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-42672011430000521017534290001868805121920July 2012Update00July 2012Update 309667773993Mark Your Calendars:Core Leadership Area (CLA)Conference Call/Webinar ScheduleE-mail notifications are sent to the respective CLA volunteers in advance.The 2012 Core Leadership Area schedule is available at2012 CLA scheduleJune7/18 – Chapter Management Professionals Call @ 3:00 ETCall-in: (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 7472797/25 – Government Affairs webinar @ 4:00 ETCall-in: (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 738157To join the webinar: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapters-by-Size Conference Call ScheduleTopic specific discussions & successful practice sharing E-mail notifications are sent to the respective Chapter Presidents in advance.The 2012 Chapters-by-Size schedule is available at Chapters by Size scheduleCall-in info for ALL Chapters-by-Size conference calls is the sameCall-in number: (800) 745-6370Participant code: 7472797/24 –Small [up to 100] @ 2:00 ET7/24 –Medium [101-300] Webinar @ 4:00 ETTo join the meeting: : (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 7381577/17 –Large [301-500] Webinar @ 12:00 ETTo join the meeting: : (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 73815710/11–Mega [501-1,000] @ 4:00 ET7/17 –Super-Mega [501-1,000] @ 3:00 ET~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Volunteer Leader Webcast Series & Special Focus Conference Call/Webinar ScheduleE-mail notifications are sent to the respective Volunteer Leaders in advance.The 2012 Volunteer Leader Webcast Series schedule is available atVolunteer Leader Webcast Series7/19 – Volunteer Leader Webcast Series Webinar @ 4:00ETTopic: “Chapter Financial Management” To join the meeting: ? Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 738157The Volunteer Leader Webcast Series is an extension of the learning opportunities available at our annual Leadership Conference. As an SHRM volunteer leader, you will have an opportunity to participate in these events focused on leadership development and informational topics. The webinars are free to SHRM volunteer leaders. Advance registration is NOT required.00Mark Your Calendars:Core Leadership Area (CLA)Conference Call/Webinar ScheduleE-mail notifications are sent to the respective CLA volunteers in advance.The 2012 Core Leadership Area schedule is available at2012 CLA scheduleJune7/18 – Chapter Management Professionals Call @ 3:00 ETCall-in: (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 7472797/25 – Government Affairs webinar @ 4:00 ETCall-in: (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 738157To join the webinar: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapters-by-Size Conference Call ScheduleTopic specific discussions & successful practice sharing E-mail notifications are sent to the respective Chapter Presidents in advance.The 2012 Chapters-by-Size schedule is available at Chapters by Size scheduleCall-in info for ALL Chapters-by-Size conference calls is the sameCall-in number: (800) 745-6370Participant code: 7472797/24 –Small [up to 100] @ 2:00 ET7/24 –Medium [101-300] Webinar @ 4:00 ETTo join the meeting: : (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 7381577/17 –Large [301-500] Webinar @ 12:00 ETTo join the meeting: : (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 73815710/11–Mega [501-1,000] @ 4:00 ET7/17 –Super-Mega [501-1,000] @ 3:00 ET~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Volunteer Leader Webcast Series & Special Focus Conference Call/Webinar ScheduleE-mail notifications are sent to the respective Volunteer Leaders in advance.The 2012 Volunteer Leader Webcast Series schedule is available atVolunteer Leader Webcast Series7/19 – Volunteer Leader Webcast Series Webinar @ 4:00ETTopic: “Chapter Financial Management” To join the meeting: ? Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 738157The Volunteer Leader Webcast Series is an extension of the learning opportunities available at our annual Leadership Conference. As an SHRM volunteer leader, you will have an opportunity to participate in these events focused on leadership development and informational topics. The webinars are free to SHRM volunteer leaders. Advance registration is NOT required.-42672081280Upcoming Deadlines:Free Money! SHRM Foundation Scholarships for SHRM MembersThe SHRM Foundation awards a total of $100,000 annually in scholarships for SHRM professional members pursuing degrees or certification.? In addition, SHRM professional chapters and state councils are eligible to compete for the certification scholarship to fund programs promoting certification. ?All applications must be submitted online by July 16 to be considered for an award. To apply, click here.Pinnacle Award Applications Now AvailableYou have worked hard on your program, now it’s time to get some recognition for it! The 2012 Pinnacle Award application season is now open. This link will give you all the information you need to put together your application. But don’t delay! Sept. 9 will be here sooner than you realize. For more information about the SHRM Pinnacle Award, contact your Field Services