ROUNDTABLES
26th Season
October 2013 – May 2014
The Roundtables provide an informal setting for groups of
peers to come together and discuss areas of mutual interest,
i.e., practices of other firms, legislation or regulations.
Questions and discussion are welcome at anytime during the
meeting.
Topics to be discussed at each meeting are selected by the
Peer Discussion Groups
group. Facilitated by the Association staff, the interchange may
use an invited “expert” or may rely on participant resources.
Roundtable groups meet October through May in the
No where else will you find a
regular group of peers committed
to sharing resources, best
practices and experiences.
Association’s training room, in downtown Muskegon.
Meetings are 8:30 – 10 a.m. on the following schedule:
Enclosed you will find:
 Human Resources Roundtable ● First Thursday
 Description of the roundtables
 Environmental & Energy Roundtable ● First Friday
and a sample of topics
discussed.
 List of participants and
companies represented.
 Registration form and a
request for suggested topics
*Alternating months starting in October
 Safety Roundtable ● Second Thursday
 Training Roundtable ● *Second Friday
*Alternating months starting in October
 Benefits Roundtable ● *Second Friday
*Alternating months starting in November
 Wellness Roundtable ● *Third Friday
*Alternating months starting in October
 Diversity & Inclusion Roundtable ● Third Friday
*Alternating months starting in November
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Roundtable Discussion Groups
Please route a copy to those people in your organization that may also benefit from these roundtables.
Route to:
Human Resources Roundtable
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Participants will be human resources professionals with a broad* *base
of responsibility in various areas of human resources.
Some topics discussed last year: 2013 trends for HR; health care reform; reducing health care costs; mentor programs;
succession planning; staffing and sourcing best practices; compensation; personnel files and recordkeeping; job descriptions;
diversity and inclusion initiatives; NLRB recent developments; coaching and performance management; wellness initiatives.
This Roundtable meets the first Thursday of each month.
Safety Roundtable
Participants will be safety directors/managers and committee members whose responsibilities require them to keep abreast of
safety matters, compliance regulations and risk management. Some topics discussed last year: 2013 trends in safety; Workers
Compensation Administration; slips, trips and falls; ergonomics; morale, engagement and incentives; communicating safety to all
levels; training regular and temporary staff; USDOT cell phone rules; Q&A with MIOSHA consultant; successful safety
committees; plant and job safety audits; Hot Works Programs; Behavioral Safety Programs.
This roundtable meets the second Thursday of each month.
Environmental and Energy Roundtable
Participants will be those who have the responsibility of developing and maintaining first-class environmental quality to comply
with regulations and be focused on sustainable practices, recycling, energy use and cost savings. Some topics discussed last
year: energy and water use audits; energy regulating equipment for machinery; solid waste removal and recycling; compliance
issues; air sampling, storm water permits and compliance; EXchange materials and resource exchange.
This Roundtable meets the first Friday; alternating months October, December, February, April.
Training Roundtable
Benefits Roundtable
Participants will be managers and coordinators
responsible for any aspect of coordinating company
training. Some topics discussed last year: 2013 training
trends; new books and programs; smart boards; manager
buy-in;
training
delivery
methods;
measuring
effectiveness; Train-the-Trainer programs; online delivery,
webinars and TED programs.
Participants will be directors/managers and administrators who
have employee benefit responsibilities. Some topics discussed
last year: Health Care Reform; reducing health care costs; W-2
and 1099 reporting; open enrollment communication pieces;
review of time off policies including FMLA, workers comp;
disability, vacation, holiday, attendance and more.
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This roundtable meets the second Friday of each month;
alternating October, December, February and April.
This roundtable meets the second Friday; alternating November,
January, March and May
Wellness Roundtable
Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable
Participants will be managers, coordinators and team
members who are responsible for company wellness.
Some topics discussed last year: metrics-benchmarking;
driving participation; healthy choices in vending machines;
healthy produce in the winter; marketing & communication;
Governor Snyder’ wellness plan; corporate challenge and
1 in 21 Healthy Muskegon County update; annual
programs, observance & event planning; nutrition; mental
well-being.
Participants will be those who have the responsibility of
monitoring the differences (diversity) within their organization
and responsible for implementing policy and practices that will
evolve the culture to one of respect, connection and involvement
(inclusion). Some topics discussed last year: benchmarking and
continuous measurement of diversity; Inclusion for retention and
onboarding; auditing the workplace for prioritization; review of
policies and practices that help or hinder an inclusive
environment; best programs and events.
This roundtable meets the Third Friday of each month;
alternating October, December, February and April.
This Roundtable meets the third Friday; alternating months
November, January, March and May.
2012 - 2013 Roundtable Members
ACEMCO, Inc.
ADAC
Linda Leonard and Jim Kestner
Christina, Durnwald, Susan
Greenbauer, Michelle Percy, Lisa
Purcell, Dominick Rizzio and Jake
Rupert
Alcoa Howmet
Walt Boczkaja, Judy Bosma, Vicki
Cox, Dan Gezon, Genae Gramling,
Amy Heisser, Sophia Logan, Nick
Nathan and Rachel Musser
Anderson Global
Angel Ball, Bob Becklin and
Kelli Thorne
Automatic Spring Products
Mickey Benes and Bob VanDyke
Baker College
Margie Broton, Mike Helsen and
Jared Olson
Bennett Pump
Deb Drake and Debbie Strandberg
Campbell Grinder Co.
