July 2008 Program
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
Registration: 11:30 a.m.
Networking: 11:30 a.m. - Noon
Lunch: Noon
Program immediately following lunch
“Creating a Corporate Coaching Environment:
Keys to Inspired Leadership and Bottom Line Success”
Presented by Kate Steinbacher, PCC
The Coaching Advantage

To achieve breakthrough results in your business, career and your personal life, you want a coach in your corner empowering you each step of the way. Personal, Business and Career Coaching helps you venture out of your comfort zone and into the realm of possibility where new ideas and growth thrive, making change an ally for your success, instead of a stumbling block to momentum.

Through the art of coaching, Kate Steinbacher opens the door to partnership, collaboration, taking action and building on ones strengths and experiences to enhance productivity, profitability, and sustained high performance.

Please make reservations by utilizing the on-line event reservation form or e-mailing Joy Hanson at jhanson@rkehousing.org. Please include "RVSHRM RSVP" in the subject line. Registration Deadline is Thursday, July 17.

This month’s program is sponsored by:

***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING MEETING RESERVATIONS***

All reservations for the monthly meeting are required to be made by the Friday before the meeting. The Hotel Roanoke wants our final count on Friday and is not lenient with late additions. We can not accept any reservations past the Friday deadline. It is at the discretion of the individual to arrive on meeting day without a reservation and wait to possibly take the spot of a “no show.”

Thank you for your cooperation.

Lionel Richie entertained us with his music and humor

Johna Campbell, Tracy Branson and Sharon Ireland enjoyed the show along with thousands of other SHRM members

There are many benefits of participating in the RVSHRM Board. Over the years, I have developed great friendships, particularly after I began to get involved as a Board member. Since I’m not a “social butterfly”, I find it easier to bond when I have a specific role or function in a networking environment. As we begin to face the second half of 2008, I encourage you to consider your involvement in RVSHRM. Soon we will revisit our succession plan for Board and Committee Members for RVSHRM. My challenge to you: What would your professional life and RVSHRM membership look like if you were more involved in this organization and had more acquaintances and friends in the RVSHRM community? If you are ready to give a bit and receive a lot, please send me your name as we’d like to see how we can get you more involved!

Another GREAT benefit of the President role in RVSHRM, is attending the SHRM National Meeting which was recently held in Chicago. It was a whirlwind event with nearly 15,000 participants! Several RVSHRM members attended although there were so many people that it seemed that we were sometimes ships passing in the night. There were MANY wonderful perspectives offered from companies such as Google and we were able to laugh at life with Steve Gilliland, one of the highlights was Tuesday evening when Lionel Richie performed his greatest hits and allowed us to enjoy the charm that he brings to stage as a true entertainer.

Regards,

There was no Board Meeting in June.

4 - Fil-American Friendship Day (Phillippines, United States)

11 - Taste of Culture, Haiti held in downtown Roanoke's Century Plaza, located on Church Avenue across from Fire Station #1 and behind Center in the Square.  Visit Taste of Culture in Century Plaza for your lunch, and you'll be glad you made the trip to a new community. www.localcolors.org

26 - Anniversary of the Signing of American's with Disabilities Act (United States)

Other resources to check out:

http://www.slrobbins.com/     Inclusion Cafe, newsletter, conferences, and more

Diversity Conference:  Teaching and Training Workplace Diversity: Bridging the Research-Practice Gap.  George Mason University's School of Management, July 10-12, 2008, Arlington, Virginia. For more information: http://somweb.gmu.edu/diveduc08/

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 will be held Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Shenandoah Life Insurance Building at 2301 Brambleton Ave at noon and will last approximately one hour.  There are several visitor spaces directly in front of the building.  Additional parking is to the left of the building.  Please enter through the front entrance and inform the receptionist you are with the SHRM group.

Lunch will be provided by the Shenandoah Life Dining Room.  Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday, July 16 so that lunch arrangements can be made.

If you have a particular topic of discussion you would like to add to the agenda, please let me know. Contact Don Potter at djp@benefitstrategies.com or 989-2020.

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.

The SHRM Foundation has committed a total of $100,000 annually for scholarships to be awarded to national SHRM members pursuing a degree in human resources or SPHR, GRHR, PHR or California certification.  In addition, chapters and state councils are eligible to compete for the scholarship monies to fund programs that promote SPHR, GPHR, PHR or California certification.  (Note:  National SHRM members include professional, general or associate members.  Student members and local-only members of chapter are not eligible for this scholarship program).

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

Academic and Certification Scholarships for SHRM Members

100 scholarships totaling $100,000 will be awarded to SHRM members in 2008. The awards program is designed to assist working SHRM members in meeting their professional development goals. Individuals may apply for either a $1375 education scholarship or a $750 certification scholarship. The Southeast Region has a total of $20,000 to distribute which guarantees that there will be 20 scholarship winners (12
certification awards and 8 academic awards). These scholarships are made possible by tax-deductible contributions to the SHRM Foundation.

Application Deadline: July 15, 2008

Eligibility: National SHRM professional, general and associate members pursuing a college degree or working towards PHR, SPHR or GPHR are eligible to apply. SHRM student members are not eligible for these awards.

How to Apply: Visit www.shrm.org/foundation and click on *Scholarships & Awards* to print out an application or learn more about the Regional Scholarship Program.