Director.Rolling Power Point to use at Chapter MeetingsDuring your chapter’s networking time, consider using SHRM’s rolling PowerPoint presentation with updates from SHRM. The slides change automatically every 10-15 seconds and show the latest benefits and news from SHRM. The slides are located at at “What’s New in the VLRC.” We hope this helps your members understand their benefits and helps your chapter retain SHRM members. Assurance of Learning Assessment for Graduates of HR Degree Programs Fall test window registration opens August 16th. Why Should Employers look for the Assurance of Learning Assessment on recent graduates’ résumés? SHRM’s Assurance of Learning Assessment is the new universal benchmark for undergraduate- and graduate-level HR students. After passing the exam, students will receive a Certificate of Learning informing hiring managers that they have acquired the minimum knowledge required to enter the profession. Encourage students to register now for the fall 2012 testing window assessment. Questions? Contact the Assurance of Learning hotline at assessment@ or 1-800-283-7476 x3926 (EXAM). A Preparation Guidebook is also available through the SHRMStore via Assurance of Learning Assessment Preparation Guidebook. For more details about the assessment, visit us online at assessment or contact Nancy Woolever, nancy.woolever@.00Upcoming Deadlines:Free Money! SHRM Foundation Scholarships for SHRM MembersThe SHRM Foundation awards a total of $100,000 annually in scholarships for SHRM professional members pursuing degrees or certification.? In addition, SHRM professional chapters and state councils are eligible to compete for the certification scholarship to fund programs promoting certification. ?All applications must be submitted online by July 16 to be considered for an award. To apply, click here.Pinnacle Award Applications Now AvailableYou have worked hard on your program, now it’s time to get some recognition for it! The 2012 Pinnacle Award application season is now open. This link will give you all the information you need to put together your application. But don’t delay! Sept. 9 will be here sooner than you realize. For more information about the SHRM Pinnacle Award, contact your Field Services Director.Rolling Power Point to use at Chapter MeetingsDuring your chapter’s networking time, consider using SHRM’s rolling PowerPoint presentation with updates from SHRM. The slides change automatically every 10-15 seconds and show the latest benefits and news from SHRM. The slides are located at at “What’s New in the VLRC.” We hope this helps your members understand their benefits and helps your chapter retain SHRM members. Assurance of Learning Assessment for Graduates of HR Degree Programs Fall test window registration opens August 16th. Why Should Employers look for the Assurance of Learning Assessment on recent graduates’ résumés? SHRM’s Assurance of Learning Assessment is the new universal benchmark for undergraduate- and graduate-level HR students. After passing the exam, students will receive a Certificate of Learning informing hiring managers that they have acquired the minimum knowledge required to enter the profession. Encourage students to register now for the fall 2012 testing window assessment. Questions? Contact the Assurance of Learning hotline at assessment@ or 1-800-283-7476 x3926 (EXAM). A Preparation Guidebook is also available through the SHRMStore via Assurance of Learning Assessment Preparation Guidebook. For more details about the assessment, visit us online at assessment or contact Nancy Woolever, nancy.woolever@. SHRM Annual ConferenceNew! SHRM Annual ConferenceA big thank you to everyone that attended the 2012 SHRM Annual Conference in Atlanta! Over 13,400 attendees, over 1,200 exhibitor booths, over 700 volunteers, and over 250 SHRM staff made the conference successful. Please join us next year in Chicago!Membership:New! Membership Marketing SummitFind out information from the Membership Marketing Summit that was held at the SHRM Annual Conference. Click here: 2012 Membership Summit - SHRM Annual ConferenceReminder!? Change in New SHRM Member Discount Code for 2012We are continuing to offer a $15 discount to new, first-time SHRM members recruited through our chapters and state councils.? However, the CHPWD promotion code that was used previously has been replaced by a new promotion code 0118.? As a result, please discontinue use of the CHPWD code in your marketing initiatives, promotional materials, websites, etc. and replace with the new code 0118. For new SHRM members who join online at , the 0118 discount code should be typed in to the promotion code field after they select their chapter from the drop down menu.? For chapters or states using a paper process, the SHRM membership application in the Volunteer Leaders Resource Center already includes the 0118 promotion code, and we encourage you to use this version going forward.? (CLICK HERE to access the SHRM Membership Application for Local Chapter Members, as well as many other resources to guide you in your membership recruitment and retention efforts.)Volunteer Leader Resource Center (VLRC): Newly Updated!? SHAPE Initiative ExamplesThe Idea Center has been