Northstar Chapter APA Fall 2001 Conference

"Sail Into Excellence - Make Your Job A Breeze"

October 10, 2001 - 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Minneapolis Airport Marriott

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Breakfast and Networking Events

Breakfast With The Vendors (8:00 - 9:30 am)
The morning will offer you the opportunity to visit a variety of vendors to discuss their products and services.  Some of the vendors that will be at the conference are ADP, e-Labor, BNA, Robert Half, LeadingEdge Payroll Group, Inc., ePartners, Inc. and more.  Don't miss this chance to see what is new in the marketplace!

Networking Event (5:00 - 6:30 pm)
This is an ideal opportunity to network with your colleagues about the wonderful world of payroll.  Robert Half will once again sponsor the evening networking event.

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Key Note Speaker

Julie Coe, Compelling Communications
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General Session (9:40 - 11:45 am)
Eagles: Achieving New Heights of Personal and Professional Excellence

Julie is an energetic speaker who speaks from the heart.  She wants her clients to not only succeed, but to excel in their personal and professional lives.

After more than 13 years in Human Resource Development for a Fortune 500 company, Julie understands the issues organizations face and the benefit to them in enhancing Creativity, improving Communication, increasing Team Potential, nurturing Personal Effectiveness, and fostering Leadership.

Julie holds a BA in Education and has earned the distinguished Corporate Pyramid of Excellence Award and two Golden Step Awards for excellence and innovative achievement.

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Education Sessions

In addition to the Round Table discussions over lunch, the Northstar 2001 Fall Conference offers you twelve education sessions to choose from.

Session 1 <click here for more details>
(1:25 - 2:25 pm)

1. What's with all the Negativity around here?

2. 401(K) Plan Nondiscrimination Tests

3. Direct Deposit - It's For Everyone

4. Canadian Payroll Update

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(2:35 - 3:35 pm)

1. Navigating Minefields at Work

2. Tips and Tricks - Small Payroll Offices

3. Best Practices and Managing Change

4. Overview of the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act

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(3:45 - 4:45 pm)

1. Selecting a HR Management System

2. Time, Attendance, and More

3. Strategic Planning for the Payroll Department

4. Child Support Enforcement

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Special Guests

Kenneth E. McGonagill, CPP
Kenneth is the President of the American Payroll Association and a member and past president of the APA's Atlanta Chapter.  He is currently Vice President of Payroll Operations for OneSource Management Inc. in Atlanta Georgia.

Marcia Aamodt, CPP
Marcia was selected as the APA's "Payroll Woman of the Year for 2001"!  Marcia is currently the Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable at Northwest Airlines.  She has been a very active member of the APA and the Northstar Chapter.  Marcia is a former President of the Northstar Chapter and an active leader of the APA's Large Employer Task Force.

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