Oklahoma City APA Chapter

June Meeting

OKC Chapter of the American Payroll Association
June Topic: Unclaimed Property presented by Kathy Janes with The Office of the State Treasurer
When: June 20, 2008 11:30 – 1:00
Where: The County Line-Annex Building

1226 Northeast 63rd St, Oklahoma City

(right off I-44)
Cost:    $15.00 – Members
          $20.00 – Non-Members or Guests
RSVP: ammybutler@hotmail.com   Walk-ins always welcome!
Come see the advantages of being a member of your local APA chapter by attending our monthly meeting!

Be sure to stop by the child support employer’s service center's open house before or after the meeting.
Child support open house is only 2 miles from the County Line at 4545 North Lincoln Boulevard.

Open 10-2

We are now excepting Nominations for the 2008 Oklahoma Payroll Professional. (Nomination form attached) Fax or email the completed form to the Committee Administrator, Sandra Beese by email Sandra.Beese@af-group.com or by fax 405-523-5687. Nomination forms MUST be received by August 1, 2008

Advantages of being a part of your local APA:
1)      CPP/FPC credit for every monthly meeting.
2)      Education & Updates!!!
3)      Meet with other Payroll Professionals that have similar systems, challenges or payroll depts.
4)      APA chapter relations will wave the $35.00 enrollment fee that is included in a new national membership for any local APA chapter member. (indicate “okcapa” on the application form)
5)      Great BBQ at the County Line.
Hope to see you there!
Lorie Douglas, CPP                President
Kathy Bridgett, CPP               2^nd Vice President
Judy Ashton                           Treasurer
Jennifer Gibson, CPP            Governmental Liaison
Ammy Butler                       1^st Vice President

May Meeting

OKC Chapter of the American Payroll Association
May Topic: Garnishments presented by Attorney Guy Jackson
When: May 16, 2008 11:30 – 1:00
Where: The County Line-Annex Building

1226 Northeast 63rd St, Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma City Chapter
of the American Payroll Association
is proud to announce the

8th Annual
Oklahoma Payroll Conference

Superheroes of Payroll

Friday, September 19, 2008

We need your help! We are collecting donations/door prizes for our statewide conference. Ideally we are looking for marketing collaterals to represent our chapter businesses at the conference. If you need ideas, please see the attachment of the items needed in the “toolkit”.   We would like to have all donations/door prizes by July’s monthly meeting. For more information or to arrange delivery and pick-up of items, please contact Jennifer Gibson at jgibson@imdelivery.com or 405-314-0694.
Thank you for helping with the statewide conference! We appreciate your support!

Advantages of being a part of your local APA:
1)      CPP/FPC credit for every monthly meeting.
2)      Education & Updates!!!
3)      Meet with other Payroll Professionals that have similar systems, challenges or payroll depts.
4)      APA chapter relations will wave the $35.00 enrollment fee that is included in a new national membership for any local APA chapter member. (indicate “okcapa” on the application form)
5)      Great BBQ at the County Line.
Hope to see you there!
Lorie Douglas, CPP                President
Kathy Bridgett, CPP               2^nd Vice President
Judy Ashton                           Treasurer
Jennifer Gibson, CPP            Governmental Liaison
Ammy Butler                       1^st Vice President

IRS Small Business Forum

Internal Revenue Service
Small Business/Self-Employed Division

Invites you to attend a

SMALL BUSINESS FORUM

Brought to you by the
     Metro Technology Center - Springlake Campus
        State Chamber of Oklahoma
        Internal Revenue Service
Thursday, May 22, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Metro Technology Center
Springlake Campus
Economic Development Center, Room 123
1700 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK
Please RSVP to Anita Douglas via e-mail
Anita.E.Douglas@irs.gov or call
(405) 297-4719

This Small Business Forum is for stakeholder organizations representing the Small Business/Self-Employed taxpayers. The Forum will provide your organization with the latest small business information from the IRS, the Small Business Administration, the Oklahoma Department of Insurance, Community Action Agency, Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Oklahoma Commerce Department, and the State Chamber of Oklahoma. Your organization is encouraged to provide topics and issues for discussion. This meeting is open to any small business association that is interested in attending.

April Meeting

OKC Chapter of the American Payroll Association
April: Child Support
When: April 18, 2008 11:30 – 1:00
Where: The County Line-Annex Building

1226 Northeast 63rd St, Oklahoma City

(right off I-44)
Cost:    $15.00 – Members
          $20.00 – Non-Members or Guests
RSVP: ammybutler@hotmail.com   Walk-ins always welcome!
OKC APA Membership Renewals were due in February, please bring or mail payment if you have not already done so. Annual Memberships Dues are $30 for 2008.
Please see the attached job openings, if you or someone you know may be interested. There are 3 listed.

1^st Vice President Elections are this month!
Members running for the VP-1 position are:
Ammy Butler Secretary
Quita Tucker Speaker Contact
Please plan to attend and vote for our new VP-1!
(Only 2008 local members are eligible to vote)

Come see the advantages of being a member of your local APA chapter by attending our monthly meeting. This month our speaker will be from the Child Support Enforcement Service Center.
Bring your questions and join us for a wonderful lunch at the County Line, conveniently located right off I-44.
Our next Statewide Planning Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 19^th at 11:00am, at Del City Christian Church, address and directions below: Everyone is welcome!

4340 SE 15th St, Del City, OK 73115-3002

Take I-40 east toward Ft. Smith; exit at Sunnylane Rd go south on Sunnylane to 15^th turn east on SE 15. The Church is next door to Sunnylane Bowling Alley. The phone number for the church is 677-2706.
http://maps.live.com/?v=2&where1=4340%20SE%2015th%20St%2C%20Del%20City%2C%20OK%2073115-3002&encType=1
Advantages of being a part of your local APA:
1)      CPP/FPC credit for every monthly meeting.
2)      Education & Updates!!!
3)      Meet with other Payroll Professionals that have similar systems, challenges or payroll depts.
4)      APA chapter relations will wave the $35.00 enrollment fee that is included in a new national membership for any local APA chapter member. (indicate “okcapa” on the application form)
5)      Great BBQ at the County Line.
Hope to see you there!
Lorie Douglas, CPP                President
Kathy Bridgett, CPP               2^nd Vice President
Judy Ashton                           Treasurer
Jennifer Gibson, CPP            Governmental Liaison
Ammy Butler                       Secretary

March Meeting

OKC Chapter of the American Payroll Association
March: Wage and Hour laws/standards, Child Labor laws/standards and Workers’ Compensation.
When: March 21, 2008 11:30 – 1:00
Where: The County Line-Annex Building

1226 Northeast 63rd St, Oklahoma City

(right off I-44)
Cost:    $15.00 – Members
          $20.00 – Non-Members or Guests
RSVP: ammybutler@hotmail.com   Walk-ins always welcome!
OKC APA Membership Renewals were due last month! Annual Memberships Dues are $30 for 2008.

See below for information on the 8th Annual Oklahoma Payroll Conference

Come see the advantages of being a member of your local APA chapter by attending our monthly meeting. This month our speaker will be Lester Claravall.
Bring your questions and join us for a wonderful lunch at the County Line, conveniently located right off I-44.

Advantages of being a part of your local APA:
1)      CPP/FPC credit for every monthly meeting.
2)      Education & Updates!!!
3)      Meet with other Payroll Professionals that have similar systems, challenges or payroll depts.
4)      APA chapter relations will wave the $35.00 enrollment fee that is included in a new national membership for any local APA chapter member. (indicate “okcapa” on the application form)
5)      Great BBQ at the County Line.
Hope to see you there!
Lorie Douglas, CPP                President
Joyce Blissard, CPP               1^st Vice President
Kathy Bridgett, CPP               2^nd Vice President
Judy Ashton                           Treasurer
Jennifer Gibson, CPP            Governmental Liaison
Ammy Butler                       Secretary

Feb Meeting

OKC Chapter of the American Payroll Association

February: Overtime Calculations and Authorized Payroll Deductions for OK

When: February 15, 2008 11:30 - 1:00

Where: The County Line-Annex Building

1226 Northeast 63rd St, Oklahoma City (right off I-44)

Cost: $15.00 Members

$20.00 Non-Members or Guests

RSVP: ammybutler@hotmail.com Walk-ins Welcome!

Welcome Back! We have missed you!

OKC APA Membership Renewals are due this month! Annual Memberships Dues are $30 for 2008.

Come see the advantages of being a member of your local APA chapter by attending our monthly meeting. This month our speaker will be Jennifer Gibson, CPP.
Bring your questions and join us for a wonderful lunch at the County Line, conveniently located right off I-44.

