Chapter News
Summer is passing us by. Soon kids will be headed back to school, and those calendar year corporate extensions will be due! As we look toward the education season that is gearing up don’t forget that your chapter meetings offer great topics each month. NCSA chapters are a great place to network, fellowship, and commiserate with your fellow colleagues. Take time out to attend a chapter meeting this month!
Burlington
The Burlington Chapter met on Thursday, July 23rd at Kimber’s in Gibsonville. Thirteen were in attendance for the meeting to hear NCSA Past President Stephen Metelits speak on the new Tangible Property Regulations. Next month the chapter will meet on August 27th again at Kimber’s with James Upton speaking on Health Savings Accounts. The Burlington chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month .For more information about the Burlington chapter contact Jim Holmes at jholmes.acct@yahoo.com
Cape Fear
The Cape Fear chapter met on Monday, July 20th at Sammio’s in Fayetteville. NCSA President Ron Powell spoke on How to Survive an IRS Audit. The chapter had a good attendance of 13. The chapter normally meets the 1st Monday after the 15th each month. For more information contact Merry Arnett at mparnett@embarqmail.com
Central
The Central Chapter held their monthly meeting on Monday, July 27th at Sagebrush Steakhouse in Asheboro. A double header with NCSA Past President David Rollins speaking on NCSA’s Website and Chapter Promotions Chair Marsha Wheeler speaking on ways to better promote our chapter. The 18 in attendance were treated to some of Marsha’s famous brownies. Next month will feature Greta Lint speaking on Social Media and Promoting your Practice. Central Chapter meets on the 4th Monday of each month. For more information contact Kevin Robinson at kevrob@triad.rr.com
Charlotte
The Charlotte Chapter met on Thursday, July 23rd at Captains Cove (was Captains Galley) in Matthews. One of the chapter’s own members NSA and NCSA Past President Paul Bumgarner spoke on How the ACA affects Employers to the 14 who attended. The chapter will meet next with IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison Eugenia Tabon on August 27th. The Charlotte Chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. For more information contact Louise Pistole at pistole9@windstream.net
Eastern
The Eastern Chapter met at H&R Block in Greenville. The chapter welcomed Marsha Wheeler, Chapter Promotions chair, she discussed ways to continue building the chapter and praised the efforts of the leaders and members there. Next month will feature a presentation from NCSA Past President J.R. Lawson speaking on Business Valuations. The Eastern chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at H&R Block in Greenville. For more information contact Ronald Powell at ron@powellaccounting.com
Hickory
The Hickory Chapter met on Saturday, July 18th at the home of Ken & Coleene Cockrell on Lake Hickory. The meeting was the chapter’s annual cookout social and was enjoyed by all in attendance including NCSA President Ron Powell and wife Latefa. The Hickory Chapter normally meets the last Monday of each month. For more information contact Susan Dale Moore at susan@dalesaccounting.com
Piedmont
The Piedmont Chapter met on Thursday, July 30th at Sagebrush Steakhouse in Kernersville. NCSA Past President David Hooker spoke on In-Kind Contributions and the recent rulings and cases related to this issue. Piedmont Chapter normally meets on the last Thursday of each month. For more information contact Carol Smith at clstaxes@bellsouth.net
Raleigh
The Raleigh Chapter met Tuesday, July 28th at Manchesters in North Raleigh. Chapter Co-Vice President Larry Grossman related a small business story called Joes Hot Dogs. Next month NCSA Board Member Robert Pia and Curt Lee will explore in depth the workings of NCSA. The Raleigh Chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Stephen Metelits at metelits@usa.net
Sandhills-Sanford
The Sandhills-Sanford Chapter met on Thursday, July 23rd at Table on the Green in Pinehurst. NCSA President Ron Powell spoke on CPE Requirements for 1 hour of Ethics. NCSA Past President and Webmaster David Rollins also spoke and demonstrated the NCSA website and new updates. The chapter held its installation of officers and welcomed new President Gaye Saunders, new Secretary Marissa Santiago, and appointed Crystal Wambeke as Chapter Promotions Chair. The Sandhills-Sanford Chapter has a new Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NCSA.Sandhills. For more information contact Mark Bouchier at mbouchier@mabaccounting.net
Western
The Western Chapter met on Tuesday, July 28th at Gondolier Restaurant in Asheville. NCSA President Ron Powell spoke to the 17 in attendance on How to Survive an IRS Audit. The chapter will meet next on August 25th with location and speaker to be announced. For more information contact John McKinney at johnm@accuraaccounting.com.
Wilmington
The Wilmington Chapter met on Monday, July 27th at McAllister’s Deli in Wilmington .NCSA President Ron Powell installed officers and spoke on Surviving an IRS Audit. The chapter will meet again on August 24th with James Upton speaking on Rental Income Issues. Contact Chapter President Marie Izzo for more information at marie@johnizzocpa.com
We cannot compile this report without your information. If you have news of your chapter or its members including photos or interesting things that happened at your chapter meeting please email James Upton at jamesupton@rtmc.net or call (336) 873-7690.
