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May, 2007 Volume 1, Issue 1 |
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Newsletter
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2007 Calendar
January No Meeting February 3 – CPP Review Class 17 – CPP Review Class March 3 – CPP & FPC Review Class 17 – CPP & FPC Review Class 30 – Chapter Meeting Compliance Priorities What’s New for 2007? 31 -- CPP & FPC Review Class April 7 – CPP Review Class May 22 -26 – 25th Annual Silver Safari Congress, Las Vegas June 21 – Chapter Meeting Tax Day –All Day Meeting July No Meeting August 3 – Chapter Meeting Officer Elections September 3-7 National Payroll Week Celebration 19-20 14th Annual Illinois Statewide Bloomington, IL October No Meeting November 1 – Chapter Meeting Preparing for Year End 9 – Holiday Party Official newsletter of the Chicago Chapter |
Welcome The chapter will be doing some exciting new
things this year. If you would like
to suggest something for the chapter to do or something you would like to see
in this newsletter please email us and we will review all suggestions. The Chapter will be involved in more
Charity events in the coming year and in years to follow. If you know of a Charity event happening
and you would like the chapter involvement please email us. We would also like your participation in
as many events that you can help with.
This year there are several officers’ positions
up for election. Please read about it
and if you are interested please email the chapter. Elections are in August. Our Chapter email address is: chicago_chapter_apa@hotmail.com Mary Weiner, CPP Corresponding Secretary |
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Chapter Holiday Party
2007 This
year’s event will be held Friday, November 9. The location will be announced shortly. The date has been moved to a week earlier
so that more members can attend this annual event. We will once again collect toys for The Off The Street Club,
which Hank Mazik, Treasurer, has been involved with for many years. We are
looking for volunteers to help with this event. Here
is some information about the Off The Street Club: Every year over 3,000 very needy but very wonderful boys and
girls embrace the value system of Chicago’s oldest club for at-risk
youngsters and reject the threats of the violent street gangs which compete
for every child. These children are
the embodiment of the club’s motto: IF YOU DON’T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU’LL
FALL FOR ANYTHING. It was founded in
1900 and it serves kids from the age of 4-18. Off the Street Club serves all children regardless of race,
religion or geographic boundaries. |
2007 Memberships Our
chapter has a strong support for 2007 thanks to those annual members who have
renewed prior to January 31. Currently,
our chapter has members who have yet to renew for 2007. To stay current and
continue to receive the newsletter, please renew your membership as soon as
possible. Renewal applications are available 24/7 on our chapter website.
Annual membership dues are $40. All
current members are allowed to attend our seminars at a discounted
price. National Payroll Week
Winner Congratulations
to Carolyn Kerkman, CPP, from Maurice Sporting Goods. She won first place in the National
Payroll Week Online Survey Promotion Contest, sponsored by the American Payroll Association. She won free registration to attend the
APA’s 25th Annual Congress in Las Vegas, a national Speakers
Bureau member for an educational seminar, a NPW 2006 Award Certificate and
she was acknowledged in the January, 2007 edition of PAYTECH magazine. Carolyn has awarded the speaker to the
chapter for a future seminar. The
chapter is extremely grateful to Carolyn for this opportunity. |
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2007
Chapter Officers
President Chris O”Hara, CPP Vice President Mary Kazmierczak, CPP Recording Secretary Gabriel Vergara, CPP Treasurer Hank Mazik, CPP Gov. Liaison Katie Staffeldt, CPP Correspondence Secretary Mary Weiner, CPP Education Director Patricia Bradberry CPP |
Chicago Chapter News FPC
and CPP Classes Congratulations
to our students who have completed their study classes for their upcoming FPC
and CPP test. This test is based on
the 2006 rules and regulations. In
the coming weeks they will be taking their tests. As we are notified of anyone passing their test we will be
publishing in our next newsletter and on our website. We wish them luck. All students have been invited to attend
the holiday party. We are offering
the study classes again in February, 2008.
As a reminder if you fail the exam you can take it again in the
fall. The fall test will be based on
the 2007 rules and regulations.