expanded to include select initiatives from the 2011 SHAPE Year-End Reports for both Chapters and State Councils.? Check out the new additions to the Idea Center in the Affiliates Successful Practice Center of the VLRC.? For additional ideas, check out the recording of the June edition of the Volunteer Leaders’ Webcast Series.? The panel discusses community outreach projects.2012 SHAPE Year-End Reports Now AvailableThe year-end report forms for both Chapters and State Councils are now available in the VLRC SHAPE Center.? You may wish to use your year-end report as a tracking tool – please feel free to begin your input today.? ??Once you establish your User ID and Password, you will have access to the document and you can work on it when and where you choose.? Year-end reports are due 1/31/13 for both chapters and state councils.? Please note that is a new due date for state councils.?Questions?? Please contact your Field Services Director.? VolunteersNew! Diversity and Inclusion Conference DiscountChapter and State Council Diversity CLA Directors are eligible for a 10% discount to the SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Conference.? Those eligible for this discount will be sent a unique code to use to receive this discount.? The conference and exposition will be held October 22-24 in Chicago, IL.New!? Volunteer Recruitment Resource PostedEngage. Inspire. Lead. Three compelling words to describe volunteer leadership. Four current chapter volunteers are featured in this new 7 ?-minute recruitment video. The message is powerful and persuasive! Link the video to your chapter website today. In addition, we’re working on a shorter segment version..? ?New! Student Chapter AwardsSHRM honored several chapters and individuals for excellence at the annual SHRM Student Conference in Atlanta. Dr. Donna Ledgerwood, University of North Texas, was named the 2011-12 Student Chapter Advisor of the Year.? 10 universities received the Outstanding Chapter of the Year award. ?88 SHRM student chapters received Superior Merit awards for their chapter activities, 32 received a Merit award and 8 received an Honorable Mention.? In addition, the 1st place winners of the 2012 Regional Case Solving Competitions were recognized during the general session at the SHRM Annual Conference on June 26. For more information and a complete listing of award winners, click here: Student Programs AwardsSHRM Affiliate Website ProgramIs your chapter interested in having a website or maybe you have a site and are looking to reduce the associated costs?? Then the SHRM Affiliate Website Program may be the answer for you.We offer a free program that includes website hosting and website content management software.? This enables you to create attractive pages, set-up events with an online registration process, post member protected content and more! To learn more about the program, please visit our Program Information page.If you are a Chapter or State Council already participating in the program, please visit the Help Desk for Support and Training Guidelines and Resources.? You will also find the Support Request form to submit with questions or when you need support.Focus on HRThe latest episode of Focus on HR is now available and can be shown before or during your chapter meeting. You can check out the episode here: Focus On ernment Affairs:New! Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) UpheldThe Supreme Court of the United States upheld the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). For human resource professionals, the message here is very clear -- move forward with implementing and complying with PPACA, since?major portions of it take effect in 2014 and other provisions take effect later this year and in 2013. SHRM has made available two webcasts?on the Supreme Court's decision: one on-demand program available now offering a brief overview of the ruling and its impact on employers' health coverage practices (view or download this program by visiting?HERE.); and a second, more in-depth LIVE session?scheduled for July 11, exploring employers' obligations under the health care law (to learn more about this program, visit?HERE.). Update!? SHRM + ESGR Statement of Support = 100%At the Annual Conference Opening General Session last week, Hank Jackson thanked all of the chapters and state councils for an incredible showing of support for ESGR!? Congratulations on one hundred percent of SHRM chapters and state councils signing the Statement of Support with the ESGR.? Information and the list of signed statements can be found here ESGR Statements of SupportMilitary ToolkitA toolkit “Support from Behind the Lines: 10 Steps to Becoming a Military-Ready Employer” has been developed and is available at:?Military Toolkit.CERTIFICATION:Benefits of Chapter Partnerships with Colleges/Universities – SHRM Learning System ProgramPartnering with a college/university through the SHRM Learning System Program can benefit your chapter in many ways: inspires new member growth; creates opportunities for HR professionals; cuts costs associated with program development; increases chapter exposure; advances the profession; and much more!? To find out how your chapter can take full