Volume 11 Issue 12

December 2006

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President's Message | Treasurer's Report | Announcements | Board Minutes
New Members & Changes
 

Monthly Program by Johna Campbell

Happy Holidays! Join us for the RVSHRM Holiday Gathering!     Greetings! The Holidays Are Here! Join us on December 19th from 3 - 5 PM at the Hotel Roanoke. We will enjoy some holiday cheer while participating in a silent auction to benefit the SHRM Foundation. We will also raffle off some splendid holiday trinkets to make your holidays more festive! There is no cost for members to attend this event! Guests can attend for $20 Payment will be recieved at the door. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, email Joyce Kessinger: jkessinger@boxley.com Sincerely, Johna Campbell, VP of Programs Roanoke Valley SHRM

President's Message by Sharon Bowers

Happy Holidays to all of you! This is my last President’s Message and while I am a little sad, I am also excited about the new year for our Chapter under the leadership of Barbara Phelps. Already plans are underway for meetings and events. Don’t forget to renew those local memberships because you will not want to miss a thing! And, thank you to the board and their committee’s for making my year a breeze! I am honored to be a part of such a fine group of professionals. Thank you, also, to our Diversity Committee (Debbie Reid, Matt Duffy and Phil Peters) for the presentation on I-9’s and the Immigration Law changes at our last meeting. It was very informative and “eye-opening”. Thank you guys! Remember, this is your organization. Be a part of it – join committees, seek a position on the board and let your voice be heard. As with this or any organization, you only get out of it what you are willing to put into it. Thank you, again, for a memorable year! I look forward to seeing all of you at the Holiday social this month. Blessings! Sharon

Treasurer's Report By Debbie Honaker

RVSHRM TREASURER'S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2006 Balance as of October 19, 2006 $196,778.47 INCOME Monthly Meeting $19.70 Membership $88.66 State Conference Golf $850.00 State Conference Registration $3,768.15 Total Income $4,726.51 Balance $201,504.98 EXPENSES Monthly Meeting $131.80 Newsletter $96.25 Website $75.00 Office Supplies $31.40 Conference Tips, parking, etc. $42.00 Conference Arrangements $111,535.36 Conference Speakers $5,189.53 Conference Speaker Gifts $52.50 Conference Exhibitors $5,607.79 Conference Refund Registrations $1,711.61 Conference Refund Exhibitor $101.79 Total Expenses $125,605.23 Balances as of December 5, 2006 BALANCE OF CHECKING ACCOUNT $75,899.75 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT BALANCE $12,209.18 BALANCE OF ALL RVSHRM ACCOUNTS $88,108.93

Board Meeting Minutes by Sandy Hamilton

HOTEL ROANOKE, NOVEMBER 28, 2006 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The following Board Members were in attendance: Sharon Bowers, Joy Hanson, Donna Tatum, Debbie Reid, Dan Oyler, Debbie Honaker, Sandy Hamilton, Johna Campbell, Joyce Kessinger, and Lauren LaPrada. Motion was made by Dan Oyler and seconded by Joyce Kessinger to approve the August 22, 2006 and September 25, 2006, Board Minutes. The motion was passed. Debbie Honaker reported that Coy Renick has requested that $15 per State Conference registrant be given to the State Council. Debbie also reported that approximately $60,000 profit will be realized from the State Conference. Proposals will be solicited and considered for the disposition of the profit from the State Conference (education, scholarships, Workforce Readiness, etc.). Motion was made by Dan Oyler and seconded by Johna Campbell that Debbie Honaker establish a separate checking account for the profit from the State Conference. The motion was passed. Sharon Bowers presented Debbie Honaker with a $1,300 check for membership. Dan Oyler reported on the status of the by-laws. Todd Leason has not reported back that our by-laws will comply with State law, but Dan feels strongly that this will not be an issue. Dan will ask the membership to vote on the by-laws at today’s meeting. Sharon Bowers has been asked to be on the membership committee of the State Council. Sharon Bowers will notify the membership at today’s meeting of the need to recommend members for openings for the 2007 RVSHRM Board. Sharon Bowers requested that Board Members review the Superior Merit award requirements before the next meeting. Donna Tatum asked for donations for the December social’s Silent Auction. Donna has obtained ten donations to date. Motion was made by Joyce Kessinger and seconded by Debbie Reid to spend up to $1,000 to buy items for the auction. The motion was passed. Motion was made by Dan Oyler and seconded by Joyce Kessinger to pay $200 to Dan Semones for his DJ services at the December social. This motion was passed. It was announced that the December social will be free to members and $20 for guests (pay at the door). A broadcast e-mail will be sent to the membership so that members and guests can register directly with Joyce Kessinger. It was announced that joint national billing will not be an option for 2007. Donna Moses will be contacted about plans for billing for 2007. New officers will be inducted in January 2007. Board Members will meet in the Pine Room or AKA room at Hotel Roanoke for a social on December 19th after the regular December 19th social. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Hamilton, Secretary

