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Dear Chapter President:

 

On behalf of the Society for Human Resource Management, I am pleased to confirm that your chapter has been awarded the 2011 Gold Excel Award.  This award recognizes outstanding achievements in chapter operations and a commitment to providing meaningful programs and services to your members.

 

By achieving this award, your chapter distinguishes itself as an outstanding organization dedicated to serving the needs of your members and to the advancement of the human resource management profession.  Throughout the year, we will continue to recognize your chapter's achievement as a Gold Excel award winner.

 

A certificate of accomplishment as well as an award banner to be displayed during chapter meetings will be sent under separate cover. 

 

Congratulations on your achievement, and we look forward to working with you in 2012.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pamela J. Green, SPHR

Vice President, US Membership

 


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
SESHRM has newly certified members!!


Congratulations to our newest recently certified members:


  • Kim Stulken, PHR, City of Sioux Falls

  • Monique VandenHeuvel, PHR, Grand Falls  Casino Resort
  • Vicki Murra, PHR, Midland National Life
  • Amy Buus, PHR, Knology


Certified professionals are those who have met a stated level of combined training and work
experience.

Human Resource professionals who take on the challenge of certification demonstrate more than knowledge; they display a true dedication and support of the Human Resource profession. On average, a professional prepares for the exam by studying in excess of 40 hours.


Once certified, re-certification demonstrates your continued dedication to stay up to date with the
rapidly changing HR profession. These people are truly leaders in the Human Resource profession.

 

 


State Conference Registration now available

Click here for registration form.

 

Conference Agenda

 


Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

12:00pm - 8:00pm Registration
12:00pm - 1:30pm State Council Meeting
1:30pm - 2:00pm Welcome and Opening Remarks
2:00pm - 3:15pm Employment Law Session: Steve Bogue, Social Media in the Workplace
3:15pm - 3:45pm Afternoon Break
3:45pm - 5:00pm Keynote Address: Keith L’Esperance, Leadership
6:00pm Informal Social at Tapz Pub, hors’ dourves and drinks

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

8:00am - 4:00pm Registration
8:00am - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast with Speaker: Paul McDonald, Death of a Meeting
8:30am - 10:00am Keynote Address: Kostaus Voutas, Secrets to Making Diversity Work (HRCI Strategic Credit 1.5)
10:00am - 10:30am Morning Break with Vendors
10:30am - 11:30am Breakout Sessions

  • EEO CSI: Maria Flores
    Customer Service Excellence: Keith L’Esperance
    Employers Acclimating Rural SD to a New Culture: Mark (Smokey) Heuston

11:30am - 12:30pm Lunch

12:30pm – 1:30pm Breakout Sessions

  • Cancer in the Workplace: Maria Flores
    Tap Your Emotional Intelligence to Better Manage the Yellow Brick Road: Maribeth Overland
    Simple Solutions to Conflict Management: Koustas Voutas

1:30pm – 2:30pm Breakout Sessions

  • The Regulators are Regulating: Hot Topics in the Regulatory World (Wage and Hour, OSHA, NLRB), Joe Dreesen
    The Employee Equation: Corey Geffre
    Workplace Wellness: Marie Quashnick

2:30pm – 3:00pm Afternoon Break with Vendors
Silent Auction Begins (ends at 6:00pm)

3:00pm – 5:00pm Keynote Address: Maribeth Overland The Heart of a Tin Man’s Journey (HRCI credit pending)

6:30pm Bus to restaurant leaves from Ramada
7:00pm Supper at Anchors Away on scenic Richmond Lake

8:00pm Acoustic Performance by Tim Mahoney
• This portion of the event is open to other guests
• Buses will be leaving on the hour every hour for those returning to Ramada starting at 9:00pm

Friday, May 18th, 2012

8:00am – 8:30am Welcome and SHRM Leader Speaks
8:30am – 10:00am Large Group Session: Ask an Employment Law Attorney
Panel; Joe Dreesen, Dennis Maloney and Steve Bogue
10:00am – 10:30am Morning Break
10:30am – 12:00pm Keynote Address: Linda Henley-Smith
Managing and Leading to go from good to Great! (HRCI credit 1.5)

12:00pm – 12:30pm Closing Ceremonies
Wrap-up and Prizes

 


Upcoming events

Thu, June 07, 2012 8:00 AM • TBD
Tue, June 12, 2012 11:30 AM • Downtown Holiday Inn
Sun, June 24, 2012 • Atlanta GA

E-blasts

Tue, May 08, 2012 11:15 AM • Anonymous
Mon, May 07, 2012 9:00 AM • Anonymous

 Letter from the President

The SESHRM Spring Conference had outstanding results! Thank you for your support, and for bringing managers from your organization. Look for Jody Wilson’s article in this newsletter for full details.


Our next chapter meeting is Tuesday, May 8th at the Holiday Inn City Centre. This meeting will be late afternoon, as opposed to our normal noon meeting -


  • 3:30pm Registration, Appetizers, Announcements

  • 4:00 – 5:00pm Program on NLRB posting requirements

The SD State SHRM Conference will be held May 16-18 in Aberdeen. The national SHRM Conference will be June 24-27 in Atlanta. Attendees for either conference who are interested in carpooling to Aberdeen; or connecting in Atlanta – please let me know.


More great learning and networking opportunities are the SD Work Comp Summit, May 23-24 in Sioux Falls; and the Chamber Mixer, June 12, 4:30pm-7pm at the Convention Center. Don’t miss out on all the opportunities!


We will be holding a SESHRM New Member Orientation on June 12, at 10:30am, before the regular chapter meeting. Anyone who has joined in the last year, or would like a refresher, is welcome to attend!


One of our 2012 initiatives is to look at the SESHRM board structure. The task force has completed their recommendation, and presented a plan to the board. At this time, we are updating our chapter by-laws, which will be presented to the membership for a vote within the next couple months. The outcome of this project will define which positions will be up for election in 2013. We will provide an update soon on this important initiative.


More exciting news… SESHRM is celebrating our 40th anniversary this year! A summer social to celebrate will be announced soon.

 

Tammy Wierenga, PHR

SESHRM President


 

 

 

 

 

 
 


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Sioux Falls, SD  57101