--- title: PayrollOrg Congress Today | 2019 Congress (2) description: 2019 Congress | (2) --- - [Home](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today) - [About](https://blogs.payroll.org/about-congress) - [Connect](https://blogs.payroll.org/connect-congress) [![icon_fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/icon_fb_CT-24.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/AnnualCongress)[![icon-ig-CT](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/icon-ig-CT.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/payrollorg/)[![icon_li](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/icon_li_CT-24.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/payroll-org/) ![CT27 Online Banner_v2](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CT27%20Online%20Banner_v2.jpg?width=2000&height=669&name=CT27%20Online%20Banner_v2.jpg "CT27 Online Banner_v2") [Kiko Martinez](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/kiko-martinez) May 17, 2019 # [Mike O'Toole, Esq., Leaves a Payroll Legacy](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/mike-otoole-esq.-leaves-a-payroll-legacy) 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. [Kerry Cole](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/kerry-cole) May 17, 2019 # [10 Volunteers Receive Meritorious Service Awards](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/10-volunteers-receive-meritorious-service-awards) 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: [Kerry Cole](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/kerry-cole) May 17, 2019 # [Longtime Members Receive Special Recognition for Dedication](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/longtime-members-receive-special-recognition-for-dedication) The APA is selective in handing out Special Recognition awards, but this year two members are deserving of the recognition for their many years of dedicated service on national committees and to their local chapters. [Kerry Cole](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/kerry-cole) May 17, 2019 # [Education Grant Recipients Reap Rewards of Learning](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/education-grant-recipients-reap-rewards-of-learning) This year’s recipients of the 2019 Complete APA Payroll Education Package and Wisely Pay by ADP Payroll Education Grant see education as the key – not only to compliance – but to their career growth. [PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/apa-staff) May 17, 2019 # [Congress 2019 Daily Poll #5](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/congress-2019-daily-poll-5) Join us on Facebook (**[www.FaceBook.com/AnnualCongress](http://www.facebook.com/AnnualCongress)**) and Twitter ([**@paynews**](https://twitter.com/paynews?lang=en)) to share your answer to the daily Congress poll question from Monday through Saturday. [Kerry Cole](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/kerry-cole) May 17, 2019 # [‘Say What?’ Presentation Focuses on Cross-Cultural Communication](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/say-what-presentation-focuses-on-cross-cultural-communication) Good communication is crucial in any business endeavor, especially when it crosses cultural lines. [Felicia DeInnocentiis](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/felicia-deinnocentiis) May 17, 2019 # [Explore the Long Beach Aquarium](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/explore-the-long-beach-aquarium-2019) After you’re done attending all of your Annual Congress-exclusive workshops and networking in the Expo this week, take a tour of Long Beach’s popular **[Aquarium of the Pacific](http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/)** (100 Aquarium Way). [Kiko Martinez](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/kiko-martinez) May 17, 2019 # [Costume Contest Crowns Winners With Most Competitive Edge](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/costume-contest-crowns-winners-with-most-competitive-edge) Everyone’s competitive spirit kicked into high gear at Thursday night’s costume contest, where winners—who entered as individuals, duos, and groups—were chosen in four categories: All-Star Athlete, Most Memorable Reality TV Show Competitor, Ultimate Record Breaker, and Cheer Champion. [PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/apa-staff) May 17, 2019 # [Session Evaluations Help Ensure Quality Experience at Congress](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/session-evaluations-help-ensure-quality-experience-at-congress) Please complete the evaluation for the sessions you attended at Congress. Your feedback helps us ensure that Congress provides you with a quality educational experience. If you are a Certified Public Accountant seeking CPE credit, you MUST complete the session evaluations to receive your CPE... 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