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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
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From the President
by Richard Blankenship
 Another successful Tax Institute was presented to participants at the end of August, and our final head count attending this year was close to 200 each day. Be sure to say thank you to Jennifer Eades and the entire Tax Committee who volunteered their time to help make the Institute another success.(Check out the pictures below in "About the Chapter" section.)
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FROM the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE CHAPTER OFFICE:
Physical Address: 10810 Elaine Street, Amarillo, TX 79119.
Mailing Address P. O. Box 20165, Amarillo, TX 79114.
Phone Number 806-359-7929.
FAX Number: 806-367-6867
WEB Site Address: pctscpa.com
PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE NEW EMAIL
panchap.cpas@wildblue.net
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Find a CPA
A reminder to local firms: List your firm’s name, phone number, address, website address and contact person with email on the Panhandle Chapter website for $100 per year. When inquiries come into the Chapter Office regarding local CPA firm, they are directed to the “find a CPA” tab on the website. GET LISTED – TODAY. Contact the Chapter Office with your information and mail $100 to P. O. Box 20165, Amarillo, TX 79114
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UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION
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MIGI Conference
MIGI Conference
Wednesday and Thursday, October 17 - 18, 2007.
Amarillo College Business and Industry Center on Polk Street
8:00 Registration - 8:30 Class Begins
LUNCH INCLUDED in class fee.
CHAPTER MEETING on Wednesday of MIGI Conference.
Guest Speaker is Mr. Jack Howell of Sprouse, Shrader, Smith P.C.
Topic: Texas Margin Tax
The Committee has done a great job of obtaining qualified, energetic and competent speakers. Early registration is accepted through October 10th. Late registration runs through—walk-in’s the morning of class.
Speakers and topics for MIGI Conference include:
Vicki Wilmarth - Employment Law
Spellman and Associates – Technology Update and Advanced Excel
Steve Dawson of Lubbock – Internal Control and Fraud.
Use this link to download form and send with check to PCTSCPA, P. O. Box 20165, Amarillo, TX 79114.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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New and Emerging CPAs Luncheon
October 5th - 11:30 a.m.
Firms, partners, principals, owners….get your recently certified CPA’s, your Student interns, Student members, Candidates for Membership involved. This is a free luncheon and seminar to educate this group of people on the benefits of holding a CPA license.
Encourage them to increase their employment potential and value themselves.
IT iS SIMPLE - RSVP NOW! - email panchap.cpas@wildblue.net and let us know you are planning to attend.
The New and Emerging CPAs Committee
would like to extend and invitation to
the Students, Candidates, and New CPAs
to attend our first meeting and luncheon.
Friday October 5th, 2007
11:30 – 1:30 PM
The Party Barn - 7200 Canyon Drive (I-27 and Bell)
Guest Speakers
Jerry Love – Past Chairman of the TSCPA
Financial Benefits Associated with a CPA License
Stan Morris – Brown, Graham & Co.
Non Financial Benefits Associated with a CPA License
Questions & Answers Panel
Jerry Love, CPA and Past Chairman of the TSCPA
Stan Morris, CPA with Brown, Graham & Co.
Danny Bishop, CPA with Doshier, Pickens & Francis
Dr. Darlene Pulliam – WTAMU Professor of Accounting
This event is free of charge.
Attendees please RSVP by Wednesday, October 3, 2007 to
Jobie Ogburn – Executive Director of the Panhandle Chapter
panchap.cpas@wildblue.net
(806) 359-7929
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Estate Planning Council
Amarillo Area Estate Planning Council
has scheduled the
JOINT MEETING
of the year for
Thursday, October 25, 2007.
One hour of CPE is available for CPA’s.
Topic: 2007 Legislative Update.
“Summary of Changes Affecting Probate, Guardianship, and Trust Laws.”
Highly recommended by Jerry Frank Jones is presenter William “Bill” D. Pargaman
from Barnes & Karisch, P. C. in Austin, TX.
Use this link to download the registration form.
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Chapter Meeting
Chapter Meetiing - Wednesday, October 17th
During Lunch of MIGI Conference
$15.00 - For those not attending MIGI Conference.
If attending MIGI Conference - Chapter Meeting fee is included.
Click HERE to download a form and register for the Chapter Meeting.
Guest Speaker: Mr. Jack Howell of Sprouse, Shrader, Smith P.C.
TOPIC: Texas Margin Tax
We will also regognize new members and have a $150 drawing.
BE THERE!!!
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News and Notes
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U. S. Master Tax Guides - 2008
2008 U. S. Master Tax Guides - $30.00 per book.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE – Order is Only Guaranteed WHEN Check is Received.
The last two years, we have over sold and run out of books. Get your order in early. Books will arrive in late December or early January. If you live out of Amarillo or paid for shipment, expect to receive book(s) by January 31, 2008. Otherwise you will be contacted by email to pick up your book.
Use this link to download an order form.
ORDER TODAY, BEFORE WE ARE SOLD OUT!!!
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About the Chapter
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Tax Institue Awards Presented
During our Chapter Meeting at the Annual Tax Institute in August, we recognized several members. Cindy Garner was recognized as the CPA of the Year during 2006-2007. Ellen Jones was recognized as the Outstanding Committee Chair for 2006-2007. Tammie Coffee was prestented with a plaque for a "job well done" during her service as President of the Chapter.
Many tenure awards were handed out as well.
Click MORE below for pictures of the Tax Institute Seminar.
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IN MEMORY
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Don Buckley
Sympathy is expressed to the family of James D. (Don) Buckley.
He passed away August 28, 2007. Don was a member of the Chapter for many years and served as the President 1966-1967 fiscal year.
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Chapter Contact Information
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| Panhandle Chapter of the
Texas Society of CPA’s
President
Richard Blankenship
Johnson and Sheldon, PC
371-7661
rblankenship@amacpas.com
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 20165
Amarillo, TX 79114
Physical Address
10810 Elaine Street
Amarillo, TX 79119
General Correspondence:
panchap.cpas@wildblue.net
Newsletter and Website
Correspondence:
panhandle.webnews@wildblue.net
Executive Director:
Jobie Ogburn
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