Metro Phoenix, APA Chapter meeting: Tuesday, May 15, 2001
Meeting called to order by: President, Cindy Gibson

Old Business: Theresa Mejia read the treasures report. The beginning balance was $3103.81, Deposits of $545.50, Withdrawals of $656.69, the ending balance was $2992.62. The report was accepted and seconded by the membership.

Sue Santee read the secretary's report. The report was approved and seconded as written by the membership.

Old business:

• Vickie Dunster is preparing for the fall CPP test / Study Group. Brenda Norman passed the CPP test. (CPP pin will be presented next month)
• Vicki Dunster, Govt Liason, announced that the IRS is planning an increase to the 401K plan and that age should change the maximum contribution.
• Jeff G did not have a National APA update.
• State Conference Update - postcards were printed and will be mailed soon. Vicki is still looking for sponsors to help with printing and other misc tasks. Kudos went to the City of Scottsdale and American Express for supporting the APA state conference. Registration packets will only be mailed to those requesting it via e-mail or phone. The cost is:
  • 1 day = $150 member 1 day = $175 non-member
  • 2 day = $250 member 2 day = $275 non-member

New Business:
New Members were recognized. Job announcements were read. Cindy announced she would be sending the Chapter Newsletter out electronically by the end of the week. Sara Graf volunteered to coordinate NPW (Sept 3-7). She's looking for a co-chair. By-Laws are being reviewed by the board officers (along w/job descriptions). Be thinking about running for office, elections are in a few months. Various National APA sponsored courses were announced. Account Solutions presented Cindy with a gift. The National APA is looking for a facilitator for the Tax Class on May 25th. Jeff Geisler volunteered. Certificates of Membership were distributed by Vickie Dunster.

Next months meeting is scheduled for June 19th.

Tonight's speaker was Eva Turner from the Local Problem Resolution Office of the IRS, speaking on the fundamentals of the tax resolution office. She talked about how her office could assist both employers and civilians in resolving IRS problems. They can help with garnishments and levies, too. She distributed handouts also.

Presentation was 35 minutes. 42 Members in attendance.

President Cindy Gibson adjourned the meeting at 7:30pm.

Metro Phoenix Chapter of the American Payroll Association
P.O. Box 3038
Apache Junction, AZ 85217