advantage of the SHRM Learning System Program, read the LeadersEdge article on the VLRC SHRM Learning System Program - LeadersEdge article or visit the HR Certification Institute CLA page of the VLRC VLRC - CertificationReminder!? SHRM Learning System – Copyrighted MaterialThe Society for Human Resource Management (“SHRM”) is the exclusive copyright owner of the SHRM Learning System. The Learning System is a licensed product which limits the right of the member to use the Learning System solely for their own personal educational use, and not for the purpose of printing or making copies in any media or to sell, or sublicense, or loan or otherwise convey or distribute such materials or any copies thereof.? SHRM FOUNDATION:SHRM Foundation EPGsSHRM Foundation released a new EPG, HRM’s Role in Corporate Social and Environmental Sustainability. SHRM Foundation would be more than happy to send you complimentary copies of our latest resources. Please email Susan.Reyes@ with your Chapter/ State Council name, shipping address, phone number, date of your event and the number of people expected to attend. You can also encourage your members to visit our website to download these materials or review the many visionary research findings from our research grant winners at under “Foundation Products” or “Research Grants.”FYI:New! SHRM/AARP Co-Sponsor Best Employer AwardHank Jackson and Barry Rand -- the CEOs of SHRM and AARP --? announced at the SHRM Annual Conference that SHRM will co-sponsor AARP’s 2013 “Best Employers For Workers Over 50 Award.”Applications will be accepted through November 12, 2012 and can be submitted at bestemployers or aarp. If your organization is interested in working with an AARP state office to help promote this award and other SHRM-AARP joint projects, please contact Fred Emmert at fred.emmert@, who can put you in touch with the appropriate AARP executive in your state. is the world’s largest internship marketplace with nearly 70,000 internships from 20,000 employers, such as Google, eBay, Twitter, Greenpeace, Marvel Comics, and MasterCard. We have world-class career prep resources, positions in over 2,000 cities and is free for SHRM members to post internship positions. has everything you need to recruit and retain the next generation of the workforce.New!? Get Involved in Creating Global HR Standards!Participate in the creation of global HR standards by joining the U.S. Technical Advisory Group ("U.S. TAG"). The U.S. TAG consists of organizational members that develop the position of the United States toward any HRM standards being developed at ISO, proposes global standards projects that have originated in the United States, and sends delegates to represent the United States at international meetings.? If your organization is interested in joining the U.S. TAG to ISO TC 260 for Human Resource Management, please complete a membership application at ISO Organizational membership application.? For general information about global and American National HR standards development, please visit HR standards. SHRM Research (People InSight Employee Engagement Survey) Our ever-changing world is forcing organizations to take a whole new look at their business sustainability protocols and what motivates their people. To help retain top performers, organizations must develop talent-management strategies that are based on their employee demographic profiles and their specific needs. People InSight Employee Engagement SurveyConferences: Upcoming State Conferences: A complete listing of all state conferences by month is available at State ConferencesOnline State Conference Posting Request Form: REMINDER!!! Post your state conference info on the SHRM website! Pacific West Region State Conferences: Oregon, Washington and Montana have already had their very successful annual state conferences. ?Idaho State Conference – September 14, 2012 Boise, ID?Wyoming State Conference – September 19-21 Casper, WY?NHRMA – Regional Conference (AK, OR, WA) – Oct 1-3 Anchorage, AK2012 SHRM Conferences: (Announce at your chapter meetings)SHRM Conferences SHRM Strategy Conference; October 3-5; Palm Springs, CASHRM Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition; October 22-24; Chicago, ILSHRM-FWI Workflex Conference (presented in partnership with Families & Work Institute); October 23-24; Chicago, ILSHRM Leadership Conference; November 15-17; National Harbor, MDFuture SHRM Annual Conferences: 2013 – Chicago, IL2014 – Orlando, FLNew on the Web: New information is continuously being added to the website. A summary of each new article is available on the Volunteer Leaders Resource Center (VLRC) at: New On The Web? Or, you can access it from the front landing page of the VLRC at vlrc.Your Regional Team:Dianna Gould, SPHR, CAE - Pacific West Field Services Director, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY (dianna.gould@) 1-800-283-7476 x6267Anna Tull, Pacific West Regional Administrator for all states and Pacific Council (anna.tull@) or 800-283-7476 Option 1 x6338 or 703-535-6338 Regional Administration: 1-800-283-7476 ext. 3333 SHRM.MemberRelations@Volunteer Leader’ Resource Center (VLRC) ................
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