Toledo Payroll Organization

I hope you all wrapped up a smooth and successful W-2 season — cheers to making it through! 

Now, as we turn the page to spring, we’re kicking off the year in style with an in-person meeting on March 19th at Maumee Bay Brewing Company.

We’re excited to welcome Kelly Westfall, who will be diving into the ever-important (and ever-changing!) world of State and Local withholdings. Kelly is an engaging, knowledgeable speaker — I had the chance to learn from her at Ohio Council of Payroll Professionals (OCPP) last year, and she was fantastic. I’m confident you’ll walk away with valuable insights and practical takeaways.

Great content, great company, and a great venue — what better way to launch the season?

 Sign up here and reserve your spot! Click here

Hello!

We hope you’re enjoying all the excitement that comes with the holiday season! We know this time of year gets busy, but we’d love for you to take a well-deserved break and join us for our next in-person meeting at Tea Tree Asian Bistro in Levis Commons, Perrysburg on 12-18-25 from 11:30-1:00.

Come relax, recharge, and connect with fellow payroll professionals who “get it.” Plus, we have a fantastic speaker lined up! Nick Morgan from Robert Half will be sharing insights on 2026 Salary, Compensation, and Hiring Trends — valuable info you won’t want to miss.

Register Now and treat yourself to a little inspiration (and great company!).

 Don’t Miss Our November Meeting! 
Join the Toledo Chapter of Payroll Org on November 20th at 11:45 AM (via Zoom) for an informative session with Mackenzie Gross from CLA as she dives into “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

Get ready for valuable insights, great discussion, and a chance to connect with fellow payroll professionals—all from the comfort of your desk!

 Reserve your spot today:
Register Here

Join us on October 16th from 11:30–1:00 at The Casual Pint for an informative and engaging session with Matt Almendinger from Lighthouse IT Solutions! He’ll be diving into the ever-important topic of Cyber Security — a must-hear for every payroll and HR professional. Come for the learning, stay for the networking!

👉 Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRLrOr_zzi6a9xh8bHM1OnEyjGet2P2rgxtzOOJmJRVLsKSQ/viewform?usp=header

Enjoy a slide show with photos of the chapter through the last few years.

We are very pleased to announce that Rhonda Ramos, CPP, our Chapter President, was named the 2025 Ohio Payroll Professional of the Year at the Ohio Conference for Payroll Professionals (OCPP) conference which was held last week in Newark, Ohio.

Each year the OCPP committee solicits each of the Ohio local payroll chapters for their nominee for this prestigious award. The nomination forms are then scrubbed of any identifying information and submitted to a panel of judges who are all previous Payroll Men and Women of the Year at the national level and who all worked in Ohio.

The judges review each nominee only known by number (no names or chapter affiliation are shared) and then cast their vote for the person whom they feel most exemplifies the qualities of being deserving of this honor. The winner is then announced at the annual statewide conference and presented with a trophy and acknowledged by their peers.

Rhonda’s commitment to the payroll profession is commendable and we are so proud to consider her a friend and colleague.

Congratulations to Rhonda Ramos on her achievement!!

🎉 National Payroll Week is almost here—and it’s time to celebrate YOU! 🎉

Let’s face it—payroll professionals like you are the unsung heroes who keep everything running smoothly, even when the spotlight misses you. That changes now.

We’re throwing a special event in your honor— an afternoon of fun, creativity, and well-deserved recognition! 🥳 Join us at the beautiful Toledo Zoo on August 21st from 3:00-5:00 for a hands-on creative workshop led by Kathy from Kathy Creates. No experience? No problem! You’ll leave with a unique, office-worthy project you made yourself—and maybe even a few new friends. 😉

✨ What’s included:

• Admission to the Toledo Zoo 🐯 (feel free to stay after and enjoy the zoo)
• A fun & beginner-friendly creative session 🎨
• Light snacks to keep the vibes going 🍪

This is your moment to relax, connect, and let your creative side shine—you’ve earned it!

Register here by August 15th:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_aHExi6jrOl8IzeG9JqBFEdgVUY82E3xG4izwLtKeHnuDdg/viewform?usp=header

 Mark Your Calendars! 
Join us for our next power-packed lunch meeting on Wednesday, July 17th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Te’kela’s in Sylvania!

We’re thrilled to welcome back a familiar face and a rising industry leader — Ginnette Clark, CPP, the brand new President of Pay O! Ginnette got her start right here in our chapter, and she’s returning to share her insights on one of the hottest topics in the industry: AI in Payroll. 

You’ll get cutting-edge info, reconnect with an amazing payroll pro, and enjoy the always-delicious Te’kela’s menu. 

Don’t miss this incredible combo of Ginnette + great food + payroll innovation!

 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTfZswm9AabVxbpLyU6wZuQH52Ws4RLUMy8CeosDq01LgZbQ/viewform?usp=header

🎉 Happy Fri-YAY, Everyone! 🎉

Mark your calendars! Our next Toledo Chapter meeting is coming up on Thursday, May 22nd from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom, and you won’t want to miss it! We’re thrilled to welcome Matt Kaufer from Thomas & Company who will be diving into the hot topic:
“Staying Ahead of Multi-State Payroll Tax and Compliance” 💼💻

👉 Register now to reserve your spot:
https://forms.gle/dhTLJYL22hpF7chj7

But that’s not all… 🥁
During the meeting, we’ll be drawing the winner for a FREE OCPP registration! 🎟️🙌
How to enter? Just be a member of the Toledo Chapter—that’s it!

Still not a member? Now’s the perfect time to join! Membership gets you:
✅ A shot at the FREE OCPP registration
✅ Discounted meeting rates
✅ Access to our exclusive members-only section of the website

🌟 Join today and unlock all the perks:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflavMAx4VXTDCk680WUNAy7Ww3RwgpRLsNdRmCPDz2-DcbkA/viewform

See you on Zoom and good luck in the drawing! 🎉💼