New Member Orientation
Recipient of the
2006 Superior Merit Award
Discussion Topics
 Dulles SHRM
 Chapter Benefits
 Membership Criteria
 2007 Board of Directors
 Chapter Meetings
 Student Chapters
 National SHRM Benefits
Dulles SHRM
Your chapter of choice!
The Word on the Street
What people are saying about us…
– It’s the Cool Chapter
– It’s Warm and Welcoming
– There’s always a buzz
– Great Networking
– The Word is Out – It’s the place to be
Dulles SHRM
Your chapter of choice!
 Latest HR Trends, Laws, & Research
 Network, Collaborate, & Innovate with
other local area HR Professionals
 Help you realize your own Professional &
Career Aspirations
 A lively, warm, enjoyable atmosphere
Chapter Benefits
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Monthly Meetings with Speaker
Membership Directory
Opportunities to Enhance Your HR Skills &
Knowledge
Position Announcements
Chapter Benefits cont’d
 Educational Scholarships
 Periodic Surveys
 Professional Development Seminars
 PHR/SPHR Exam Fall Study Group
 Re-certification Credits
 Annual Holiday Party
Chapter Benefits cont’d
 Comprehensive Website:
www.dullesshrm.org
 Position Announcements via Website
 Resume Postings via Website
 Monthly Newsletter via Website
 Updates on HR Events
Chapter Benefits cont’d
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Annual Board election in November for next
calendar year
Community assistance – speakers and
donations
Discussion groups to broaden your
professional skills
Opportunities to participate in committees,
forums and special projects
Membership Criteria
Member of the National Society of Human
Resource Management
and…
Actively engaged in or have an interest in an
organization for one or more functions of
human resource management
or…
Membership Criteria cont’d
 Currently accredited as PHR or SPHR; or
 Full time consultant with 3 years experience
in HR; or
 Faculty member at accredited institution of
higher learning with 3 years teaching
experience; or
 Full or part time student pursuing HR
degree and not engaged in HR.
Membership Criteria cont’d
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Annual dues are $30.00 per year
Payment is due each January
First payment is due upon joining of
chapter
No dues for students
2007 Board of Directors
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President – Mary Saily
President-Elect – Sarah Cower, PHR
Treasurer – Tina Strasheim, SPHR
Secretary – Jamey McNamara
VP, Membership – Lynn Padgett, PHR
AVP, Membership – Joseph Gregory, SPHR
VP, Programs – Judy Carter, SPHR
VP, Sponsors – Teresa Buchholtz
2007 Board of Directors
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Registration Coordinator
– Amy Lourenco, SPHR
Diversity/Workforce Education Director
– Evelyn Kaiser
Communications Director
– Denise Henderson, PHR
Discussion Group Director
– Cindy Loison, SPHR
2007 Board of Directors
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Certification Representative
– Chas Sumser, PHR
SHRM Foundation Representative
– Marlene Mouanga
Student Chapter Liaison
– Nidhi Kanungo, PHR
Past President
– Maggie Chan, SPHR, CCP
Legislative Liaison
– Craig Petry, SPHR
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Chapter Meetings
Networking and information sharing
on various HR topics & issues
 When:
 Where:
 How:
3rd Wednesday of each month
5:15-8:00 P.M. or 7:30-9:30 A.M.
Sheraton Hotel – Reston
Register online at:
www.dullesshrm.org
Chapter Meetings: Costs
Pay online at our website by Credit Card; or by Cash, Credit
Card or Check at the meeting.
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Members: $35.00
Non-Members: $45.00
Members in Transition: $20.00
Students: $15.00
Discussion Groups:
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Usually 1st Thursday of every month
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Locations announced via
website/email
No cost to attend
Student Chapters
 Assist & encourage professional
development
 Assist chapter leaders
 Build relationships with students
 Reinforce benefits & values of SHRM
membership
 Affiliated with National Louis University
Dulles Chapter
Scholarships
 Up to $1,000
 Undergraduate Student
 Graduate Student
 Awarded in December
Chapter News
Dulles SHRM Chapter Goes To Capitol Hill
The Dulles (Virginia) Chapter participated in
Day Inside the Beltway events in
Washington, DC.
National SHRM
Member Benefits
SHRM Online
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SHRM Member Directory Online Daily
News Updates
Legislative Updates
HR Job Listings
HR Publications
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HR Magazine
HRWeek e-newsletter
Workplace Visions
SHRM Legal Report
Mosaics (online)
SHRM Resources
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Volunteer Opportunities
http://www.shrm.org/volunteer/
Knowledge Center
http://www.shrm.org/kc/
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Governmental Affairs
http://www.shrm.org/government/
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Educational Resources
http://www.shrm.org/education/
Professional Resources
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SHRM Information Center
Library
Forms Database and Toolkits
Sample Employment Policies
HR Week
Research
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Surveys on HR Topics
Workplace Forecast: A Strategic
Outlook
Research Translations
Briefly Stated
Discounted SHRM
Member Benefits
VA State SHRM
Conference
2007 Virginia State
SHRM Conference & Expo
October 3 - 5, 2007
Hyatt Regency Hotel Crystal City, VA
http://www.2007shrmvastateconf.org/
SHRM Conferences
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Strategic HR Conference
October 10-12, 2007 - Tampa, FL
SHRM Workplace Diversity
Conference & Exposition
October 18-20, 2007
Philadelphia, PA
2008 SHRM Conferences
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2008 Employment Law & Legislative
Conference March 2008, Washington, D.C.
Next Year's Dates Will be Posted Soon
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2008 Global Forum Conference
March 2008, Next Year's Dates/Venue Will be
Posted Soon
2008 SHRM Staffing Management
Conference & Exposition April 2008,
Next Year's Dates/Venue Will be Posted Soon
Professional Development
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SHRM Learning System
Seminars/Certificate
Programs/Executive-Level Programs
Human Resource Certification Institute
(HRCI)
SHRMStore HR books and products
For a complete list of national
member benefits, please visit:
www.shrm.org/benefits
Thank you for coming!