***Celebrate NPW2026 with MSPP***
Year 2026's celebration of National Payroll Week begins on Monday, September 7th and ends on Friday, September 11th. On September 10th, we will host an evening of food, education, and networking. Where: The Butcher Shop When: Thursday, September 10th (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM) Theme: Compliance. Accuracy. Fraud Detention. Speaker: Michelle Flowers, CPP - Senior Director Payroll at Highline Warren Topic: Preventing Payroll Fraud Registration: Click Here for RSVP Form - This event is limited to 25 spots. The registration spots will have higher priority for current members than non-members/guests. The deadline to register is Noon CT on Friday, 08/28/2026. Michelle Flowers, CPP, is the Senior Director of Payroll at Highline Warren, LLC and brings over 30 years of payroll experience. She is Co-Chair of PayrollOrg’s Manufacturing Best Practices Subcommittee of the Strategic Payroll Leadership Task Force (SPLTF) and a volunteer on Payroll-Org’s Ask an Expert Committee, Board of Contributing Writers, Certification Board, Certification Item Development Task Force, Government Relations Task Force (GRTF) Electronic Payments Subcommittee, Social Networking Committee, and SPLTF’s Best Practices and Small Employers’ Best Practices Subcommittees. Preventing Payroll Fraud - Payroll is one of the most sensitive and high-risk areas of any organization—and when fraud occurs, it often comes from within. This presentation will equip you with the knowledge and tools to detect red flags, implement strong internal controls, and create a culture of accountability. You’ll explore real-world case studies, learn how to identify common schemes such as ghost employees, time theft, and unauthorized changes, and discover practical strategies to safeguard payroll operations. **NPW Community Service Event** This year, we are ending our NPW celebration by making a positive impact beyond the paycheck. Join us on September 12th, from 9 AM until 11 AM, for our NPW Community Service Event at Catholic Charities Community Support Center located at 3306 Winbrook Drive, Memphis, TN, 38116. To register for our NPW Community Service Event, please visit Mid-South Payroll Professionals Packing Event. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Extend the celebration by participating and sharing several PayrollOrg's annual opportunities. Getting Paid in America Survey - Win a Dream Vacation | National Payroll Week--Deadline is 6 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 14th (Monday) Purchase merchandise to celebrate within your organization: NPW Store - Show Your Support | National Payroll Week Encourage your organization to Become an NPW Supporter - Get Involved | National Payroll Week. Share your payroll knowledge to local teens and young adults so that they can become financial responsible. Volunteer - Money Matters | National Payroll Week Spread the word of Money Matters Scholarship | National Payroll Week to high school juniors, seniors, and individuals pursuing or planning to pursue higher education or continuing education. The first deadline was May 29, 2026. The second deadline is October 16, 2026. ***Election Period Will Open Soon***
Nominations will open on August 6th and will end on August 16th. Elections will run between August 20th and August 25th. Newly elected officers will officially begin their terms on September 1, 2026. Open board positions: President-Elect - Requires PayrollOrg membership - one-year term (Sept 2026 - Aug 2027) - automatically become President (Sept 2027 - Aug 2029) Treasurer - Requires PayrollOrg membership - two-year term (Sept 2026 - Aug 2028) Director of Chapter Events - Does NOT require PayrollOrg membership - two-year term (Sept 2026 - Aug 2028) Director of Communications/Public Relations - Does NOT require PayrollOrg membership - two-year term (Sept 2026 - Aug 2028) ***UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETINGS***
September 10, 2026 (National Payroll Week) October 8, 2026 November 12, 2026 ***45th ANNUAL PAYROLL CONGRESS*** www.payrollcongress.com May 11 - 14, 2027 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Location: San Antonio, TX Registration Pricing (All Access): $2,165 - $2,775 Registration Pricing (Day Passes): not available yet Hotel Pricing: not available yet Registration will open in August 2026! |
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