June - South Carolina Chapter of the American Payroll Association

CHATTERBOX
An Official Publication of the
South Carolina Chapter of the American Payroll Association
VOL. – NO 3 / 2012
OFFICERS 2011 - 2012
June , 2012
SCAPA website at WWW.SCCHAPTERAPA.ORG
President
Susan Bishop, CPP
University Medical Associates
843-852-3122
bishops@musc.edu
President-Elect
Regular Chapter Meeting of the SCAPA June 21st , 2012
Kick off your NPW
celebration!
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Susan Bishop, CPP
Bonnie Jones, CPP
Take the Getting Paid In
America survey
Barbara Strong
Ward Services, Inc.
Ann Fink
803-744-4832
bstrong@wardservices.com
Vice President
Tracy Rutland, CPP
http://nationalpayrollweek.com
Tracy Fish, CPP
Nancy Sousa, CPP
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Location:
843-789-1727
Host:
Tracy Fish
Phone:
843-568-8047
nancy.sousa@ropersaintfrancis.com
Secretary
Itinerary:
Tracy Fish, CPP
9:30 AM
Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co.
Speakers:
843-554-9880 ext 8480
10:00 AM
tracyfish@thepig.net
Treasurer
Bonnie Jones, CPP
University Medical Associates
843-852-3106
jonesbo@musc.edu
Registration
Barbara Taylor, Treasury Management Sales Consultant,
Wells Fargo “Fraud Prevention”
Tiffany L. Whitley, Senior Relationship Manager, Wells
Fargo “Direct Deposit/Wells Fargo @ Work”
11:30 pm
Business Meeting
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
Paula Twigg, Recruiting Manager, Robert Half Finance &
Accounting “Managing a Multigenerational Workforce”
Regular Chapter Meetings
June 21, 2012
August 16, 2012
October 18, 2012
Doty Park
TBA
TBA
Tracy Fish
Host—TBA
Host - TBA
December 13, 2012
February , 2013
April, 2013
City of Cayce
TBA
TBA
Host - JoAn Roland
Host—TBA
Host—TBA
Meetings are the third Thursday in the months of February, April, June, August, and October.
Then the second Thursday in the month of December.
DIRECTIONS TO THE MEETING
Doty Park Building
320 N. Laurel
Summerville, SC 29483
Exit 199A toward Summerville go 1.6 miles. Be careful when coming off the interstate
as the right lane at the first two traffic lights are turn lanes only. You will pass a total
of 4 traffic lights and turn right at the fifth one. Bank of America will be on the right
and Checkers on your left. This will be W 5th North St/US78 then go 0.3 miles and
take 3rd left onto N Laurel Street. Go another 0.3 miles and 320 N. Laurel Street is on
the right
IDEAS FOR LUNCH
Chic-Fil-A, Kickin Chicken, Cracker Barrel, Ruby Tuesday, Logans, Sticky Fingers, O’Charlies, McAlisters, IHOP, Perkins, Possibly Franks, all within a mile
from the meeting. Most places will be
passed on the way in.
2012 CPP/FPC
TEST DATES
Sept 15 to
Oct 13,2012
MINUTES FROM APRIL 19TH, 2012
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCAPA
Susan Bishop welcomed everyone to the meeting. 13 members were in attendance. A new member,
Evertt McInnis with College Of Charleston, was also welcomed.
Ken Morris was unable to attend the meeting for his presentation.
Susan spoke on record retention and then played Payroll Jeopardy.
Tracy Fish volunteered to host the June meeting at the Doty Park Building in Summerville, SC.
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Ann Fink and Seconded by Sandra Smith. The minutes
were approved.
A motion to approve the Treasurers report was made by Barbara Strong and seconded by Lynn Williams.
The Treasurers report was approved.
Anyone that would like to help on the Carolinas Payroll Conference committee should see JoAn Roland.
This is the 25th year anniversary.
A speaker coordinator is still needed for the chapter. Please see Susan Bishop if you would like to volunteer for this position.
The chapter does still want to look at T-Shirts for the Chapter Photo contest that is due in March of next
year. Ann Fink is looking at cost for the T-Shirts. Angela Alford volunteered to do the power point
presentation that is required for the contest. Please forward photos to Angela for this contest.
2013 will be the 25th year of the SCAPA. Ideas for celebrating this is a family picnic, photo contest, 25
year pin for conference or cozies, along with the Christmas meeting/dinner.
Pam Williams and Nancy Sousa won door prizes.
Laura Ivey
Operations Administrator
Payroll and Human Resources
I grew up in Branchburg, New Jersey, a small town full of corn fields and cow pastures. There, I attended college
and earned my certification in Early Childhood Education. I worked in a day care center from high school until my
oldest son was born. I wanted to still teach and stay home with him so I opened a Family Day Care Home where I
cared for 8 other children, as well.
Our family moved to S.C. in 1993 when some of my relatives were migrating south. I continued to work in Family
Day Care until my youngest began kindergarten. Most of the children I cared for had grown and it was time for a
change. As a single mom with 4 children at that time, I needed something more reliable – And I really wanted paid
vacation days!!
I started working for Briggs Equipment as an Administrative Assistant. I had never held an office position before
and this was a good learning experience. I was with the company for 5 years before they closed their doors.
Hired by Boykin Contracting as their accounting and payroll assistant, I began a journey! In my previous job I
touched upon those departments but we were a small branch and I had the corporate office in which to report. It
wasn’t long before changes began and I took over as payroll coordinator then added the HR department, continuing
to assist with our accounting department.
