APA Detroit Chapter

Payroll Professionals Helping Payroll Professionals

2006 Michigan Payroll Professional of the Year Jim Bolek, CPP, and Meritorious Service Award recipient Janet A. Roome, CPP, holding their awards

Chapter Information

Janis Wigginton (r) received the 2005 Michigan Payroll Professional of the Year Award from Susan E. Sather, CPP

Genia Vosters (r) received the 2005 Meritorious Service Award from Janet S. Boynton, CPP

Susan E. Sather, CPP (left) was named the 2004 Michigan Payroll Professional of the Year

and Karyl Duffy, CPP (right) received the Meritorious Service Award

Mark Bellgraph receives his 2002 Meritorious Service award from Jan Boynton, CPP

Howard I. Goldman, CPP, received the 2002 Michigan Payroll Professional of the Year award

Michigan APA Recognition

 

At our Statewide Meetings, the sponsoring Chapters have recognized Michigan individuals who have made significant contributions to the payroll profession.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paula Burin was designated the 2001 Michigan Payroll Professional of the Year.  Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, a donation was made to the American Red Cross in lieu of the Meritorious Service Award,

Mary Jo Harling, CPP, received the 2000 Michigan Payroll Professional of the Year award.

Paula Burin received the 2000 Meritorious Service Award.

1999 Michigan Payroll Professional of the Year, Jan Boynton, CPP: .

1999 Meritorious Service Award recipient, Tim Bogar, CPP

Previous Recipients

Prior to 1992, awards were designated for the Michigan Payroll Man and Woman of the Year

Membership

Membership in our chapter is open to all individuals who have an interest in the payroll field.  When you become a member, you will join others to enhance the payroll profession as well as have many opportunities to develop and grow your payroll career.

Each year the Detroit Chapter co-hosts an annual Statewide Conference and sponsors a CPP Preparation class to assist those interested in obtaining the Certified Payroll Professional designation.

Membership in the Detroit Chapter also offers the following benefits:

· Educational meetings with speakers on payroll related topics

· Job opportunities

· Networking with other payroll professionals

· Obtain education credits for re-certification for Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professionals (CPP)

· Community Involvement

· Member Hotline to answer payroll related questions

 

In addition to other benefits, members receive a discount on all meeting charges, including the Michigan Statewide Conference.  Therefore, members who regularly attend meetings more than recover the cost of their membership dues.  Attend more; save more!

 JOIN TODAY!  Annual membership fee is only $30.  You may join the Chapter online (credit cards only) at https://www.123signup.com/event?id=tgcqy  or you may print and mail us the completed membership application (checks only).   Either way, join today and you'll begin receiving the benefits right away!  See you at our next meeting!

Chapter Officers

Your 2008 Chapter Officers are:

President:  Susan Sather, CPP and Roger Smith, CPP (co-Presidents)

Vice President. Margie Bogle, CPP and Adrienne Crawford, CPP (co-Vice Presidents)

Secretary:  Gail Stevens, CPP

Treasurer:  Howard Goldman, CPP

Government Liaison: Mary Jo Harling, CPP

Chapter Coordinator:  Karyl Duffy, CPP

Also, Karyl Duffy has agreed to again be the Statewide Chair and Roger Smith has agreed to continue as the Webmaster.

APA National Membership Discount

Chapter members also have the opportunity to join APA National at a discounted rate. APA's Chapter Relations will waive the $35 enrollment fee that is included in a new National Membership for any local APA chapter member.  Simply complete and mail the Discount Membership Application:

www.payroll.org/files/public/PTMemberApp07.pdf
Please indicate "APA Detroit Chapter" on the application with the $165 membership payment.

 

History

The Detroit Chapter of the American Payroll Association was organized in 1985. The Chapter has been hosting several meetings per year since that time. We organized the first Michigan Statewide meeting in 1989. We have twice received "honorable mention" in the APA's Chapter of the Year recognition. In 1997 Detroit became the second APA Chapter to have a home page on the Internet.  The website was completely redesigned in 2007.

Chapter Facts

Purpose: The Chapter is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to providing educational, communication, and networking opportunities for payroll professionals.

Membership: Chapter membership is open to all payroll professionals or interested third parties such as payroll vendors. Although membership in the APA national organization is encouraged, it is not required. Membership dues are $30 per year.  Member benefits include discounts on Chapter-sponsored activities.

Meetings: The Chapter hosts several meetings per year. Meetings are held at various locations in the Metro Detroit area. In addition, the Chapter works with other active Michigan Chapters (see below) to host an annual two-day Statewide Conference. For information about upcoming meetings, please go to the “Meeting Schedule” page.  Requests for meeting directions or other meeting questions may be sent to secretary@apadetroit.org.

Local "Hotline" Service: As a supplement to the APA’s national "hotline" referral service, the Chapter maintains a local "hotline" to help answer members’ payroll questions. This service is currently coordinated by Mary Jo Harling at EDS.  Members may submit questions to hotline@apadetroit.org .

Member Communications: Members and other interested parties receive periodic mailings which include meeting minutes and information about upcoming events. To be added to the mailing list, or to change your address, please email mailinglist@apadetroit.org.

Certification: The Chapter supports members’ efforts to attain and maintain professional certification through the APA’s Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) programs. In conjunction with Schoolcraft College, the Chapter conducts an annual CPP preparation class. In addition, most Chapter meetings are certified for Recertification Credit Hour (RCH)  credits. These credits accumulate towards renewal of FPC or CPP certification.

Other Michigan Chapters: The West Michigan Chapter is currently the other active Michigan Chapter.  Information on the West Michigan Chapter is available on their website, http://www.westmichiganapa.org

If you have any questions about the Detroit Chapter please send an email to info@apadetroit.org

Chapter Meeting Photo Album.  Click here for photos of selected Chapter Meetings.

2007 Michigan Payroll Professional of the Year, Dawn Stephans.

2007 Meritorious Service Award recipient Thomas H. Bowles receives the award from Jim Bolek.