St. Louis Chapter

Chapter Profile
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Events

Chapter Profile
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The St. Louis Chapter has approximately 4,600 members and is made up of the following counties: Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Ste. Genevieve, Warren, Washington

Chapter Leadership
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President
Vincent P. Thomas, CPA
MasterCard Worldwide

President-Elect
Michele K. Smith, CPA
Gresham Smith, LLC

Secretary/Treasurer
Adam S. Prest, CPA
Anders, Minkler & Diehl LLP

Immediate Past-President
Adam A. Buffa, CPA
Washington University-St. Louis

Accounting Careers Task Force Chair
Venable M. Houts Jr., CPA
Retired

Outreach Task Force Chair
Timothy M. Dierker, CPA
LarsonAllen LLP

Tax & Emerging Issues Task Force Chair
Joseph Marchbein, CPA
Jack P. Fitter, CPA, APC

Social/Networking Task Force Chair
Steven M. Tripi, CPA
Huber, Ring, Helm & Co., P.C.

To contact your officers, visit the Member Directory.

Chapter Events
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ANNUAL MEETING & "AFTER-TAX-SEASON SOCIAL"

Bring your co-workers and friends to Dressel's to share in the St. Louis Chapter's first beer tasting event. This festive event not only provides the perfect setting for networking, but also for enjoying unique beers and hors d'oeuvres. During the Annual Meeting, we'll elect the 2010-2011 St. Louis Chapter Officers.

When:
Thursday, April 29

Where:
Dressel's Public House
419 N. Euclid
St. Louis, MO 63108

Agenda:
5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration
6:00 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Annual Meeting
6:20 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Beer Tasting & Networking

Fee:
$20 Members
$25 Non-Members

Click here to register.

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ST. LOUIS CHAPTER'S CPA OF THE YEAR AWARD

Do you know a chapter member who should be recognized for his or her contributions to the accounting profession, the community, or for a special achievement? If so, show your appreciation by nominating him or her for the St. Louis Chapter “CPA of the Year” award.

The recipient of this award will be honored at the chapter’s New CPA Dinner on May 20.

To submit your nomination, please send an email to Dana Seipp at dseipp@mocpa.org with the information listed below.

Nomination Information:

• Nominee’s Name
• Nominee’s Company Name
• Nominee’s Contact Information
• Selection Criteria (please provide detail on the following)
- Contribution to the accounting profession
- Contribution to the MSCPA
- Contribution to community
- Special contributions/achievements from January 1, 2009 to present

• Nominator’s Name
• Nominator’s Company Name
• Nominator’s Contact Information

Nominations must be received by 5:30 p.m. on April 30 to be considered.

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NEW CPA RECOGNITION DINNER

Join the St. Louis Chapter on May 20 as they honor those who have recently passed the Uniform CPA Examination, as well as those who have obtained their CPA licenses since November 2009. Members will also enjoy the opportunity to view the galleries at The Sheldon, which consists of the Bellwether Gallery of St. Louis Artists, History of Jazz Gallery, Gallery of Photography, Bernoudy Gallery of Architecture and Gallery of Children’s Art.

In addition, attendees will recognize the St. Louis Chapter CPA of the Year Award winner, and much more! Y98’s Phillips and Company morning show host, Guy Phillips will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

If you have co-workers who have recently passed the exam or earned their license, this is an excellent way to show your support for their accomplishments. Also, firms are invited to reserve a table of eight for this event. Overall, this event is just another way to show your support of the profession, network with others, and to meet successful individuals entering the CPA profession.

When:
Thursday, May 20

Where:
The Sheldon
3648 Washington Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108

Agenda:
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.     Registration & Networking Reception in the Atrium (view galleries)
6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.     Dinner in the Sheldon Ballroom
6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.     Program

Fee:
$40     Members/Non-Members
(Exam Passers and New Licensees are complimentary guests of the chapter.)

Event Code:
L0520

Click here to register.

Click here to download registration form.

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A NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

Enjoy a summer’s night of fresh air and networking with fellow chapter members, while watching the Cardinals take on the Houston Astros. A limited number of tickets are available, so act fast!

When:
Tuesday, August 3

Where:
Busch Stadium
Homer’s Landing
700 Clark Street
St. Louis, MO 63102

Time:
7:15 p.m.

Fee:
$45 Members /Non-Members
(10 ticket limit per firm)

The cost of your ticket will include the following:

• A two-hour, all-you-can-eat buffet that includes hot dogs, brats & nachos and beverages soda & beer)
• Buffet begins 30 minutes prior to scheduled game time

Course Code:
L0803

To register for this event, please contact Dana Seipp at 314-392-5823 or dseipp@mocpa.org.

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Click here for the latest St. Louis Chapter newsletter.



