July - Cumberland Valley SHRM - Society for Human Resource

Cumberland Valley SHRM News and Updates
The Newsletter of Cumberland Valley SHRM
Volume 1, Issue 2
July 2014
May 2008
Contact Us:
http://shrmcv.shrm.org
Cumberland Valley SHRM, P. O. Box 791, Chambersburg, PA 17201
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1
President’s
Message
2
New Member
Welcome
3
Upcoming SHRM
Conferences
4
Walt'
s Wall
5
CVSHRM 2014
News & Programs
6
HagerstownWashington
Chamber of
Commerce
7
Chapter Meeting
8
CVSHRM Board
Members
9
2014 Membership
Application
President’s Message
by Valerie Dzbynski
I came back a few weeks ago from the SHRM National Conference in Orlando.
Always a lot of good information and to see the magnitude of Human Resources
Professionals there is amazing and a huge reminder that Human Resources is an area
that is constantly changing. It is so important to continue to learn and grow in this
profession because the ever changing legal environment will leave you in the dust if
you do not keep on top of it.
Speaking of which…..it is hard to believe that we are already midway through the
summer and Cumberland Valley SHRM’s biggest event of the year is approaching!
The 2014 Legal & Legislative Conference is the event that you do not want to miss. For
less than $100 you will get legal expert advice on hot topics in the employment arena. I
always look forward to this event to see all my HR peers in the community and to hear
all the legal changes and updates. Don’t forget to register early for a discount!
I am looking forward to seeing everyone there and starting up our monthly meetings
again!
Valerie
Cumberland Valley SHRM News and Updates
Our New Chapter Members!
There are no new members to welcome this month!
Let’s continue to increase our membership!
Challenge yourself to encourage someone to join this summer!
Save the Dates!
Pennsylvania SHRM State Conference
State College, Pennsylvania
The Penn State Hotel
September 18, 2014 – September 19, 2014
More details TBD
SAVE THE DATE
September 19, 2014
Employment Law and
Legislative Conference
Fountain Head Country Club | Hagerstown, MD
Maryland SHRM State Conference
Ocean City, Maryland
Convention Center
October 5, 2014 – October 7, 2014
Opportunities for Vendors, Sponsors, and Speakers are still available
Please click here MDSHRMANNUALCONF
Cumberland Valley SHRM News and Updates
Legal & Legislative Updates
by Walt F. Lachenmayr, MBA, SPHR
Workplace Investigations Restricted by the NLRB - According to the NLRB, an employer is restricted as
to when it can require employees to keep information about a workplace investigation confidential. An HR
executive or supervisor can only require confidentiality for limited reasons such as the risk of witness
tampering. See the SHRM website legal issues section for details.
Supreme Court Rules on ACA Birth Control Requirement - On June 30, the court ruled that a “closely
held” corporation may deny employees health insurance covering any contraceptive method that conflicts
with the company’s religious beliefs.
Employment Law and Legislative Conference - Save the date, September 19th, to join your colleagues at
this year'
s conference!!! The past 12 months have been marked with momentous changes employment laws at
the federal level and in each of the Chapter'
s three states. All this will be covered along with the timely topics
about social media, wage and hour, medical marijuana, and health/welfare. Sign up now for the early bird
discount. Registration information is on the CVSHRM website.
"See you in September"
Walt
SAVE THE DATE
September 19, 2014
Employment Law and
Legislative Conference
Fountain Head Country Club | Hagerstown, MD
Please see the attachment containing the Employment Law and Legislative Conference brochure.
Cumberland Valley SHRM News and Updates
CVSHRM News
We have graduating seniors at Shippensburg University and Frostburg State University involved with their
SHRM Chapter’s who are available for employment.
