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June 12, 2008 Chapter Meeting Minutes

    The June 2008 chapter meeting was held at Lynchburg College. President Betsy called the meeting to order at 12:20.

    President Betsy Phillips welcomed members and recognized guests.

    Betsy then turned the floor over to Tom Davidson, Richmond SHRM member, who shared information about the VA State Conference in Richmond to be held on October 22-24, 2008.

    Ben Mayhew, Director of the Mason City, at Lynchburg College updated the group of things happening at LC.

    The May 7, 2008 chapter meeting minutes were approved as submitted.

    Betsy Phillips gave highlights of the June Board Meeting.

    Betsy Phillips reported for Bill Symonds the account balance is $11,547.31 and estimated reserves of $7,000.

    Barbara Nash announced the scholarship winners:

    Lindsey Sullivan                       Brookville HS Lynchburg College

    Brielle Spencer                         Heritage HS                  High Point University

    Crystal Barber Amherst HS                  Bluefield College

    Jessie Sheffield                        EC Glass HS                  Old Dominion University

    Jonathon Ford                          Appomattox HS CVCC

    The following recipients were present at the meeting: Jessie Sheffield and Lindsey Sullivan.

    Betsy announced that the July social will from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Old City Cemetery. She reminded everyone to please bring something for a door prize. Bruce Christian shared information about the Old City Cemetery.

    Betsy than turned the floor over to Curtis Crews. Curtis introduced Kim McIvor with VEC, Sam Lupica, CEO of the VEC, and Shelby Robinson, Asst. Commissioner.

    Sam Lupica shared VEC’s vision with the group. Our next speaker was Shelby Robinson who shared information on: VEC Services Beyond Unemployment Insurance, Levels of Service Available after Staff Reduction and The New Unemployment Insurance System.

    Betsy presented the speaker with a gift.

    Donna Honeycutt won the door prize donated by Danielle Booker-Perry.

    There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 p.m.

    Respectfully submitted,

     

    Iris H. Allen

    Secretary

     NEXT MEETING

    Date:

    July 10, 2008 (Social)

    Time:

    4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

    Location:

    Old City Cemetery

    Member Cost:

    $15.00

    Guest Cost:

    $20.00

     

     Please RSVP to Iris Allen no later than noon July 8th at ihallen@babcock.com

    Listed below is the program status for the year 2008:

    January 10

    Jamie Quetglez, Young Professionals of Central Virginia – “Winning the War for Talent” – Wingate Inn

    February 14

    Tom Brown, Business Jungle Enterprises – “Discovering Your Noble Purpose” – Wingate Inn

    March 13

    Liberty University Student Chapter – “The Impact of Stereotyping in the Workplace” – Wingate Inn

    April 10

    Partners in Education – Dr. Mark Miear, Principal HHS – “Marketing Heritage High School” – Heritage High School

    May 7

    Simon T. Bailey, ADL Associates – “Release Your Brilliance” – James River Conference Center

    June 12

    Combined meeting with the EAC - Asst. Commissioner Shelby Robinson, VEC – “Levels of Service Concerns with VEC Staff Reductions” – Lynchburg College

    July 10

    Summer Social (4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) – Old City Cemetery

    August 14

    Dr. Brennan, Infectious Diseases Associates of Central Virginia – “Prospects for Bird Flu and Human Influenza in 2008” – Wingate Inn

    September 11

    Legislative – Wingate Inn

    October 9

    Walter Ghant, James Madison University – “Identifying and Understanding the Importance of Soft Skills” – Wingate Inn

    November 13

    December 11

    Winter Social (4:30pm – 6:30pm)