Either way, we applaud your efforts to certify into the payroll
profession. Committees: Please Volunteer We
need volunteers for the following areas: Meeting Planning – (Pat Bradberry) We
are looking for volunteers that can help with planning the meetings including
choosing topics and finding speakers, as well as finding locations for next
year’s meetings. National Payroll Week – (Mary Kazmierczak) We
are looking for volunteers that can help with obtaining proclamations from
the various cities and the State. We
also have the privilege of talking with radio stations, newspapers and
educational institutions to promote National Payroll Week. Membership – (Chris O’Hara) This
group will help promote membership in the Chicago Chapter. |
Committees: (Continued) Nomination Committee – (To Be Assigned) This
group of volunteers will verify the membership and credentials of those
members wishing to run for election in August 2007. Vendor Sponsorship – (To Be Assigned) This
group will help solicit donations from organizations to help provide quality
programming to you, our members. Holiday Party – (Chris O’Hara) Volunteers
will help plan this special event including entertainment, soliciting door prizes
and location for next year. Charities We
have several events happening this year for various Charities. 1.
At
the March 30th meeting we collected Christmas Cards. We will be sending them to St. Jude’s
Research Hospital. The kids will make
new Christmas Cards from the ones that are sent to them. Thank you for bringing your old cards for
this worthy cause. 2.
At
the June 21st meeting we will be collecting for the
Servicemen. Please read separate
article for more information. 3.
July
27 we will be a Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. This event happens overnight. We are looking to build our team for
walking and for donations. See article elsewhere in the newsletter. 4.
At
the August 3rd meeting we will be collecting old cell phones. During your spring cleaning if you find an
old phone or two think about bringing them to our meeting. 5.
On
Going: We are collecting soda can
tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.
We started the collection during the CPP/FPC classes. We will be collecting these at our
meetings all during the year. Page 2 |
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Upcoming Chapter
Meetings
March 30 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Ceridian Riverway Complex 6133 N River Rd Rosemont, IL Continental Breakfast 8:30 am Christmas Cards June 21 9:00 am-4:00 pm White Eagle Banquets 6839 N, Milwaukee Niles, IL 60714 Continental Breakfast 8:30 am Mid Day Lunch Servicemen Collection July 27 6:00 pm-6:00 am Relay for Life American Cancer Society Oak Brook August 3 9:00 am-12:00 pm Officer Elections Continental Breakfast 8:30 am Location: TBD Cell Phones November 1 9:00-12:00 pm ADP 100 Northwest Point
Blvd Elk Grove, IL Continental
Breakfast 8:30 am November 9 Holiday Party |
Next Chapter Meeting All Day Tax Conference Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Continental Breakfast 8:30
am & Mid Day Lunch White Eagle Banquets Karolann Room 6839 No. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL 60714 847-647-0660 Plan
on attending the all day Tax Conference Topics
/ Benefits: Payroll
Local Tax Issues for Multi-State Employers State
Compliance Information Chicago
Head Tax Taxable/Nontaxable
– Business Expenses, Mileage, Personal
use of Cars, Per Diems Using
Outsourced Tax Services – Reconciliation / Verification / Ensuring Compliance Networking
opportunities and education credits Reserve
your space! Call the Chapter Helpline
at: (773)
631-8480 or Send your email correspondence to: Chicago_chapter_apa@hotmail.com The
cost to attend the meeting is $45.00 for members of the Chicago Chapter and
$55.00 for non-members. New Educational Grant The
Chapter will be offering a chance to earn an Educational Grant for our
CPP/FPC Class for 2008. At the June
meeting, please fill out an entry form to enter the drawing. Indicate whether you would be attending
the CPP or the FPC class. We will
have a winner for both groups. If you
have taken the CPP test and passed the grant will be used for your RCH
(Recertification Credit Hours). The
winners will be announced during National Payroll Week. An email will be sent to the winner. *All attendees at the March 30th
meeting will be put into the drawing. |
Last Meeting Recap The
meeting went by too quickly as John Labbe gave us tips on “Don’t Let Stress Get the Better of You”. There was a lot of interactive with
everyone discussing their work and their personal areas of stress. Also Jim O’Connor lead a lively discussion
on Savings Accounts compliance issues, including the President’s new healthcare
policy initiative. Everyone enjoyed
the speakers. We look forward to
having them return at future meetings.
