Attendee Registration

2023 WCHSA Fall Conference

Building the Future, It Takes Leadership

November 30 - December 1, 2023

Holiday Inn - Stevens Point

Tentative Conference Schedule:

Thursday, November 30

8:30 AM: Conference Registration Opens

9:30 AM-12:00 PM: WCHSA Board Meeting (Video Option). WCHSA Members and State Partners Invited

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch and Conference Welcome

1:00-1:30 PM: Plenary Session: DCF State Agency Update - Emile Amundson, DCF Secretary, Wendy Henderson, DSP Administrator, Connie Chesnick, DFES Administrator, & Margaret McMahon, DCF Policy Director

1:30-2:00 PM: Plenary Session: DHS State Agency Update - Kirsten Johnson, DHS Secretary Designee

2:00-2:30 PM: Plenary Session: State Legislative Update - Marcie Rainbolt, Government Affairs Associate, Wisconsin Counties Association

2:30-2:45 PM: Break with Snacks

2:45-3:30 PM: Breakout Session Block 1

3:45-4:30 PM: Breakout Session Block 2

5:00-6:00 PM: Happy Hour Reception

6:00-7:00 PM: Conference Dinner

Friday, December 1

7:30-8:30 AM: Breakfast

8:30-10:00 AM: Plenary Session: WCHSA PAC Presentations - Accomplishments in 2023 and Goals for 2024

10:00-10:15 AM: Break

10:15-11:45 AM: Plenary Session: Panel Discussion - How can County Human Service Departments Work Efficiently With the State Legislature on Funding and Legislation

11:45 AM-12:00 PM: Conference Closing

Please call hotel at 715-344-0200 and mention the “WI County Human Services Assn – WCHSA” when calling to make your reservation. Special group room rate of $90/night ends October 30, 2023