See photos from Friday at the APA's 37th Annual Congress.

Saying he believed in “full engagement with the private sector” and groups such as the APA, Chuck Rettig, Esq., Commissioner of the IRS, delivered a populist message to attendees at the 37th Annual Congress Friday morning.

Comedian, host, entertainer, motivational speaker, and philanthropist Jeff Civillico took the stage as the keynote speaker during Friday’s Closing General Session. And, boy, did he put on a show!

During the Friday workshop “What Does the 2020 Form W-4 Mean to Payroll and Employees?” two well-known experts – both recently retired from APA – helped attendees prepare for major changes expected in the 2020 Form W-4.

Congratulations to all of the payroll pros who won “Who Wants to be a Top Payroller!” at the APA’s 37th Annual Congress!

Congratulations to Marane Evans, CPP, Payroll Manager at Fugro USA, Inc., for winning Wisely Pay by ADP’s Trip Anywhere in the World at the American Payroll Association’s (APA) 37th Annual Congress!

The APA would like to say thank you to Hope Williams, CPP, a Director of Payroll Training at the APA, who retired from the Association after 10 years. She was hired by the APA in 2009 as a Director of Payroll Training.

After 25½ years, Mike O’Toole, Esq., Senior Director of Publications, Education, and Government Relations for the APA, retired from the APA at the end of 2018. At the APA’s 37th Annual Congress in Long Beach, Mike was awarded a crystal boot for his service for the last quarter century.

More than a third of the APA’s staff members have worked for the Association for at least 10 years, so it’s no surprise that 12 employees are being honored at this year’s 37th Annual Congress for their longevity.

The APA grants Meritorious Service Awards to members who contribute to the payroll profession by volunteering and serving on committees and/or at the local chapter level. During Friday’s Awards Luncheon, 10 members received the award: