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September 13, 2007 Chapter Meeting Minutes

    Phyllis called the meeting to order at 12:05 pm. and welcomed member and guests.

    There were eleven-(11) guest s from the Liberty Student Chapter. Grace Bailey, the current President of the Student

    Chapter reported their schedule for the upcoming year.

    The August chapter meeting minutes were approved as submitted.

    Bill Symonds reported that the chapter’s current balance is $10,876.31.

    Carol Giles reported we now have 116 paid members and she will be sending the new membership packets before the October meeting.

    Barbara Nash reported the next Business Spotlight is November 1, 2007. Also the scholarships will be available to all high schools in Region 2000. Barbara also reminded everyone about the upcoming Communication Workshop. An E-Blast had been mailed to all members.

    Bruce Christian had no report for the Liberty Student Chapter except to state they were growing and getting better each year. He reminded everyone to donate money to the National Foundation.

    Phyllis stated the names of the 2008 board would be announced at the October meeting. Phyllis also recognized Kim for working so diligently on the programs for September and October chapter meetings. This meeting is HRCI certified for 1.50 credits and the October meeting is also certified.

    Phyllis then introduced Shirley Davis. Shirley gave gifts to members who met certain criteria.

    Shirley was an excellent and entertaining speaker and was very knowledgeable on the subject of diversity.

    Mike McPeake and Phyllis Calvert won the door prizes provided by Sandy Justis and Judy Clements won the Wyngate cookies.

    There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at ;30 p.m.

    Respectfully submitted,

    Sandra R. Justis

    Sandra Justis

    Secretary

     

    NEXT MEETING

    Date:

    October 11 ,2007

    Time:

    11:30 a.m.

    Location:

    Kirkley Hotel

    Member Cost:

    $15.00

    Guest Cost:

    $20.00

    Please RSVP to Sandy Justis no later than 12:00 p. m. October 9, 2007. 

    You can e-mail to sjustis@coleman-adams.com.

    Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you there!

    Listed below is the program status for the year 2007:

    January 11

    Heidi Young, Assistant Chief Appeals Examiner - VEC

    “Unemployment Hearings at the Appeals Level”

    February 8

    Mary Bice, Centra Health – “Workplace Wellness” (1.50 HRCI Credit Approved)

    March 8

    LU Student Chapter to host and present program

    April 5

    Partners in Education *E. C. Glass

    May 10

    Greg Hunt, Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore - “Effective Investigations in Misconduct Cases” (1.50 HRCI Credit Approved)

    June 14

    Dr. Paul McKendrick, Superintendent (Lynchburg City Schools) – Preparing Students for the Workforce (Combined meeting with EAC) *James River Conf. Center

    July 12

    Summer Social – Depot Grille (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

    August 9

    Legislative – TBD

    September 13

    Diversity – Shirley Davis, SHRM Diversity Director

    Learning to Lead an Increasingly Diverse Workforce (1.50 HRCI Credit Approved)

    October 11

    Johnny Taylor, Jr. – Immediate Past Chairman for SHRM

    “Courageous HR Leadership” *The Kirkley Hotel

    (1.50 HRCI Strategic Credit Approved)

    November 8

    Mike Battaglia, USDOL – Wage and Hour Update

    December 13

    Winter Social