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The American Society of Women Accountants Bellevue Chapter
gratefully appreciates Robert Half International's sponsorship of this
newsletter.
 
PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
Tax Season has
Arrived!!!
I'm sure all of you have
just about gotten through the Master Tax Guides
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Maybe some of you bought extras to give to your loved ones for Valentines
Day. Much better than flowers and chocolates... On second thoughts...
I started my volunteer
free tax preparation for low income tax individuals this week at Hopelink in
Bellevue. I am not a tax expert by any means but I can usually handle the
simple ones. It feels good to give to the community. Sometimes these
individuals are not aware of the Earned Income Credit and have a big
surprise when they get a hefty return. I love being able to surprise them
in this way.
At the January meeting
we heard about Federal Tax Updates. Hopefully this got some of us motivated
for tax season. Lillie Campbell and Sarah Ganger from Clark Nuber provided
the update.
Another
reminder that the 2006
Northwest Regional Conference
is being hosted by the Seattle Chapter next spring! The dates are June 16,
17, and 18, 2006. The theme is "Experience Seattle!"
I am sure they still
need volunteers to help with
all kinds of chores, big and small, preliminary and on-site, in order to
make this conference a big success! Please contact Tina Polf or Susan
Goegebuer or send email to: NWRC06 "at" aswaseattle.org
Hope to see you all at
the February Meeting!
Also a reminder that our
March Meeting will be a joint meeting hosted by IMA on Thursday, March 16th
at the Red Lion Bellevue Inn. Ivan Orton of the King County Prosecutor's
Office will be speaking about Electronic Fraud.
Your
President,
Tina Farmer, CPA
THIS MONTH'S MEETING
Date:
Tuesday, February
21st, 2006
Time:
6:00 p.m.
Social Hour
6:30 p.m.
Dinner
7:30 p.m. Speaker
Cost: $21 members, $25 non members,
$12 Students, $12 First-time Guests
Place:
Coast Hotel
Corner of NE 8th St & 116th Ave. NE in Bellevue. Next to the Denny's
Restaurant.
The address is
625 116th Ave. NE,
Bellevue
,
WA
98004
, telephone
#425-455-9444
Menu:
Lasagna with Tasty Garlic Bread
Vegetarian Option: Pasta Primavera,
served with Chef's choice of sauce and fresh Seasonal Vegetables.
Both served with tossed green
salad, fresh rolls, and coffee or tea.
Dessert: Carrot Cake
Reservations:
michaele.williams@comcast.net
Phone:
425-283-8445
Deadline: 1:00pm., Friday,
February 17th
Cancellations are due by
3pm.,
Monday, February 20th
Standing
reservations do apply
Reminder:
We are charged for all dinners we reserve and will BILL for
non-cancellations.
This Month's Meeting
Susan Sabella, Genworth Financial
"Long-Term Care"
Susan Sabella
is a Master Agent with the nation's leading Long-Term Care insurance
provider - Genworth Financial. Along with Genworth Financial she is
licensed with John Hancock, Met Life, Allianz, Med America, Prudential and
Physicials Mutual. An expert in Long-Tern Care, Susan is a registered nurse
with a Masters Degree and has spent over 25 years in health care education.
Susan offers private consultations as well as corporate seminars and is a
quest speaker on "Your Money" on KVI AM 570 and KGNW AM 820 radio.
After a sudden
illness that left her disabled for over a year, Susan realized firsthand the
importance of Long-Term Care planning. She is passionate in her message
that Long-Term Care planning is necessary and not just for the elderly.
Throughout her career, Susan has helped people protect their independence
and financial assets from the devastating costs of long-term health care.
Today, 8
million Americans receive some form of Long-Term Care. A nursing home now
averages between $50-100 thousand per year. You could rely on your family,
or Susan can show you how to maintain your independence and have peace of
mind.
January
Dinner Highlights
Lillie Campbell, Tax Associate and
Sarah Gangar, CPA, Associate, Clark Nuber PS
"Federal Tax Update"
Lillie and Sarah had an informative look at the upcoming tax season. They
updated us on the following topics: Circular 230 Legal Advice on Federal tax
issues, Hurricane Katrina legislation, Section 199 Manufacturing deduction,
Deferred Compensation, Alternative Minimum tax issues, depreciation and some
individual tax provisions. The most interesting change that will affect the most
taxpayers seems to be the change in definition of a qualifying child. This
uniform definition applies to the dependency exemption, earned income credit,
child credit, dependent care credit and Head of Household filing status.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dinner On US
Have you made a habit of reading our Newsletter?
