Human Resource Association of Central Indiana
Affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management
9840 Westpoint Drive,
Suite 260
Indianapolis IN 46256
Phone: (317) 841-3236
Fax: (317) 841-8206
e-mail
information@hraci.org |
HRACI
2008 Board of Directors
President
Cherilyn Stephens, PHR
email president(at)hraci.org
President
Elect
Brian Cox
email presidentelect(at)hraci.org
Immediate
Past President
Andrea Cranfill, SPHR
email pastpres(at)hraci.org
Vice
President of Membership
Pam Dolas, PHR
email vpmembership(at)hraci.org
Vice
President, Programs
Helena Masters
email vpprograms(at)hraci.org
Secretary
Toni Thompson, PHR
email secretary(at)hraci.org
Treasurer
JoDee Curtis, SPHR
email treasurer(at)hraci.org
Director
of Certification
Jennifer Lange, PHR
email certification(at)hraci.org
Director
of Communications,
Newsletter Editor
Karen Seketa, SPHR
email communications(at)hraci.org
Director
of Legislative Affairs
Dennis Stull, SPHR
email legislative(at)hraci.org
Director
of Sponsorship
Patti Daniels, PHR
email sponsorship(at)hraci.org
Director of College and
Community Relations
Scott Kincaid
email education(at)hraci.org
Director
of Diversity
Erin Brothers
email diversity(at)hraci.org
Director
of Special Interest Groups
Lisa Helms
email sig(at)hraci.org
Director
of Volunteer Management
Tami Murphy
volunteer(at)hraci.org
Executive
Director
Mark Records
email executivedirector@hraci.org
For General Information:
Phone: (317) 841-3236
Fax: (317) 841-8206
Job
Postings
We
have 12 Current Job Postings. Be sure to check them out at: http://www.hraci.org/
HRACIjobs.htm
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| Important
Dates in this month's Newsletter |
Thursday, November 6, 2008
HRACI Best Practices Forum
Maximizing your learning investment
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Anti-Harassment Training
Thursday, December 4, 2008
HRACI Consultant's Forum
Effective Negotiations
Friday, December 12, 2008
Annual Holiday Program
Karl Ahlrichs
Read
on for details on these and other important HRACI
activities!
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 Allow me to introduce to you the HRACI Board of Directors
for 2009:
President: Brian Cox
Brian is the Manager of Recruiting Operations for Eli
Lilly and Company. He has served HRACI for over 10
years in several capacities including most recently
President-Elect. He founded the Employment Management
Association in Central Indiana and both merged it with
HRACI as well as helped to start the Human Resources
Consultant’s Forum while serving as Director
of Special Interest Groups. Brian holds his Bachelor’s
Degree from Bradley University in Human Resource Management.
President-Elect: Tami Murphy
Tami is a Director at That’s Good HR. She has
been a contributor to the growth of HRACI since joining
the
membership committee in 2003 and serving as the Volunteer
Management Chair. Tami has been instrumental in developing
our Volunteer Management program and served as our first
Director of Volunteer Management. Tami holds a BS in
Speech Pathology and Audiology from Ball State University.
VP of Programs: Jeremy C. York, PHR
Jeremy is currently an HR Consultant with FlashPoint
HR Consulting and an adjunct professor at IUPUI Indianapolis.
He has been a member of HRACI since 1999 and currently
serves on the programs committee. Jeremy holds a bachelor’s
degree in organizational leadership and supervision
and a master’s degree in management.
Secretary: Toni Thompson, PHR
Toni is the Business Development Manager for RepuCare.
This will be Toni’s second term as the Secretary
for HRACI. She previously served on the membership
committee before joining the board. She holds a bachelor’s
degree in psychology and master’s degree in social
work.
Director,
College & Community Relations: Laura
McGrew
Laura is the Director of Human Resources for the Indiana
Museum of Art and has been an active volunteer on the
diversity committee for the past three years. She holds
her Masters of Science in Human Resources and has been
in HR management roles for over 13 years.
Director, Volunteer Management: Shawna Lake, SPHR
Shawna is the Director of Human Resources at the Indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra. She currently serves on both the
college and community relations and volunteer management
committees for HRACI and serves as a new member ambassador.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
Management and served as vice president of the Ball
State SHRM student chapter while pursuing her degree.
