Jason Abbot has been a full-time working comedy magician for the past ten years.  He performs at over 300 events per year.  He has appeared and disappeared in front of tens of thousands of people and has won several magic awards.  He has participated in the International Battle of Magicians, Columbus Magi-Fest and Michigan Magic Day.  His unique brand of magic and his outstanding comedic style will leave you asking for more.

Adam S Forman’s practice focuses on defending claims of wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage and hour issues.  He also represents management in labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges and collective bargaining.  Forman frequently writes and lectures on issues related to email and the internet in the workplace and trains workforces on how to conduct a workplace investigation.

Agenda

“Working Payroll’s Magic”

21st Annual

Michigan Statewide Conference
for Payroll Professionals

Marriott Pontiac Centerpoint

October 21 - 22, 2010

Presented by APA Detroit and West Michigan Chapters

Thursday, October 21

Friday October 22

Karen Salemi, FLMI, CPP currently serves as a Learning Consultant with IBM's BTO University, training client teams on payroll, tax compliance, benefits and systems.  She has been a Certified Payroll Professional since 1986; she has been an active member of the American Payroll Association at both the local and national levels since 1984.  Ms. Salemi received a Meritorious Service Award from the APA in 1994 and a Special Recognition Award in 1998.  In 1999, Karen was named the American Payroll Association's "Payroll Woman for the Year."

Karen’s opening general  session topics will include an update on APA news and the presentation "Let the Wonder of Payroll's Magic Work for You!” 

7:45 – 8:30

Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Exhibits

8:30 – 10:00

Opening General Session:
    Welcoming Remarks – West Michigan & Detroit Chapters
    APA National News

    Let the Wonder of Payroll's Magic Work for You!” - Karen Salemi, FLMI, CPP,

SPONSORED BY ULTIMATE SOFTWARE

 

10:00 – 10:30

Break and Exhibits

10:30 – 11:45

Workshop 1 (Select your workshop from the schedule)

11:45 – 12:45

Sponsor Recognition and Networking Luncheon

12:45– 2:00

Workshop 2 (Select your workshop from the schedule)

2:00– 2:30

Break and Exhibits

2:30 – 3:45

Workshop 3 (Select your workshop from the schedule)

3:45 – 4:15

Break and Exhibitor prize drawings

4:15 – 5:30

Workshop 4 (Select your workshop from the schedule)

5:30 – 6:00

Free Time

6:00 – 8:00

Dinner and Show

Join us for a delicious Marriott dinner

SPONSORED BY WORKFORCE SOFTWARE

Then enjoy the magic and comedy of Jason Abbot

SPONSORED BY BASIC PAYROLL PLUS

8:30 - 9:00

Late Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 10:30

General Session
   
Recognition Awards
  
Social Media Benefits and Pitfalls” - Adam S. Forman

     SPONSORED BY ADP

10:30 - 10:45

Break

10:45 - 12:00

Workshop 5 (Select your workshop from the schedule)

12:00 - 1:00

Luncheon

1:00 - 2:15

Workshop 6 (Select your workshop from the schedule)

2:15 - 2:25

Break

2:25 – 3:30

Closing General Session
    Door Prizes