Volume 10 Issue 11

November 2005

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Monthly Program by Johna Campbell

November 2005 Program Tuesday, November 22, 2005 The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Registration: 11:30 a.m. Networking: 11:30 a.m. - Noon Lunch: Noon Program immediately following lunch. The Many Challenges of Diversity in 2005 and Beyond Presented By Mel Asbury, SPHR Management Consultant, Senior VP of Human Resources for SpectraSite Communications Inc. and an affiliate of the HR Group. Today's workplace is changing dramatically as more women, minorities and other groups move into all levels of positions in the workforce, including executive, managerial, technical, and professional jobs. The traditional ways of operating are being rethought and scrutinized. In addition, the customer base of today's organization has become increasingly more diverse. Relationship building among co-workers, and also when dealing with customers, has become more critical to succeeding as an organization yet also more complex. Different groups have different diversity issues that are important to them. Therefore, it has become increasingly important for Human Resources professionals to know how to design and implement a successful diversity initiative. This lunch presentation will focus on the major components of a diversity initiative and the lessons learned in implementing one. Please make reservations by utilizing the event reservation form or e-mailing Joyce Kessinger at jkessinger@boxley.com. Please include "RVSHRM RSVP November" in the subject line. Registration Deadline is Wednesday, November 16th.

President's Message by Sarah Wilson

President’s Message November 2005 I want to thank Steve Zimmerman for his thoroughly delightful discussion of “Career Planning for HR Professionals” at our October membership meeting. This was particularly timely for me, as I have decided to relocate to the coastal area of North/South Carolina, while finishing up my MBA from Walden University.   In my personal job search I am finding that the first things that attracts employers to my resume is my professional certification designation (SPHR) and my volunteer leadership positions with RVSHRM. In this day and age of downsizing, right sizing, and just plain ‘ole resume building experiences, don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your resume, with the ability to put on your resume leadership positions not only in the local SHRM chapter, but other leadership positions in the community. And there are numerous opportunities in the Roanoke Valley.   Beth Pinson on the RVSHRM web site has listed an opportunity to help our high school students understand what it takes to be a good employee, just 10 minutes a week of your time, will help ensure that you do not get that applicant in your office in pajamas and bedroom slippers. Call Beth Pinson or Lauren Prada at 989-1672 or 556-8738 if you are interested in shaping and molding tomorrow’s workforce.   Or how about the Partnership for Employed Caregivers, they are looking for HR professionals to go into businesses and meet with ---your peers other HR professionals—to provide tools for the employer and employee to find resources for eldercare when they are most needed. Contact Charlotte Mason at 774-9705 if you have an interest in this opportunity. Training is provided.   These are just two of the things that our members are involved in and they need volunteers. There are many others, if these do not interest you contact someone on the Board listed on the web site and they can put you in touch with other opportunities.   Being active in the Chapter is to your advantage. The CEO of my organization as he looks at resumes for my replacement, the first thing he wants to know is if they are active in the chapter. This is important to him, because he knows that if they are they are on top of their game and are connected to the larger HR Community. I don’t think he is alone in that thinking.   Too busy to come to meetings and get involved? When you are in the marketplace looking for that dream job, not being involved, not having the network will be to your disadvantage.   As I say at the end of every President’s message. This is your professional organization. You will only get out of it what you put into it. This is critical for your professional development and marketability. Take it from someone who knows. See you in November Sarah

Treasurer's Report By Debbie Honaker

RVSHRM TREASURER'S REPORT FOR: OCTOBER 2005 Balance as of September 26, 2005 $10,629.89 INCOME Monthly Meeting $872.06 Membership $150.00 CEO Breakfast $30.00 Meeting Sponsor $150.00 State Conference Raffle $215.00 SHRM Foundation Raffle $37.00 Total Income $1,454.06 Balance $12,083.95 EXPENSES September Meeting $913.18 October Meeting $1,233.82 Website Hosting and Programming $315.00 Newsletter $55.00 ACH Bank Charge $48.80 VA State Conf. - Pres. Expenses $561.90 2006 State Conf. Expense - Marketing $403.10 SHRM Foundation - Raffle State Conference $215.00 Total Expenses $3,745.80 Balances as of November 2, 2005 BALANCE OF CHECKING ACCOUNT $8,338.15 MONEY MARKET BALANCE $2,519.09 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT BALANCE $12,209.18 BALANCE OF ALL RVSHRM ACCOUNTS $23,066.42