Have you changed your
job, title or e-mail address? If
you recently changed jobs, title or your email address, please email the
chapter email box. Chicago_chapter_apa@hotmail.com Positions Available The
following Officer positions will be up for election in 2007: Education Director Government Liaison Treasurer If
you have an interest in one of these positions please email Mary at: Chicago_chapter_apa@hotmail.com Elections
will be at our August 3rd meeting. Photo Gallery
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Mailing Address: Chicago Chapter APA PO Box 836 Chicago, IL
60690-0836 Phone: (773) 631-8480 {24-hr.
Recording) NPW Corner : Tell us what
you are planning for NPW. |
Chicago Membership News 2007
New Members Bernadine
Cerbes, Board of Trade Kevin
Hudson, Maximus Diane
Jenkins-Thomas, Nat’l Futures Assoc. New
CPP & FPC: Congrats
to Gina Damore, FPC Alvin Becker, CPP Jenny Harrell, CPP Mike Smith, CPP Meridith Davis, CPP About the Chicago Chapter The
Chicago Chapter of the American Payroll Association is an organization of
payroll professionals. The Chicago
Chapter was established in 1983 as the first local chapter for payroll
professionals in the state of Illinois.
The Chapter is managed by a group of volunteers who dedicate their
time and share their knowledge with chapter members. The Chapter’s purpose is to share and
promote knowledge, professionalism, higher standards of performance, and
networking with communication among the payroll professionals in the
Chicagoland area. Visit the Chicago Chapter
Website: For
the most current information on the Chapter please visit the chapter’s
website: When
reviewing the website be sure to check out the “In the News” section for
detail information regarding IRS topics and news. The IRS offers phone forums on various topics. Also, check out the Job Postings. Relay For Life® One
day. One night. One community: By participating in an American Cancer
Society Relay For Life® event near you, you honor cancer
survivors, pay tribute to the lives lost to the disease, and raise money to
help fight it – all right in your community. Much more than a
walk around a track, Relay is a time to celebrate those who have battled
cancer, remember those lost and get inspired to fight back. Those who have
shared the same experience find common ground, hope and healing at Relay. By
participating, you have the power to continue the American Cancer Society's
progress toward a future where cancer doesn't take the lives of our friends
and family. Continued on next
page Relay For Life® -
Continued Relay For Life opens as
cancer survivors take the first lap. This emotional time sets the stage for
the importance of each participant's contribution. A festive atmosphere
always develops as participants make new friends and spend time with old
ones. Highlighting the evening is a luminaria Ceremony of Hope held after
dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember loved ones lost to
cancer. The luminaria candles line the track and are left burning
throughout the night to remind participants of the incredible importance of
their contributions. The location is Jorie Blvd and Kensington in the Mc Donald's
Corp Soccer field. Oak Brook, July
27, 2007, 6:00 pm How You Can Help Here are a few things we
would like you to do: 1.
Sign-Up
to participate by visiting their website: http://www.acsevents.org/relay/il/oakbrook 2.
Look
for Katie Staffeldt’s name. 3.
Collect
sponsorships. All donations are tax
deductible. 4.
Ask
a friend or family member to join us APA Annual Congress –
May22- 28 If
you are planning on attending Congress please send an e-mail to the chapter
mailbox at: Chicago_chapter_apa@hotmail.com We
would like to get a group together for dinner (not a chapter sponsored event)
and plan together during different events at Congress.