	St. Louis Chapter Chapter Profile Chapter Leadership Chapter Events Chapter Profile _______________________________________________ The St. Louis Chapter has approximately 4,600 members and is made up of the following counties: Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Ste. Genevieve, Warren, Washington Chapter Leadership _______________________________________________ President Vincent P. Thomas, CPA MasterCard Worldwide President-Elect Michele K. Smith, CPA Gresham Smith, LLC Secretary/Treasurer Adam S. Prest, CPA Anders, Minkler & Diehl LLP Immediate Past-President Adam A. Buffa, CPA Washington University-St. Louis Accounting Careers Task Force Chair Venable M. Houts Jr., CPA Retired Outreach Task Force Chair Timothy M. Dierker, CPA LarsonAllen LLP Tax & Emerging Issues Task Force Chair Joseph Marchbein, CPA Jack P. Fitter, CPA, APC Social/Networking Task Force Chair Steven M. Tripi, CPA Huber, Ring, Helm & Co., P.C. To contact your officers, visit the Member Directory. Chapter Events _______________________________________________ ANNUAL MEETING & "AFTER-TAX-SEASON SOCIAL" Bring your co-workers and friends to Dressel's to share in the St. Louis Chapter's first beer tasting event. This festive event not only provides the perfect setting for networking, but also for enjoying unique beers and hors d'oeuvres. During the Annual Meeting, we'll elect the 2010-2011 St. Louis Chapter Officers. When: Thursday, April 29 Where: Dressel's Public House 419 N. Euclid St. Louis, MO 63108 Agenda: 5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration 6:00 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Annual Meeting 6:20 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Beer Tasting & Networking Fee: $20 Members $25 Non-Members Click here to register. _______________________________________________ ST. LOUIS CHAPTER'S CPA OF THE YEAR AWARD Do you know a chapter member who should be recognized for his or her contributions to the accounting profession, the community, or for a special achievement? If so, show your appreciation by nominating him or her for the St. Louis Chapter “CPA of the Year” award. The recipient of this award will be honored at the chapter’s New CPA Dinner on May 20. To submit your nomination, please send an email to Dana Seipp at dseipp@mocpa.org with the information listed below. Nomination Information: • Nominee’s Name • Nominee’s Company Name • Nominee’s Contact Information • Selection Criteria (please provide detail on the following) - Contribution to the accounting profession - Contribution to the MSCPA - Contribution to community - Special contributions/achievements from January 1, 2009 to present • Nominator’s Name • Nominator’s Company Name • Nominator’s Contact Information *Nominations must be received by 5:30 p.m. on April 30 to be considered.* _______________________________________________ NEW CPA RECOGNITION DINNER Join the St. Louis Chapter on May 20 as they honor those who have recently passed the Uniform CPA Examination, as well as those who have obtained their CPA licenses since November 2009. Members will also enjoy the opportunity to view the galleries at The Sheldon, which consists of the Bellwether Gallery of St. Louis Artists, History of Jazz Gallery, Gallery of Photography, Bernoudy Gallery of Architecture and Gallery of Children’s Art. In addition, attendees will recognize the St. Louis Chapter CPA of the Year Award winner, and much more! Y98’s Phillips and Company morning show host, Guy Phillips will serve as Master of Ceremonies. If you have co-workers who have recently passed the exam or earned their license, this is an excellent way to show your support for their accomplishments. Also, firms are invited to reserve a table of eight for this event. Overall, this event is just another way to show your support of the profession, network with others, and to meet successful individuals entering the CPA profession. When: Thursday, May 20 Where: The Sheldon 3648 Washington Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108 Agenda: 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration & Networking Reception in the Atrium (view galleries) 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Dinner in the Sheldon Ballroom 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Program Fee: $40 Members/Non-Members (Exam Passers and New Licensees are complimentary guests of the chapter.) Event Code: L0520 Click here to register. Click here to download registration form. _______________________________________________ A NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK Enjoy a summer’s night of fresh air and networking with fellow chapter members, while watching the Cardinals take on the Houston Astros. A limited number of tickets are available, so act fast! When: Tuesday, August 3 Where: Busch Stadium Homer’s Landing 700 Clark Street St. Louis, MO 63102 Time: 7:15 p.m. Fee: $45 Members /Non-Members (10 ticket limit per firm) The cost of your ticket will include the following: • A two-hour, all-you-can-eat buffet that includes hot dogs, brats & nachos and beverages soda & beer) • Buffet begins 30 minutes prior to scheduled game time Course Code: L0803 To register for this event, please contact Dana Seipp at 314-392-5823 or dseipp@mocpa.org. _______________________________________________ Click here for the latest St. Louis Chapter newsletter.