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Cumberland Valley SHRM News and Updates
The Newsletter of Cumberland Valley SHRM
Volume 1, Issue 2
September 2012
May 2008
Contact Us:
http://shrmcv.shrm.org
Cumberland Valley SHRM, P. O. Box 791, Chambersburg, PA 17201
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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President’s Message
Upcoming SHRM
Conferences &
Welcome to New
Members!
Walt's Wall
HagerstownWashington
Chamber of
Commerce
CVSHRM News &
Job Corner
President’s Message
by Martha Gisriel, PHR
It's September and that means it's time for Cumberland Valley SHRM's Legal and
Legislative conference! Walt Lachenmayr has been working diligently to coordinate
the event, which will take place at Fountain Head Country Club in Hagerstown on
Thursday, September 20, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The registration form is attached to
this newsletter, so be sure to mark your calendar for that date. Registration at the
door will be $80. The conference program has been approved for 5.5 HRCI
recertification credits.
2012 Programs
CVSHRM Board
Members
Membership
Application
The evening of Thursday, August 23, was a special one, as we had our CVSHRM New
Member Mixer at Kaplan University. The weather cooperated for the outdoor event
in Kaplan’s courtyard, with delicious refreshments provided by Main Street Deli,
Chambersburg, PA, as well as ice cream treats from Antietam Dairy, Waynesboro, PA.
Kaplan University was a perfect host for the event, which was attended by current
CVSHRM members and some members of Kaplan's faculty and staff. We added
several new members to our chapter, and I hope that we can make this an annual
event. Many thanks to Larry Glenn for arranging the mixer and to Garnet Stevens for
serving as the master of ceremonies for the event.
Please mark your calendar for Thursday, November 15, at SpringHill Suites. We will
hold a regular monthly meeting that day, with Dr. Lisa Ross speaking to our chapter on
a diversity topic.
We have finalized details with SpringHill Suites, Hagerstown, for our 2013 CVSHRM
meetings. Those meetings will take place on the third Friday of the month, beginning
on January 18, 2013. Larry Glenn, our Program Director, has scheduled programs for
most of those meetings (and even into 2014!), so watch your newsletter for
information on topics for our upcoming meetings.
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Our chapter is always seeking volunteers, so if you would like to offer your services, please contact me or
any member of the Board. We are fortunate to have a dedicated group of officers and Board members, but
we welcome and encourage your participation. Together, we grow!
I look forward to seeing you at the Legal and Legislative Conference on September 20!
SHRM MD State Conference:
http://mdshrmconference.wordpress.com/md-shrm-strategic-business-course/registration-pricing/
October 24, 2012, from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. @ Howard Community College: Managing Individual and
Organizational Change. The conference is now open for registration. Courses like this are normally priced at
$1,905 for SHRM members, but MD SHRM is offering it for $995!
2012 SHRM Conferences:
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SHRM Strategy Conference: October 3-5, Palm Springs, CA
SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition: October 22-24, Chicago, IL
SHRM–Families & Work Institute Workflex Conference: October 23-24, Chicago, IL
SHRM Leadership Conference: November 15-17, National Harbor, MD
2013 SHRM Conferences:
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SHRM Talent Management Conference: April 15-17, 2013, Las Vegas, NV
SHRM National Conference: June 16-19, 2013, Chicago, IL
Welcome to Our New Chapter Members!
Please join me in welcoming our new CVSHRM chapter members:
Jodi McKenzie
Christina Varner
Emily Stransky
WLR Automotive Group
WVUH - City Hospital
Human Resources Coordinator
Sr. HR Associate
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Walt’s Wall
by Walt Lachenmayr, SPHR
There’s been a “bumper crop” of new employment laws that went into effect recently. Before you complain,
remember that our profession of human resources didn’t really exist until the creation of numerous labor laws,
such as the Wagner Act of 1935. The April 30, 2012, requirement to post an oversized National Labor
Relations Board (NLRB) poster listing every possible unfair labor practice known to man was put on hold.
However, hang on to that $80 poster from GNeil®. The posting requirement may still go into effect in
December. The NLRB didn’t stop there. They issued strict guidelines regarding company limitations on
employee social media statements. The “crop” continued to grow with new Supreme Court rulings on
retaliation, covered under both the Fair Labor and Standards Act and retaliation against military reservists.
The Health Care Reform Act has new requirements that go into effect on a staggered basis. The timelines on
getting the Summary of Benefits and Coverage to employees in advance of the new plan year is a new
challenge. Not to be outdone, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued new guidelines on
using criminal background check information in the hiring decision.
All of these changes in employment law and much more will be covered at the Legal and Legislative
Conference on Thursday, September 20, at Fountain Head Country Club by a group of outstanding attorneys.
