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General Chapter Minutes 2014

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    November 20, 2014

    Opening Remarks:

    Lisa called the meeting to order @ 11:44

    Lisa had all attendees introduce themselves & welcomed any visitors

     

    Board Reports:

    Treasurer – Dave – any member who would like to review the chapter’s budget may contact Dave for budget spreadsheet

    Website – Judy – The SHRM Certified Preferred Provider Seal has been added to the website

    Community Outreach - Sandy – working with ECC on a career fair for 2015

    Legislative Update – Sara Z. – Ban the box starts 1/1/15 (criminal charges on application), changes due to new Governor in IL; possible replacing the entire IDES, Massachusetts passed a bill for mandatory sick leave, Illinois minimum wage  referendum passed, Obama decision tonight on immigration possible executive order which could lead to mandatory e-verify after making 5 million people legal.

    Programs – Crystal – Presenter for the January meeting will be Sara Zorich with a legislative update

     

    Presenter

    GCG Financial – Health Care Reform – Impact & Timing for You & Your Business

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    October 16, 2014

    Opening Remarks:

    Lisa called the meeting to order @ 11:40

    Lisa had all attendees introduce themselves & welcomed any visitors

     

    Board Reports:

    Programs – Crystal – November meeting will be on New Healthcare Regulations for 2015

    Diversity – Susan Jayne – Holly LaVine will be working with her in 2015.  They are looking for diversity topics for 2015

    Membership – The group will be having a membership drive through National SHRM in November

    Treasurer – Dave – presented job description on treasurer’s duties

     

    Presenter

    Daniel Kaufman & Katherine Goyert of Michael Best  - He Said, She Said – Effectively Investigating and Responding to Internal Complaints of Sexual Harassment

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    September 18, 2014

     

    Opening Remarks:

    Lisa called the meeting to order @ 11:45

    Lisa had all attendees introduce themselves

    Board Reports:

    Membership –  Current membership @ 42

    Community Outreach – Sandy – asked members to send her organizations/charities that are in need

    Treasurer – Dave – the group is solvent and in good standing

    Programs – Crystal – working on programs for 2015

    Diversity – Susan Jayne – no update

    Board Election – Kristen May gave all attendees ballots for the election of the 2015 board.

    Presenter

    Sarah Flotte Porter & Katherine Goyert of Michael Best  - Bermuda Triangle of Employee Leave; FMLA, ADA, & Workers  Compensation

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    July 17, 2014

    Opening Remarks:

    Lisa called the meeting to order @ 11:45

    Lisa had all new members introduce themselves

    Board Reports:

    Membership – Yvonne we have 2 or 3 new members.  Current membership @ 52

    Community Outreach – Sandy – no updates to report

    Outreach – Sandy is working with local colleges on student members

    Programs – Pam no meeting August due to state conference (encouraged all members to attend state conference).  September meeting presentation is the Bermuda Triangle of Leave Requests

    Sandy – discussed the duties of Community Outreach.  Current project is mentoring college students. Previous project was Poise for Success.

    Shape– Lisa presented on the reason for SHAPE.   It is required to be an affiliate of National SHRM. Aligns our chapters goals and initiatives with National SHRM.

    Board Members for 2015 – Lisa announced that on the table there were applications for members to run for the chapter board in 2015

    Presenter

    Jerod Harris  - Kaleidoscope Group presented :  The 4 I’s of Cultural Competency

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00

     

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    June 19, 2014

    Opening Remarks:

    Lisa called the meeting to order @ 11:45

    Lisa welcomed any guests and new members to the meeting

    Lisa Introduced Karen Vujtech from the Illinois State Council District Director, District 1

    Board Reports:

    Website – Judie reported that the website is up to date

    Community Outreach – Sandy – no updates to report

    Programs – Crystal announced the speakers for the next few meetings

    Sarah – discussed the duties of the Secretary’s position

    Shape Awards Levels – Lisa presented the SHAPE award levels

     

    Presenter

    Lisa R. Callaway –  Ten Things Every HR Leader Should Know About Labor Law

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00

     

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    May 15, 2014

     

    Opening Remarks - Welcome and Call to order (11:30 am)

    Business Meeting (11:45)

    1. Committee Updates
      1. Dave -Treasurer – money in the account; moving checking from BMO Harris to Wintrust.
      2. Yvonne - Membership is 42.  We have lots of guests today.
      3. Susan -Diversity – working on recruitment of veterans
      4. Judie - Website – looking for statements to post about how the chapter has helped you.
      5. Sandi - Community Outreach – still working on developing the student shadowing program – haven’t had a student commit yet but makes herself available to students who may want to contact her about this program.
      6. Legislation – skipped for now.
      7. Crystal - Programs – announced next two programs.

