--- title: Chapter Leadership Summit — Save the Date! description: Get ready for an inspiring day of leadership, learning, and connection at the 2026 Chapter Leadership Summit (CLS)! We’re excited to share that CLS has been moved to take place before Congress. Join us on Monday, May 11, 2026! image: https://payroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/cls-star.jpg?sfvrsn=3f378039_0 --- [![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) [![soc-tw](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_tw.svg "soc-tw")](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-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo.png?width=1300&name=23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo.png "23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo") [![26 PayrollOrg®RGB-NoTag long](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/26%20PayrollOrg%C2%AERGB-NoTag%20long.jpg?width=1300&name=26%20PayrollOrg%C2%AERGB-NoTag%20long.jpg "26 PayrollOrg®RGB-NoTag long")](https://payroll.org/) ![](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/Yasmelin.tif) Custom URL No Widget: By [Yasmelin Flores](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/author/yasmelin-flores) on Nov 13, 2025 3:49:22 PM # Chapter Leadership Summit — Save the Date! ![Chapter Leadership Summit logo]([images|OpenAccessDataProvider]b8a5cfbc-c0e0-47da-b8c2-1657ce589fe4 "Chapter Leadership Summit") Get ready for an inspiring day of leadership, learning, and connection at the **2026 Chapter Leadership Summit (CLS)**!  CLS is an exclusive event for **Chapter Leaders**, designed to provide the tools, training, and motivation you need to lead a thriving local chapter. Enjoy opportunities for **networking, chapter management training,** and **leadership development** alongside your peers from across the country!  We’re excited to share that CLS has been moved to take place before **[**Payroll** **Congress**](https://www.payrollcongress.com/)**! If you're attending Congress, this makes it easier than ever to join both events with one trip, reducing travel time and expenses for you to **participate in both events**! **Monday, May 11, 2026 Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center 2800 Opryland Dr  Nashville, TN 37214 ** **Sponsored by:**  ![rapid! logo]([images|OpenAccessDataProvider]0064acca-d358-443d-a2ce-a7821986383c "rapid! logo") ### **Registration** Registration will open soon — spaces are limited! Coordinate with your fellow Chapter Leaders to decide who will represent your chapter at this exciting event. Questions? [**Email**](mailto:ChapterRelations@payroll.org) Chapter Relations or call (210) 226-4600.   ![Chapters Community logo]([images|OpenAccessDataProvider]e97e1989-e76a-4adb-b9f6-85714ca7aa21?MaxWidth=600&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=F159F5A4ED6DA48BE78EE24DCF9C464C422C753B "Chapters Community logo") ### **November Live Chat** [**The Chapters Community**](https://community.payroll.org/communities/chapters-home?CommunityKey=7707985c-f60b-4a99-b288-0191e18a136e) officially launched on Friday, October 3, with an engaging live chat to celebrate the kickoff! This exciting new platform gives PAYO Chapter Leaders a dedicated space to connect, share ideas, and support one another. Don’t miss the next **Chapters Live Chat** on **Friday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET** — join the conversation and continue building our community! --- Want more information about [**Local Chapters**](https://www.payroll.org/chapters)? Subscribe to receive notifications from our [**Chapter Leaders Blog**](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders) today! --- *Yasmelin Flores is Chapter Relations Manager for PayrollOrg.* ### Search ![payroll-logo-white](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/payroll-logo-white.png?width=200&name=payroll-logo-white.png "payroll-logo-white") [Privacy Policy](http://www.americanpayroll.org/privacy/)     |     Acceptable Use ©[PayrollOrg](http://payroll.org) [![soc-fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_fb.svg "soc-fb")](https://www.facebook.com/PayrollOrg) [![soc-in](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_li.svg "soc-in")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/payroll-org/mycompany/) [![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/PayNews)