If you are interested in reviewing their resumes, here’s how:
Contact Bonnie Courtney, via email,
Bonnie.Courtney@susquehanna.net or
phone, 240-313-1568 x31568
Contact Jeannette Fitzwater, via email,
jfitzwater@mybank4.com or
phone, 301-533-2253
Community Rescue Service in Hagerstown is seeking a volunteer to serve on their board. They would like
someone with an HR background. The board meets once a month on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the
evening. If interested, you may contact Gerard Kendle at 301-991-1473.
Cumberland Valley SHRM News and Updates
Getting Connected! To the Hagerstown-Washington Chamber of Commerce
Be a part of the Cumberland Valley SHRM
Getting Connected!
To the Hagerstown—Washington County Business World!
Here’s how:
July 17
Business After Hours (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Star Community, Inc.-13757 Broadfording Church Rd.
$5 members; $15 non-members
July 23
Morning Mixer (7:30am-9:00am)
Turning Point of Washington County-328 North Potomac St.
Free for members; $10 non-members
August 5
The Learning Lunch Hour (11:30am-1:00pm)
Bulls and Bears Restaurant- 38 S. Potomac St.
“Edward Jones: Preparing for Retirement”
Free for members; $10 non-members
August 6
Eggs & Issues (7:30am-9:00am)
“Downtown Redevelopment Projects”
Applause Caterers-58 E. Washington St.
$15 members; $25 non-members
August 21
Business After Hours (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Golden Living Center-750 Dual Highway
$5 members; $15 non-members
CV SHRM
Amanda Heisey
Community/External Relations Chairperson
301-665-4149
Amanda.Heisey@firstdata.com
Contacts
CHAMBER
Jill M. Reddecliff
Director of Member Services
301-739-2015, ext. 104
jill@hagerstown.org
Are you interested in being a speaker, serving on a committee, or writing an article for the Chamber newsletter?
If so, contact Amanda for information!
Cumberland Valley SHRM News and Updates
Cumberland Valley Chapter
Society for Human Resource Management
President
Valerie Dzbynski, SPHR
vdzbynski@musicarts.com
301-620-2610 x1188
Past President
Aleta Pasterkiewicz
aletapaster@gmail.com
301-305-7201
President Elect
Debra Peyton, PHR
dpeyton@washco-md.net
240-313-2356
Secretary
Karen Paulson, PHR
kpaulson@hagerstownmd.org
301-766-4076
Treasurer
Laura Stover, SPHR
lstover@sek.com
301-733-5020 X1223
Programs
Stephanie Hurd
sahurd@hagerstowncc.edu
240-500-2490
Membership Director
Beth Kennedy
bkennedy@callos.com
301-696-1430x103
Membership Co-Chair
Linda Blontz, PHR
lblontz@headstartwashco.org
301-733-0088 x104
Website Director
Marcie Mason, PHR
558mason@innernet.net
717-372-6511
Newsletter Director
Brittany Dunham, MBA
bbartlone@callos.com
703-209-0404
Legal & Legislative Chair
Walt Lachenmayr, SPHR
hrdept1776@gmail.com
301- 730-6704
shootthehalf@aol.com
301-639-5861
jfitzwater@mybank4.com
301-533-2253
bonnie.courtney@susquehanna.net
240-313-1568
emilykovaleski@hotmail.com
570-617-5237
nikkidds1@myactv.net
240-366-8218
Amanda.Heisey@firstdata.com
301-665-4149
Legal & Legislative Co-Chair
College Relations Chair-Frostburg
College Relations Chair-Shippensburg
Diversity Director
Certification Director
Community/External Relations Chair
Jamaal Rashad
Jeannette Fitzwater
Bonnie Courtney, SPHR
Emily Kovaleski
Denise Smoot, PHR
Amanda Heisey
Cumberland Valley News and Updates is the general newsletter for the Cumberland Valley Chapter of the
Society for Human Resource Management. Articles and items of interest are encouraged and welcome.
