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Office Closed: Monday, September 6, 2010
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star...
It’s time for Wishes to Come True Again as the Houston CPA Society Sponsors its
20th Anniversary 2010 Golf Classic and Auction benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation
Rebecca Gadoury, CPA
Annual Golf Classic Committee
196,210 wishes granted and counting; a wish comes true every 40 minutes! This July, yet another wish was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation through the Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana Chapter along with the supporting donations of the Houston CPA Society, to a local child named Ethan and his family. Ethan is a 10 year old child who is also a very young cancer patient. Ethan is a young boy who loves the color blue, loves sweet tarts and candy, and also loves the movie Monsters vs. Aliens! He was given the chance to have one of his most desired wishes come true, thanks to the help and support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana and the Houston CPA Society.
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Changing of the Guard
(l) 2009-2010 Society President Kathy Ploch "passes the gavel" to 2010-2011 President David Acosta at the May Board of Directors meeting.
Incoming President David Acosta presents outgoing President Kathy Ploch with her commemorative Presidential Captain's Chair featuring the Society logo, her name and presidential year.
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Are You A Member in Good Standing?
Renew Your Membership By August 31!
Your 2010-2011 Texas Society of CPAs and Houston CPA Society membership renewals were due as of June 1, 2010! If you have NOT paid your dues by August 31, 2010, you will cease to receive any general communication from the Houston CPA Society, such as, the Forum and eForum newsletters, the monthly CPA CPE Circular brochure, and special blast emails highlighting upcoming major conferences and events.
Remit your payment today to ensure your membership will not be discharged, and you won't miss out on anything in the upcoming year!
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Nominations Being Accepted For 2011-2012 Houston and TSCPA Leadership
All Houston CPA Society "Members in Good Standing" are encouraged to and nominate candidates for next year's Houston CPA Society Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Houston representatives on the Texas Society of CPAs Board of Directors. Your input is valued; fill in and return the online form to submit your leaders of choice by August 20, 2010.
You may also submit nominations Texas Society of CPAs key leadership positions. Log in and submit your selections online, or use the form provided in the July/August issue of Today's CPA by August 16, 2010.
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TSCPA Annual Meeting In San Diego
Houston CPA Society members serving on the TSCPA Board of Directors were well represented at the Texas Society's Annual Meeting held July 2-3 at the Omni Hotel in San Diego. (1st row, l to r) Steve McEachern, Bob Sweeney, Phyllis Martin, Carol Warley, Barry Wilken, Joe Joyce, Susan Sample, Steve Goodman, Kathy Ploch and Nancy Rutledge; (2nd row, l to r) Greg Mayer, Don Clanton, John Misitigh, Pamela Rasmussen, Debra Seefeld, Brian Jones, Jeff Harris, Mark Lee, Janet Scudder, David Acosta, Melissa Frazier, Brad Elgin, Bill Atkinson, Jan Johnson, and Pat Durio. Not pictured: Andy Barbe (non-board member), Bill Frazer, Tom Roberts, Farrukh Seyar and Leonard Weiner.
Past Society President (2000-2001), and active Society volunteer for 28 years, Melissa Frazier accepts the award for Outstanding Committee Chair (Professional Standards) from 2009-2010 TSCPA Chairman Kym Anderson at the awards ceremony held during the Annual Meeting in San Diego.
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How To Utilize And Contribute To Social Media!
The Houston CPA Society is now on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter! If you aren't active on these websites, now is the time to get involved!
 1. STAY ACTIVE! Staying active is the most important contribution you can make. Social media requires active participation within the community. It's an act of both give and take. While it's perfectly fine to be a lurker, if something strikes your interest, don't be afraid to voice your opinions and share your knowledge of the subject. Want to learn more about something? Ask a question. With social media, the community is there in an effort to help you benefit from not only the web, but life.
2. SPREAD LINK LOVE WITH FRESH CONTENT!
Did you read or write an article that was beneficial to your firm, operations or everyday life? SUBMIT IT TO THE GROUP! Spreading the "link love" is actually one of the best things you can do for social media. Not only does it help with creating connections, but for social media this is a great way for users to find great content. This is also another way to spread ideas that others might never have. Not only will other Society members appreciate the "love", but so will your audience.
3. TWEET WITH US!
Twitter informs your friends, family and colleagues what you're up to … in 140 characters or less! It's straight to the point and fun - what else could a person ask for? Follow tscpahouston to see the latest happenings with the Society!
So, what's there to lose? The Houston CPA Society Facebook Fan Page, LinkedIn Group and Tweets provide you with constant information about upcoming events, professional discussions and topics, and the opportunity to stay connected with other CPAs! Visit the websites, search for the Houston CPA Society and interact with fellow Society members. See you online!
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