The InterConnection VOLUME 7
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ISSUE 6
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NOVEMBER /DECEMBER 2019
2019 Credit Conference Update Lillian Novak, CGA
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n the midst of NACM Connect’s conference season, with St. Louis and Chicago under our belts and Columbus taking place in the near future, we are again very grateful to our members and vendor community for supporting these events. Gateway’s attendance for the second year in a row reached the highest number since becoming part of the Connect family, Chicago attendees were very enthusiastic as always, and we welcomed 21 exhibitors. The Great Lakes Conference in Columbus is also on track to be as much fun and educational. The Fiesta theme enlivened the conference and filled it with bright and playful colors. An assortment of games and activities were not only fun but helped to raise money for the Robert Vodraska Scholarship Foundation, ensuring continuing education for our members who need financial support. Also supporting the Scholarship this year was our own ‘private label’ NACM Connect Salsa. It was available for purchase in various flavors. The highlight of the games and activities was the Cash Booth. Laughter ensued as attendees ventured a try at grabbing for cash swirling around them in a 7' tall by 35” wide and 39” deep cube. As they say in the credit profession, “Cash is King.” Also, a pinata filled with an assortment of candy, cash and gift cards intrigued all who attempted to crack it open. A special thanks to both Uline and The Chamberlain Group for their annual support of the scholarship raffle. This year’s first prize went to Erica Jenkins, Radiant Clipper, who purchased the winning
Left, Inset: An NACM Connect member displays her 'cash grab' from the Cash Booth at the Illinois Credit Conference..
ticket from Board and Committee member Michele Pancotto, CCE. Michele has a track record of selling the winning ticket, so keep that in mind when buying next year’s tickets! Second prize went to Meg Hudak, The Chamberlain Group, and third prize to Lucy Molina, CICP, from Transcendia Company. Also new this year was a ‘Gift Card Only’ Silent Auction. It was well received making it much easier for the highest bidders to transport their winnings. “As with all NACM Connect events, our volunteer committees and staff work very hard to provide the type of event that is of the most benefit to our members, both educationally and as a way to network with other members and vendors while having some
fun,” stated Phil Lattanzio, CCE, President of NACM Connect. “We are always looking for ways to improve our conferences and welcome all suggestions.” Please enjoy our pictorial recap of St. Louis (page 16) and Chicago (pages 18-19). We will share pictures from Columbus in our next edition.■