Cumberland Valley SHRM News and Updates
Cumberland Valley Chapter
Society for Human Resource Management
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
2014
Thank you for your interest in CV-SHRM. We are an organization dedicated to educating
Human Resource professionals and providing a means of networking with others in the Human
Resources field. To apply for membership, complete this application and submit your membership fee of $30 for
SHRM National Members for $40 for non-national members. All applications are subject to approval by the
chapter’s Board of Directors. Once this form is completed forward it to:
Cumberland Valley SHRM
P.O. Box 791
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Name:_____________________________
[ ] PHR [ ] SPHR Phone # (
Company Name: _____________________________________
Fax # (
)___________________
)______________________
Address: ________________________________City, State, Zip: _______________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Are you a national SHRM member? [ ] Yes [ ] No
Member number:________________________
Membership level: Pleas check one. (The description of eligibility requirements for each level is on the reverse side of
this form.)
[ ] Full regular member
[ ] Associate member
Position Title: ___________________ [ ] Exempt [ ] Non-exempt
[ ] Student member
e-mail:_____________
Please describe your major job responsibilities
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
What percentage of time from your normal, assigned weekly job duties is spent in HR: ____%
What industry/business do you work in: ___________________________________________
How many years have you worked in Human Resources (in any capacity)? 1.) Manager___yrs
2.) Adminisrator____yrs 3.) Assistant ___yrs 4.) Other: specify: _____________/____yrs
Please check one or more offices or committees that you would be interested in serving on:
[ ]President
[ ]Vice President
[ ]Secretary
[ ]Treasurer
[ ]Newsletter
[ ]Wage & Benefit
[ ]Certification
[ ] Editor
[ ] Survey Chairperson [ ] Chairperson
Committees:
[ ]Membership [ ]Legislative
[ ]Diversity
[ ]Education
[ ]Student Chapter Affiliation
[ ]School to Work Program
Signature:_____________________________________________ Date:_________________
Referred by: _________________________________________________________________
Cumberland Valley SHRM News and Updates
STATEMENT OF CHAPTER ETHICS: Neither members nor guests of CV-SHRM will be permitted to
use their membership or guest privileges at CV-SHRM meeting to further their own financial gain and/or
career aspirations. Such conduct is considered by this Chapter to be unprofessional, inappropriate, and
unacceptable. Those engaging in such conduct may face having their membership or guest privileges
suspended by the Chapter.
EXERPT FROM CHAPTER BY-LAWS 9Article III, Section 2 – Membership Levels)
A. Full Regular Member
Those eligible for applying for Full, Regular membership includes:
Those who devote at least 50% of their time to Human Resources and/or Industrial Relations activities.
Those who possess at least three years exempt-level human resource management experience.
Full Regular members shall:
a. Have voting rights (one vote) on any matter of chapter business.
b. Be eligible to seek election to and hold any office, serve as a Committee Chairman or
member, and be eligible to be a member of the Board of Directors.
B. Associate Member
Those eligible for applying for Associate membership include:
Those persons actively engaged in bonafide Human Resource work and who devote at least 30% of
their time to Human Resource and/or Industrial Relations activities.
Individuals in non-exempt human resource management positions.
Persons having the primary responsibility for HR activities in small organizations where there may not
be a discreet HR function. These shall, in special circumstances, be eligible for membership in this
category, regardless of the amount of time devoted to HR activities.
Non-practitioners having an interest in the HR profession and the activities of our chapter. These
individuals must be eligible for membership in National SHRM in order to be eligible for Associate
membership in the Cumberland Valley Chapter.
Associate members shall:
a. Have voting rights on matters of chapter business.
b. Be eligible to serve on any of the standing committees.
C. Student Members
1. Student members are defined as an individual enrolled in an accredited two or four year college (or above)
who have the desire to pursue a career in the HR profession.
2. Student Member shall:
a. Not have voting rights on the matters of chapter business.
b. Be eligible to serve on any of the standing committees for educational purposes.
CHAPTER USE ONLY
Date of Presentation to Board of Directors: ______________ Date Applicant Notified: ______________
ACTION TAKEN:
[ ] Approved
[ ] Denied
[ ] Deferred pending more info: