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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
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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.
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Organization
website
www.chicagopayroll.com
featuring chapter educational events,
compliance updates, job opportunities,
networking events and vendors; links to
National APA site and other key payroll
websites.
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Monthly Newsletter
– keeps members up to date with the latest
and upcoming events.
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Hotline Service
–assistance with payroll topics provided by
member volunteers.
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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.
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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.
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Participation in
award-winning Chapter that is acknowledged
at APA National level for their
achievements; past presidents who have also
become presidents at the national level.
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Promote community
service through payroll education for
various groups and charity events.
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National Payroll
Week – chapter participates in special
events and community education events that
recognize payroll professionals and their
support of the payroll withholding system.
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Annual Recognition
& Holiday Party – celebrate/award member and
chapter achievements; members receive
discounted admission.
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2009 Chicago Chapter Achievements |
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Chicago Chapter Officers
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President
Mary Kazmierczak, CPP
Email: mkluvslife@aol.com
Phone: (773) 805-7696
Treasurer
Katie
Staffeldt, CPP
Email:
katie.staffeldt@akzonobel.com
Senior Payroll Specialist
Akzo Nobel Services, Inc.
525 W. Van Buren St., 16th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607-3823
Recording Secretary
Kathleen Mizejewski, CPP
Email:
kathmiz@msn.com
Phone: 708-363-5986
KLM Enterprises
CEO
2933 N 76th Court
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
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Vice President
Paula Black, CPP
Email:
pblack0077@aol.com
Phone: (630) 715-2832
Fax: (630) 879-6353
Lawson Software
Product Manager - Human Resourse Management
37W703 Spring Green Way
Batavia, IL 60510
Correspondence Secretary
Mary Weiner, CPP
Email:
mweiop@aol.com
Phone: 773-257-1996
Alt Number: 312-231-0240
Payroll/ A/P Manager
Government Liaison
Kim
Childress, CPP
Email:
kchildress@matherlifeways.com
Education Director
Rachel
Brooks, CPP
Email:
rachel_brooks@ultimatesoftware.com
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Compliance Officer
Hank Mazik, CPP
Email: h.mazik@comcast.net
Phone: (847) 966-5841
Senior Payroll Administrator
Brunswick Corporation
1 N. Field Court
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-735-4936
henry.mazik@brunswick.com
Chicago APA Website
& Job Bank Updates -Email:
h.mazik@comcast.net
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Membership favorite topics:
In addition,
you were interested in: Garnishments, FLSA, Stock Plans, Wage
Assignments, Multi State Taxes, Tips, Technical Software, Local Taxes and
Ethics.
Surveys have shown that the members preferred meetings on Wednesdays
or Thursdays, with 63% of the respondents being morning folks and
preferring a.m. meetings.
The other area, which didn't raise any eyebrows either, was the location
of the meetings. 34.5% preferred the suburbs, 21% preferred the
downtown Chicago area and 44.5% stated that they were willing to travel to
either, they didn't have a preference.
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Committees: Please Volunteer
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If you would like to join our extended board
family, as a committee member, we welcome your
energy and vision! |
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Chicago Chapter Hotline –
(Mary Kazmierczak) The hotline committee will be responsible for accessing
and answering the calls made to the Chapter’s 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Nomination committee
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assigned) This group of volunteers will verify the membership and
credentials of those members wishing to run for election in August 2006. |
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Membership
– (Paula
Black, Pat Gaughan) 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. |
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Holiday Party
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(Mary Kazmierczak) Volunteers will help plan this special event including entertainment, soliciting door prizes and location for next year. |
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Hospitality
Committee –
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.
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Vendor Support Committee -
Contact vendors and prospective
vendors for support of our organization. |
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Statewide Committee -
Assist with the planning and
preparations for the annual Illinois Statewide
Conference. |
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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. |
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COG- Chapter Outreach Group
- members will work on community and charitable
outreach events. |
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