November Chapter Meeting
Meeting Location: Virtual
Late Registration starts on Monday, 11/10 at 1:00 PM
Registration CLOSES on Wednesday, 11/12 at 1:00 PM
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RCHs: 1 RCH
Topic: Crazy Little Thing Called Escheat
A Introduction to Navigating Unclaimed Property Laws for Payroll Professionals
Are you responsible for managing your organization’s payroll or finances? Do you know what to do with uncashed checks or unclaimed paycards? Join us for a comprehensive webinar designed to demystify the essentials of escheatment and help you stay in compliance with state unclaimed property laws.
In this session, we’ll cover the fundamental concepts of escheatment—the process by which unclaimed or abandoned property is transferred to the state. We will walk you through key requirements, reporting deadlines, and best practices for handling uncashed payroll checks and paycards, so you can avoid potential penalties and maintain your organization’s good standing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the basics you need to know to keep your payroll practices compliant and protect your organization from unnecessary risk!
Speaker:
Carrie Louise Hovell, CPP, is an accomplished payroll professional, currently serving as the Senior Manager of Payroll and Equity at Agios Pharmaceuticals, headquarters in Cambridge, MA. Working 100% remotely from Virginia, Carrie brings extensive expertise and leadership to her role, overseeing critical payroll and equity functions for a leading biopharmaceutical organization.
Carrie is actively engaged in the payroll community, holding several influential positions. She is the Immediate Past President of the Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter (WMAC) and serves as the Secretary for the Virginia State Payroll Conference (VSPC). Her dedication and innovative contributions to payroll processes were recognized with the PayrollOrg’s 2024 Prism Award for Processes.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Carrie is deeply committed to advancing the payroll profession through volunteerism and thought leadership. She has served as a Board of Advisor to both Region 6 and Region 1 for PAYO, and has contributed her expertise to numerous committees, including Ask the Expert, SPLTF Best Practices, SPLTF Small Business Best Practices, Certification Item Development Task Force, Certification Board, and the Board of Contributing Writers. Her previous service also includes the PAYO Nominations & Elections Committee.
Carrie’s broad experience, commitment to best practices, and passion for professional development make her a sought-after speaker and trusted resource within the payroll industry.
Outreach:
Second Story transforms the lives of children, youth and their families by providing safe havens and opportunities for them to grow and thrive. Their programs provide support at critical turning points in their lives.
- Second Story for Homeless Youth and Second Story for Young Mothers offer long-term housing as well as life skills support, counseling, and assistance with basic needs.
- Second Story for Teens in Crisis provides a short-term place to stay for youth in crisis, plus individual and family counseling.
- Second Story in the Community provides drop-in centers for families and after-school programs for youth who need more support outside their homes; many of them living in communities where human trafficking, violence, and gang activity are prevalent.
Though these safe spaces are the first step, they also work closely with youth and families to help them achieve their goals and work toward self-sufficiency, breaking cycles of homelessness, abuse, and poverty. All of their programs are located in Northern Virginia, though depending on the circumstance youth outside of our community can receive support as well.
Second Story was founded in 1972 and has a longstanding history of youth services and support. Their programs have grown and evolved as the needs of our community have changed, and they continue to work toward our vision of a community in which all young people are safe, live in a nurturing environment and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
For 2025, WMAC has set a fundraising goal of $3,000.00. WMAC will match all donations made to Second Story through our website. Click here to be taken to the donations page.
Future Meetings
June Chapter Meeting
Fairfax County Government Building
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
CPP/FPC Summer Study Group 2026
Hybrid Event
July Board Meeting
Virtual Meeting
August Chapter Meeting
Virtual Meeting
A Day of Calculations
Fairfax County Government Building
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
August Board Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Virginia Statewide Payroll Conference
Fairview Park Marriott
3111 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, VA 22042
https://vspc-apa.com/
Fall Planning Meeting
Fairfax County Government Building
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
November Chapter Meeting
Virtual Meeting
November Board Meeting
Virtual Meeting