Board Meeting Minutes by Sandy Hamilton

Minutes from Board Meeting October 25, 2005 Hotel Roanoke 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. The following Board Members were in attendance: Sarah Wilson, Sharon Bowers, Sandy Hamilton, Donna Tatum, Dan Oyler, Donna Moses, Debbie Honaker, Charlotte Mason, Kathy Claytor, Johna Campbell, Joyce Kessinger, Barbara Phelps, Lauren Prada, Matt Duffy and David Wolfe. Sarah Wilson, 2005 President, called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Sharon Bowers and seconded by Joyce Kessinger to approve the September 20, 2005, Board Minutes. Motion was carried. Debbie Honaker and Kathy Claytor reported that a request has been submitted to Roanoke College for an intern for the accounting project. Debbie may have an alternate solution if an intern cannot be found. A January 2006 target date has been set for the accounting project. Sharon Bowers presented the Slate of Officers for 2006: President – Sharon Bowers President Elect – Barbara Phelps Treasurer – Debbie Honaker Secretary – Sandy Hamilton VP Programs – Johna Campbell VP Arrangements – Joyce Kessinger VP Membership – Donna Moses Professional Certification – Dan Oyler Legislative Affairs – Bruce Wood Marketing – Donna Tatum Historian – Matt Duffy Student Chapter – Kathy Claytor Newsletter Editor – Joy Hanson Diversity – Phill Peters Workforce Readiness – Lauren Prada Technology – David Wolfe Immediate past President – Sarah Wilson Joyce Kessinger was commended for the e-blast sent to the membership regarding registration. Joyce presented the e-blast announcing price increases for the monthly luncheon meetings effective January 1, 2006. Motion was made by Sharon Bowers and seconded by Dan Semones to approve this e-blast. Motion was carried. Johna Campbell announced the following programs for the remaining months of 2005: October – Career Planning for HR Professionals November – Diversity December – Holiday Social at Jefferson Center, December 13th, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., featuring a Silent Auction. After some discussion, motion was made by Joyce Kessinger and seconded by Sharon Bowers to conduct a survey at today’s meeting to ascertain interest in the December holiday social, plan the event based on interest, hold a Silent Auction and charge $15 for members with one free guest. Motion was carried. Johna Campbell noted that her study of the membership indicated that 50% of the members did not attend any meeting and 18% only attended one meeting. The option of some breakfast meetings for 2006 will be explored. Donna Tatum distributed coasters used at the 2005 State Conference. The booth used at the State Conference will be displayed at today’s meeting. Donna is working on the logo and letterhead. The Committee for the Foundation will be contacting businesses and individuals for donations for the Silent Auction. Donna Moses reported 259 members with 6 new members. Donna is awaiting responses from chapters who are participating in joint billing. The one response received was positive. Donna met with the Membership Committee regarding the 2006 dues billing. A list of active and inactive members was reviewed by the Board. Lauren Prada announced volunteers are still needed for the Workforce Readiness Committee. Training will be provided for volunteers. After much discussion, it was the general consensus that the RVSHRM group would have to decline the request for our members to assist in a prison release training program. The time involved is too extensive for our group to undertake at this time. David Wolfe announced that he has been in touch with Dan Semones, Patti Dickerson and Beth Garst regarding technology. The next project will focus on web cleanup and redesign. Charlotte Mason reported on the progress of the Partnership for Employed Caregivers. Materials are ready for employers and employees. Volunteers are needed to distribute materials and make presentations to employers and groups. Sharon Bowers presented the change for HRCI programs. Sarah Wilson and Sharon Bowers will meet to review the President’s checklist. Johna Campbell would like to see more recognition for HR professionals earning their designations. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Hamilton RVSHRM Secretary

Announcements

Inflation impacts RVSHRM The RVSHRM Board of Directors regrets to announce a price increase for the monthly lunch meetings for 2006. The Hotel Roanoke had found it necessary to increase the cost of the lunches for 2005; however, the board decided to monitor the situation and absorb the additional cost during this year before making a decision as to how much of an increase is needed. Beginning with the January 2006 meeting members will be charged $20.00 while guests will pay $25.00 per meeting. The new rate will include parking passes for those attendees who need them and will cover any fixed costs for each meeting such as audio-visual equipment needed for the program. THE I-9 PROCESS IN A NUTSHELL There is an Employer Information Bulletin 102 which supplements the 1991 version of the "Handbook for Employers" (Form M-274) and the 1991 version of the of the I-9 instructions and form, which may both be downloaded from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. The address is www.uscis.gov. (Use the search box for Office of Business Liaison, then Services and Benefits) This bulletin is published by the Office of Business Liaison, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly the I.N.S.), Department of Homeland Security. Christmas, Fundraising and Fun! December is fast approaching and the SHRM Foundation needs your help to make this a fun and rewarding meeting for our Roanoke Valley Chapter. Donations are needed for the silent auction. We already have some very nice items and trips to be auctioned off, but we need many more. This is a great opportunity to promote your company, do some Christmas shopping and raise money for the last donation for 2005 to ensure our Chapter Champion status. Please contact me if you would like to volunteer on the Foundation Committee. Call me at 389-8979 with your silent auction items and we will be happy to make arrangements to pick them up. To learn more about the Foundation and the findings of its most recent research and educational projects visit www.shrm.org/foundation. SHRM Foundation Vision/Mission The SHRM Foundation maximizes the impact of the HR profession on organizational decision-making and performance by promoting innovation, research, and the use of research-based knowledge. For questions or additional information contact Donna Tatum at donna.tatum@expresspersonnel.com. Member Birthdays See the Birthday List in the left column. The Board thought it might be a nice idea to list member birthdays each month in the newsletter. If you see that it's a friend's birthday, feel free to send a card, make a phone call, or even bake a cake for that person! In order to start the birthday list idea, we need for all members to update their member profiles on the web site. Click here to go to the "Update Your Member Record" section of the site. Your log-in is the first initial of your first name and your whole last name. The password is rvshrm. Click "Edit My Info" and your profile will pop up. Scroll down to enter your birth month and day. And, please check the accuracy of your other information as well. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Joy Hanson, Newsletter Editor, at jhanson@rkeauthority.org or 983-9216. Thank you.

New & Returning Members & Changes

Renae Vaules HR Director American Teleradiology 3800 Electric Road Roanoke, VA 24018 540-767-1916 Paulette Litteral Assistant Director Experiential Learning & Career Development Radford University PO Box 6901 Radford, VA 24142 540-831-6179 Karen Bauer - HR Manager Robertson Marketing Group, Inc. 359 Kesler Mill Road Salem, VA 24153 Robyn Smith Ellis - Attorney Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore 10 Franklin Road SE P O Box 20013 Roanoke, VA 24022-0013 Connie Pool - Employment Consultant BB&T 310 First Street Roanoke, VA 24011 Kelly Proffit - Office Manager Jack St. Clair Inc. P O Box 12961 Roanoke, VA 24030