Michiana SHRM
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February 2014
WELCOME
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Sponsorships
Thank You to all our Sponsors
February Meeting sponsor
Gold Medal sponsor
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Next Meeting
13th Annual Conference
How HR Can Use Intellectual Property
How HR Can Use Intellectual Property [IP] to Create
Value for Business by Strategically Plan Training for
Measurable Results.
March 18, 2014, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Sponsored by
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Congratulations recent SPHR / PHR
Executive Leadership Workshop
Betsy Doud, SPHR
Peggy Cronin, SPHR
Naomi Doehrmann, PHR
Mary Edwards, PHR
Debra Mastropietro, PHR
Our next study group is starting soon
see Bruce Daeger SPHR
Free study group to Michiana Chapter
Members
Bruce.Daeger@federalmogul.com
If you are interested
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Legislative Committee
• Keeps members up to date on recent court decisions,
new laws, and proposed legislation that impact the
workplace.
• Educates members on a variety of legal issues important
to success as HR professionals. Informs members of
recent court decisions which change the “rules of the
game” for employers.
> With respect to both updates, provides practical advice on
compliance to help limit liability
Interested in learning more or being part of the
A-Team contact John Kuehn
jkuehn@lck-law.com
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Highlights of SHRM HR Week
• NLRB’s “quickie election” rule is back on the table.
• Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (Arkansas) decides that
an employer is not liable for hostile work environment
where the plaintiff’s supervisor screamed and cursed at
her and then prevented her three times from leaving the
room.
• Upcoming SHRM Member Webcasts:
> Feb. 26: Managing Social Media Risk
> Feb. 27: Flex Time
SHRM’s HR Week emails are available to all members of
SHRM National. Please see any member of the Michiana
SHRM board for more information about becoming a SHRM
National member.
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Workforce Readiness
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Ensure that today’s and tomorrow’s workforce has the skills,
competencies, and behaviors to succeed in today’s and
tomorrow’s workplace
Primary Focus for Initiatives
> Student Development for Career Readiness
• Prepare local students for job search and career success
• Partnership with Five Star Life’s Leadership Program
• Presentations to high school students on job skills basics
> Connect SHRM member volunteers with workforce readiness
initiatives in our community, including non-profits and
educational institutions
• Speakers, mock interviews, resume review
Contact Alison Fox to help volunteer
Alison.Fox@faegrebd.com
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College Relations Committee
Scholarships!
• Now accepting applications for Michiana
Scholarships!
> Deadline is April 1, 2014
• Sons and Daughters of Michiana Chapter members
• Student Chapter members pursuing careers in Human
Resources
– More information found on our website:
Michiana Scholarships
• National SHRM Scholarships
> SHRM Foundation Student Scholarship Program
• More information/scholarships found on SHRM website:
SHRM Foundation Scholarships and Awards
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Communications!!!
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• Step into “The Viral Information”
The Michiana Chapter of SHRM has gone viral and invites you
to follow them through their Quarterly Newsletters, Website,
Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin.
Michiana SHRM is here to make available to you a wealth of
Human Resources information including global topics and to a
sizeable scope.
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2nd Quarter Newsletter
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Looking for news letter sponsors
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Articles to increase Human Resource Profession
Contact Kevin at: Kevin_Kennelly@archway.com
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Diversity Advisory Committee
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Provides support in the areas of diversity and inclusion. The
Committee has collected information from members about their
diversity-related initiatives and plans, as well as areas of
greatest interest and need. We work to provide internal and
external resources for members as they progress in their own
company’s diversity and inclusion strategies.
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The Diversity Committee conducts job fairs and webinars to
assist members in assessing their diversity status and needs,
and to provide resources to meet their diversity goals.
If interested please contact Joan Fisher
joan.fisher@mosaicinfo.org
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Conference Committee
SAVE THE DATE
Leadership Forum - Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Conference - Thursday, October 16, 2014
 The planning has started and we are looking for some
volunteers to help in this great event.
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Do you have a passion for decorating?
Do you enjoy organizing and planning a party?
Do you like meeting new vendors / speakers?
A flare for ordering food?
Are you a wizard in publisher /graphic arts?
The committee can use you contact Peggy Cronin
peggy.cronin@smokercraftinc.com
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SHRM Foundation
 A non-profit affiliate of SHRM
 The SHRM Foundation provides comprehensive, researchbased answers to your HR challenges through its support of
research grants, scholarships, educational programs and
practitioner resources.
 The SHRM Foundation invests in the future and supports
lifelong learning through its scholarship and
awards programs. It supports researchers who bring us greater
understanding of the complexities of HR, and creates
materials to help practitioners understand and apply the new
knowledge that research provides.
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Membership Committee
Welcome New Michiana SHRM Members
Ann
Jesse
Tiffany
Denise
Amico Moran
Branham
Brassell
Hoke
Kunal
Susan
Kevin
Paul
Wine
Wiskus
University of Notre Dame
Benteler Automotive
Life Treatment Centers, Inc.
EDC of Elkhart County
Umass Amherst Isenberg School of
Management
Faegre Baker Daniels
Hays Companies of Indiana
Membership Survey – We Want Your Feedback!
Renew Your 2014 Membership by
February 28, 2014
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Membership Committee
WANTED!
MEMBER AMBASSADORS!
The Membership Committee is in need of volunteers to help Michiana SHRM
welcome new members.
If You Are Ready to Take Your Participation to the Next Level;
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Join our 7 touch campaign*
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Create Connections
Welcome New Members
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Get Involved
Meet Fellow HR Professionals
If you are passionate about SHRM and helping others grow, we need you as an
Ambassador! Please consider joining us in advancing the HR profession and serving the
professional!
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What WE Can Do For YOU
 A local network when gathering information on how other
local organizations handle various human resource
situations, procedures, policies, etc.
 Access to the Michiana SHRM LinkedIn page with
discussion forums for answers to your HR questions.
 Certified Luncheon meetings.
 Access to up-to-date information on pending federal and
state legislation that may impact your company’s
operations. This includes updates direct from an
Employment Law Attorney who serves on our Board.
 FREE Job Postings on the Michiana SHRM website. Just
send your job posting to us via email.
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What WE Can Do For YOU
 Mentoring Program for students and HR professionals who
want to develop their skills and expertise.
 A Sons and Daughters Scholarships to benefit the
children of our members.
 Information on how to become a certified HR Professional
and discounts on certification preparation classes.
 HR generalists and specialists who provide information that
might otherwise be difficult and/or expensive to obtain.
 Detailed, updated information on state and local labor
market conditions and issues.
 A local forum for your personal and professional
development.
 An opportunity to develop your leadership, public speaking
and group decision-making skills.
 And Much, Much More!
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