June 10, 2002
Verizon, Inc.

Attendees:

Nancy Streeter, President
Judy Perrault, President-Elect
Nathalie Laforet, Treasurer
Sharon Hymanson, Assistant Treasurer
Emily Dunn, Secretary
Cindy Loison, Vice-President Programs
Amy Lourenco, Assistant Vice-President, Programs and Sponsorship Coordinator
Kathleen McCoach, Vice-President, Membership
Judy Strouth, Assistant Vice-President Membership
Deidre Ianelli, Diversity Coordinator
Karen Uhlir, Certification Representative
Cornelia Gamlem, Member-at-Large

Agenda:

The May Board meeting minutes were approved.

Treasurer's Report:

The Treasury Balance is $14,589.22.

Membership Report:

Kathleen McCoach and Judy Strouth reported that two hundred postcards were mailed out targeting National SHRM members in the Northern Virginia and District of Columbia area who are not affiliated with a local chapter.

The 2002 Dulles Chapter Membership Directory will be mailed out in mid-July.

Meetings:

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Programs:

Cindy Loison and Amy Lourenco updated the board on the status of speakers and sponsors for the 2003 program.

June: Strategic Partners
July: Cornerstone Financial, John Tattersall
August: none
September: Gill & Piette, Dick Gill
October: Wachovia Securities, Nathalie Laforet
November: Liberty Mutual, Kathleen McCoach

Cindy reported that the Chapter Discussion Group topic for July 9th is “Employee Handbooks” facilitated by Misti Mukherjee, Attorney, Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C. The meeting will be held at Verizon, 1800 Campus Commons Drive, Reston, VA.

Amy briefed the board on the feedback, comments and future HR topics of interest obtained from the May meeting form evaluations.

A motion was made to refrain from giving member information, including business card information, to speakers. For sponsors, we will encourage them to bring a basket or fishbowl to collect business cards from interested attendees with the purpose of follow-on contacts after the meeting and for a drawing, if desired. The Chapter needs to make a greater effort toward welcoming our sponsors and encouraging members to contact them during the networking period and after the meeting.

Diversity Report:

Deidre reported that the diversity section of the website was being updated. New additions to this section would include a Diversity Calendar and Diversity Resource Page as well as our diversity mission statement and links to numerous non-profit agencies serving the Northern Virginia area.

Workforce Education:

No report

Website Updates:

No report

Old Business:

We will celebrate the Chapter’s success in achieving the Superior Merit Award at the June dinner meeting. A sheet cake will be ordered and served for dessert. Nancy will present Past-President, Lynn Lorenz, with a gift for her efforts in helping the Chapter achieve this award.

New Business:

The Board approved the purchase of three more lapel microphones and possible mixer in anticipation of panel discussion in September and future multiple-speaker meetings.

The Board approved using Mailermailer.com at a cost of $30 per month.

The Board voted to purchase less expensive Tiffany gifts for our speakers.

The first HR Career Development SIG meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24th at the Tyson’s Silver Diner. Nancy Streeter will chair the meeting.

In preparation for the December 7th PHR/SPHR certification exam, the Chapter will sponsor a fall study group using the SHRM Learning System. Study sessions will be facilitated by Eileen Taylor, SPHR, Vice President, Ettinger Consulting. Classes will be held 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays from September 12th to November 21st. Registration will be held until August 1st. The location is still TBD. Karen Uhlir is the point of contact for additional information and registration.

The Cost of the study group is:

Dulles SHRM Members: $600*
National SHRM Members: $625*
Non-SHRM Members: $650*

*Add $100 to each cost item for the purchase of a CD to use in addition to the textbook

We will conduct an Opinion Survey on the 2003 meeting location and facilities at the June and July meetings.

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.

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