Announcements

Board/Membership Approves Constitution/By-Laws Changes The RVSHRM Board and membership unanimously approved revisions to the constitution/by-laws for our Chapter at the last meeting on November 28th. The minor changes to our by-laws were again to align us more closely with National SHRM and to ensure all legally required amendments were in place. You are encouraged to read the by-laws, which are available in PDF format by clicking here. Amendments are highlighted. HRM Certificate Program Begins in January Mary Baldwin College will offer its HRM Certificate Program in Roanoke beginning on January 24, 2007. This popular 13-week course will meet once per week on Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. Dan Oyler will facilitate the preparation course for HR professionals interested in sitting for the PHR or SPHR exam. Participants will receive a certificate from the college and CEUs. For more information or to register, visit Mary Baldwin’s Web site at www.mbc.edu/learninc or contact Dan Dowdy at 767-6173 or ddowdy@mbc.edu Workforce Readiness Committee The Workforce Readiness Committee is currently planning for the 2006/2007 school year. We will again be offering sessions to homerooms at Wm Byrd HS and starting a program at Wm Byrd Middle School as well. We are currently looking for a date to have our first meeting with the staff and faculty of Wm Bryd to discuss the plans for this years program. All past volunteers as well as those interested in finding out more about volunteering for this year will be invited. Please keep an eye out for an email with the date and other important information. Any immediate questions can be sent to me at lauren.prada@adeccona.com. The Roanoke Chapter Sponsors Memberships The Roanoke SHRM Chapter will sponsor memberships for several HR Professionals whose employers do not fund their National and Local SHRM memberships. Through these one-year memberships, the Chapter hopes to better serve the community and to reach persons engaged daily in the field of HR who may not currently be participating in the either organization.  Recipients of the Chapter-sponsored memberships will be expected to pay their own fees for the Chapter’s monthly luncheons and other events. They will not be identified to Chapter members as recipients of sponsored memberships. Persons interested in applying for the one-year membership should submit the following items as soon as possible: · Letter of interest, describing their current position and the   benefits they hope to receive from National and Local   SHRM membership · Resume  · Letter of recommendation from their employer that includes   confirmation their memberships will not be employer-paid If you are interested, please contact Barbara Phelps.  Funds available for this new program are limited, so you are encouraged to act promptly to ensure your request is fully considered.

New & Returning Members & Changes

Jane Missel Jane Missel CNC 340 North Church Drive Hardy VA 24101 Regina Holloway Carilion Health System 1212 Third Ave SW Roanoke VA Judy Fralin Johnson Controls 479 East Park Drive Roanoke Va 24019 Stephanie Burton Carilion Health System 1212 Third Street Roanoke VA 24016 Anne Turner Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 602 South Jefferson Street Roanoke VA 24011   Carrie McCray xpedx PO Box 13406 Roanoke VA 24033 Carolyn Doak Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 602 S. Jefferson Street Roanoke VA 24011 Suzanne Pierce Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc. Virginia Water Project 145 W. Campbell Ave SW PO Box 2868 Roanoke VA 24001 Laura Spafford ABC TV and Appliance 3235 Chip Drive Roanoke VA 24022