President's Notes

Hello Payroll Friends!

You’ve conquered year-end (cue the applause 👏), braved the chilly weather, and now it’s time to dive into an exciting year ahead with the Dallas Chapter!

This first newsletter of the year is packed with updates you won’t want to miss. Inside, you’ll find:
✅ A financial update (spoiler: we’re in great shape!)
✅ A brand-new venue for our in-person meetings 🎉
✅ Details on upcoming events like monthly virtual programs, education classes, and our first volunteer day of the year!
✅ A warm welcome to new members and cheers to those celebrating membership anniversaries 🥳

But wait… there’s more! Want to get involved? It’s not too late to join a committee—we need your help to make this year a success!

🔥 BIG NEWS: We’re launching a Mentorship Program to connect payroll pros at all stages of their careers! Be sure to attend our April virtual meeting to learn more. We’ll be looking for mentors and mentees, and if you’re interested, we will have an online sign-up form for you shortly!

2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic year, and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together. Let’s make it one to remember!

Best Regards,
Sheena Neel, CPP
President
Dallas Chapter PAYO

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Board of Directors

It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Tommy Windsor, CPP, in January. Tommy was serving as President-Elect on our Board of Directors, and his dedication to our chapter and the payroll community will never be forgotten. His position remains open for now, but we will be filling this role soon.

Below is the list of our 2024 Board of Directors:

We are grateful for our leadership team and their commitment to serving our chapter. Stay tuned for updates as we continue moving forward together.

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Financial Status Update

Our chapter remains financially healthy, ensuring we can continue providing valuable resources and opportunities for our members. As reflected in our Profit & Loss Statement, the majority of our revenue is generated from our Educational Classes, followed by Membership Dues and Program Registration Fees.

Our largest expenses are associated with hosting in-person meetings, which are a vital part of our chapter’s engagement and networking efforts. We appreciate your continued support and participation, which allows us to maintain a strong financial foundation and invest in programs that benefit our members.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Treasurer, Kathy Cardinal, CPP at [email protected].

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In-Person Locations

We’ve got some fantastic news to share! Finding the perfect spot for our in-person meetings wasn’t easy—our amazing members are spread across every corner of the Dallas area! But after much searching, we’ve secured a new location that we hope will be more convenient for many of you.

Drumroll, please… 🥁 Our new meeting venue is Brookhaven Country Club!

Brookhaven Country Club
3333 Golfing Green Dr
Farmers Branch, TX 75234

We can’t wait to welcome you to this new space and continue connecting, learning, and growing together. Stay tuned for more details on our first meeting at the new venue!

We plan to hold the following meetings in-person:

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Chapter of the Year

Big news—we’ve officially submitted our Chapter of the Year application! You can check out our submission in the Downloads section of the Member Area.

Now, the wait begins… Will we bring home back-to-back COTY wins at this year’s PAYO Congress in May? Stay tuned to find out! 🤞 Wish us luck!

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Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

March Monthly Programs Meeting - The Act of Mentoring - Jackie Carroll, CPP  
Thursday, March 13, 2025
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Virtual Zoom

Volunteer Day at the Stewpot
Saturday, March 15, 2025
1818 Corsicana St, Dallas TX 75201

*Virtual* Spring 2025 Payroll Calculations
Saturday, March 22, 2025
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Virtual Zoom

*In-Person* Spring 2025 Payroll Calculations
Saturday, March 22, 2025
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Virtual Zoom

Spring 2025 CPP Review
Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Virtual Zoom

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Look Who's Speaking!

March 13, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 
Virtual Zoom Meeting

Click Here To Register!

Topic: The Art of Mentoring

The practice of advising and training someone less experienced is as old as time itself. Today, we call it mentoring, and mentoring can, and will, look differently depending on the circumstances, needs, and visions of those involved. This interactive session will reveal the who, what, where, when, why and how of mentoring and look at some good, and not so good, examples of mentoring. We’ll also discuss why mentoring is as important today as it ever was.

Speaker: Jackie Carroll, CPP

Jackie Carroll has been active on the local level serving the Dallas Chapter as Membership Director, Co-Vice President, President Elect, President, and Program Director. She has also served on numerous committees. Jackie has taught payroll classes sponsored by the Dallas Chapter and has presented at their Personal Improvement Events and educational meetings. She was honored as the Chapter’s Payroll Professional of the Year in 2008 and received the Meritorious Service Award in 2010.

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Community Service

We’re kicking off our first volunteer day of the year at The Stewpot! Join the Dallas Chapter as we lend a helping hand, serving an evening meal at the Second Chance Café from 6 PM to 7 PM.

Want to be part of this meaningful experience? Sign up by creating a volunteer profile here. Once you have created a profile, be sure to join the Dallas PAYO Team by clicking here.

Let’s make a difference together! 💙

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Membership Corner

Click here to be spotlighted during our monthly meeting, on social media and on our website!

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE 

January 2025

• Current Membership: 296
• New Members: 21

February 2025

• Refer A Member: Sandra Hodgson
• Current Membership: 176
• New Members: 9

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Membership Spotlight

February 2025 Membership Spotlight: Bobby McBride

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Welcome Members!

Please help us give a warm welcome to our newest Dallas Chapter members who joined in January and February! We’re thrilled to have you as part of our payroll family and look forward to connecting at upcoming meetings and events.

January 2025:

February 2025:

Thank you for being part of our growing community—we're glad you're here! 💙👏

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Member Anniversaries

Like fine wine and payroll expertise, our members just keep getting better with time! Let's give a big round of applause to our dedicated members celebrating another year with the Dallas Chapter of PayrollOrg! Your commitment keeps our community strong!

5 Years:

• Sonya Altoun, FPC (Joined 01/23/2020)

10 Years:

• Trish Camp, CPP (Joined 02/12/2015)
• Tiffany Woodard, CPP (02/05/2015)

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Call For Volunteers!

Want to get more involved in the Dallas Chapter? Now’s your chance! Our chapter’s success is powered by amazing volunteers like YOU—and we need your help to keep the momentum going!

Check out the list of committees looking for volunteers and sign up for as many as you’d like. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for everyone to make an impact!

Let’s make this year the best one yet—join a committee today!

Committee Sign-Up Form: https://dallaspayroll.org/survey.php?id=479

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