Shawna received the HRACI Volunteer of the Year award
in June of 2008 for her exceptional contributions to
our chapter.
Director, Diversity: Erin Brothers
Erin is a Recruiter at Hancock Regional Hospital. This
will be Erin’s second term in this director role.
She is one of seven Certified Healthcare Recruiters
in the state of IN (CHCR). She has a master’s
degree in Nonprofit Management from Indiana University
and a BA from Butler University. Erin’s volunteer
experience includes serving as President-Elect for
the Indiana Association of Health Care Recruiters,
a member of the Advisory Board for Indiana Area Health
Education Center (MICI-AHEC). She is a member of SHRM,
the National Association for Health Care Recruitment
(NAHCR), and Indiana Society of Healthcare Human Resource
Association (ISHHRA).
Continuing Board Members:
VP, Membership: Pam Dolas, PHR
Treasurer: JoDee Curtis, SPHR
Director, Certification: Jennifer Lange, PHR
Director, Communications: Karen Seketa, SPHR
Director, Sponsorship: Patti Daniels, PHR
** These board positions were not up for re-election
this year. 2009 will be the second year in their two
year term.
I’d
also like to take this time to introduce to you, Bobbie
Shreiner. Bobbie has been selected to
fill
the role of Director, Special Interest Groups and finish
out the term previously held by Lisa Helms. Lisa has
decided to step down from her board position to focus
on personal and professional goals. Bobbie is currently
the Vice President, Client Services at Right Management
and has been serving as the Chairperson for our EMA
special interest group.
On behalf
of the entire board, I’d like to thank
everyone that voted in support of this slate. I believe
that the 2009 HRACI Board of Directors will serve you,
the membership, very well over the next year.
Sincerely,
Cherilyn Stephens, PHR
President, HRACI
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Submitted
by Brian Cox
 With
the election upon us, SHRM has been involved all year in
helping promote "get out and vote" activities.
The SHRM gov't affairs office created this powerpoint highlighting
the important issues facing HR between now and year end,
as well as the look ahead to key issues for HR in 2009.
No matter how you slice it, the HR environment continues
to be affected and influenced by the important decisions.
Take a look!
If you have not seen the SHRM commercials that have been
running throughout the campaign season, take a look at
the link below...
http://www.shrm.org/hr2008/
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| Membership
Update |
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Submitted
by Pam Dolas, PHR
HRACI
has some exciting initiatives in the works
for the rest of 2008 into 2009. This month
starts our renewal drive for 2009. Remember,
your renewal is only $90 for a year full
of exciting programs and opportunities in
2009. We will have one drawing at the December
11th annual holiday program for those who
have renewed through December 8th. Two additional
drawings will be held at the January program
for those who renew by December 31st. The
prizes will be one free luncheon meeting – a
$25 value (1/2 day programs excluded), an
HRACI shirt and a $25 gas card. Be sure to
get your renewal in before the end of the
year to qualify for these drawings!
Along with renewals, beginning in October, 2008 we will
be giving incentives to HRACI members who refer others
who join HRACI. For your first referral you will immediately
receive a $10 Starbucks card. Referrals will be tracked
through December of 2009 and a monetary reward will be
given at the end of the year for your total referrals.
The reward increases in value for each referral you get.
Your second referral will be $15, the third $25, the fourth
$35 and the fifth will receive a $50 gift card. Any referrals
beyond 5 will be rewarded with an additional $5 for each
referral. So someone who refers 5 members to join HRACI
could come away with a total of $125. These will be American
Express cards so you can use them anywhere or even deposit
them into your own bank. We hope everyone will be motivated
to share with non-members the benefits that HRACI offers.
And be sure the joining members note your name as the referrer
on their membership application.
How long have you been a member of HRACI? We value your
commitment to this organization and would like to recognize
those individuals who have been members of HRACI for 5
years or more. Watch for more details in the coming months.
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| Volunteer
News |
Submitted
by Chris Seidel
HRACI’s
Upcoming Committee Fair
The
Volunteer Committee is excited to announce an organizational
wide “Committee Fair” at
the upcoming HRACI luncheon on November 13. The luncheon
will be held at the
Holiday Inn on the north side of town near the Pyramids.