Michelle Thompson
Cannon-Muskegon
Kim Parmer and Jim Blue
Casting Technologies Center
Stephanie Southland
Chassix
Beth Bunton
City of Muskegon
Dwana Thompson and Dave Smith
Cole’s Quality Foods
Diana Gaultney
Community Shores Bank
Sharon Gary
Consumers Energy
Sandy Philips
Creative Benefits Systems
Steve Wisneski
Dake
Brian Phillips
Eagle Alloy
Lisa Price and Steven Spiwak
ESCO
Dave Johnson
Forge Industrial Staffing
Kris Reynolds
Gerber Federal Credit Union
Ellen Davis
GHSP
Amber Stevenson
GHSP – Hart
Brenda Birkman, Mabel Guevara
GoodTemps
Tamica Fox and J.D. Wallace
Goodwill Industries
Jami Michael, Mike Paulson, Pattie
Piekarski and Mark Stewart
Harbor Hospice
Susan Hertel and Dee Kwiecien
Hazekamp Meats–Premier Foods Lori Horan
Hilite International
Rick, Balcom, Laura Bowyer, Sara
Egeler, Gene Hynde and Dana Zorn
Hines Corp.
Michele Buckley, Mary Chiambretti,
Brooke Swanson and Sherry White
Interior Concepts
Sharon Rothe and Barb Szymanski
International Aid
Leslie Borgman and Mark Haveman
Johnston Boiler
Jan Grimaldi
Kandu
Barbara Lee
Kautex Textron – CWC Div.
Kimberly Tysman-Morris and
Jeannine Hemry
Kaydon
Kandy Klimek
Knoll, Inc.
Deb Bosma and Brooke KieftAnderson
Lakeshore Museum
Melissa Horton
Lighthouse Insurance Group
Dave Young and Glen Van
DeVender
Lorin Industries
Magna Exteriors & Interiors
Manpower
MasterTag
Mercy Health Partners (MHP)
MHP Workplace Health
Metal Technologies
Michigan Spring & Stamping
Miller Johnson
Muskegon Co-op Fed. CU
Muskegon Family Care
Noble Company
Nowak Machined Products
Nichols
Ottawa County MI Works
Ottawa-Kent Insurance
Pacific Steamex
Paramelt Argueso
Pioneer Resources
PolyCem, LLC
Port City Group
Port City Industrial Finishing
Quality Tool & Stamping
RCM Technologies
Reid Supply Co.
SAF Holland
Silver Creek Manufacturing
Silver Street
Staffing Inc.
Stanco Metal Products
Structural Concepts
Sun Chemical
Supreme Machine Products
TGW Systems
Therm-O-Disc
Tyler Sales
Van Hydraulics
Wacker Neuson
Waddell & Reed
Warner, Norcross & Judd
Webb Chemical Service
WESCO
Rick DeCair and Lori Barringer
Dave Powers
Rose Cramblet, Cathy Monton, Lisa
Rolewicz and Melissa Smith
Juan Loera
Cindy Hines and Eva Pena
Mike Weessies
Mike Pennell
Eric Jensen, Kim Mayberry and
Jessica Morse
Jeff Fraser
Sandy Griffin
Rayvene Bell
Lynette Bloomberg and Karen
Seifert
Donielle Rout
Renae Hesselink and Kathy Lucas
Jerry Morlock
Randy Boss
Chad Servello
Jeanie Weihl and Lee Patterson
Susan Stark
Robin Robinson
Sue Balkema, Diane Burnett and
Leslie Young
Amy Robbins
Jay Balgooyen
Ann Anys
Nancy Rath and Amy Sleeman
Curt Vyncke and Rachelle Warrick
Cheryl Blamer
Sarah Hardy
Shannon Burkel and Todd Vanden
Huevel
Lorraine Pickett
Mark Addison and Don Kent
Donna Skinner and Sidney Shaw
Jennifer Locascio
Lori Contrady and Leta Wilcoxson
Marie Pierson
Elaine Skantz, Levi Spaniola and
Ted Tejchma
Cortney Van Oeffelem
Shannan Chada
Jerry Leffring
Rob Dubault and Rodney Martin
Melisa Baker, Tom Finkler and
Justin Horton
Penny Hulka and Samantha
Kessler
2013 - 2014 Roundtable Registration Form
The following participation fee covers costs, i.e., duplicating shared materials, continental breakfast and
administration/facilitation costs.
Members:
HR, and Safety Roundtables
$150 for the first participant of an organization, $120 each for additional participants from an organization.
Environmental/Energy, Training, Benefits, Wellness and Diversity/inclusion Roundtables
$75 for the first participant of an organization, $60 each for additional participants from an organization.
Future Members:
HR, and Safety Roundtables
$250 for the first participant of an organization, $200 each for additional participants from an organization.
Environmental/Energy, Training, Benefits, Wellness and Diversity/inclusion Roundtables
$125 for the first participant of an organization, $100 each for additional participants from an organization.
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Roundtable sessions are designed to meet your needs; therefore your input is critical to their success. What are your
suggestion topics and/or recommended resource people?
To register, complete this form and mail or fax to:
380 W. Western Ave., Ste. 202, Muskegon, MI 49440
F 231.759.2100
E sandyrichards@eawm.net