April 4, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Phyllis Calvert, Iris Allen, Betsy Phillips, Barbara Nash, Bill Symonds, Lee Boyd, Sandy Justis, Barbara Parker, Gary Davis, Shameka Wright, Danielle Booker-Perry, Carla Lively, and Donn Schnarr.
The SHRM Board met on April 4, 2008, at Famous Anthony’s on Wards Road. President, Betsy Phillips, called the meeting to order at 8:20am.
Betsy gave a brief review of the March meeting evaluation results. Still some confusion about the time meetings starts. Betsy will mention at next chapter meeting. Betsy will see if Charley’s can get the food out about 5 minutes early. People can start eating while networking.
It was suggested that we use microphones so people can hear. It was also suggested that we start a welcome committee.
Gary Davis suggested and offered to work on trying to get pictures on website of membership. We need to know if our site will handle the capacity. It was suggested he bring a digital camera to the meetings.
2008 Programs were discussed by Betsy Phillips. Approximately 20 people had responded thus far for the April meeting. Sandy will send out a reminder for the April meeting. Betsy will 5 extra meals ordered for this meeting.
May meeting at the James River Conference Center has been confirmed. We have $3,500 in sponsorship so far. Betsy will handle securing additional sponsorships. Betsy will email invitation to Roanoke, Charlottesville, Danville, and other chapters.
Betsy will submit paperwork for HRCI certification today for the May meeting. October’s meeting will be submitted for HRCI certification as well.
Phyllis Calvert offered to be responsible for securing 2009 Meeting Location. Some suggestions were: Cattle Annie’s, James River Conference Center (distance may be a concern) and the Hilton Garden.
April door prize will be provided by Bill Symonds.
Bill Symonds reported that our preliminary balance was $12,800 and we have approximately 100 members
Danielle Booker will send our reminder for applications at beginning and end of year. We have had 8 new members join.
Brian of Wingate will share update of upgrades to Wingate at August meeting.
Betsy will email the board prior to each monthly chapter meeting to see who has reports to share at the upcoming meeting. We will always have the following reports at each chapter meeting: Treasurer, Secretary, and Membership
Betsy recognized and presented Phyllis Calvert with a birthday gift.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Iris H. Allen
Iris Allen, Secretary
NEXT MEETING
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Date: |
May 2, 2008 |
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Time: |
8:15 a.m. |
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Location: |
Famous Anthony |
If you cannot make the meeting, please email Iris Allen-ihallen@babcock.com
Listed below is the program status for the year 2008:
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January 10 |
Jamie Quetglez, Young Professionals of Central Virginia – “Winning the War for Talent” |
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February 14 |
Tom Brown, Business Jungle Enterprises – “Discovering Your Noble Purpose” |
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March 13 |
Liberty University Student Chapter – “The Impact of Stereotyping in the Workplace” |
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April 10 |
Partners in Education (at Heritage High School) – Dr. Mark Miear, Principal HHS – “HHS Programs to Prepare Students for Life After Graduation” |
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May 7 |
Simon T. Bailey, ADL Associates – “Release Your Brilliance” |
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June 12 |
Combined meeting with the EAC - Asst. Commissioner Shelby Robinson, VEC – “Levels of Service Concerns with VEC Staff Reductions” |
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July 10 |
Summer Social (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) |
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August 14 |
Dr. Brennan, Infectious Diseases Associates of Central Virginia – “Prospects for Bird Flu and Human Influenza in 2008” |
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September 11 |
Legislative |
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October 9 |
Walter Ghant, James Madison University – “Identifying and Understanding the Importance of Soft Skills” |
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November 13 |
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December 11 |
Winter Social (4:00pm – 6:00pm) |