Whether you are looking for a year-long commitment or
if you would rather find out about one time volunteer opportunities,
please plan to attend the Fair and learn first hand of
all of the many ways for you to use your interests or special
skills and help make HRACI stronger for all 1,000 members.
Representatives from various committees and special interest
groups will be available to answer your questions and help
you become involved. Together we can enhance the Human
Resources profession in central Indiana.
Volunteer Recognition: This month, we highlight the Programs Committee
Committee Initiatives/Responsibilities: Plan
and organize HRACI’s programs—includes
lunch/breakfast, speaker/activity, and sponsors. Secure
speakers that help educate members and enrich their HR
knowledge. Provide programs that are HR trends, updates,
best-practices, etc.
Committee Goals: Increase attendance at monthly events by providing programming
that relates to members professional development.
Committee Accomplishments: 2009 planning is well underway. The holiday luncheon location
and menu has been selected.
Anything else to note: We are always looking for more volunteers to serve on
our committee.
October Luncheon: Beast Management
November Luncheon: HR Trends
December: Holiday Luncheon at the Indiana Arts Center
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| Certification
Update |
Submitted
by: Jennifer Lange
IS IT TIME FOR YOU TO RECERTIFY?
Adapted from Christina G. Friedli at the Human Resource
Certification Institute (HRCI)
Approximately
10,000 PHR/SPHR certified HR Professionals need to recertify
by the end of the 2008 calendar year…are
you one of them?
Sixty (60) recertification credit hours are required every
three (3) years to maintain your certification. Credit
may be earned in the following categories:
- Continuing
Education (no max)
- Instruction
(20 hours max)
- On-the-Job
Experience (20 hours max)
- Research/Publishing
(20 hours max)
- HR
Leadership Roles (10 hours max)
- Professional
Membership (10 hour max)
- OR
you may take the exam again (but who wants to do
that)
Important
Resources you need to be aware of…
- Step-by-Step
On-line Recertification Tour: www.hrci.org/recertification/vrt/ This tool provides help to first time recertification
applicants as they are often unsure where and how to enter
their activities.
This video takes you through the process step-by-step.
- Still
Need Recertification Credits? Go to www.hrci.org/cepreapprovals/sdae to
access HRCI’s online directory of pre-approved
programs and search for classes and activities near you.
Additional Information:
"RECERTIFICATION: IT'S EASIER THAN YOU THINK" WEBINAR
WHEN: Thursday, 11-06-08, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM EST
WHERE: Click here to join the meeting: http://shrm.na3.acrobat.com/recert/
VIRTUAL RECERTIFICATION COUNSELOR
WHEN: Wednesday, 11-12-08 at 12:00 noon EST
WHERE: Visit the HR Certification Institute's homepage
(www.hrci.org) to participate in our Virtual Recertification
Counselor (VRC) session where your recertification questions
will be answered.
If you have questions please email HRCI at info@hrci.org or call 1-866-898-4724.
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| HRACI
November Meeting |
Anti-Harassment
Training
This
session will provide an overview of the state of the
law as it relates to harassment complaints. Advice and
recommendations on how to handle harassment complaints
and how to minimize legal risk.
During
this session you will:
- Hear
an update on the legal requirements related to harassment.
- Learn
to have a clear policy in place
- Hear
recommendations on how to properly investigate a
complaint.
- Hear
examples of real life workplace situations with recommendations
on how to respond.
 About
the Speaker:
Gilda Spencer is Associate Vice President of
Litigation focusing on Employment litigation. She leads
a group of attorneys and paralegals in the management
of all administrative charges and employment lawsuits
filed against the Nationwide companies and advises on
all employment policy issues with the companies.
In
addition to managing all of the employment litigation
against the companies, Gilda also provides legal opinions
on all employment policy matters within the companies.
She and her team provide counsel to all of the HR clients
on a daily basis, from routine matters such as disciplinary
issues and policy guide violations to those involving
the most sweeping policy changes. She consults on immigration
matters and various diversity initiatives throughout
the companies. Gilda and her team provide training
to the HR clients and business units on various risk
management strategies including proper file documentation,
e-mail policy, subject matter updates and litigation
avoidance.