It keeps you informed of what's new in our chapter.
We've got new members, listing of local, regional and national events.
What's for dinner, guest speakers and member achievements.
Now's your chance to be rewarded for being informed.
The first person who
locates ☺ in this newsletter and emails
me with the correct paragraph/section will receive a
free dinner when attending the
Bellevue Chapter dinner meeting.
(Preceding smiley face in the above phrase is for illustration purposes
only. The 'real' smiley face exist somewhere else in this newsletter)
Yes, there are rules though....
1) The free dinner must be redeemed within 2 dinner meetings from the month
of the newsletter. For example: you saw it in this June Newsletter...you
must redeem it during the June or July dinner meeting.
2) One winner per year, please.
3) Not redeemable for cash and not to exceed the monthly cost of our dinner.
4) Cannot be transferred.
5) Alcohol not included.
6) Have fun !!!
AUGUST 2005 Dinner Meeting Discussion
At our August meeting, I enjoyed the company of Jeanie McCombs, Senior
Accountant with the Helly Hansen Company here in Redmond. Jeanie shared an
amazing story of a Swedish woman who is kayaking her way around America. I
asked Jeanie to provide me with her website so I could track her progress
and the other ladies at my table asked that it be put on our website so they
could do the same. The website is as follows:
www.renatachlumska.com/
Mellany Winters
News From National Headquarters
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WOMEN
ACCOUNTANTS
REPORT OF THE
2005-2006 NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE
President Elected in the spring of 2004 for a
term starting July 1, 2005
Debbie L. Michael,
CPA Billings, Chapter
President-Elect To serve as National President in
2006-20007
Joy N.
Barron Birmingham Chapter
Vice
Presidents Karen J. Gunther
Boston Chapter
Sarah R.
Wheatley Denver Chapter
Secretary Tracy L. Johnson, CPA
San Antonio Chapter
Treasurer Barbara W. Covington
Fort Walton Beach Chapter
Directors To serve two years, July 1, 2005 to
June 30, 2007
Stacey L. Craig,
CPA Phoenix Chapter
Susan R. Tripepi
Akron/Canton Chapter
Catherine A. Mulder, CPA
Ames Chapter
Cheryl Willers
Flagstaff Chapter
Director
To serve one year July 1, 2005 to June 30,
2006
Barbara A. Sheetz,
CPA West Palm Beach Chapter
Immediate Past
President Christi L. Olsen, CPA Omaha Chapter
Directors Serving
the second year of a two-year term. Elected in the spring of 2004 to serve
until June 30, 2006
Monika P. Miles,
CPA Silicon Valley Chapter
Jeanette
Ding San Diego Chapter
Vivian L. Moller, CPA Milwaukee Chapter
The ASWA
Chicago Chapter
Proudly
announces
The Becker
CPA Review Course Raffle
Becker has donated
a CPA Review Course covering all four parts of the exam, a value of
$2,640.00, to benefit the Chapter's Margaret Keldie Scholarship Fund.
Chicago, IL - October 26, 2005 ---
The Chicago Chapter of ASWA is proud to announce a raffle of
the Becker CPA Review Course to benefit the Chapter's Margaret Keldie
Scholarship Fund. The Review Course covers all four parts of the exam, may
be taken on-line or in person, and has a value of $2,640.
Raffle tickets may be
purchase for $30, or obtained free with a new ASWA membership. The drawing
will be held at the Chapter's Installation of Officers dinner on Tuesday,
June 20, 2006.
The Margaret Keldie
Scholarship Fund is sponsored by the Chicago Chapter. The Fund awards
yearly scholarships to full-time and part-time junior, senior,
and graduate students intending to pursue a career in accounting. The Fund
furthers the Chapter's mission to encourage capable women to continue their
accounting studies. The Chicago Chapter was chartered in 1938 with eleven
members, and currently has a membership of approximately 50. The membership
represents all facets of the accounting profession, including public
accounting, private industry, sole proprietors, internal auditing, and
accounting in governmental and non-profit organizations.
The Becker CPA
Course has a 50-year history of academic excellence and is the exclusive
choice of over 70 major colleges and universities, including
Illinois
State University, Bradley University, and Keller Graduate School.
