Sunday, March 22, 2009

WMAC-APA - April 9 Meeting

The next meeting for the WMAC-APA is April 9th. The meeting topic is "Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting". Our speaker is Frank Gorrell, Compliance Director, Global Security & Engineering Soulitions.

The meeting will be held at the Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, VA.

WMAC-APA - New Meeting Locatoin

Effective with the April Meeting, the WMAC-APA has a new home. It is the Marriott Fairview Park. For directions go to www.wmac-apa.org and click on "About WMAC".

Thursday, March 5, 2009

27th Annual APA's Congress


Reminder - Save $100
APA's 27th Annual Congress is fast approaching. This years Congress is in Long Beach, CA from May 19-23. Register by March 17 and SAVE $100. For more details, go to www.americanpayroll.org.

WMAC & APA Grants

There are two post below that reference education grants.

One is for the Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant sponsored by the WMAC-APA.

The other grants are the APA and Kronos Education Grants.

Member of the WMAC-APA can apply for both grants. Go ahead, take advantage of the chance for some free education.

But remember, both deadlines are approaching fast.

APA & Kronos Education Grants

American Payroll Association and Kronos Incorporated

APA and Kronos honor Payroll Professionals for their commitment to educational and professional growth. Eight deserving American Payroll Association members will receive APA training at absolutely no cost through APA Payroll Education Grants andKronos Payroll Education Grants.

Don't delay -- apply today! The application deadline is March 16, 2009.

WMAC-APA Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant

Reminder - Deadline Approaching

If you have submitted an application, but have not received a confirmation email please contact Eileen Buckley at
Eileen.buckley@cort.com

Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant


This grant honors our chapter founder and first president of the Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter of The American Payroll Association (WMAC), Maureen (Reed) Brown

Answer just four questions to apply yourself or nominate a colleague. Grant Application can be found at:
http://www.wmac-apa.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=16


The Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant will be presented at the April 2009 WMAC Chapter Meeting

What is the Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant?

The Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant was established in 2003 by the Board of Directors of the WMAC to honor the chapter founder and first president. This grant will be presented annually to one outstanding member of the WMAC. The grant is for recognition of personal and professional commitment to the payroll profession. The grant is designed to help the recipient continue their education and stay up to date on payroll topics.

The recipient of The Maureen (Reed) Brown Education Grant will receive:

One year membership in WMAC-APA – AND – choice of one of the following:

· Free registration for all WMAC chapter lunch meetings & Tristate from April 1, 2009-March 31, 2010
· Reimbursement for cost of FPC or CPP Exam in Spring or Fall 2009 or Spring 2010
· Enrollment in CPP/FPC study group and text materials for Fall 2009
· Reimbursement for APA National Training (no travel reimbursement; $400 limit) from Jan 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010.

Candidate Requirements

· Current member of the WMAC in good standing
· Members of the WMAC Executive Committee are not eligible
· Grant Committee members are not eligible

Completed applications must be received by Monday, March 20, 2009
Mail To:
Eileen Buckley, CPP
WMAC-APA Grant Committee
10800 Brookwood Avenue
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772