Rainier Chapter of Washington Payroll Professionals

09/24/2026

🎁 Fringe Benefits aren't always as simple as they seem!

Join us on October 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM PST for a virtual session:

Fringe Benefits: Understanding Taxable and Nontaxable Benefits
Featuring payroll industry leader Jodi Parsons of the Kansas City Royals! ⚾

Learn about:
✅ Taxable vs. nontaxable benefits
✅ Awards, gifts, and educational assistance
✅ Dependent care and adoption assistance
✅ Company vehicles and other fringe benefits
✅ Payroll reporting and compliance requirements

💻 Virtual Event
🎓 Earn RCHs
📅 October 15, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM PST
👉 Register today: https://rainierchapterpayroll.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=31&ts=1790224072

Fringe Benefits: Understanding Taxable and Nontaxable Benefits

08/27/2026

📢 Payroll Pros — Join Us in Tacoma!

Did you know unclaimed payroll checks can create significant compliance obligations for employers?

Join us on September 17, 2026 for an in-person session:
💰 Escheatment and Payroll
Featuring payroll expert Andy Garboden CPP, we'll explore:

✅ Unclaimed paychecks
✅ Washington & multi-state reporting requirements
✅ The Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
✅ Electronic payments & payroll cards
✅ Best practices to prevent escheatment events

📍 Goodwill MWOC Building (Tacoma)
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
🍽️ Dinner Included
🎓 Earn RCHs

Don't miss this practical compliance-focused discussion!

👉 Register today: https://rainierchapterpayroll.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=30&ts=1787805277

Escheatment and Payroll

07/15/2026

📢 Payroll Pros!

Want to better showcase the value your payroll team brings to the organization?

Join us August 20 at 3:00 PM PST for:

📖 Tell Your Story by Introducing Payroll Best Practices
Featuring payroll leader Michelle Ganzer, CPP, who will share insights on leveraging payroll best practices to increase efficiency, improve visibility, and elevate payroll's role as a strategic business partner.
✅ Virtual Event
✅ Earn RCHs
✅ Free for Members

Register today 👉 https://rainierchapterpayroll.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=29&ts=1784142898

Tell Your Story by Introducing Payroll Best Practices

05/27/2026

💡 Payroll is evolving - are you keeping up?



On Thursday, June 18, grab your lunch and come join us (virtually) @ 12 PM PST for:

💸 Examining Alternatives in Worker Pay

Learn how new payment methods, tech, and expectations are transforming payroll -- and what you can do about it.

🎓 Earn 1.00 RCH
💻 Virtual event
👤 Featuring payroll expert Michael Baer, CPP! 🙌

👉 Save your spot: https://rainierchapterpayroll.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=28&ts=1779829768

📅 Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)🎓 RCHs: 1.00 Approved by PayrollOrg💵 Cost: Free for Members | Nominal Fee for Non‑Members/Guests

03/26/2026

Exciting things are happening at the Rainier Chapter of Washington Payroll Professionals 🙌

We have an exciting lineup of sessions planned for 2026 to support payroll, HR, and finance professionals throughout the year.

Here’s a look at some of the topics scheduled for our meetings this year:
🔹 Preventing and identifying payroll fraud
🔹 Retirement accounts and planning
🔹 Exploring alternatives in worker pay
🔹 Payroll best practices and storytelling
🔹 Escheatment and payroll compliance
🔹 Leadership strategies for the future
🔹 Earned wage access and financial wellness
🔹 Year-end updates and networking opportunities

Your chapter membership includes access to all meetings throughout the year. We offer a mix of in-person events in Seattle and Tacoma, with virtual meetings every other month—making it easy for payroll professionals across Washington (and surrounding states) to stay engaged and participate.

Membership is open to anyone in the payroll profession, with annual dues of just $50, and includes networking, professional development, and opportunities to get involved in the payroll community.

👉 Ready to join? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eFZVJD3E
👉 Follow our page to stay updated on events and registration
👉 Invite others in payroll, HR, and finance to join our growing community

We’re looking forward to an incredible year ahead and hope you’ll be part of it!

Anyone interested in joining other Payroll Professionals can become a member of the Rainier Chapter of Washington Payroll Professionals! Membership in the Rainier Chapter is available as an Individual Member:

03/20/2026

Great evening with the Rainier Chapter of Washington Payroll Professionals!
Thank you to KPMG for hosting and to Steven Herlocker and Joel Williams, for an insightful session on practical AI in payroll. So many great takeaways and conversations!
Plus, the baked potato bar was on point! 🥔✨
Loved seeing our payroll community come together 📸

03/19/2026

Join us Thursday, April 16 @ 3pm PST for a virtual session with industry expert Bryan Thomas from rapid!

💡 Topic: Eliminating Payroll Fraud Before It Starts
🔐 Learn how EWA & paycards shut down fraud
📊 Real case studies
👥 Free for members, nominal fee for non-members
🎓 Earn 1 RCH

Save your spot 👉 https://rainierchapterpayroll.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=26&ts=1773943373

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12/08/2025

💻 Virtual teams aren’t just surviving—they can THRIVE!

Join us virtually December 18th | 12 – 1 PM PST for an energizing session with Lisa Knisely on building connected, high-performing remote teams. 🌟

📍 Virtual (Zoom)
🎓 Earn 1 RCH
💸 Free for members | Small fee for guests

Let’s turn connection into performance!

RSVP 👉 https://rainierchapterpayroll.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=22&ts=1764904663

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