RVSHRM would like to extend a special thank you to Virginia Western Community College's Greenfield Center for donating their facility for our August Social. We very much appreciate your generosity.

RSVP no later than August 5, 2008, by emailing Joy Hanson at jhanson@rkehousing.org, or register online at http://www.rvshrm.org/reservations.php

If you have any questions, please contact Becky Reynolds at 540-427-4343 ext 252 or rebecca815@aol.com.

Managing Your Career
What have you done for YOU lately?

It’s easy to direct our attention to those who need development….  We create individual development plans for high potentials to continue their growth and development.  Sometimes we create improvement plans to help individuals improve to an acceptable level.  When was the last time you took a critical look at your career? Where’s your development plan? 

I once had a boss who also served as a mentor.  He helped me understand that my duty to myself and the organization was to constantly work on my resume.  At performance review time, we discussed what I’d added to make me more marketable – this always helped the organization as well.  It was a bit of a challenge to consistently increase my skill set by adding diverse accomplishments that helped the operations team meet their goals.  But in the end, it was worth the investment of time and effort.

SHRM has a great tool designed to help members focus on development:  SHRM Career Guide.  Check it out!  What else can you do?  Ask your mentor for input.  If you don’t have a mentor, consider finding an RVSHRM member to serve as your partner in development.  This can be a mutually beneficial relationship made easier by the relationships that you have developed as a member of our great organization!

AND….  Don’t forget about the value of PHR and SPHR certification!  Almost half of those who responded to the 2008 membership survey indicated they are certified.  Click here to learn more about how to become certified.  HRCI Website

Regards,
Johna Campbell, SPHR

HOTEL ROANOKE, July 22, 2008
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

The following Board Members were in attendance:
Johna Campbell, Sandy Hamilton, Jaime Clark, Becky Reynolds, Barbara Phelps, Phil Peters, Debbie Honaker, Debbie Reid, Joy Hanson, Sharon Bowers, Donna Tatum, and Tracy Hale.  

The meeting was called to order by Johna Campbell, 2008 President.

Motion was made by Sharon Bowers and seconded by Becky Reynolds to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2008, Board Meeting.   The motion was passed.

Becky Reynolds reported that our Casino theme social will be held August 7th, 2-5 p.m., at the Greenfield Center.  A $10 admission fee will be charged to offset expenses of the social.  Total cost of the social is $1,600. 

Becky Reynolds also reported that our Chapter was recognized with one of the Star awards for having a membership growth rate of 7.98% (328 members).  This is the third largest growth for any chapter in the State.

Becky Reynolds’ Wellness Special Interest Group has over 20 members with eleven attending the last meeting.

Sharon Bowers announced that our website is in need of updating.  National SHRM can offer a template for update and can train us to make our own changes at no cost.  Sharon will verify if National SHRM’s website format will allow e-mails to members.

Johna Campbell encouraged Board Members to start thinking about and planning for replacements for the 2009 Board.

Johna Campbell invited Board Members to participate in a Strategic Meeting on August 26th, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.  Tracy Hale will see if her company’s Board Room is available for this meeting.

The September 23rd regular meeting date will feature a two-hour workshop on strategic planning.  SPHR credit will be offered as well as a presentation on RVSHRM’s own strategic plans.  Tentative time for this workshop is 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.  Joy Hanson is working on a location for the September and October meetings. 

It was announced that Clint Morse’s wife, Marianne, passed away last week.  A memorial gift was sent from RVSHRM.
       
Tracy Hale reported that we have received the first draft of the logo.  Revisions will be made and a recommendation made to the Board.  Tracy also announced that a notice of Board Members will be placed in the newspaper.

Donna Tatum announced that the Special Interest Groups’ information has been posted on the website and is being updated on a regular basis.

Debbie Reid’s Diversity Committee will meet next week to finalize plans for the November Diversity Meeting.

Phil Peters announced that the Debra Didawick Memorial Scholarship has been filed and we are waiting on results.

Barbara Phelps reported that two scholarships have been awarded.  Criteria for the scholarships need to be established.  Barbara will formulate the criteria and e-mail Board Members the results.

Johna Campbell reported that the Foundation is asking for an earlier deadline (October 31st) for our donation.  A large raffle will be conducted at the Diversity Meeting in November. The proceeds could be used for the Foundation and/or scholarships.

Debbie Honaker will prepare a spreadsheet showing incurred expenses for 2008.
           
There being no future business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandy Hamilton, Secretary

August Dates
 
14 - Pakistan's Independence Day
15 - India's Independence Day
15 - Liberation Day (Korea, South Korea)
26 - Women's Equality Day (United States)
28 - March on Washington Anniversary (45th Anniversary)
 
The year is half over.  How are you doing on the diversity initiatives in your organization?  This may be a good time to sit down with your company leaders and talk about the subject:  how diverse is your organization?  is there a true feeling of inclusiveness within your organization? do your hiring practices reflect your philosophy? do your employees really understand how productive a diverse workforce can be?  and what about your customer base?  are you attractive to different generations, races, nationalities, religions?  These and other topics might be good ones to discuss before you go in to the fall planning and budgeting time.  And mark your calendars for the November RVSHRM meeting where we will highlight some local companies' philosophies and practices - more details to follow next month.

http://www.shrm.org/diversity/  Articles, webcasts, conference information, toolkits and more!