I continue to learn new things everyday with the help of some great co-workers and, of course, the SCAPA. I joined
the chapter about 2 years ago, eager to broaden my knowledge in my career. I am hoping to take the CPP exam
next year, if I can actually find the time to study.
I am extremely busy outside of work with my new husband (of 5 ½ years) and our 6 children.
My oldest, Brandon, is 22 and living in Greenville. My 19 yr old son, Jared, is in the Navy attending Nuclear Power
School in Charleston. My son, Devon, and step-daughter, Sarah are both 16 and rising seniors. My step-son, DJ, 15,
is looking forward to 10th grade. Tanner, my ‘Baby’, is 13 and will be in 8th grade.
We spend most of our time following the kids around with their activities. Sarah is involved in dance and drama. DJ
was on his school’s soccer and basketball teams. Tanner plays baseball nearly year round and has taken us on many
adventurous trips with his All-Star and travel ball teams.
As a stress release, I began running about 2 years ago. I worked my way up from a brisk lunch time walk to jogging
between 2-5 miles daily. I believe 1979 was the last time I ran a race for time- until this year when I entered the
Charleston Bridge 10k Run on a team named ‘Call Me a Cab’. I am proud to say that I finished that race in 1:07 –
well ahead of some of my much younger co-workers!
My husband and I enjoy camping and hiking, although we don’t get to go as often as we used to. I love to cook, but
hate to clean. We host big parties for our friends several times a year, which gives me the reason to prepare way too
much food. Plus, it’s the only time I can get the kids to give the house a good cleaning.
IF I have any Me time, I take pleasure in spending it on the beach, reading a good book with a glass of wine!
Although I am enjoying the position I hold right now, I consider this one more step up the mountain of life. I have
not yet decided what I want to be ‘When I grow up’. When I figure it out, I’ll be sure to let you all know!!!
Hope you had fun at the Carolinas Payroll Conference
We will see you next November!
November 7 - 10, 2012
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
www.carolinasconference.org
Get started now for
National Payroll Week 2012, September 1-5
Request a Proclamation
How to Lobby for a City or State Payroll Week
Wouldn’t it be great if everyone in your city and state joined the NPW celebration? Simply ask your mayor and/or governor to issue
an official “National Payroll Week”proclamation –it’s easier than you might think!
1.
Begin by contacting your mayor or governor’s office for information about the procedures for enacting a proclamation. This is
not an uncommon request, and most city/state officials have very simple procedures in place for the process. Ask the person
to whom you speak if he/she will be your contact through the process. If not, obtain the name and phone number of the person with whom you will be interacting.
2.
Be sure that the week you request is the same week in which Labor Day falls –that’s when National Payroll Week takes place
every year.
3.
Your proclamation request packet should include the following:
A letter explaining your goal in encouraging a city/state payroll week
Sample language for the official proclamation
Information about National Payroll Week
Information about the American Payroll Association
Ask your contact if there is any additional information needed to complete your package, and find out where you should send
your completed request packet.
Once you’ve sent your packet, maintain correspondence with your contact by following up within two weeks to determine the
progress of your request. Ask when a decision will be made and when you can expect to be notified.
Once your proclamation has been adopted, be sure to write your mayor or governor, and anyone else who helped you through
the process, and thank them for their assistance and support!
Visit http://www.nationalpayrollweek.com under tools for a sample proclamation
HELPFUL LINKS
SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER OF
AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION
www.apasouthcarolina.org
CAROLINAS PAYROLL CONFERENCE
www.carolinasconference.org
AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION
www.americanpayroll.org
NATIONAL PAYROLL WEEK
www.nationalpayrollweek.com
SC DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.sctax.org
SC DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & WORKFORCE
www.sces.org
SC NEW HIRE REPORTING (info)
www.state.sc.us/dss/csed
SC NEW HIRE REPORTING ONLINE
www.scnewhire.com
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
www.irs.ustreas.gov
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.dol.gov
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
www.ssa.gov
ON-LINE PAYCHECK CALCULATOR
www.paycheckcity.com
ROUTING NUMBER & BANK VERIFICATION
www.routingtool.com
www.fedwiredirectory.frb.org
www.yourfavorite.com/checkwritier/verification.htm
COMMITTEE
COORDINATORS
MEMBER SERVICES
JoAn Roland
City of Cayce
803-796-9020
JRoland@cityofcayce-SC.gov
CONFERENCE
JoAn Roland
City of Cayce
803-796-9020
JRoland@cityofcayce-SC.gov
WEBMASTER
Nancy Gill, CPP
Town of Hilton Head Island,
843-341-4648, nancygi@hiltonheadislandsc.gov
NATIONAL APA LIAISON
Susan Bishop, CPP
University Medical Associates
843-852-3122
bishops@musc.edu
SPEAKER COORDINATOR
Kathy Smith,CPP
Bonitz Contracting Co. Inc.
803-758-7312
KathySmith@Bonitz.com
NEWSLETTER
Tracy Fish, CPP
Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co.
843-554-9880 ext 8480
tracyfish@thepig.net
EDUCATION
Allie Sairam, CPP
SCANA Corporation
(803) 217-8625
asairam@scana.com
2012 SCAPA CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP FORM
SC Chapter of APA
PO Box 8152
Columbia, SC 29202-8152
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: SCAPA
$100.00 For Three (3) Members
$20.00 For each Additional Member
Renewal by March 15th
$10.00 late fee March 16th – December 31st
Company Name: ___________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
City, State, and Zip: ________________________________________________________
Type of payroll software: ___________________________________________________
Frequency of pay: _________________________________________________________
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2012 SCAPA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM
SC Chapter of APA
PO Box 8152
Columbia, SC 29202-8152
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: SCAPA
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Referred by:______________________
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