to nominate
someone for one of these positions, please submit your nomination to:
Harriett Miller
[email protected] or P O Box 1055, Boiling Springs, N.C. 28017
Thank you!!
Calling All Kings and Queens!
NCCSC and Social Media
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The North Carolina Child Support Council holds all rights and privileges for the publication
of photographs taken at Council functions. Any person who chooses not to have a
photograph that includes their image posted on the Council web site or newsletter should
immediately email the webmaster of the Council web site at [email protected].
Guidelines for Submitting Material for the NC Child Support Council Newsletter: “The
North Carolina Child Support Council Newsletter” is published periodically. Articles will
focus on trends, problems, research, and information of interest to child support
practitioners. Topics of discussion may include, but are not limited to, child support
legislation, case law, related issues and problems. Announcements of related training and
programs, which will enhance professionalism in the field, are welcome. Our Editorial Board
will review all papers submitted. We will include the article in our next edition if space
allows, or we may choose to publish the item at a subsequent time. Opinions expressed in the
“The North Carolina Child Support Council Newsletter” are those of the authors and do not
necessarily reflect the position or policy of the North Carolina Child Support Council.
Alice McCoy, Editor
[email protected]