Chapter President Profile
Robin Murphy
The Northstar Chapter of the APA
By Caren Bennett
As President of The Northstar Chapter of the American Payroll Association, Robin Murphy has worked to provide her members with educational opportunities. She uses the chapter's monthly meetings to provide important federal and state compliance issues to members. Members are informed of recent changes in the payroll field that impact how they process payroll for the companies they work for.
"The topics and speakers we coordinate for our meetings provide the members with an opportunity to keep up with their certification and network with fellow payroll professionals," Robin says.
The Northstar Chapter has approximately 150 members who participate in the monthly meetings. Robin also uses email to give members updates. The chapter has a successful CPP study group and an annual statewide conference every year, while the chapter's website even features a payroll job board!
The Northstar Chapter is involved in their community through charitable organizations. Members offer their time and donations to the Breast Cancer Walk and Toys for Tots, as well as various food drives. For National Payroll Week, the Northstar Chapter conducts a drive for school supplies. Last year, through the hard work of its members, the chapter was able to donate almost $15,000 worth of supplies!
Robin is very proud of the dedication she has seen from her members.
"I am always impressed that busy people always volunteer and amazingly do their best to balance everything in their work/family lives. I have formed some amazing friendships over the years and am proud to be a part of such a dedicated group of professionals," Robin says.
Robin brings a passion for payroll to her role as chapter president. In fact, it was this passion that spurred Robin to take on the position.
"I owe so much of my personal and professional development to the APA. I have a love for payroll because of my relationship with this amazing group of professionals and wanted to participate in a leadership role to continue our mission of providing a venue for networking and continuing education," she says.
Robin's company is very supportive of her involvement at the local and national levels of the APA. They see her involvement as a "tremendous opportunity to grow in the payroll field and develop strong leadership skills." In her free time, Robin enjoys volunteering.
She encourages payroll professionals to do the same through APA.
"Volunteer for a committee first to get your feet wet, and you will quickly become a dedicated member who brings your time and knowledge to others in the profession" Robin says.
Last Call for Annual Report Chapter Photos
You still have time to gather your chapter officers and members together for a group photo to be posted in APA's 2012 Annual Report. All new chapter photos must be submitted in a high resolution JPEG format to Chapter Relations no later than June 1, 2012. You can view the Chapter Pictorial section in APA's 2011 Annual Report on the Local Chapter section of APA's website. Chapter photos from 2011 will be re-used if a new photo is not submitted.
Announcing Our 156th Chapter
The Vines and Valleys Chapter of the APA
APA welcomes the Vines and Valleys Chapter of the APA as its 156th chapter. After weeks of planning and organizing, this group of payroll professionals in Galt, Calif., submitted their affiliation on March 9.
This marks the 19th chapter in California. The chapter is 42 members strong and looking forward to increasing membership. The Vines and Valleys Chapter is excited to provide a local network and educational outreach for payroll professionals in their community.
Please welcome the Vines and Valleys Chapter to the APA family!
President
Dee Nelson, CPP, PHR
E & J Gallo Winery
Modesto, CA
dee.nelson@ejgallo.com
Secretary
Carole Tillis
Sutter Central Valley Hospitals
Modesto, CA
tillisc@sutterhealth.org
Treasurer
Tara Juano
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
tjuano@pacific.edu
