Volume 12 Issue 1

January 2007

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

Monthly Program by Johna Campbell

RVSHRM January 2007 Membership Meeting "What HR Professionals Need to Know about the New Electronic Discovery Rules" Presented by Todd A. Leeson, partner with Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore law firm in Roanoke The Hotel Roanoke Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Networking - 11:30, Program and lunch - Noon How many emails have you sent or received in the last week? Do you know how your executives and managers store the hundreds of emails that they receive or send each month? Are you aware that your company's internal emails are generally discoverable in an employment case? Did you know that on December 1, 2006, sweeping new federal rules took effect that will require companies to identify and/or produce all of its "electronically stored information" ("ESI") that is relevant to any employment case (or any other civil case filed in federal court)? This session will provide you with information you need to know about the new federal electronic discovery rules. Todd will also provide you with practical recommendations as to best practices your company should be following that will better position you in the event a claim is ever lodged against your company. While this event addresses issues specific to the HR arena, the potential to impact the larger organization is immense . I encourage you to invite one or more members of your executive team so that they have the opportunity to learn first hand from the legal overview that Todd Leeson will provide. Johna Campbell Please make reservations by utilizing the on-line event reservation form or e-mailing Joy Hanson at jhanson@iamrrha.org. Please include "RVSHRM RSVP January 2007" in the subject line. Registration Deadline is Wednesday, January 17th.

President's Message by Barbara Phelps

Happy New Year, I trust this message find you and your family in good health and sprits, and looking forward to this wonderful New Year. I certainly wish each of you the very best as this year unfold. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Past President, Sharon Bowers, for her superb guidance and insightful leadership that she dedicated to our chapter last year. I personally, would like to thank Sharon for sharing information, providing feedback, and assisting me to prepare for this role. To the 2006 Board, thank you for your contributions, dedication and hard work in making RVSHRM a success. With everyone’s work and family schedules, I know it is a challenge to serve on boards and committees, but each of you stood up to that challenge. Again, I say thanks, for your dedication and time. As most of you are aware we hosted the 2006 SHRM Virginia State Conference at Hotel Roanoke. The conference consisted of great speakers, informative sessions and more than Five Hundred dedicated attendees. I would like to extend a special thanks to Dan Semones, Conference Chair; Committee Chairs; and committee members for your commitment, assistance and the beautiful smiles you shared with our attendees. Based on the feedback we received the State Conference was a huge success. As HR professionals, I challenge each of you to become more involved in our chapter. I encourage you to speak up if there are issues or topics that you would like to see/hear in our monthly meetings. I encourage you to share feedback, and get involved in a committee or board position. I realize this can be very time consuming but as HR professionals we have an obligation to stay current with issues that affects employment, legislation, compensation, employee relations, and all other components of our profession. The fourth Tuesday of each month we plan to have lunch at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. It would be such an honor to have each of you there. Please do not hesitate to call me with ideas or suggestions. Remember this is YOUR organization and we want to continue to grow and get stronger. Barbara W. Phelps President

Treasurer's Report By Debbie Honaker

RVSHRM TREASURER'S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2006 Balance as of December 5, 2006 $75,899.75 INCOME Monthly Meeting $1,822.89 Membership $210.00 Holiday Social $100.00 Holiday Social Auction $962.00 Holiday Social Raffle $106.15 SHRM Refund $1,331.25 State Conference Registration $400.00 Total Income $4,932.29 Balance $80,832.04 EXPENSES Monthly Meeting $1,580.36 Postage Membership $108.81 Misc. Postage $67.97 Holiday Social $2,249.75 Holiday Social DJ $200.00 Holiday Social Raffle Items $200.00 SHRM Foundation Monthly Raffles $173.15 SHRM Foundation Auction Holiday Social $1,258.00 Board Meeting $144.17 Leadership Conference $546.60 ACH Fees $144.23 Conference Tips, parking, etc. $30.00 Conference Final Board Meeting $59.50 Conference Donation to SHRM State Council $5,000.00 Conference Refund For Registrants $2,460.00 Conference Donation to SHRM Foundation $2,000.00 Total Expenses $16,222.54 Balances as of December 29, 2006 BALANCE OF CHECKING ACCOUNT $64,609.50 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT BALANCE $12,209.18 BALANCE OF ALL RVSHRM ACCOUNTS $76,818.68

Board Meeting Minutes by Sandy Hamilton

A Board meeting was not held in December.

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.

New & Returning Members & Changes

Kimberly Frampton VP HR US Food Service 40 Fort Lewis Blvd Salem, VA 24153 Jean Wingo Sr Regional VP Pre Paid Legal Services, inc P O Box 13505 Roanoke, VA 24034 Terri Stevens Compensation Consultant Carilion 1212 3rd St Roanoke, VA 24016 Cathy Perkins Director of HR John C Nordt 1420 Coulter Dr Roanoke, VA 24012 Lisa Ratliff HR Generalist Medeco Security Locks, Inc 3625 Allegheny Drive Salem, VA 24153