What’s New in San Diego during the Middle of Tax Season?

By Marleen Thudium, CPA

I would like to begin with a special “Thank You” to Carmen Conrady for her cheerful nature and inspiration as she served as our chapter’s program associate during the past year. It was a pleasure working with her. Best wishes and success to Carmen in her position with the Education Foundation! Also, I would like to thank Gary Hammond for his service as our chapter’s program director. His encouragement for more involvement in the YEP program was greatly appreciated and produced some positive effects.

Please join me as I welcome Cindy Holcomb, our new program associate, who brings Texas hospitality and flavor to our chapter. I’m also thrilled to welcome back Maria Nazario as our program director. She was so excited that she even gave up her vacation to attend our February board meeting.

Mark your calendars now for several important events! The installation dinner for our new president, Joseph A. Forlenza, will be May 20 at the San Diego Art Institute in Balboa Park. Recently, Joe was elected to the Nominating Committee for the CalCPA Council. Congrats!

The new membership luncheon will be held April 29. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the benefits and value of membership in CalCPA!

Congratulations to our local college students who took first and second place recently at the Regional Best Practices competition in Las Vegas. The University of San Diego placed first with a project related to career services and financial awareness for college students. Good luck to the students as they move to the next competitive level!

San Diego State University students placed second with their interactive financial literacy budgeting and credit project. Their goal is to work with CalCPA to present their project to various organizations, such as schools and churches. The students have posted information about this project on their website. Also, the students will be offering a CPE class to CalCPA during the summer on G-mail, as well as how to integrate business processes. This will include the mail function, shared calendars and shared documents. Attendees will learn how to keep cost down, improve efficiency and provide continuity within their organization.

To all of you have a great busy season!
— Marleen Thudium, CPA

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