The reference materials from the conference will be published and sent to attendees. Registration is still open
at the door. See details in this link:
http://shrmcv.shrm.org/sites/shrmcv.shrm.org/files/2012%20Legal%20and%20Legistative%20Conference.pdf
Walt
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Getting Connected! To the Hagerstown-Washington Chamber of Commerce
Be a part of the Cumberland Valley SHRM
Getting Connected!
To the Hagerstown—Washington County Business World!
Here’s how:
September 19
Savvy Manager’s Book Club (8:00 am-9:00 am)
“The Last Lecture,” by Randy Pausch
Kaplan University—18618 Crestwood Drive
September 20
Business After Hours (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)
Lutheran Home Care & Hospice—222 East Oak Ridge Drive
$5 members; $15 non-members
September 21
Computer Tips and Tricks (8:30 am-10:00 am)
“Microsoft Word Basic 2010:
Kaplan University—18618 Crestwood Drive
$15 members; $25 members
September 26
Morning Mixer (7:30 am-9:30 am)
Leiters’ Downtown—29 South Potomac Street
September 26
Annual Meeting (5:00 pm-9:00 pm)
Fountain Head Country Club—13316 Fountain Head Road
$55 registration
October 2
The Learning Lunch Hour (11:30 am-1:00 pm)
“Managers and Employment Laws—Knowing when to Stop, Pause and Listen,”
Presented by Tonya Leary, Human Resources Consultant
Bulls and Bears Restaurant—38 South Potomac Street
$10 non-member registration
October 17
Savvy Manager’s Book Club (8:00 am-9:00 am)
“The Real Romney,” by Michael Kranish and Scott Helman
Kaplan University—18618 Crestwood Drive
October 18
Business After Hours (5:00-7:00 pm)
Golden Living Center—750 Dual Highway
$5 members; $15 non-members
October 19
Computer Tips and Tricks (8:30 am-10:00 am)
“Microsoft Excel 2010 Basic”
Kaplan University—18618 Crestwood Drive
$15 members; $25 non-members
CONTACTS FOR GETTING CONNECTED!
CVSHRM
Chamber
Jeannette Rudy Fitzwater
Jill M. Reddecliff
Community/External Relations Chairperson
Director of Member Services
301-533-2253
301-739-2015, ext. 104
jfitzwater@mybank4.com
jill@hagerstown.org
Are you interested in being a speaker, serving on a committee, or writing an article for the Chamber
newsletter? If so, contact Jeannette for information!
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Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University
The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University is truly a regional performing arts
center, offering a wide variety of performances and entertainment for patrons coming from not only the
Shippensburg, Carlisle, and Chambersburg communities, but also from Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Lancaster,
Hagerstown, MD, and Martinsburg, WV, and points beyond. Among its benefits to the region are expanded
opportunities to participate in a wide range of cultural programming, including full-scale Broadway
performances; large musical groups, such as symphonies, contemporary rock groups/artists, comedians, and
internationally known speakers. The Luhrs Center is available for rental by organizations, businesses, and
corporations for regional business conferences, and professional meetings and planning sessions. The Luhrs
Center also attracts additional visitors and guests to the area, resulting in a positive impact on the local and
regional economy in such areas as hotels, restaurants, and retail services.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Luhrs Center Box Office open Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.: (717) 477-SHOW
See our full season schedule at luhrscenter.com
CVSHRM Job Corner
If your business would like to post an opening in the next CVSHRM Newsletter, please
e-mail the job opportunity information to Martha Gisriel, CVSHRM President, at margisriel@yahoo.com.
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2012 CVSHRM Programs
September 2012 – December 2012
Thursday, September 20 – Legal & Legislative Conference
Thursday, October 18 – Innovative Personnel Development, Bernard Greenway
Thursday, November 15 – Diversity topic, Lisa Ross
Thursday, December 13 – Life As I Know It: Nuances of a Multigenerational Workforce,
Jeannette Rudy Fitzwater
Sponsors: We are always seeking sponsors, especially for our Legal & Legislative
Conference and the New Member Mixer! Please let us know if your organization
would be interested in sponsoring a CVSHRM monthly meeting or other event.
REMINDER: CVSHRM meetings will be held the third Friday of
the month, beginning January 18, 2013!