Our next Statewide Planning Meeting will be held on Saturday, February 23^rd from 10:30-12:30 at Del City Christian Church address and directions below: Everyone is welcome!

4340 SE 15th St, Del City, OK 73115-3002

http://maps.live.com/?v=2&where1=4340%20SE%2015th%20St%2C%20Del%20City%2C%20OK%2073115-3002&encType=1

Advantages of being a part of your local APA:

1) CPP/FPC credit for every monthly meeting.

2) Education & Updates!!!

3) Meet with other Payroll Professionals that have similar systems, challenges or payroll depts.

4) APA chapter relations will wave the $35.00 enrollment fee that is included in a new national membership for any local APA chapter member. (indicate okcapa on the application form)

5) Great BBQ at the County Line.

Hope to see you there!

Lorie Douglas, CPP President

Joyce Blissard, CPP 1^st Vice President

Kathy Bridgett, CPP 2^nd Vice President

Judy Ashton Treasurer

Jennifer Gibson, CPP Governmental Liaison

Ammy Butler Secretary

No Meetings Scheduled for Nov & Dec

In order to give everyone time to complete final payrolls, audits and filings, we will not have a meeting in December or January. Have a happy holiday, a wonderfull New Year and a w-2 season that balances the first time and free from w-2C's.

If you are interested in membership, please e-mail Ammybutler@hotmail.com to get on our mailing list. Hope to hear from you soon!

OKC Chapter of the American Payroll Association

November: Year-End

When: November 30, 2007 11:30 – 1:00
Where: The County Line-Annex Building

1226 Northeast 63rd St, Oklahoma City

(right off I-44)
Cost:    $15.00 – Members
            $20.00 – Non-Members or Guests
RSVP: ammybutler@hotmail.com   Walk-ins Welcome!
Come see the advantages of being a member of your local APA chapter by attending our monthly meeting. This month Quita Tucker, CPP will be speaking to us about preparing for year-end 2007, State Regulations Impacting Year-end, Annual Changes, Year-End Reporting and Taxation of Fringe Benefits and starting the new year of 2008.
Bring your questions and join us for a wonderful lunch at the County Line, conveniently located right off I-44.

Advantages of being a part of your local APA:
1)      CPP/FPC credit for every monthly meeting.
2)      Education & Updates!!!
3)      Meet with other Payroll Professionals that have similar systems, challenges or payroll depts.
4)      APA chapter relations will wave the $35.00 enrollment fee that is included in a new national membership for any local APA chapter member. (indicate “okcapa” on the application form)
5)      Great BBQ at the County Line.
Hope to see you there!
Lorie Douglas, CPP                President
Joyce Blissard, CPP               1^st Vice President
Kathy Bridgett, CPP               2^nd Vice President
Judy Ashton                           Treasurer
Jennifer Gibson, CPP            Governmental Liaison
Ammy Butler                       Secretary

Coming Soon...

The Oklahoma City chapter of the American Payroll Association website (www.okcapa.org) is back up!

Next monthly meeting is Oct 19th at the County Line Annex.

OKC Chapter of the American Payroll Association

October: IRS Updates with Barbara.A.Pritchard from the IRS

When: October 19, 2007 11:30 – 1:00
Where: The County Line-Annex Building

1226 Northeast 63rd St, Oklahoma City

(right off I-44)

Cost:    $15.00 – Members
            $20.00 – Non-Members or Guests
RSVP: ammybutler@hotmail.com   Walk-ins Welcome!

Come see the advantages of being a member of your local APA chapter by attending our monthly meeting. This month our speaker will be Barbara A. Pritchard with the IRS.
Bring your questions and join us for a wonderful lunch at the County Line, conveniently located right off I-44.

A Suited for Success representative will stop by the meeting to pick up any additional clothing you would like to donate for our Community Outreach Project. Also, if you have any pop tops to return you may bring them with you as well.

Advantages of being a part of your local APA:
1)      CPP/FPC credit for every monthly meeting.
2)      Education & Updates!!!
3)      Meet with other Payroll Professionals that have similar systems, challenges or payroll depts.
4)      APA chapter relations will wave the $35.00 enrollment fee that is included in a new national membership for any local APA chapter member. (indicate “okcapa” on the application form)
5)      Great BBQ at the County Line.
Hope to see you there!

Thank You.