Our panel of HR technology experts will deliver brief presentations as well as answer your burning questions on all aspects of HR technology. Learn about:
- Modeling and presenting your workforce data to improve decision-making in your organization
- Responding to IT needs in your company and demonstrating return on technology investments
- How ASPs are bringing sophisticated, web-based, employee self-service applications to even small organizations
- Opportunities for HR to leverage and drive the corporate portal initiative in your organization
Hear from our panel of experts:
- Dr. Michael Cassidy, Marymount University, “Workforce Analysis: Moving From Description to Prediction”
- Jeanne deCamps, Mercer, “Decision Making for HR IT Investments”
- Dave Ellis, Manager, HR Technologies, Intelsat, “HR Application Services Providers (ASP)”
- David Link, Vice President, eWorkplace Practice, Cedar and Member SHRM HR Technology Advisory Board, “Digital HR Service Delivery and the Corporate Portal”
Sponsor: Dick Gill, President, Gill & Piette - Providing software solutions to meet clients’ needs.
Join the Dulles SHRM Board of Directors!
We have 16 important positions to fill!
Self-Nominations Due October 11
Wednesday, July 24, 7:30 a.m.
Silver Diner in Reston
Is it your time to take advantage of exceptional opportunities for personal and professional development? Is it your time to make a difference with YOUR new, novel, and out-of-the-ordinary ideas? Self-nominations for the Dulles SHRM 2003 Board of Directors are being accepted during August and September. The Nominating Committee, staffed by Cornelia, President Nancy Streeter, and President-Elect Judy Perrault, will select ballot finalists. If you have additional questions, you may contact the current incumbent, Judy Perrault, or Nancy Streeter. We will announce the 2003 Board at our November dinner meeting (November 20) and induct the new Board at our holiday meeting (December 4).
You may learn more about the duties of most Board positions by Clicking Here to access the job descriptions. Submit your self-nominations by completing the Willingness to Serve Form no later than Friday, October 11.
Chapter Discussion Groups
“Diversity”
With Cornelia Gamlem, President, Gems Group
Thursday, September 5
Location: Spherion, 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 260, McLean
Come and learn all about the latest diversity initiatives and how to establish and achieve your diversity goals. Cornelia will offer tips and advise you on working internally and externally to increase workforce diversity in your organization - and any other hot questions you may have.
“Coaching”
With Michael Lyons, Lyons Educational Services & Systems
Thursday, September 12
Location: Spherion, 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 260, McLean
This second Discussion Group held during September will revolve around the following questions: What is coaching? Why is it a “hot” topic at present? How can coaching complement other HR functions? What experience have you had with coaching in your organization?
Contact Cindy Loison at cloisonhr@aol.com if you will be attending either Discussion Group. Dulles SHRM’s monthly Discussion Groups are an excellent tool for learning about the latest trends and workplace practices across a variety of timely HR topics. Typically about a dozen chapter members attend. There is no charge. Click Here to check out our 2002-2003 Discussion Group schedule.
Directions to Spherion:
From the Beltway: Take Exit 46A (Route 123 South). Turn right onto Tysons Boulevard. (Beware, the two far right lanes after you turn are right turn only - you’ll need to go straight once on Tysons Boulevard.) You’ll pass a pink parking garage on your left and come upon three tall buildings (Deloitte & Touche, Ritz Carlton, and Tysons II). Turn left (in front of the sign for the Ritz Carlton) and follow the circle around to the parking garage with the number 1750. Park in this garage on Level 3 in an unmarked space.
From the Toll Road: Take the Route 123 South exit. Follow Route 123 to Tysons Boulevard. Make a right onto Tysons Boulevard and follow additional directions shown above.
Courses For Recertification Credit
This fall, George Mason University’s Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE) is offering two HRCI approved courses. Each class is approved for 12 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification:
Strategic Human Resource Management Online
October 8-29
Instructor: Paul Shibelski, SPHR
Road to Success: Ensuring Fair, Respectful & Lawful Employment Practices
November 5-6, 2002
Instructor: Cornelia Gamlem, SPHR
For more information, including course outline, or to register for these courses, you may call 703-733-2800, visit the George Mason website (www.ocpe.gmu.edu), or email Sandra Meyers at smeyers@gmu.edu.
Planning Ahead: 2003 State Conference To Be Held In Northern Virginia
The 2003 Virginia State Conference will be held in northern Virginia. Our representative on the steering committee, Cornelia Gamlem, will be overseeing registration and hospitality. Cornelia needs volunteers to chair and co-chair these functions as well as numerous volunteers from our chapter to help out during the conference. The dates and locations for the event are not yet finalized. If you would be interested in volunteering next year, please contact Cornelia (gamlem@erols.com). More news will be available in the upcoming months.
Join The Workforce Revolution - Times Are Changing
Under leadership of Workforce Education Director Karen Stacy and former Dulles SHRM President Don Nagley, Dulles SHRM will soon begin participating in the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board (WIB) by accrediting SkillSource Centers throughout the northern Virginia area. These Centers are funded by the Federal Government and serve as one-stop sources for all workforce needs for businesses and job seekers. Employers may post job openings, search resume banks of skilled candidates, and access extensive labor market information. Job seekers gain marketable skills and valuable training, access to employer networks and job search tools, and JOBS.
Dulles SHRM members may participate by certifying One-Stops in Loudoun, Fairfax, and Prince William counties and the cities of Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. Training will be provided to our members on the quality standards used in the certification processes that are based on Malcolm Baldridge Award criteria. Training will require one-half day and each certification will require two hours of your time. Kickoff is scheduled for September. Stay tuned for more information on how you can participate!
Board Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the Board meetings are available on our web site - please take a few minutes to review them in full. Click Here to View.