Date:
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Thursday,
November 13, 2008
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Speaker:
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Gilda
L. Spencer, Associate Vice President, Associate
General Counsel, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
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Topic:
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Anti-Harassment
Training
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Location:
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Holiday
Inn North at the Pyramids
3850 DePauw Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
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Agenda:
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11:30
a.m. Registration & Networking
12:00 a.m. Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Announcements
12:40 p.m. Program
1:20 p.m. Adjournment
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Cost:
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Members
$25
Guests $35
Student $15
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Sponsored
by:
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Check
out all of our currently scheduled
2008-2009 programs online at: http://www.hraci.org/HRACIevents.php
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Additional Information Coming Soon!
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| Topic: |
Effective
Negotiations |
| Speaker: |
Sheldon
Goldstein |
| When: |
Thursday,
December 4, 2008
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
| Location: |
Indiana
Tech University
3500 DePauw Boulevard
Pyramid 3010
Indianapolis, IN 46268 |
| Cost: |
Free
for HRACI Members
Non-Members - $10 (must pay in advance of meeting)
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HRACI
Best Practices Forum
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Maximizing
Your Learning Investment
Andrea Moore, CPLP, Sr. Consultant, FlashPoint
Session Overview
Traditionally, when providing learning and development
to employees, organizations have invested the greatest amount
of money and energy into the learning event itself. While
the learning event is an important part of the development
process, it is also critical to focus on preparing for the
learning event and to provide follow-up in order to support
learning after the event has occurred.
In
this session we will discuss ways in which learning professionals
can maximize their learning investments through improved
preparation and follow-up. After an interactive overview,
three panel participants will share specifics about learning
engagements in their organizations and what they did
to support success of the initiatives.
Session Facilitator and Panel Moderator
Andrea Moore, CPLP, CEC, Senior Consultant, FlashPoint
amoore@FlashPointHR.com
Andrea
Moore has extensive experience as a human resource professional,
focusing on the growth and development of individuals,
work teams, and leaders. She began her career as a generalist
and moved into the learning and performance-improvement
function, managing a global team for an electronics distribution
organization before joining FlashPoint. Her passion is
supporting people and organizations to help them overcome
challenges and accomplish their goals. Andrea has a master
of science degree in human resource development and a
bachelor of arts degree n psychology, both from Indiana
State University. She was a pilot participant in the
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
program through the American Society for Training and
Development. She is a Certified Empowerment Coach (CEC)
through iPEC and is also certified in the facilitation
of Franklin Covey's signature program “The Seven
Habits of Highly Effective People,” in the facilitation
of change-management programs through Price Pritchett,
and in leadership development through Achieve Global.
Andrea is the president-elect of CIASTD. She serves on
the human resource development advisory board for the
Indiana State University College of Technology, is the
president of the board of Global Peace Initiatives, and
volunteers for the Indy Hub, Girls Incorporated, and
College Mentors for Kids.
Panel Participants
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| Topic: |
Maximizing
Your Learning Investment |
| Speaker: |
Andrea
Moore, CPLP, Sr. Consultant, FlashPoint
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| When: |
Thursday,
November 6, 2008
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| Location: |
Barnes
and Thornburg
Auditorium II, 5th Floor
11 South Meridian Street
Paid Parking – Merchant’s Lot Downtown |
| Cost: |
Members:
Free
Non-Members: $25 (must pay in advance!) |
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HRACI
Annual Holiday Program |
SAVE
THE DATE!
Toy Drive, presentation by Karl Ahlrichs, and lunch provided
by Jacquies Gourmet Catering
Date:
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Thursday,
December 11, 2008
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Speaker:
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Karl
Ahlrichs
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Location:
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Indianapolis
Art Center
820 East 67th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Parking Available
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Agenda:
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11:30
a.m. Registration & Networking
12:00 a.m. Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Announcements
12:40 p.m. Program
1:20 p.m. Adjournment
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Cost:
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Members
$25
Guests $35
Student $15
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Brette
Andrews
April Krebs
Kimberly Bethel
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Rhonda
Lou Bennett
Vincent Erard
Michael Lane
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