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Cumberland Valley Chapter
Society for Human Resource Management
President
President Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Programs
Membership Director
Website Director
Newsletter Director
Legal & Legislative Chair
College Relations ChairFrostburg
College Relations ChairShippensburg
Diversity Director
Certification Director
Community/External
Relations Chair
Martha
Gisriel, PHR
Aleta
Pasterkiewicz
Valerie
Dzbynski,
SPHR
Sharon
Lehman, PHR
Larry Glenn,
SPHR
Emily
Kovaleski
Marcie
Mason, PHR
Beth Kennedy
Walt
Lachenmayr,
SPHR
mgisriel@cityhospital.org
304-264-1287 x1533
aleta.pasterkiewicz@firstdata.com 301-305-7201
vdzbynski@musicarts.com
slehman@mybutchershoppe.com
717-263-1918 x126
Lglenn@kaplan.edu
301-766-3625
emilykovaleski@hotmail.com
570-617-5237
558mason@innernet.net
717-372-6511
bkennedy@callos.com
301-696-1430x106
bayerw@myactv.net
301- 730-6704
delliott@schurz.com
301-791-7946
OPEN
Dave Elliott
OPEN
Denise Smoot,
PHR
nikkidds1@myactv.net
Jeannette
Fitzwater
jfitzwater@mybank4.com
240-366-8218
301-533-2253
Cumberland Valley News and Updates is the general newsletter for the Cumberland Valley Chapter of the
Society for Human Resource Management. Articles and items of interest are encouraged and welcome.
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Cumberland Valley Chapter
Society for Human Resource Management
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
2012
Thank you for your interest in CVSHRM. We are an organization dedicated to educating Human Resource professionals
and providing a means of networking with others in the Human Resources field. To apply for membership, complete
this application and submit your membership fee of $30 for SHRM National Members for $40 for non-national
members. All applications are subject to approval by the chapter’s Board of Directors. Once this form is completed,
forward it to:
Cumberland Valley SHRM
P. O. Box 791
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Name:_____________________________
[ ] PHR [ ] SPHR Phone # (
Company Name: _____________________________________
Fax # (
)___________________
)______________________
Address: ________________________________City, State, Zip: _______________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________
Are you a national SHRM member? [ ] Yes Member number:________________________
Membership level: Please check one.
[ ] Full Regular Member
[ ] Associate Member
[ ] No
[ ] Student Member
Position Title: ___________________ [ ] Exempt [ ] Non-exempt
Please describe your major job responsibilities
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
What percentage of time in your normal, assigned weekly job duties is spent in HR?: ____%
In what industry/business do you work?: ___________________________________________
How many years have you worked in Human Resources (in any capacity)? Manager______yrs.
Administrator_______yrs. Assistant ______yrs. Other: Please specify: ____________________/____yrs.
Please check any offices or committees on which you would be interested in serving:
[ ]President
[ ]Vice President
[ ]Secretary
[ ]Treasurer
[ ]Newsletter
[ ]Certification
[ ] Survey Chairperson [ ] _____________Chairperson
Committees:
[ ]Membership [ ]Legislative
[ ]Diversity
[ ]Education
[ ]Student Chapter Affiliation
[ ]School to Work Program
Signature:_____________________________________________ Date:_________________
Referred by: _________________________________________________________________
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STATEMENT OF CHAPTER ETHICS: Neither members nor guests of CV-SHRM will be permitted to
use their membership or guest privileges at CV-SHRM meeting to further their own financial gain and/or
career aspirations. Such conduct is considered by this Chapter to be unprofessional, inappropriate, and
unacceptable. Those engaging in such conduct may face having their membership or guest privileges
suspended by the Chapter.
EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER BY-LAWS 9Article III, Section 2 (Membership Levels)
A. Full Regular Member
Those eligible for applying for Full Regular membership include:
 Those who devote at least 50% of their time to Human Resources and/or Industrial Relations activities.
 Those who possess at least three years' exempt-level human resource management experience.
Full Regular members shall:
a. Have voting rights (one vote) on any matter of chapter business.
b. Be eligible to seek election to and hold any office, serve as a Committee Chairman or
member, and be eligible to be a member of the Board of Directors.
B. Associate Member
Those eligible for applying for Associate membership include:
 Those persons actively engaged in bona fide Human Resource work and who devote at least 30% of
their time to Human Resource and/or Industrial Relations activities.
 Individuals in non-exempt human resource management positions.
 Persons having the primary responsibility for HR activities in small organizations where there may not
be a discrete HR function. These shall, in special circumstances, be eligible for membership in this
category, regardless of the amount of time devoted to HR activities.
 Non-practitioners having an interest in the HR profession and the activities of our chapter. These
individuals must be eligible for membership in National SHRM in order to be eligible for Associate
membership in the Cumberland Valley Chapter.
Associate members shall:
a. Have voting rights on matters of chapter business.
b. Be eligible to serve on any of the standing committees.
C. Student Member
1. Student members are defined as individuals enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college (or above)
who have the desire to pursue a career in the HR profession.
2. Student Members shall:
a. Not have voting rights on the matters of chapter business.
b. Be eligible to serve on any of the standing committees for educational purposes.
CHAPTER USE ONLY
Date of Presentation to Board of Directors: ______________ Date Applicant Notified: ______________
ACTION TAKEN:
[ ] Approved
[ ] Denied
[ ] Deferred pending more info: