Be Seen in 2013 Tell your HIHRC Story

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1 Heart of Illinois Human Resource Council Newsletter Issue VI Nov/Dec 2013 From the President Be Seen in 2013 Tell your HIHRC Story It has been a great year for the HIHRC! We will finish out 2013 with one of my favorite events Share the Spirit. Some very fun ideas are being considered for this gathering. I am so thankful for all of our current board members and for the hard work and dedication that each one has put into planning a year full of valuable events. We worked well as a team and had a lot of fun too! We just had our 2014 planning meeting where we welcomed 4 brand new board members and began to brainstorm about what we will offer next year. Our 2014 President, Laurie Trompeter, executed the meeting with a great deal of organization. I left that time feeling excited about passing the torch onto Laurie and working alongside her and the rest of the board next year. We want to continue to hold events that will bring educational value and allow for networking among HR Professionals in the Peoria area. In conference news, next up is the SHRM Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. This conference is designed specifically for chapter board members, and I am happy that 4 of our top leaders plan to attend this year. As a part of this conference they will spend a day on Capitol Hill working to promote HR legislation and will have an opportunity to tour SHRM Headquarters. Conference/Meeting Dates Time Location SHRM Leadership Conference 11/21-11/23/2013 All Day Washington, DC I have been attending HIHRC events since the early 2000 s. This is my 5 th year serving on the board and I have loved every part of the journey. I have made such wonderful friends and have gained many, many professional contacts as a result of my time working on the HIHRC Board. I am looking forward to one more year on the board. I intend to continue to support this organization for many years to come. It has been such an honor to serve as President this year. I am very thankful for this opportunity. If you want to get more involved in The Heart of Illinois HR Council then we want to hear from you. Please invite a friend to an upcoming event and Be seen in 2013 Tell your HIHRC story ~Bobbi

2 J o i n u s f o r o u r N o v e m b e r C h a p t e r M e e t i n g a n d P r o g r a m D i s a s t e r P r e p a r e d n e s s : B e R e d C r o s s R e a d y G a t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n f o r y o u r s e l f t o t a k e b a c k t o y o u r o r g a n i z a t i o n! N o v e m b e r 2 0, C o u n t r y C l u b o f P e o r i a, G r a n d v i e w D r i v e, P e o r i a H e i g h t s I L R e g i s t r a t i o n 1 1 : 1 5 a m : 3 0 a m L u n c h & M e e t i n g 1 1 : 3 0 a m N o o n P r o g r a m : N o o n - 1 : 3 0 p m $ 2 5 M e m b e r, $ 4 0 N o n - M e m b e r, $ 1 5 S t u d e n t T i p s a n d d i s c u s s i o n p o i n t s a b o u t b e c o m i n g m o r e p r e p a r e d a n d r e s i l - i e n t a s a n i n d i v i d u a l, f a m i l y, a n d c o m m u n i t y. T h e p r e s e n t a t i o n w i l l i n c l u d e i n f o r m a t i o n o n c r e a t i n g a d i s a s t e r k i t, d e v e l o p i n g a d i s a s t e r p l a n, a n d s t a y i n g i n f o r m e d a b o u t r i s k s a n d r e s o u r c e s. P a r t i c i p a n t s w i l l d o a s e l f - e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e i r c u r r e n t p r e p a r e d n e s s l e v e l a n d l e a v e w i t h a c t i o n i t e m s t o i n c r e a s e t h e i r s c o r e. Presenter: Emily Richards, Disaster Program Manager for the Central IL Region, American Red Cross Registration details and information is on our chapter website or directly on Eventbrite here. *This program is pending 1.5 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

3 Membership Renewal Info for 2014 The HIHRC continues to offer more value with your membership renewal each year and 2014 will not be an exception. We are once again offering an economical value package for our members. We are confident that you will find extraordinary value through our monthly meetings which provide recertification credits in addition to quality programs and networking opportunities. Benefits Include: Recertification credits for general and business management & strategy approved by HRCI. In-person certification study class. Members pricing for the combined class/materials will be less than the cost of what the study materials alone cost anywhere else. Networking with other HR professionals in the tri-county area Scholarships to pursue education in the HR field or to earn your PHR/SPHR/GPHR Free postings of HR jobs on our website Access to HR information links on our website at: Membership to the Chamber of Commerce through our partnership with the Chamber. Quarterly newsletters, E-blast Communications and much more! National SHRM membership is strongly encouraged. As a benefit to our National SHRM members, a discount will be applied to your Chapter membership BEST VALUE Option: Pay in full by January 31, 2014 to receive significant savings; get one meeting free! Not able to make it to a meeting? Don t stress send another individual from your organization in your place with advance notice. Best Value Option Membership, Meals & Meetings National SHRM Member $ Chapter Member Only $ Or Pay-As-You-Go Option: Membership Dues: PLUS Meeting Fees: National SHRM Member $75.00*; Chapter Member Only $ *Membership dues have been the same price since 2002 HIHRC Members: Lunch Meetings $25, Breakfast Meetings $15 Non-HIHRC Members: $50 Lunch Meetings; $40 Breakfast Meetings The Heart of Illinois SHRM Chapter #326 looks forward to seeing you in 2014! Click here to join the HIHRC in 2014!

