--- title: | Yasmelin Cruz --- [![soc-fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_fb.svg "soc-fb")](https://www.facebook.com/American-Payroll-Associations-Chapter-Relations-877434285724525/) [![soc-in](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_li.svg "soc-in")](http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=1051077&trk=anet_ug_grppro) [![Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png?width=20&height=19&name=Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png)](https://twitter.com/APAChapters?lang=en)   - [Home](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders) - [About](https://blogs.payroll.org/about) - [Connect](https://blogs.payroll.org/connect) - [Resources](https://blogs.payroll.org/resources) ![23 PAYO Chapter Blog](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/CL-2023-images/23%20PAYO%20Chapter%20Blog.jpg "23 PAYO Chapter Blog") # Yasmelin Cruz # Recent Posts # [Chapter Success Webinar: Passing the Baton and Finding More Volunteers](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/chapter-success-series-passing-the-baton-and-finding-more-volunteers) [![](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/iStock-1952546799.jpg)](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/chapter-success-series-passing-the-baton-and-finding-more-volunteers) Strong chapters thrive when leadership knowledge is shared, transitions are seamless, and new volunteers feel empowered to get involved. But how can your chapter prepare its next generation of... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/chapter-success-series-passing-the-baton-and-finding-more-volunteers) # [Enter the 2026 NPW Contests for a Chance to Win Big!](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/2026npwcontests) [![](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/undefined-Aug-07-2026-10-49-46-4894-PM.png)](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/2026npwcontests) Every year, PAYO seeks to recognize chapters and individuals who promote National Payroll Week (September 7-11, 2026). As you plan your NPW celebration and volunteer activities, remember to enter the... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/2026npwcontests) **Topics:** [National Payroll Week](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/national-payroll-week), [NPW](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/npw) # [A Warm Welcome to the New Regional Advisors](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/welcome-2026-boa) [![](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Chapters/iStock-1501791585.jpg?width=398&height=214&name=iStock-1501791585.jpg)](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/welcome-2026-boa) On April 28, 2026, with the conclusion of PAYO’s Annual Business Meeting, we welcomed three new volunteers to the Board of Advisors. The Regional Advisors act as mentors and representatives to the... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/welcome-2026-boa) **Topics:** [Board of Advisors](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/board-of-advisors) # [Join Us in These Exciting Activities at Payroll Congress](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/26paycon) [![](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/2026%20Congress%20Video.jpg)](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/26paycon) Unlock the next chapter of your payroll journey at[Payroll Congress](https://www.payrollcongress.com/), happening May 12-15 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee! As you navigate this epic... 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