North Country Human Resources Association, Inc.

North Country Human Resources Association
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Affiliated Professional Chapter #0559
Serving North Country HR Managers since 1998
SHRM website: WWW.SHRM.ORG
Newsletter – March 2008
2007–2008 Board of Directors
President .......................................... Gilbert Pearsall
Johnson Newspaper Corp.
782-1000 ext. 2318
gpearsall@wdt.net
Vice President................................... Margaret LaVancha
Stebbins Engineering
782-3000 ext. 235
mllavancha@stebbinseng.com
Treasurer ......................................... Tim Ryan
Lewis County General Hospital
376-5202
tryan@lcgh.net
Secretary.......................................... Connie Baltz
Northern Regional Ctr for Independent Living
785-8703 ext. 210
connieb@nrcil.net
Board Member .................................. Kathleen Scheible, PHR
Credo Community Center
788-1530 ext. 111
kathy@credocommunitycenter.com
Board Member .................................. Lisa Storey, PHR
New York Air Brake
786-5525
lstorey@nyab.com
Board Member .................................. Becky Purvines
QubicaAMF
376-1838
bpurvines@qubicaamf.us
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March Member’s Meeting
DATE:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
SITE:
Watertown Best Western, Tiffany Room
TIME:
11:45 AM (Lunch)
TOPIC:
Recruitment and Retention in the Workplace
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This program has been approved for 1
recertification credit hours toward PHR,
SPHR and GPHR recertification through
HRCI. You will be provided a program ID
after attendance which you number on your
recertification application form.
Recruitment:
- Recruitment and employment trends
- Avenues for recruitment
- Target your ideal employee profile
- Incentives
- Promoting your organization to the workforce
Retention:
- Making your workplace a great place to work
- Motivating your current workforce
ƒ Career progressions
ƒ Develop people
ƒ Achieve results
ƒ Foster teamwork
- Improve overall morale
SPEAKERS:
Robert J. Penski, President, Penski, Inc. Staffing
John M. Wicke, General Manager of Penski, Inc. Staffing
MENU:
Lunch Buffet
COST:
$15.00 Paid Members
$17.00 Potential Members & Guests
$5.00 Non-Dining Members
RSVP:
Tim Ryan – Treasurer
tryan@lcgh.net
BY: 4PM – Friday, March 14, 2008
Cancellations:
We will make every effort to cancel the RSVP if given reasonable notice of cancellation. If NCHRA is charged for the meal,
then you are responsible to pay for the meal.
Name tags will be provided at the door to help every one get to know their fellow members. Please
remember to return them before leaving.
Remember…
· Bring your business cards with you to the monthly meetings to share and network with
other members.
· At each meeting NCHRA Members can enter their business card in the door prize drawing for
a free meal at the next meeting.
· The “Sally Kafka Memorial Membership Drawing” held in June 2008, awards a one year paid
membership to the winner. Those members with perfect attendance at the monthly
meetings (Sept-June) will be eligible for the drawing.
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Only three more monthly meetings left before our June 10, 2008 Conference, “Innovation and
Inspiration for 2008.” Planning is going very well and it promises to be even better than last year!
So mark your calendar to be to be sure that you do not miss this great event. Enclosed with this
newsletter is the invitation and schedule flyer. We will also send out a separate copy directly to
each member. Invitations will also be going out to all Chamber of Commerce members of Jefferson
and Lewis counties, the SHRM chapters in Central NY and St Lawrence County as well as the
Iroquois Health Association membership.
This year we will be offering a limited number of partial scholarships to help offset the costs for
Professional Members of NCHRA whose companies do not pay for conference attendance. Please
contact either Tim Ryan (Treasurer) or myself if you are interested in applying for this scholarship
opportunity.
Please join me in welcoming three new members to our chapter this month:
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Chris Boulio – Watertown School District
Paula Nuzzi – Timeless Frames
Heather Sellers – Interface Sealing Solutions
This month Bob Penski, President of Penski Staffing, and John Wicke, General Manager of Penski
Staffing, will be speaking to our group about recruiting and retention in the workplace. As HR
professionals, this is one of the most important aspects of our job. You do not want to miss this
very important presentation! Both Bob and John bring over 25 years of experience human
resources operations.
The chapter website is just about complete; I would anticipate that by this time next month it will
be up and running. The site will have SHRM and HR-related links as well as chapter specific
information such as program and registration information as well as a secure password protected
“members only” section with membership information. Of course, once it is up and running we will
be very interested in your feedback as we refine and improve the site to meet our member’s
needs.
Finally, I mentioned last month that we are putting together our plan for a smooth chapter
leadership transition this summer. Both the President and Treasurer positions as well as one open
board member position will up for election. We are looking for energetic and motivated members
to serve in these key positions within the Chapter. Membership on the Board does not take too
much time (we have a 30 minute board meeting once a month to plan for each of our membership
meetings). Kathleen Scheible will be directing our nominating committee. The committee will be
contacting each of you in the next month to see if you are interested in serving on the Chapter
Board. But you do not have to wait to be contacted if you know that you are interested – call
Kathleen now and let her know that you want to play an important part in the Chapter.
Seeing you all at our March 19th lunch meeting at the Best Western Tiffany Room.
Gil Pearsall
President, North Country Human Resources Association
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Remaining 2008 Meeting Schedule
All meetings will be held at the Watertown Best Western
4/9/2008
Lunch
529 College Savings Programs
05/14/2008
Breakfast
Discipline and Documentation
06/10/2008
All Day
“Innovation and Inspiration for 2008” Seminar
June Conference 2008
North Country Human Resource Association Conference
“Innovation and Inspiration for 2008”
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
8:45 am – 4:45 pm
Agenda and Speakers:
Louis P. DiLorenzo, BSK PLLC
Adwoa K. Buahene, n-gen People Performance
Michael J. Sciotti, Hancock & Estabrook, LLP
Stephen Bennett, Upstate Consulting Services
Caroline Westover, BSK PLLC
Key Note
Four generations of workers in the workplace
Theft and dishonesty in the workplace
Healthcare options for the 21st Century
Immigration
See the Conference invitation and schedule flier on the next page.
