Text Box: Our previous conferences have been sell-outs, so plan now to attend "Reaping a Payroll Harvest” - the 19th Annual Michigan Statewide Conference for Payroll Professionals.  Registrations and workshop selections will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.  Make sure you indicate your workshop selections with your registration. Hotel Information:  The Marriott Auburn Hills/Pontiac Centerpoint is located at 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac Michigan  (see directions).  Please contact the hotel directly at (248) 253-9800 for overnight accommodation information and reservations.  Be sure to ask for the special $119 (plus applicable taxes) APA Conference Rate.  The cut off date for room reservations is 9/30/08.  After 9/30/08 rooms are subject to availability at prevailing rates.  Exhibits:  Exhibitors will be available all day on Thursday (8:00-5:30). Dress Code:  Business Casual Attire for all events. Special Needs:  If you have special dietary needs, or have a disability and require special services, please contact Statewide@apadetroit.org no later than October 3, 2008. Continuing Education Credits:  Attention CPPs and FPCs: This meeting will be approved for Recertification Credit Hours (RCH's) by the APA.  Watch this space for the exact number of RCH’s approved Registration Online:  Online registration is available for credit card holders.  Go to  https://www.123signup.com/event?id=tnbtt to register online.  Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted for online reservations only. Mail:  If you prefer to register by mail, please complete the registration form (checks only, no credit cards).  Make checks payable and mail to:              APA Detroit Chapter              P.O. Box 466              Southfield, MI  48037-0466 Cancellation Policy:  Prior to 10/3/08, the conference fee is refundable less a $25 administrative fee.  Since we must commit to the hotel, no refunds will be given after 10/3/08. Substitute attendees are allowed. Charity: This year’s charity is Lighthouse of Oakland County. Lighthouse provides inspiration and support for people in need as they move from crisis to self-sufficiency.  We’ll have bins at the registration desk and ask each attendee to bring one (or more) non-perishable food item to be donated to Lighthouse Emergency Services on behalf of the Michigan Statewide Conference. Questions:  If you have any questions about the conference, please email us at Statewide@apadetroit.org. Text Box: Additional information for attendees Text Box: Driving Directions to the hotel: Take I-75 to Exit 75 (Square Lake Road), then Right onto the Opdyke exit ramp. Go straight through the Opdyke intersection onto Centerpoint Parkway. The hotel is on the left side.