Fall PHR/SPHR Study Group - 14 Participants and More Space Available
Enrollment Extended to August 30!
Thinking about taking the PHR/SPHR exam?
Find the thought overwhelming?
Need the discipline of a regular “class” to motivate you?
It’s not too late to take the plunge and join fellow HR practitioners at the Dulles SHRM Chapter’s Fall Study Group. We have 14 participants signed up so far and, although the deadline has passed, we are able to accept late enrollees until August 30. For information or to register, contact Karen Uhlir: kmuhlir@yahoo.com, 703-206-6804.
For over 10 years, the Dulles SHRM Chapter has made the commitment to offer a low-cost, high-quality study group to help HR professionals prepare for the PHR/SPHR certification exam. We’re pleased to announce that we will be offering another study group this fall to prepare you for the 7 December 2002 exam.
We’re proud of our 85%+ pass rate, which far exceeds the national average. Once again, Eileen Taylor will be leading our study group with enhanced study materials using the SHRM Learning System.
Compare other programs to ours and see if you can beat the low cost and great results! We offer:
- SHRM Learning System materials
- 11 high-impact, motivating sessions focused on the body of knowledge covered in the exam
- Dynamic group discussions
- Support and encouragement of peers
- Experienced facilitator with proven results who prepares you for the test and brings practical knowledge that you may actually remember and apply after you take the exam
- Lower cost alternative in comparison with other exam prep courses
Class Schedule: Study sessions will be held on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Classes will extend from Thursday, September 12 to Thursday, November 21.
Registration: Enrollment extended to August 30, 2002
Cost:
Dulles SHRM Members: $600
National SHRM Members: $625
Non-SHRM Members: $650
(Add $100 to each cost item if you would like to use the SHRM Learning System CD in addition to the textbook.)
Register Now! For more information or to register, contact Karen Uhlir: kmuhlir@yahoo.com, 703-206-6804.
And, In Partnership With Mary Baldwin College
An Optional Choice for CEUs or College Credit
Dulles SHRM is partnering with Mary Baldwin College, which is offering the certification prep course at their new Sterling campus on Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. from September 10 through November 19 with an all-day review course on Saturday, November 23. The MBC course, also taught by Eileen Taylor, offers the added advantage of MBC certification and CEUs as well as three semester hours of credit for students enrolled in MBC’s Adult Degree Program. The cost is $1,230 per person. You may learn more about the MBC program at www.mbc.edu/learninc
Other Options For Certification Prep
George Mason University/Shenandoah University
George Mason University is offering the fall prep course in Fairfax, Herndon/Dulles (CIT), Alexandria, Arlington, and Online. For details and costs, visit GMU’s website at www.ocpe.gmu.edu or call Sandra Meyers at 703-733-2800 or email Sandra at smeyers@gmu.edu.
You may also consider Shenandoah University’s Northern Virginia campus (located on Route 7 south of Leesburg) which is offering the prep course for 3.4 CEUs on Monday evenings from 6-9 p.m. from September 9 to November 25. The cost is $850 for SHRM members and $890 for non-SHRM members. The registration deadline is August 28. Learn more by visiting Shenandoah’s website at www.su.edu/cont-ed/shrm.asp or contact Chris Coutts at 703-779-9626 or email Chris at ccoutts@su.edu.
News From HR Career Development SIG
Kick-Off Meeting A Great Success!
Our kick-off meeting was well-attended and participants gave us lots of ideas for topics at future meetings. Many thanks to co-chair Bernadette Gebhardt who facilitated the discussion. Mark your calendar for the next meeting:
“Taking Stock of Your HR Career”
Are you having difficulty:
- Assessing your professional past experience while simultaneously emphasizing your strengths?
- Recognizing your individual skill set?
- Summarizing your unique areas of expertise?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, join us at our next meeting - the first of a multi-part series in which we’ll focus on our individual careers to help us determine where we are professionally, where do we go from here, and how do we get there!
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 7:30 a.m. (ending no later than 9:00 a.m.)
Place: Silver Diner, Reston
Facilitator: Cornelia Gamlem, President, Gems Group
There is no charge. And you need not have attended the kick-off meeting. Please contact co-chair Bernadette Gebhardt, Human Resources Manager at Martin’s Herend Imports, Inc., with any questions or to RSVP (bkgebhardt@earthlink.net or 703-723-1854).
2002-2003 Dulles SHRM Scholarship Program Applications Due November 1, 2002
We are pleased to announce our second annual scholarship program. In support of the development of our chapter members, sons and daughters of chapter members, and students from local SHRM chapters, we have allocated $2,000 for scholarships, and up to two $1,000 scholarships may be awarded. We encourage you and other eligible individuals to apply! To Learn more about the program and download an application at Click Here. Applications are due on Friday, November 1, 2002, and winners will be announced at the December holiday meeting. For more information, contact Karen McDonald at 703-502-3760 (hratpohanka@aol.com).
Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming SHRM conferences and seminars:
- 2002 VA SHRM State Conference, October 9-11, 2002 in Roanoke, VA
Upcoming Meeting Topics
Upcoming meeting topics:
- September 18 - “Latest Trends in HR Technologies,” a panel presentation with Dr. Michael Cassidy, Marymount University; Jeanne deCamps of Mercer; Dave Ellis, HR Technologies Manager at Intelsat; and David Link, Vice President, eWorkplace Practice, Cedar and Member of the SHRM HR Technology (HRTX) Advisory Board.
- October 16 - "Leadership" with Book Signing with Dr. Virginia Bianco-Mathis
- November 20 - “Annual Benefits Update” with Dave Downer, The Segal Group
- December 4 - Holiday Party with everyone
That’s all for this month unless you have any ideas or suggestions? This is your chapter - let us know what’s on your mind!
Nancy Streeter
President
Dulles SHRM
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