Check for current information listed below or contact the facilitator listed for any SIG you would like to participate in.

Benefits
The next meeting of the Benefits SIG Group has been scheduled for August 22, 2008 at our facility.  The meeting will begin promptly at 12:00 and conclude no later than 1:00.  Please RSVP no later than Tuesday Aug 19th so that lunch can be ordered.  I look forward to seeing you all on the 22nd.
Kim

Diversity
The last meeting was held at the Higher Ed Center on June 5, 2008.
No update available. Check website at a later date.
Contact Dan Semones at dsemones@vw.vccs.edu or 767-6132

Minutes of the June 2008 Diversity Meeting

The Meeting was called to order at 0800 by Dan Semones.  Attendees were:

Dan Semones, Virginia Western Community College
Matthew F. Duffy,  Board Member of the Refugee & Immigration Services
Rebecca M. Reynolds, Director of Human Resources, FWC Corp
Carrie McCray, Director of Human Resources, XpedX Corporation

The meeting began with introductions and a review of origins of the Special Interest Group and its goals because Reynolds and McCray were not present for the May meetings.

The discussion examined interests were reflected the workforces of the attendees and their experiences in their positions.  These interests included generational issues and concerns of their workers during periods of organizational change. 

The group then explored various ways of addressing these topics.  The question became “What can be Done?”  Sharing ideas and resources that are “Free”  or  at least affordable would be ideal. 

Recruiting programs and solutions to attract and retain good employees was also seen as an issue.

The meeting adjourned with the date for the next meeting set for RHEC 0n July 17th 2008.

Matthew F. Duffy

Networking
Last meeting was held May 16, 2008. 
No update available.  Check website at a later date.
Contact Gail Van Duursen at gvd@careersva.com or 342-3631.

Staffing and Turnover
Last meeting was held May 6, 2008.  This SIG meets once a quarter.
No update available.  Check website at a later date.
Contact Jaime Clark at jaimemartis@yahoo.com.

Training & Development
Meetings were held March 12 and April 25, 2008.  Next meeting is scheduled for July 29th at 11 a.m. via conference call. The number and instructions to be announced soon.
Contact Charlotte Mason at cmason@advantageresgroup.com or 774-9705.

Wellness
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
8:30 a.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room 
(It is on the 3rd floor of the Municipal Building.)
If everyone will park in the Church Street Parking Deck, Keli Green with the City of Roanoke has offered to pick up the parking. 
Keli has also offered to have coffee and some kind of little something to eat.
Contact Becky Reynolds at REBECC815@aol.com or 427-4343 ext. 252.

Bruce Wood was the winner of the 50/50 drawing in July. Bruce is Director of HR at Virginia Utility Protection Services, inc. (Miss Utility) in Roanoke.

Strategic Research on Human Capital Challenges
New SHRM Foundation research identifies biggest human capital challenges. In a survey of 526 C-suite executives, 75 percent identified succession planning as a significant challenge for their organizations. Other challenges include recruiting and selection, and retaining talented employees.

Read the full report and download the executive summary at http://www.shrm.org/foundation/

To learn more about the Foundation visit www.shrm.org/foundation.

The Value of HR Certification (from SHRM)

To the HR professional:

• Obtaining and maintaining HR certification demonstrates a commitment to staying current in the HR field throughout your career.
• Certification will set you apart professionally and competitively from those without it. It can get your resume to the top of the pile when applying for a new job. Fifty percent of certified professionals report that their company prefers HR-certified job candidates.
• Certification can help you make a greater contribution to your organization. Fifty-six percent of certified HR professionals experience greater collaboration between HR and senior management, compared with 38 percent of those who are non-certified.
• Unlike a certificate program in which a person attends a class and then receives a certificate of completion, certification is a long-term commitment to staying abreast of best HR practices because of the recertification requirements one must meet to remain certified.

To a student:

• --HR certification is a key part of a long-term career plan. Those seeking a career in HR must strive to master the HR body of knowledge.
• HR students will demonstrate their commitment to the field and to their future employers by seeking HR certification.

To SHRM members:

• The HR Certification Institute is committed to helping SHRM members advance their careers through HR certification. SHRMʼs preparatory and recertification products will help HR professionals obtain and maintain their professional edge.
• SHRM members receive a $50 discount on the exam fee.

For additional information about certification as a Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources from the Human Resources Certification Institute, please check www.hrci.org or contact Phil Peters, Carilion Clinic, at 983-4010.