CHICAGO CHAPTER of the AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION
Chicago Chapter
of the
American Payroll
Association
4740 N
Cumberland #355
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 631-8480
About Us
Overview
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Purpose and Benefits
Chapter Officers
Committees
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
If you are thinking about joining the Chicago Chapter or have not renewed your membership, dont delay! Go to the Membership page and do it today! As a member you have access to our monthly newsletter, discounts on seminars and educational classes and much, much more to support your Payroll Profession!
Chapter Purpose and Member Benefits
The Chicago Chapter exists to share and promote knowledge, professionalism, high standards of performance, networking and communication among payroll professionals in the Chicago area through offering educational events and community service activities.
Chapter Benefits include:
Organization website featuring chapter educational events, compliance updates, job opportunities, networking events and vendors; links to National APA site and other key payroll websites.
Monthly Newsletter keeps members up to date with the latest and upcoming events.
Hotline Service assistance with payroll topics provided by member volunteers.
Education and Training members receive admission discounts and recertification credits for attending quarterly educational sessions, FPC & CPP review and study groups and the IL Statewide conference. Presentations by payroll professionals on timely, relevant payroll topics.
Access to 200 local Members - networking with professionals in your same industry, size, software services and expertise on various payroll topics. Opportunities for you to share on various Chapter Committees.
Participation in award-winning Chapter that is acknowledged at the APA National level for their achievements; past presidents who have also become presidents at the national level.
Promote community service through payroll education for various groups and charity events.
National Payroll Week chapter participates in special events and community education events that recognize payroll professionals and their support of the payroll withholding system.
Annual Recognition & Holiday Party celebrate/award member and chapter achievements; members receive discounted admission.
President
Mary Kazmierczak, CPP
Ultimate Software
Project Professional
2000 Ultimate Way
Weston, FL 33329
mary_kazmierczak@ultimatesoftware.com
Phone (773) 237-2052
Vice President
Paula Black, CPP
Lawson Software an Infor Affiliate
Product Manager
Human Resource Management
37W703 Spring Green Way
Batavia, IL 60510
pblack0077@aol.com
Phone (630) 750-4595
Fax (630) 879-6353
Treasurer
Linda Lowe, CPP
Handi-Foil
Payroll Manager
135 E Hintz Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
llowe@handi-foil.com
Phone (847) 520-1000
Education Director
Open position
Government Liaison
Kimberley Childress, CPP
Mather Lifeways
Payroll Analyst
1603 Orrington Ave Ste 1800
Evanston, IL 60201
kchildress@matherlifeways.com
Phone (847) 492-7583
Fax (847) 492-7613
Public Relations Officer
Dave Scorza, CPP PHR ADP-CPS
Automatic Data Processing
Region Project Leader
100 Northwest Point Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
dave.scorza@adp.com
Phone (847) 718-2000 x5696
Fax (847) 439-4616
Recording Secretary
Kathy Mizejewski, CPP, GBA
Payroll Specialist
AkzoNobel Services, Inc
525 W. Van Buren St., 16th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607-3823
kathmiz@msn.com
Phone (708) 363-5986
Correspondence Secretary
Janessa Biagi, CPP
CIC Plus, Inc.
Client Account Manager
janessab@cicplus.com
www.cicplus.com
If you would like to join our extended board family, as a committee member, we welcome your energy and vision!
Chicago Chapter Hotline (Mary Kazmierczak) The hotline committee will be responsible for accessing and answering the calls made to the Chapters voice mailbox. We are looking for volunteers that can agree to check voice mail at least once a day for a month and respond to the calls. This may include answering questions, recording attendees for meetings and forwarding messages to the Board as appropriate.
COG - Chapter Outreach Group (Kathy Mizejewski) Members will work on community and charitable outreach events.
Educational Committee Arrange and/or present at schools, youth and adult organizations on the importance of education and providing knowledge and clear expectations about their paycheck. As well as seeking and recommending creditable speakers for meetings.
Holiday Party (Mary Kazmierczak) Volunteers will help plan this special event including entertainment, soliciting door prizes and location for next year.
Hospitality Committee (Linda Lowe) Handling registration at meetings, responsible for gathering and distributing communications provided from members at meetings to the board for follow up, Welcoming members at Chapter events.
Meeting Planning (Mary Kazmierczak) 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 years meetings.
Membership (Paula Black) This group will help promote membership in the Chicago Chapter. Also making wellness calls to our members, working to increase membership and communications to our members.
National Payroll Week (Kim Childress) 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.
Public Relations (Dave Scorza) Maintain and manage the website and it's content, develop social media content, etc.
Statewide Committee Assist with the planning and preparations for the annual Illinois Statewide Conference.
Vendor Support Committee Contact vendors and prospective vendors for support of our organization.
Updated
02/04/2012
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