Costs:
NCHRA member - $100 if registered prior to May 1, 2008
NCHRA member - $125 if registered after May 1, 2008
This year we will be offering a limited number of partial scholarships to help offset the
costs for Professional Members of NCHRA whose companies do not pay for conference
attendance. Please contact either Tim Ryan (Treasurer) or Gil Pearsall (President) if you
are interested in applying for this scholarship opportunity.
The following businesses have signed on as conference sponsors and will have booths at
the conference. We are anticipating even more to sign up.
ADP
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
ENV North Agency
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
Integrity Works, Inc
Lawley Duffy Associates
Manpower
MetLife
New York's 529 College Savings Plan
On-Site Testing Services
Penski, Inc
ProAct Pharmacy Services
Providium Consulting Group, LLC
Relph Benefit Advisors
RMSCO, Inc.
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Verizon
Watertown Daily Times
Contact Tim Ryan if your business is interested in being a sponsor.
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The article below was written by Lou DiLorenzo, BS&K, PLLC, our key note speaker at the
June Conference.
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NYS PAID FAMILY LEAVE FACT SHEET
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CURRENT OPENINGS AT THE CHILDREN’S
HOME OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
DIRECT CARE STAFF
The Children’s Home currently has positions open for responsible adults to be role models
for youth ages 10-17. Minimum requirements are a high school diploma and valid NYS
driver’s license with a good driving record. . We are looking for individuals with proven
leadership abilities who can help teach, mentor and interact with adolescents. Must have
a positive attitude and be self-motivated. Starting salary is $10.48 to $11.51 per hour
depending on education. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and overnights.
Qualified applicants should complete an employment application form. Forms available at
1704 State St, Watertown or at www.nnychildrenshome.com.
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COMPUTER SYSTEMS SUPPORT
We have an immediate opening for a part-time person to support and maintain our inhouse computer network; perform systems backup management on servers and PCs;
maintain security procedures including virus protection monitoring; install and provide
technical support for all computer programs and operating systems used by all
departments; performs routine repairs and maintenance on PCs and printers; assist
employees in proper computer and printer use procedures, assist with capital item
purchases of software and hardware; maintains agency website, and performs any
additional duties as requested by management. An Associates Degree in related field
and/or prior work experience is required. Qualified applicants should submit an updated
resume with letter of interest to the Children’s Home of Jefferson County.
Salary commensurate with experience.
TEACHER
We have an immediate opening for a part-time teacher. The work schedule is Mondays
through Fridays, noon to 4:00pm. Duties include teaching a variety of basic curriculum
subjects to youth ages 10-17, conducting school testing & individual tutoring. Minimum
requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. NYS Certification and previous
teaching experience will be a plus. Salary is $15.00 per hour. Applicant must be able to
motivate students and possess excellent people and time management skills. Qualified
applicants should submit a letter of interest and updated resume to the Children’s Home
of Jefferson County.
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Do not forget to renew your membership this year
The membership year runs from September to August. Annual membership dues shall be payable
prior to or at the first meeting of the meeting year. You can also bring your application and check
to the September meeting. A one-year professional membership is $35 and two-year is $60. A
one-year associate membership is $20 and two-year is $35.
Remember: there is a meal price difference for members
and non/potential members.
Types of memberships:
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: Professional Members shall be limited to (a) those
individuals engaged in Human Resources or Industrial Relations functions; (b) the teaching,
administration or management of Human Resources; (c) individuals who previously served
in those positions.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: Individuals who do not meet the qualifications of the other
classes of membership, but who demonstrate a bona fide interest in human resource
management and the mission of the Chapter. Associate members may not vote or hold
office in the Chapter.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: Individuals who are actively enrolled in Human Resources or
related programs at the college or University level. Student members may not vote and may
not hold office in the Association. Student members shall be entitled to full membership
without the payment of dues.
Also, if you are not already a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and wish to
do so, SHRM is offering a special promotion allowing new members to join SHRM at a discounted
rate of $145 - a $15 savings! You can apply on the SHRM website. Simply go to
http://www.shrm.org/application/ and chick on the link to join as a professional member and follow
the link to the application. Fill out the on-line application and insert the promotional code CHNED
to receive this discount. Remember, this discount is only available for new (not renewing)
members.
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North Country Human Resources Association
P.O. Box 8302, Watertown, NY 13601
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Affiliated Professional Chapter #0559
Serving the North Country HR Managers since 1988.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2007-2008
Professional Member Dues:
$35.00 one year – non refundable if approved - due with your application.
$60.00 two years – non refundable if approved -due with your application. Associate Member Dues:
$20.00 one year – non refundable if approved - due with your application.
$35.00 two years – non refundable if approved - due with your application. Membership in NCHRA is contingent upon approval of Board of Directors.
Applicants will receive notification of membership decision.
Name:
Home Address:
Phone:
Company:
Address:
Email Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Title:
Function(s):
Renewal Membership
Are you a SHRM member? Yes
New Membership
No
Do you have a certification? SPHR PHR GPHR
Do you know of anyone you would like to refer to NCHRA?
Internal Use
Application / Payment submitted on:
Type of Membership:
Professional Associate Student Honorary Membership expires:
2007 2008 Form of Payment:
Personal Check Business Check Cash Date Board approved:
Date Notification sent:
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