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2026 Western DRAP Conference Coming to Clearfield County

Clearfield County is proud to host the 2026 Western DRAP Conference, taking place June 24–26, 2026. This annual gathering brings together professionals from across the region for three days of collaboration, education, networking, and shared best practices in our field.

In addition to the conference, Clearfield County will also host the 14th Annual Joe Waters Memorial Golf Tournament, a fundraiser benefiting the David L. Christensen Memorial Scholarship. This popular event honors Joe Waters’ legacy while supporting educational opportunities for future professionals.

Agenda and event information will be released shortly. Please check back soon for details on how to plan your stay in Clearfield County. We look forward to welcoming you in 2026 for an outstanding conference experience!

Western DRAP Conference

When: June 24-26, 2026
Where: Clearfield County, PA
Comfort Suites Dubois
10 Lakeside Avenue
DuBois, PA 15801

Registration Information
Registration Closed

Sponsorship Opportunities

Accommodations

Tannery Suites – DuBois

10 Lakeside Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801

814-375-6028

Call the hotel for reservations.  When calling make sure to mention Western DRAP as the room block.

Room rates are $149.00 per night, plus 11% tax.  Total cost per night is $165.39.  The room block starts on Tuesday, June 23rd for those traveling in for the start of the conference on Wednesday.

**Note** The hotel name has changed from Choice Suites to Tannery Suites, some members received an email that their reservation with Choice was cancelled, all reservations made with Choice have been transferred to Tannery Suites. All other contact information remains the same.

Overflow Hotel – Homewood Suites

15 Industrial Drive, Dubois, PA 15801
814-503-8944

When calling for a reservation at the overflow hotel, ask for the Domestic Relations Conference rate.
Rates for this hoteal are $149 for a single king room and $169 for a double queen room.

The overflow hotel is located two miles from the conference site.

Agenda

Agenda as of 3/19/25.  Updates to be announced as they occur.

Wednesday June 24

Wednesday June 24

10:00AM – 4:00PM – Registration
11:45AM – Joe Waters Golf Tournament
1:00PM – 2:15PM Effective Client Communications
2:15PM – 2:30PM Break
2:30PM – 4:30PM Domestic Violence Awareness
Dinner on your own and/or Event (TBA)

Thursday June 25
Thursday June 25

Registration 8:00 – 10:30
8:45 – 9:00 – Morning Opening Remarks – Pledge of Allegiance
9:00 – 9:15 – Judges and Commissioners Welcome
9:15 – 10:15 Session – Rick Pierce, AOPC – Workplace Culture
10:15 – 10:30 – Break
10:30 – 12:00 Noon – Chip Madera – Motivational Speaker
12:00 Noon – 1:15 – Lunch on your own
1:15PM – 2:15PM – Chip Madera – Motivational Speaker – Cont.
2:15PM – 2:30PM – Break
2:30PM – 3:30PM – Session – Practical Paternity – PACSETI
3:30PM – 4:30PM – Session – Intrastate Processing Essentials:

Transfer and Registration

6:30PM – 10:00PM – Networking – DRAP BBQ – Cornhole Tournament
Friday June 26

Friday June 26

8:00AM – 9:00AM – Registration
8:45AM – 9:00AM – Morning Opening Remarks
9:00AM – 10:00AM – Session – State of the State – BCSE & PACSETI
10:00AM – 10:30AM – DRAP UPDATE – Tricia Sorg, DRAP President
10:30AM – 11:00AM – Conference Wrap-Up