Chicago Chapter Newsletters

 

Payroll news and views from the Chicago Chapter

 

  

It Pay$ To Know

 

July, 2005

Chicago Chapter

American Payroll Association

P. O. Box 836 – Chicago, IL  60690 – (773) 631-8480

www.chicagopayroll.com

 

 

 

August Meeting

August 25th All Day Meeting

 

                                   Mark your calendars!

      The Chicago Chapter will be holding an All Day Tax Meeting on           

    Thursday, August 25, 2005 from  8:30am - 4:30pm.  

at the

    Fountain Blue Conference Center
    2300 Mannheim Road
    (Mannheim & Touhy - Close to Expressways)
    Des Plaines, IL
   

    Special Guest Speaker - Andrew McDevitt, Manager of Government Relations, American Payroll Association will present 

    Legislative and Regulatory Updates and

Data Security and Privacy

(Company level strategies for avoiding identity theft)   

        Other topics to be covered are Unemployment Insurance Law and
Payroll for U.S. Employees Abroad and Aliens working in the U.S.

               

Reserve your space today!  Call the Chapter Helpline at:
(773) 631-8480 or
send an email to: Chicago_chapter_apa@hotmail.com

The cost to attend the meeting is:
 $30.00 for members and $40.00 for nonmembers

 

Officer Elections

 

Officer Elections follow the August Meeting

 

The positions of Education Director, Government Liaison and Treasurer are up for election.  Officers must be members of APA National and must maintain their APA National membership.

If you would like to become more involved with the chapter and help our members gain additional knowledge in Payroll, please volunteer.   It is a great way to meet people.

To submit your name for one of these positions please send a self nomination letter to the Chicago Chapter; PO Box 836, Chicago, IL  60690 no later than Wednesday, July 27thYour nomination letter should include: the office you are interested in, reason you feel you would be right for the position, any other affiliations and/or leadership experience, and confirmation that you are both a National Member and Chapter Member in good standing.
 



 

National Payroll Week
 

 

 
 

 

The Chapter is also planning multiple events to Celebrate National Payroll Week!

Check out the variety of ways to share your Payroll Spirit!

 

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Children’s Book Drive
Promote Reading

Bring new Children’s books to the August 25th Meeting and NPW Social.
All books collected will be donated to local libraries!

 

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             Company Celebration Contest!

 Share your company’s NPW Celebration with the Chapter

 

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                                                    Chicago Chapter and MDA

                          Chapter Members will be manning the phones for the
                                    Jerry Lewis, Labor Day MDA Telethon

 

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National Payroll Week Social
2nd Annual Networking Evening!

September 8, 2005

 

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You and Your Paycheck Presentations

Would your local high school be interested in having
a Guest Speaker from the Chapter share this information?

 

 

Participation in these events is easy:
1. – 2. – 3.
 

  1. Get details regarding all these opportunities to share your payroll spirit at www.chicagopayroll.com

2.   Email your RSVP to chicago_chapter_apa@hotmail.com or
call the hotline at 773-631-8480

3.  Mail Registration form and fee (if applicable) to
PO Box  836, Chicago, IL 60690 

Confirmations will be provided via phone or email that you provide to us!
                          
Thank you for Sharing your Payroll Spirit!

 

 

www.chicagopayroll.com

The website always has the most up-to-date information about meeting times, dates, places, speakers, etc.   

Check it often for the latest news and information.

 




Committees:  Please Volunteer

Chicago Chapter Hotline – (Christine O’Hara) 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.

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 years meetings.

National Payroll Week – (Christine O'Hara) 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. I have a great idea for next year’s Chapter activity. How about an Oberweis road show?

Audit Committee – (To be assigned) This group will audit the financial records of the Chapter.

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 2002.

Membership – (Lisa Dunn) This group will help promote membership in the Chicago Chapter.

Vendor Sponsorship – (Jenny Provenzano/Dennis Washington) This group will help solicit donations from organizations to help provide quality programming to you, our members.

Holiday Party – (Christine O'Hara) Volunteers will help plan this special event including entertainment, soliciting door prizes and location for next year.


Chapter Dues  

Remember, the $35.00 fee for Chapter dues should be paid by January 31 of each year.  This insures you will continue receiving the Newsletter and updates on the happenings in the Chapter.  

 

Annual Membership Dues - $35.00 Due 1/31/2005 - 

Membership Application, Chicago Chapter, American Payroll Association

 

  1. Type/write in the required information on this form or register via our website by clicking the "join us" button: www.chicagopayroll.com.
  2. $35.00 check payable to Chicago Chapter, American Payroll Association
  3. Mail to:

Chicago Chapter, American Payroll Association

P.O. Box 836

Chicago, IL 60690-0836

 

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If you missed the deadline of 1/31/2005 that's okay - we'd love to have you as a member - so fill out this form and send it in.



We'd love to hear from you - e-mail us: chicago_chapter_apa@hotmail.com with your suggestions for meeting topics, locations, and speakers!


 


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