    Discussion of Website/Member Benefits Role - Judie Childress spoke to the group, describing her function as Website/Member Benefits Director.  She maintains the web site, updating meetings and events, program topics, member information, and testing dates for certification.  This position also includes finding sponsors for meetings. 

    Everyone introduced themselves

    Pam introduced Speaker

    Program: Taboo Topix, presented by Laurie Huspen and Valuable Resources Co. 

    Meeting adjourned @ 12:50 p.m.

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    April 17, 2014

    Opening Remarks - Lisa Grunkle welcomed everyone.

    Board Reports

    Yvonne  – Membership report.  Our current membership is 41.  Four (4) guests were present at this meeting.  We will have another membership drive next month.

    Dave – Budget.  No updates.

    Judie – Website.  The website has been updated.

    Sandi – Community Outreach.  Sandi met with Judson College and is now part of the board for HR topics.

    Sara – Brief legal update. 

    Pam - Programs report. 

    • SHAPE is our guide on how we run our meetings.  We are expected to create strategic goals and objectives. 
    • Next month: Our presenter, Laurie Hussman focuses on theater as a training vehicle.  She will present a performance on harassment as defined by Title VII. 
    • In the coming months our programs will focus on labor law.

    Yvonne spoke to the group, describing her function as Vice President of Membership.  This position focuses on getting new members, using emai blasts, postcard mailings using lists provided by National. 

    Lisa reminded us of the National Conference in June. 

    Program

    Legal Update; HRCI CERT #204375 – Presented by Sara Zorich

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00 p.m.

     

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    March 20, 2014

     

    Opening Remarks:

    Yvonne called the meeting to order @ 11:45

    Yvonne welcomed any guests, new members, and students to the meeting

    Board Reports:

    Dave – Treasurer -  The group is in good financial standing.  Yearend audit is complete.

    Judy – Website - Website has been updated with our Silver Award

    Sandy – Community Outreach - Working with ECC & Judson for community outreach.  Signup sheets are on the table for participating in a mentoring program with the college students.

    Sara – Legislation – a case is going to the Supreme Court dealing with employees being paid while changing their clothes.  President Obama has sent an Executive Order to the Department of Labor in regards to the Supervisor Exemption.

    Pam – Programs - Mike Wong and Sara Zorich will do a legislative update as the educational part of our April meeting. 

    Yvonne – Discussed President Elect position and the requirements and awards portion of SHAPE.

    Presenter

    Martha Ramirez – Future of HR  - What’s Next for the Profession

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    February 20, 2014

     

    Opening Remarks:

    Lisa called the meeting to order @ 11:45

    Lisa welcomed any guests or new members to the meeting

    Board Reports:

    Karla – Membership is currently at 38 members.  35 renewals and 3 new members

    Sara – Legislative – April meetings will be on two legislative topics; the expansion of the ADA (American Disabilities Act) and wage & hour issues

    Sandy – Community Outreach – currently working with Elgin Community College and Judson on a student mentoring program

    Dave – the group is in good financial standing.  The yearend statement has been submitted to the accountant.

    Pam – Programs – The March meeting topic will be the Future of the HR Profession by Martha Ramirez from National SHRM.   April meeting topic will be Hot Legal Topics of 2014.  June meeting topic will be 10 Things Every HR Leader Should Know About Labor Law.

    Lisa – Discussion on duties of the President and discussion on the Shape Initiative

    Presenter

    Laura McAdam from Profitability Now – Understanding Ratios

    Meeting adjourned @ 12:50

     

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    January 16, 2014

     

    Opening Remarks:

    Lisa called the meeting to order @ 11:45

    Lisa welcomed any guests or new members to the meeting

    Board Reports:

    Dave – We ended 2013 with more money in our account than we started with

    Crystal – Pam & Crystal are working on the presenter for the Feb meeting

    Sandy – Working with local colleges on creating a mentoring program

    Karla – 31 members out of 58 have renewed their membership for 2014

    Carol – The testing dates are available for the certification in May/June.  Carol will post the link to the NIU preparation classes on the website

    The new officers for the 2014 Board were sworn in (Lisa Gruhkle, Karla Dobbeck,  Crystal Gonzalez)

    Presenter

    Michael Wong @ Smith Amundsen – Conceal Carry Law & It’s Impact on Employers

     

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00