Plenary sessions included:

• Sidney C. Hurlbert, “Don’t Wait for the Happy Bus
  to Come; It Might Not Stop Where You Are At”: Every-time we answer the phone or greet someone face-to-face we are knowingly and unknowingly sending signals, which they use to decide who we are, what we stand for, and how they think we deserve to be treated. We can change how people view and treat us by applying Sid's STEPS! Sid will show you how to Smile, Laugh, and Have Fun with customers, fellow employees, and even those you live with!
• Eleni Kelakos, “Touch the Sky" - Eleni Kelakos is a professional singer, actor and motivational speaker. She touches hearts and engages minds through song and humor.
• Steve Capps, State Court Administrative Office
• Margot Bean, Federal Office of Child Support Commissioner
  
• Marilyn Stephen, Michigan IV-D Director, Office of Child Support
  

MFSC silent auction partner charity was Penrickton Center which is a private, non-profit five day residential and day care agency serving blind, multi-disabled children ages 1-12.

SPONSORS / EXHIBITORS

• Accenture
• Actium Consulting
• BIS
• CHASE
• Compuware
• Courtland Consulting
• EBCO
  
• FOCA
• Government Payment Services
• Informatix
• ImageSoft
  
• Lexis Nexis
  
• Michigan Family Support Council
  
• Orchid Cellmark
• Systems & Methods, Inc.

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• View the 2008 scholarship winners
• View the 2008 award winners

View session materials from the 2008 presenters:

• What does it mean when I say, “sorry I can’t give legal advice"?
  • Presentation and Legal Information Resource Sheet
• Mi-Support Website Presentation
  • Website Statistics and Resource Sheet
• Child Custody Factors Session
  • Handout
• Legislative Updates Session
  • Legislation: Court Rules and Case Law, Michigan Office of Child Support Legislation Priorities, and Friend of the Court Association Legislation Updates
• Friend of the Court Association Bill Package
  • Presentation
• Coordinating Between Local Friends of the Court and Department of Human Services Child Support Specialists
  • Presentation and Recommendations Sheet
• International Child Support Enforcement:FFY 2008 Update
  • Presentation
• Federal Reporting Process for Medical Support
  • Flowchart Handout