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Check out highlights from recent events.

May

Pittsburgh Chapter Women’s Networking Event: The Lifestyles Committee and the Executive Women's Council teamed up for an evening of networking with fellow professional women on May 9, 2013 at the Penn Avenue Fish Company. Dreadnought wines...
Greater Philadelphia Chapter Homerun for Hearts: The Greater Philadelphia Community Involvement Committee participated headed to Citizens Bank ballpark on May 7, 2013 to hit some home runs while supporting the American Heart Association at their...
Lehigh Valley Chapter 2013 Annual Meeting and Iron Pigs Game: Lehigh Valley Chapter members gathered on May 3 at Coca-Cola Park for the social event of the season. The Chapter Annual Meeting and Irons Pig Game was a great opportunity to catch up with fellow...
Greater Philadelphia 2013 Chapter Annual Meeting and Luncheon: The Greater Philadelphia Chapter Annual Meeting, held on May 3, 2012 at the Loews Hotel in center city Philadelphia, was a great success as members gathered to catch up with one another, install...
Central Chapter 2013 Annual Meeting and Casino Night: The Central Chapter Annual Meeting, held on May 3, 2013 at the Blairmount Club in Hollidaysburg was a great success as attendees enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner, and casino games. Chapter...
Erie Chapter 2013 Annual Meeting and Guest Speaker: The Erie Chapter Annual Meeting, held on May 2, 2013 at the Kahkwa Club was a great success as attendees enjoyed an evening of cocktails and dinner. James A. Kurre, PhD, was the featured presenter...

April

Member, Troop Leader, Helps Girl Scouts Take it to the Bank: South Central Chapter member Jennifer A. Honeysett, CPA, presented the PICPA’s Take it to the Bank program to her troop of 10 Juniors. The Juniors worked towards their Business Owner Badge,...
Greater Philadelphia CPA Explains Some Wacky Deductions: Greater Philadelphia Chapter member Anna J. Ellmer, CPA, appeared on Fox 29’s morning show Good Day Philadelphia Wednesday, April 3 to explain some crazy—but legitimate—deductions.

March 2013

GP Chapter & Becker’s Career Path and CPA Exam Q&A: Students and emerging CPAs came out to a CPA Exam Q&A meet and greet with Peter Olinto, Becker's national lead instructor, on March 21, 2013 at the Mission Girll. Peter discussed his own career...
Member Shares His Money Smarts with St. Joe’s Students: Greater Philadelphia chapter member John F. Mayer presented a financial literacy from on Tuesday, March 19, to students at St. Joseph University. The program, part of the university's Money Smart...
The Catanese Group Sponsors Leadership Training Day: Students were hand selected by their accounting professors at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Seton Hill University, Mt. Aloysius College, and St. Francis University to attend...
GP Chapter Members Addresses Hundreds of Tax Questions at Phone Bank: CBS 3 viewers in the Delaware Valley were lucky enough to receive free advice from tax experts on March 5. Seventeen members of PICPA’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter, along with volunteers...

December

Pittsburgh Chapter Holiday Party Benefiting Make-A-Wish: The popular southside, Diesel Nightclub, closed to the public on Dec. 7 for the Pittsburgh Chapter's annual holiday party. More than 75 chapter members and friends came out for a night of prizes,...
Members School Philly Students in Budgeting Basics: PICPA members Robert Capriotti, Julius Green, Vincent Malazita, Glenn Newman, and Matthew Robbins, along with Rosemary Causbrook and Jeremy Schwartz, presented a Mad about Money program to several...
Northeastern Chapter Ultimate Game Show Night: Northeastern Chapter members came out to show off their trivia skills at the Ultimate Game Show Night on Dec. 12, 2012 at Rodano’s. After networking over drinks and appetizers, attendees split...
The Catanese Group Participates in Annual Light the Night Walk: Over the past seven years, The Catanese Group has helped the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with more than $40,000 in donations and by volunteering at both the Pittsburgh and Johnstown Light the...
Reading Chapter Annual Holiday Benefit Luncheon: PICPA’s Reading Chapter and the Berks County Bar Foundation hosted the 5th Annual Holiday Benefit Luncheon, benefiting the Children’s Home of Reading’s Educational Program, on Dec. 7, 2012 at the...

November

Members Teach Money & Life Programs: PICPA members taught several programs in November such as Girl Scouts Take it to the Bank, Staff Development Days, and Career Day.
Lehigh Valley 15th Annual LifePath Thanksgiving Benefit Luncheon: Lehigh Valley Chapter members attended LifePath's 15th Annual Benefit Luncheon on Nov. 21 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center. This annual event assists LifePath in its drive to raise awareness...
Pittsburgh Successful CPA Candidates Reception and Casino Night: The Pittsburgh Chapter launched their first Successful Candidates Reception and Casino Night on Nov. 1 at The Lexus Club. Fellow members, family, and friends celebrated the success of those who...
Greater Philadelphia Successful Candidate Reception: The Greater Philadelphia Successful Candidate Reception was truly a success this year. More than 100 candidates were honored at this special event and over 200 people attended. The night began...

