Valley Views Newsletter | February 2010
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A Publication for the Roanoke Valley Society for Human Resource Management
PO Box 21204, Roanoke, VA 24018 || www.rvshrm.org || Vol. 15 Issue 2
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Monthly Program | President's Message | Monthly Birthdays | Treasurer's Report | Board Member Spotlight
Board Meeting Minutes | Diversity Corner | Legislative Update | Certification Corner
Announcements | Membership | New Members & Changes
Monthly Program by Coy Renick and Tina Ragland
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Turning Your Leaders Into Coaches |
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
Jeff Smith, Professional Certified Coach,
Titan Group
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Event Location: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
Registration 11:30 a.m. | Networking: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Lunch: 12:00 p.m.
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Overview: This fast-paced, interactive presentation will provide an overview of coaching and why leaders should care about this critical competence. Participants will learn coaching models, practical tips and sample conversations to have with their direct reports. The session will also address how to coach the various generations in the workplace.
Key Objectives:
1. Provide participants with coaching models to use in the workplace
2. Participants will have the chance to learn and apply practical coaching tips
3. Learn the common obstacles to coaching in the workplace and how to overcome them
4. Discovers methods to coach the various generations in the workplace
Jeff Smith brings over 20 years worth of experience working as an executive in human resources and operations roles for both for profit and not-for-profit organizations. He is currently a Regional Manager/Senior Consultant for the Titan Group. Previously, he worked for Capital One and Carilion Clinic. He has served as an executive coach both internally and externally since 2001. He uses a collaborative approach with his clients to help them determine their vision and then identify a plan to help them achieve their vision for their professional and personal lives. His area of expertise in HR includes: organizational development, organizational change, succession planning, executive coaching, teambuilding, leadership development and recruiting.
Jeff graduated cum laude with a BBA from James Madison University in management and history. He also holds a MA from George Washington University in Human Resource Development. Additionally, Jeff graduated from Georgetown University with an Executive Coaching and Leadership Certificate and became a Fellow of the Advisory Board in 2006. Jeff is a certified Professional Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation.
Jeff has been married to Beth for 13 years and they have 4 children (2 girls then 2 boys.) He is an active volunteer with RVSHRM, James Madison University, American Red Cross, Leadership Roanoke Valley, and Second Presbyterian Church. He plays with his kids and runs marathons in his spare time.
Please make reservations by February 19th. Register online or e-mail Jaime Clark at
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President's Message by Donna Tatum
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It's still early in 2010 and we're already breaking records; snowfall records that is. I know everyone is ready for spring but the groundhog saw his shadow (he wasn't in Roanoke that day) so they said "its six more weeks of winter".
Roanoke Valley SHRM is off to a great start this year with a wonderful program in January from Barbara Robertson, Director of Operations for Cox Communication. Barbara's Power Point will be on our website for your convenience.
Your Board is busy planning for this year's events, training, workforce education, community charitable involvement and opportunities to increase awareness of HR professionals. Marie Greer, our Chapter's Charity liaison orchestrated a successful coat drive for The Ram House during the January meeting. Keep a check on our website for more opportunities to support our community as we move forward this year. Thank you to all who were able to participate with donations.
There is still a need for volunteers on committees. Volunteering is not just giving of your time it is giving of your knowledge and your ideas to create a stronger Chapter. Our Chapter is full of leaders and individuals who are on the forefront of "change" in their company's everyday; please consider volunteering. Contact me or any Board member for opportunities to help.
Join us on February 23rd as we welcome Christopher Rogone owner of Executive Security Concepts who will speak to us about workplace safety. We will then welcome our key speaker Jeff Smith, Professional Certified Coach with The Titan Group who will provide an overview of coaching and why leaders should care about this critical competence.
Until then.....be a giver because it feels good for both parties, because it's a joy to light up someone's life, even momentarily, and the returns will naturally come back to you.
Thank you,
Donna Tatum
2009/2010 RVSHRM President
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February Birthdays
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Pam Evans |
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Vicky Wheeler
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Jaime Clark |
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Dan Dowdy |
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Debbie Honaker |
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Becky Radford |
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Tracy Branson |
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Amy Fulton |
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Evelyn Rudisill |
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If you do not see your birthday listed, please update your Member Record on the
new website so we can recognize you!
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Legislative Update by Johna Campbell
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Board Meeting Minutes by Laura Spafford
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| No Board Meeting in January, 2010 |
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Diversity Corner by Sylvia Moore
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Formal mentoring programs can create substantive change in diversity strategy
Employees are drawn to an organization that can accelerate learning, bridge knowledge and gaps and increase competency levels.
As organizations compete for diverse talent, they must identify tools and strategies that will support brand recognition and differentiation. A mentoring program can be a "difference maker" when attracting talent. Employees today want to progress, learn and contribute as much s possible, as fast as possible. Potential employees are drawn to an organization that can demonstrate how it will accelerate learning, bridge knowledge gapes and increase competency levels. A customized mentoring program can deliver on those promises. Some industries such as the federal government have very little, if any, pay differential in jobs at the same level. Therefore, a mentoring program that offers to support employee performance and help employees achieve their career goals can be distinguishing feature to attract the best talent.
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Certification Corner by Gidget Woodward
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Take charge of your professional life in 2010 by joining the other 103,000+ human resource professionals who know that certification enhances their career potential. Contact
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Announcements
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UNEMPLOYED MEMBERS:
As our economic times are uncertain, I would like to take this opportunity to inform or remind you that national SHRM offers a free membership renewal for "Members in Transition". This opportunity is available only once during the course of your membership.
To take advantage of this one time free membership renewal, please contact SHRM's customer service number at 1-800-283-7476
Tom Coffey, VP of Membership
MONTHLY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in sponsoring a monthly RVSHRM meeting? 2010 is the time! Don't miss your chance. This is your opportunity to introduce your company to a large group of professionals and share with them the benefits of doing business with you.
Monthly meeting sponsorship opportunities are available at a cost of $250. Sponsors are permitted to set up a display table inside of the meeting room and will have 3 minutes of podium time at the beginning of the meeting. Organizations interested in sponsoring a membership meeting should contact Kim Carte at 540-777-1732 or by e-mail at
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Membership
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Please check your profile to make sure all information is correct and up to date. Also, as you renew your national membership, please change your expiration date on your profile.
REMINDER:
This is your organization and we would like to keep up to date with you. All members who have changes in their position or employment should notify Tom Coffey @
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or Laura Spafford @
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Don't forget to change your information on your profile.
HAVE YOU RECENTLY EARNED YOUR PHR OR SPHR?
If so, please update your membership file or email Tom Coffey @
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and he will do it for you.
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| RVSHRM COAT DRIVE FOR THE RAM HOUSE! |
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Many thanks to everyone for your generosity during our January Coat Drive for Roanoke Area Ministries. I am pleased to report that we collected 161 coats!! The folks at RAM are thrilled and so am I. Your response to the needs in our local community will make a real difference in the lives of the Roanoke Valley residents served by RAM. As we move into 2010, we will focus on doing more as a chapter to give back into our community. Look for upcoming events and opportunities to give and serve in the coming months. Thanks again for your generosity!
Marie Lavinder Greer, SPHR Chapter Historian
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