Join Us on January 15 for Our Annual Legislative Update
Transition Board Meeting
2003 Invoices
Need Recertification Credits?
International HR Certification
Board Meeting Minutes
2003 State Conference Committee Volunteers Needed
Mark Your Calendars
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Join Us on January 15 for Our Annual Legislative Update
Welcome to the Revolution! Or is it? With a perceived “mandate” from America, the Republican Congress and White House may begin altering the legal landscape for employers throughout the country. Come and listen to Dulles SHRM member Jason Branciforte of Littler Mendelson, P.C. - the nation’s largest employment and labor law firm - discuss what may come from Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue in 2003.
Jason will also discuss the likely regulatory changes that will be proposed by the many administrative agencies that regulate the workplace, as well as what to expect from the state legislators in Richmond. This promises to be an interesting night, as Jason and all those present look into their collective crystal balls and divine the future! Bring your questions and Jason will have the answers! Click Here to register.
And welcome our sponsor, John Tattersall of Cornerstone Financial Partners. Visit Cornerstone online at www.cfpllc.com.
Transition Board Meeting
As is our tradition, a Transition Board Meeting will be held on Monday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Washington Dulles Marriott Suites, the location of our monthly meetings. Attendees include the outgoing 2002 Board as well as the new 2003 Board members. The purpose of the meeting is to transfer responsibilities and to begin planning our priorities for 2003. The meal will be buffet and include all meal preferences. If you are an incoming or outgoing Board member, be sure to contact Sharon Hymanson (sharonh@invan.com) by Thursday, December 12 to let her know whether or not you will be attending.
2003 Invoices
If you are a current member, you will be receiving your 2003 Dulles SHRM invoice shortly. The renewal fee remains $25 for the year. If you joined the chapter after October 1 of this year, you do not owe another membership fee until January 2004. However, we ask that you complete the demographic information on the renewal application and return it to us for our statistical analysis.
Need Recertification Credits?
George Mason University, Office of Continuing Professional Education is offering HRCI approved recertification courses!
Road to Success: Ensuring Fair, Respectful and Lawful Employment Practices: Through case study and discussion, this workshop provides an overview of pertinent laws, policies, and practices with a focus on solutions and success practices for common employment problems. Introduce a process for investigating workplace complaints.
When & Where: February 25-26, 2003 from 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Center for Innovative Technology, Herndon, VA
Instructor: Cornelia Gamlem, SPHR
Strategic Human Resource Management: Examines strategic HR management and planning by applying theories and methods of strategic, tactical and operational planning and their relationship to HR. Explores the multiple roles HR plays in assisting organizations to gain and sustain competitive advantages in a fast-paced environment. Offered online using WebCT, a highly interactive method of engaging participants in discussion of topics, tools and cases through threaded discussion, case analysis and readings.
When & Where: March 3-24, 2003 On Line
Instructor: Paul Shibelski, MBA, SPHR
Registration Fee: $495 per person
Special Discount: Register three or more people together and receive a 10% discount.
International HR Certification
HRCI is pleased to announce the development of a new international certification program to recognize human resource professionals who have mastered the international HR body of knowledge. Currently, they are seeking qualified volunteers to assist with item writing in preparation for the first exam in 2004. Volunteers must have subject matter experience and previous HRCI or SHRM involvement. If you are or some you know is interested in applying for this valuable volunteer experience, please go to the HRCI website at www.hrci.org and complete the International Panel Volunteer Application by December 16, 2002. The form contains additional information about the subject areas covered in the new certification, as well as contact information. If you have any questions about item writing responsibilities, please contact Cornelia Cont, Executive Director of HRCI at ccont@hrci.org .
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.
2003 State Conference
To Be Held at the Fairview Park Marriott, October 15-17, 2003
Conference Committee Volunteers Needed
The 2003 Virginia State Conference will be held at the Fairview Park Marriott from October 15-17. We will need numerous volunteers from our chapter to help out during the conference. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Cornelia (gamlem@erols.com). Click Here to view volunteer list
Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming SHRM Conferences and Seminars
- 2003 VA SHRM State Conference, October 15-17, 2003 at the Fairview Park Marriott.
Upcoming 2002 Meeting Topics
- December 4 - Holiday Party with everyone!
More Coming in 2003:
- January 15, 2003 - “Legislative Update” with Jason Branciforte, Littler Mendelson
- February 19, 2003 - “Critical Issues Under FLSA” with Caryn Pass, Krupin O’Brien
- March 19, 2003 - “Everything You Need to Know About Policies and Guidelines for Hiring and Terminating Foreign Workers” with Liz Stern and Joyce Oliner, Shaw Pittman
- April 16, 2003 - “Special Presentation by Susan R. Meisinger, President, SHRM” with Leesburg SHRM Chapter
- May 21, 2003 - “Reserves at the Ready” with Bill Albright, Director, Quality of Work Life and Benefits, Mitre
- June 18, 2003 - “Panel Discussion on Benefits - Costs and Latest Trends” with Dave Downer and our panel of experts
- July, 2003 - NO MEETING
- August 20, 2003 - “Compensation Trends” with Mark Avery, MarketPay Associates
- September 17, 2003 - “From Expatriation to Repatriation” with Christine Smith, Wolf Group
- October 15, 2003 - “Diversity” with Katherine Huston, Freddie Mac
- November 19, 2003 - “Background and Drug Screening” with Vicki Tilton, Edge Information Management
- December 3, 2003 - Annual Holiday Party
- December 10, 2003 - Transition Board Meeting
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
Past-President
Dulles SHRM
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