Government Update
Continued Business/Self-Employed
division. “This state pilot is an important step in streamlining the process
for small businesses, easing the time needed by Illinois business owners to
meet their tax requirements and allowing them to focus on key business
operations.” ‘The State of Illinois is
dedicated to assisting our taxpayers,” said Illinois Department of Revenue
Director Brian Hamer. “We’re excited about the opportunity to make life
easier for the small businesses by partnering with the Treasury to provide
one stop shopping for the payment of state withholding and federal taxes.” The Illinois Chamber also announced its support of the pilot
program and appeared at the pilots launch event in Chicago. June’s Meeting-Servicemen
Servicewomen Donations Here are some suggestions
on items to bring to our June meeting: Snack Food (All food items
must be appropriately sealed and prepackaged) Beef Jerky / Beef Sticks,
Canned Chicken or packs (Pop top), Canned Fruit, Canned Tuna and or packs –
pop top (tuna in pouches are best), Cereal Bars, High Protein Bars, Crystal
Light, Dried Fruit, Dry Cereal, Gum, Hard Candy wrapped (No Chocolate)
Instant Soup, Coffee, Oatmeal, Kool Aid (sweetened). Toiletries: General Advil, Tylenol, Cold/cough
drops, Chapstick, Dental Floss, Deodorant, Dusting Cloths for removing the
sand from everything and every surface, Packaged Wet One / baby wipes,
Q-Tips, Toenail/Fingernail Clippers, Tooth Paste, Toothbrushes, Cotton Balls. |
Photo Gallery
FPCs To Be, 2007
CPPs To Be, 2007 So what happens at Relay? Dedicated volunteers are
committed to fighting cancer in their communities year-round, but once a
year, they gather at Relay For Life to celebrate survivors and caregivers,
remember loved ones lost and to gain inspiration for the fight. Each of the more than
4,800 Relays nationwide is a fun-filled, overnight
event that mobilizes communities to celebrate survivors (anyone who has
ever been diagnosed with cancer), remember loved ones and raise money for the
fight against cancer. Teams of eight to 15 members gather with tents and
sleeping bags with the goal of keeping one person on the track at all times.
Relay For Life® brings together friends, families, businesses,
hospitals, schools, churches ... people from all walks of life. Teams seek
sponsorship prior to the Relay, all with the goal of eliminating cancer.
Page 4 Government Update US Treasury & Illinois
Department of Revenue Announce First In the Nation Federal –State Tax Payment
Pilot. Jan. 11, 2007 Chicago---
Illinois business taxpayers are the first in the nation to be able to pay
state withholding and federal taxes at the same time through a single system,
the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Management Service and the
Illinois Department of Revenue announced today. While the EFTPS, a free
service from the Treasury, has been available for all federal tax payments
for more than 10 years, the pilot with Illinois marks the first time state
withholding taxes to be paid via EFTPS. EFTPS, developed by the
IRS and Financial Management system, is the world’s largest tax collection
service. It allows individuals, small
business owners and tax preparers to pay all federal taxes – including
income, employment, excise and 1040 quarterly estimated tax payments
electronically. EFTPS offers a
variety of payment methods, including the internet, a telephone voice
response system and desk top software. The pilot’s goal is to
encourage even more taxpayers to enroll in and use EFTPS when the service can
be used to pay both state withholding and federal taxes. Likewise, Illinois wishes to examine
whether making EFTPS available for state taxpayers will improve the
efficiency of the state tax collection system. Results of the pilot will be used to help the Treasury
determine whether to expand this service to other states and to add the other
state taxes for payment through EFTPS. “Treasury’s goal is to
collect federal receipts timely, at the lowest cost, and through an
all-electronic process,” said Don Hammond, Treasury’s fiscal assistant
secretary. “We welcome partnership with Illinois Department of Revenue and
are pleased that Illinois shares our commitment to provide taxpayers with an
effective, secure means of managing their taxes electronically.” “With record number of
Americans turning to electronic tax filling, there is a growing demand for
additional electronic means of interacting with the government,” said Brady
Bennett, deputy commissioner of the IRS small Continued on next page
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5 Men Razors,
Saving Cream in a tube, after-shave lotion. Women Panty
Liners, feminine hygiene products, brush/comb, hair clips/bands, non-aerosol
hair spray. Fun Time Batteries
(AA-C-D-9 volt), Beanie Babies or stuffed animals (new please), playing
cards, disposable cameras, mailing envelopes (no stamps), pens with
stationary, Frisbee, greeting cards they can send back home (variety), Nerf
Balls, puzzle books, word find books, sewing kits, water guns, Yo-Yo’s,
Zip-Lock Bags. APA Other Events Audio Seminars What
Every Payroll Professional Needs to Know About Garnishments When: Thursday, May 10, 2007 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET 12:00-1:30 p.m. CT 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MT 10:00-11:30 a.m. PT Registration: For more information visit www.americanpayroll.org/audio.html
or register online at www.payroll.org. Vendor Corner We
would like to thank the following vendors for contributions to our chapter: ADP-FPC/CPP
(Mary K) classes-Room and breakfasts Ultipro
(Tracy and Rachel) Pass outs: Pencils, cows, water bottles Ceridian-Room
and Speakers John Labbe & James O’Connell Page 6 |
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