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January, 2008 Volume 2, Issue 1 |
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Newsletter of the
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2008 Calendar January No Meeting February 2– CPP Review Class 16–
CPP Review Class 21—Chapter Meeting Compliance Auditing March 1– CPP & FPC Review Class 15--CPP
& FPC Review Class 29– CPP & FPC Review Class April 12–
CPP Review Class 25—25th Anniversary Celebration May 13-17 – 26th Annual Congress, Austin, TX June 5–
Chapter Meeting Payroll Basics 20-21-
Relay for Life July No Meeting August 8 – Chapter Meeting Tax Day All Day Meeting Officer
Elections September 1-5 National Payroll Week Celebration
15th Annual Illinois Statewide October 29—Chapter
Meeting Preparing For Year End November Holiday Party Official newsletter of the Chicago Chapter |
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Happy New Year 2008 2008 is an exciting year for
the Chicago Chapter of the American Payroll Association. We will be celebrating our 25th
anniversary. We are so excited about
this moment in our chapter’s history.
We became a chapter shortly after the American Payroll Association
became the National Chapter for Payroll Professionals. Be sure to join us on April 25th
for our all out Celebration Party. New for this year we have a
Membership Committee. Thank You to Paula Black, Kathleen Mizejewski and Pat
Gaughan for volunteering to help with the chapter’s membership. A committee member will be
contacting you to update your information for the chapter. They will also be contacting other payroll
departments at many companies to inform them about our chapter and the many
things that we do to help payroll professionals advance their knowledge of
payroll. Our members are what keeps
the chapter going. If you would like to help
with other chapter events please see the following information in this
newsletter. Also, new this year, is Our Health Tip Article presented by
Chiro One Wellness Centers. Please see the article at the right. Let us know your thoughts. |
"How To Start Your Year Off Healthy" by Vy Hoang, D.C., Chiro One Wellness Centers
Happy
New Year! To start off the year, the
most important thing to do after the stresses from the holiday season to the
new stresses that are quickly coming up with the upcoming year is make sure
you get a check up. A check up should
include getting any physical exams from your M.D. or D.C. and also blood work
to make sure all your blood chemistries are within normal limits. This will allow you to have important
information about your health allowing you to set exercise programs or other activities
which you might start doing. This is
a great way to become aware of your health, prevent any future injuries, and
also help start decreasing the
stress levels in your life.
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2008
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 Carolyn Kerkman CPP |
Chicago Chapter News: CPP and FPC Classes Don’t forget about your New Year’s
resolution! Get started towards your
CPP or FPC certification. We can
help! There is still time to sign up and obtain those credits! The Chicago Chapter Review Class for the Spring
2008 CPP Certification test will be held at ADP, 100 Northwest Point Blvd,
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 on the following dates: April
12, 2008 8:30-5:00 Payroll Source, 2007 FPC
Review Class March
1, 15, 29, 2008 8:30-5:00 Payroll
Practice Fundamentals, 2007 Continental
breakfast begins at 8:30, class begins at 9:00 See
the chapter website for more information. Chicago Chapter Membership
News: Congratulations
to Sue Mik, CPP on her new employer. She is the Payroll Manager at John B.
Sanfilippo & Son, Inc in Elgin, Il.
Also,
congratulations to Lisa Moran on
her career move to School District U-46 in Elgin, Il. Lisa will be the new Compliance Analyst
for the school district. |
Do you know the latest compliance auditing techniques? Can your department make it through an audit? Come to our February 21st chapter meeting and get
the answers to Compliance Auditing! Speaker: Michael P O’Toole, Senior Director of
Publications and Government Relations for the American Payroll Association. February
21, 2008 9:00 AM to 12: 00 Noon Continental
Breakfast: 8:30 am Kronos 425 N Martingale Rd Suite
40 (Lower Level) Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-704-6400 A new location for
Kronos!! Michael
O’Toole has been with the APA for 14 years.
He is the author of The
Payroll Source, as well as the editor of The History of Payroll in
the U.S. His staff at the APA is responsible for the newsletters Payroll
Currently and PayState Update; APA text books; technology services; and APA
lobbying effects through the Washington office. Michael is also a part-time local court judge in Tuckahoe,
NY. He received his BA from Syracuse
University and his JD from the Syracuse University College of Law. 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 $15.00 for member of the Chicago Chapter and
$20.00 for non-members. Page
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Upcoming Chapter Meetings
February 21 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Compliance Auditing Kronos 425 N Martingale Rd Suite 40 Schaumburg, IL Continental Breakfast 8:30 am April 25 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm 25th
Anniversary Special Guest: Dan Maddux Exec Dir APA June 5 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Payroll Basics Continental
Breakfast 8:30 am June 20-21 6:00 pm-6:00 am Relay for Life American Cancer Society Oak Brook August 8 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tax Day Officer Elections Continental Breakfast 8:30 am White Eagle Banquet October 29 9:00-12:00 pm Preparing For Year End ADP 100 Northwest Point
Blvd Elk Grove, IL Continental
Breakfast 8:30 am November Holiday Party |
Mark your Calendars: Friday February 1st is National
Wear Red Day for the American Heart Association! Empower women to reduce their risk of their No. 1 killer: cardiovascular disease!
How the event works: Participate in
national and local Go Red For Women activities including National Wear Red
Day, Go Red For Women local luncheons, and encourage your employer to host a
Brown Bag Goes Red lunch. www.goredforwomen.org APA News: Apply today for Would you like to attend
Congress or all of APA’s seminars for free? What about receiving a complete
library of current APA publications? Each year six APA Payroll Education
Grants are awarded to APA members to encourage professional growth and
development. Established to honor APA’s founder and first president, the
late Donald W. Sharper, CPP, these grants are an ideal opportunity for free
education (including an all-expense paid trip to Congress) and special
recognition at the national level. |
Committees: Please Volunteer We
need volunteers for the following areas: Meeting Planning – (Carolyn Kerkman) 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. 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 2008. Vendor Sponsorship – (Gabriel Vergara) 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 this year. GOVERNMENT
WEBSITE LINKS: INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE - www.irs.gov ELECTRONIC FEDERAL TAX
PAYMENT SYSTEM - www.eftps.gov SOCIAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION - www.ssa.gov US DEPT. of LABOR - www.dol.gov Page 3 |
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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. |
Educational Grants –Con’t Two Kronos Payroll
Education Grants will also be awarded, and entitle the recipients to free
educational opportunities (including an all-expense paid trip to Congress)
and a complete library of APA publications. Chapter members who are
national members are strongly encouraged to apply. Take advantage of this opportunity – apply today!
April 25, 2008 Let’s Party! |
CELL PHONE COLLECTION!! The Chapter collected 20
cell phones. They were given to a women’s shelter, Sarah’s Inn,
in Oak Park, IL. Social Security Number Verification Open Enrollment Social Security is pleased to
announce the Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (CBSV)
service. CBSV is a fee-based SSN verification service that will permit
private businesses, Federal, State, and local governments to verify an individual’s
SSN once a valid and signed consent form is obtained from the SSN
holder. This letter is being sent to you because you and/or your
affiliates may have an interest in this new service. The first CBSV
open enrollment period is December 10, 2007-February 29, 2008. Service
will begin October 1, 2008. If you are interested in more
information about CBSV, click on, http://www.socialsecurity.gov/bso/cbsvMarketing.html Sincerely, Cheri Arnott Associate Commissioner for
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