As you prepare to upgrade your skills and network with payroll professionals from all over the world this week during Payroll Congress, be sure to look for these exciting chapter-specific activities each day!

 

Chapter Exchange Reception and Awards

Tonight, May 12

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET

The Chapter Exchange Reception and Awards, sponsored by rapid!, is a crowd favorite for local chapter leaders at every Payroll Congress. This exciting event brings together chapter members and officers from across the nation for an evening of networking and excitement. You do not need to be a chapter or PayrollOrg member to attend.

Curious about joining a local chapter or contributing on a larger scale? This is your chance to learn, connect, and get inspired! Visit the “Find Your Chapter” booth inside the Chapter Exchange Reception and Awards room to learn more about our local chapters and locate the nearest chapter to you.

Join us tonight to hear the recipients of the 2025 annual chapter contests, including the esteemed Chapter of the Year (COTY) award.

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Chapter Power Hour

Wednesday, May 14

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET

Power Up Your Chapter to Increase Chapter Engagement

Presented by Carney Kim, CPP, SHRM-SCP; and Stephanie Ernsting, CPP, CPA, CMA, this power hour workshop will explore strategies to help your chapter attract, retain, and energize members. Whether you're looking to boost membership, increase volunteer involvement, or foster a more inclusive community, this session will provide actionable insights and inspiration to help take your chapter to the next level.

 

Costume Contest

Wednesday, May 14

7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET

Payroll professionals are a fun, creative group, and the Costume Contest at the Expo stage celebrates the creativity of our attendees. The friendly competition will crown contest winners for the best costumes in the following categories (as voted on by a panel of judges):

  • Step Through the Screen—Bring an iconic video game character to life by recreating their look.
  • Candy Crushing It—There’s nothing sweeter than hitting a high score! For this costume, take inspiration from Candy Crush confections or other mobile games like Among Us or Words with Friends!
  • Retro Arcade Flashback—Pay homage to the neon-soaked days of retro arcades with a classic 80s look or take inspiration from one of the original arcade games like Pac-Man or Tetris!
  • Power Up Pizazz—Power up items have a special, eye-catching look that sets them apart in a video game. Recreate an existing power up, like the Mario Super Mushroom, or get creative and design your own! Your unique power up could be fantastical, futuristic and high-tech, or even payroll-inspired!
  • Multiplayer Madness—Get your friends together and coordinate costumes for any of the categories above.

 

FÊTE – Payroll Congress Party

Wednesday, May 14

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET

You’ll make lasting memories at FÊTE, PayrollOrg’s legendary Payroll Congress party, sponsored by Experian. It’s the perfect way to let loose and enjoy Payroll Congress with your payroll friends, both new and old. Join party host Bryan Chan and DJ Shai as we laugh, dance, meet some exciting characters, and play fun games in the Osceola Ballroom.

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Chapter Hospitality Booth

Today through Thursday

Hosted by the Orlando Chapter and the Bay to Gulf Chapter, Chapter Hospitality Booth members welcome Payroll Congress attendees to the Sunshine State. Hours of operation for the booth includes the following:

  • Today, May 12—2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday, May 13—9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
  • Wednesday, May 14—11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, May 15—12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

Chapter members will also have two prize drawings, Thursday, May 15, at 1:30 p.m. ET, at the Expo Stage as part of the Exhibitor Prize Drawings. They will be drawing for a free registration to the Florida Statewide and a Payroll Source Online subscription.

Yasmelin Flores is the Chapter Relations Manager for PayrollOrg.