Please send your
check payable to ASWA :
Lynnette
Panjan
ASWA Corporate
Sponsorship Chair
645 N. Michigan
Ave., Ste. 800
Chicago,
IL 60611
Phone 312-280-5799
Fax 312-482-8594
MARK
YOUR CALENDAR
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Monday
Tacoma
Chapter |
Feb 13th - second
Monday of the month |
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. |
Social Hour
Dinner |
La Quinta Inn
1425
E.27St.,
Tacoma, WA
Michele Springsteen
before 5 pm Thursday
mspringsteen@brantleyjanson.com
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Tuesday
Bellevue Chapter
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Feb
21st-third Tuesday of the month |
5:00 p.m. |
Board Meeting
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Coast Bellevue Hotel
625 116th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA
425-455-9444 |
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Tuesday
Bellevue Chapter
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Feb 21st-third Tuesday of the month
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6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
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Social Time
Dinner
Speaker
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Coast Bellevue Hotel
625 116th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA
425-455-9444 |
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Wednesday
Seattle Chapter
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Feb 22nd
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Wednesday of the month
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5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
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Social Time
Dinner
Speaker
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College Club of Seattle
505 Madison
Seattle, WA
206-467-8645
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Monday
Tacoma
Chapter |
Mar 13th - second
Monday of the month
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5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. |
Social Hour
Dinner |
La Quinta Inn
1425
E.27St.,
Tacoma, WA
Michele Springsteen
before 5 pm Thursday
mspringsteen@brantleyjanson.com |
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Tuesday
Bellevue Chapter
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Mar 21st-third Tuesday of the month |
5:00 p.m. |
Board Meeting
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Coast Bellevue Hotel
625 116th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA
425-455-9444 |
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Tuesday
Bellevue Chapter
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Mar 21st-third Tuesday of the month
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6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
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Social Time
Dinner
Speaker
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Coast Bellevue Hotel
625 116th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA
425-455-9444 |
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Wednesday
Seattle Chapter
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Mar 22nd-Fourth Wednesday of the month
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5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
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Social Time
Dinner
Speaker
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College Club of Seattle
505 Madison
Seattle, WA
206-467-8645
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ASWA Bellevue Chapter NO. 159
January Minute Highlights
Tina
Farmer, President called the monthly dinner meeting to order at 6:30
p.m.
Tina
welcomed the group and guests. She made the following announcements:
The dates for the National Conference to be held at Bally's in Las Vegas
has been moved to September 18-20, 2006 (it was scheduled for September
20-22, 2006). The Regional Conference is sponsored by the Seattle
chapter of the ASWA and is on June 16-18, 2006. Volunteers are
needed-please contact the Seattle chapter at ASWASeattle.org.
Paula
Bishop, Past President, announced that Ginger Turner has been welcomed
to Clark Nuber as per the business page of the Seattle Times this past
week.
Shannon
Orr passed out membership certificates. If you did not receive one,
please notify Shannon or Paula.
Tassie
Medlin will be speaking at the next IME meeting on the third Thursday in
February. For more information, go to IMABellevue.org.
Sheila
Hess announced job openings at both T-Mobile in Factoria and at City
University. Both will be posted on our website.
Our
speakers for the evening were Lillie Campbell, Tax Associate with Clark
Nuber and Sarah Gangar, CPA also with Clark Nuber. They provided a very
informative tax update for this Tax Season.
The
meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
2005-2006
Program Calendar
July
19
Carrie Haymond, Windermere Real
Estate - "Current Real Estate Trends in the Greater Eastside Area" 1 CPE
August
16
Lisa Mino, Protiviti, a Division of Robert Half International,
"Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)", 1 CPE
September 20
Susan Paulsen, CPA, NHA, "Cash
and Internal Controls", 1 CPE
October 18
Bob Pessemier, "Money Metrics", 1 CPE
November 15
Annual Dessert Auction
December 21
Steven Mathison,
WA Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation, "Historic
Preservation Tax Credit", 1 CPE
Seattle/Bellevue Joint Dinner Meeting-Seattle Hosting
January 17
Sarah
Gangar and Lillie Campbell, Clark Nuber PS, "Federal Income
Tax Update", 1 CPE
February 21
Susan
Sabella, Genworth Financial, "Long-Term Care", 1 CPE
March 21
Ivan Orton,
King County Prosecutor's Office, "Electronic Fraud", 1 CPE
IMA/Bellevue
Joint Dinner Meeting
April 18
Linda
Anderson, Protiviti Seattle and Chicago, "Client Development", 1 CPE
May 16
Student Night-Scholarship Awards
June 20
Patricia
Klingler, XPlore your Zing! Coaching, "Less Stress, More Success", 1 CPE
Submissions
for March
2006
Newsletter
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Sheila.hess@comcast.net
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