October

Erie Wine Tour: Chapter members spent Oct. 20 networking and touring beautiful Lake Erie wineries with the Emerging CPAs Committee. The tour included Ferrante Winery, Debonne Vineyards, Virant Family Winery,...
Pittsburgh Get Involved Happy Hour: Our new members had a fabulous time on Oct. 18 at McFadden's chatting with fellow members and committee chairs, and learning how they could become active in the Pittsburgh Chapter.
Greater Philadelphia Emerging CPAs Oktoberfest: The emerging CPAs had a night of fun and drinks at Frankford Hall, a Fishtown hot spot, on Oct. 18. Guests enjoyed a night of networking at this open-air German Biergarten (beer garden), complete...
Southwestern Member Offers Saving for College Tips: Southwestern Chapter member Nazzi Zola presented Money & Life: Saving for College to Rep. Tim Kreiger’s constituents. The presentation offered financial tips for both parents of children...
Philly Members Help Girl Scouts: Greater Philadelphia Chapter members Zalig Stein, Maria Mecleary, and Charles Lunden helped dozens of Girls Scouts learn important financial literacy lessons. The program, which included Juniors,...
Reading Member Helps Patrons Budget: Jacki York, Reading Chapter, presented budgeting basics to patrons of the Reading Public Library. The discussion included how to create and stick to a budget, and reasons to save and have an...

September

South Central Patrons "Learn to Save": South Central Chapter CPA Meenu Khanna spoke to patrons of the Lancaster Public Library about ways to say. The engaged audience listened attentively while Meenu broke saving down the basic...
Pittsburgh Chapter CPA Teaches Patrons about Debt: Pittsburgh Chapter CPA Joseph Myers spoke to patrons of the Flenniken Public Library about good debt, bad debt, and setting financial priorities. Joseph also explained the difference between the...
South Central CPAs Teach Retirees about Tax Implications: South Central Chapter members John Steffee, CPA, chair of the CPA Image Enhancement Committee, and Tami Noll Russ, CPA, taught Simpson Public Library seniors about the tax implications they’ll...
Greater Philadelphia Bike MS: City to Shore Ride 2012 and After Party: The PICPA sponsored a team for the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride 2012 on Sept. 29 and 30. Participants helped make a difference for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation while pedaling along a scenic,...
Greater Philadelphia Chapter Emerging CPAs Game Show Night: More than 50 Greater Philadelphia Chapter members and guests came out to show off their trivia skills at the Family Feud Game Show Night on Sept. 27, 2012 at the Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant....
Greater Philadelphia Softball Tournament: Greater Philadelphia Chapter members started off the fall season right at their first ever softball tournament benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation on Sept. 15 at Lukens Park....

August

Lehigh Valley Emerging CPAs Grand Prix: Lehigh Valley Chapter members started their engines at the Grand Prix on Aug. 23! Participants enjoyed a night of networking, pizza, and two hours of racing in 45mph gas-powered karts. This...
Greater Philadelphia Emerging CPAs Phillies Game: The Greater Philadelphia Emerging CPAs brought an eventful summer to an ended with a night at the Phillies game on Aug. 23. Everyone had a great time at the McFadden’s happy hour including a...
South Central Annual Volleyball Tournament: South Central Chapter members gathered for a day of friendly competition at this annual event on Aug. 9 at the Bressler/Cibort Park. ParenteBeard took back the first place title after losing to...
Erie Summer Outing: Erie Chapter members gathered on Aug. 20 at the Lakeview Country Club for a fun-filled day of golf or fishing following a two-hour CPE course conducted by Northwest Savings Bank. Prizes were...
PICPA Brings Financial Literacy to Families in Potter County: Close to 500 people attended the Potter County Family Fun Fair in Millport Saturday, August 11, 2012. PICPA member Cheryl Beichner hosted a table at the Fair, complete with Feed the Pig stress...
Greater Philadelphia Members Helps Rep. Kampf’s Constituents: Greater Philadelphia member Doug Hepburn, CPA, helped groups of Rep. Warren Kampf’s constituents become more financially savvy. Doug taught a group at the Treddifryn Library how to save for...

July

Northeastern Chapter Annual Golf Outing: The Northeastern Chapter held their annual golf outing this summer at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club on July 26, where members enjoyed a great day of golf, networking, food, and drinks. The event proceeds went to the chapter...
Member Helps Students Learn How to Budget: Greater Philadelphia Chapter member Michael Rosen taught students attending a seminar as part of the Student Leader Union, a youth-run 501(c)3 about the importance of budgeting, especially when running a student...
Greater Philadelphia Emerging CPAs Wine Tasting: The Greater Philadelphia Chapter Emerging CPAs enjoyed an evening of wine tasting on July 19 at Spasso Italian Grill. Members had a great time networking with other professionals in a relaxed environment while enjoying an...
PICPA Members Recognized as Finalists for CFO of the Year Awards: The Philadelphia Business Journal held its annual CFO of the Year event July 12 in Center City, Philadelphia. Four PICPA members made it into the final nominations: Stephen Barnes (Energy Plus Holdings), Michael Magnavita...
Reading Summer Golf Outing & Fish Pond West Dinner: Reading Chapter held their annual golf outing this summer at Golden Oaks Golf Club on July 16. It was a great day of golf, networking, and food. The weather was perfect and everyone had a wonderful time. Congratulations...
Greater Philadelphia Chapter Members Teach Budgeting to High School Interns: For the fourth year in a row, Greater Philadelphia Chapter members have worked with the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) to teach high school students how to manage their money. This year, the program was held July 6,...

June

Members Spread Financial Literacy: Member Teaches Library Patrons about Debt Robert Henkels presented Money & Life: Good Debt, Bad Debt, and Other Financial Literacy Topics to patrons of the Wilkinsburg Public Library in Wilkinsburg. The engaged audience was seen taking notes...
South Central Chapter “Get a Mentor…and Be One” Program & Golf Outing: The South Chapter enjoyed a great day on the links at the Hershey Country Club on Friday, June 1. The golf outing was preceded by the ABCs Committee “Get a Mentor…and Be One!” program presented by Nancy Dering Mock, where attendees...

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