4 The Heart of Illinois HR Council s 2013 Theme: Be Seen in Tell Your HIHRC Story. This month, Laurie Trompeter My HIHRC story starts out like many of the rest. As a new graduate with my first job in HR, my supervisor encouraged me to join the local HR group. I was a member for a few years, but didn t really get involved, and eventually stopped attending meetings. Fast forward a few years, and I decided to get my PHR certification. The thought of all of those recertification hours was overwhelming! I decided to re-join the HIHRC as an affordable way to get recertification hours. This time, I decided to become more involved. I started out by participating in the Share the Spirit meeting that year, and quickly began to meet other HR professionals. I had so much fun, I decided to run for the board! My first year on the board, I was the membership chair, which was great! I got to put names with faces and meet all of our fantastic members as I saw them each month at the sign in table. Now, after several years on the board, I am looking forward to being the HIHRC president for If you are considering becoming more involved, go for it! Volunteer for ELITE, bring an item for the Share the Spirit Auction in December, or just say hi to the person next to you at the luncheon. I am lucky to have experienced great friendships, solid advice, and quite a few laughs through HIHRC, and I look forward to 2014! You Can Be Seen and Help Out the Bradley SHRM Chapter! Bradley University s SHRM chapter is interested in getting speakers from the human resources field to speak at their chapter meetings about their experience in HR, what types of HR duties you do on the job, or any HR items you are passionate about. They meet every other Thursday at 6pm. If interested, please contact Katie Hardman, Bradley SHRM Treasurer, at khardman@mail.bradley.edu. Ugly Sweater /Most Creative Sweater Contest Please join us at the December Share the Spirit luncheon with your ugliest and/or most creative or original Holiday sweater! There will be two prizes given away. Get shopping or get out those old bedazzlers and glue and get to work!

5 December 18, 2013 C o u n t r y C l u b o f P e o r i a, G r a n d v i e w D r i v e, P e o r i a H e i g h t s I L R e g i s t r a t i o n 1 1 : 1 5 a m : 3 0 a m L u n c h 1 1 : 3 0 a m N o o n S h a r e T h e S p i r i t : N o o n - 1 : 3 0 p m $ 2 5 M e m b e r, $ 4 0 N o n - M e m b e r Ugly Sweater /Most Creative Sweater Contest! Wear your ugliest or most creative holiday sweater! Participate in HIHRC Share the Spirit Bingo! (Bingo card in this newsletter) Play fun games such as The 12 Days of HR! Silent Auction! Come bid on items for yourself or those that might make for a great holiday present. (We are still seeking silent auction items. See article) Networking! This is the meeting where we will focus on networking with one another! Bring your business cards! Come for Prizes! Come for Fun! This is a day to celebrate together, swap stories, and help other HR individuals survive the holiday season! More Information and Registration available on our website soon!

6 New to our Share the Spirit Program in December is HIHRC Bingo: In an effort to share the spirit through volunteerism and fun, play the HIHRC Bingo Game below. Get a traditional HIHRC by completing items across or horizontal. Bring your completed game board to the December 18th Share the Spirit Luncheon for a chance at a prize! H I H R C Donate blood or volunteer at the Red Cross or a similar organization Volunteer in the Council there are lots of opportunities Become a national SHRM member If you already are, cross this box out! Attend a chapter meeting of the HIHRC Council Wear an Ugly or Original Christmas Sweater to the December HIHRC meeting Refer a new member for 2014 Assist someone in need at work or in the community Purchase a meal for someone behind you in the drive through Donate clothing to someone in need or an organization such as Goodwill or Dress for Success Become a 2014 HIHRC member Donate a toy to Toys for Tots or a local church drive Donate either a coat, mittens, gloves, scarf or hat. to a Coats for Kids Drive or other similar drive. FREE Introduce yourself and network with someone in the HIHRC chapter you have never met Adopt a person/ family/pet for the holiday season Help someone in need and expect nothing in return Donate in the Salvation Army kettle during the holiday season Share your HR expertise with someone that needs assistance Donate your time to your favorite notfor-profit organization Bring a guest to a HIHRC meeting Donate food to a local food pantry, an individual or a place in need Celebrate HR Make someone s day! ELF yourself for the season on jibjab.com Go Christmas Caroling!

7 Items Needed for Silent Auction benefitting SHRM Foundation The HIHRC is seeking items for our Share the Spirit Luncheon Silent Auction in December. All Proceeds of our silent auction go to assist the SHRM Foundation. Feel free to donate an item, tickets or a basket of items to the silent auction. Please contact Nancy Wraight, PHR at nancywraight@yahoo.com or at if you need more information. What is the SHRM Foundation? We need your Silent Auction Items! The SHRM Foundation is a 501c (3) non-profit affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management. It is a separate organization and is not funded by SHRM membership dues. The Foundation s mission is to advance global human capital knowledge and practice by providing thought leadership and educational support, and sponsoring, funding, and driving the adoption of cutting edge, actionable, evidence-based research. The SHRM Foundation is Shaping the Workforce as the leading funder of workforce research, our relevant, high-impact, and original research advances the knowledge base of the profession and provides actionable insight for HR management practice. They offer: Effective Practice Guidelines: This series presents important research findings in a condensed, easy-to-use format for busy HR professionals. DVD Series: Through interviews with top executives these educational DVDs present real-world case studies of strategic HR in action. Executive Briefings: These briefings summarize relevant human capital research and expert opinion to provide a concise overview of each topic. These resources, used in hundreds of SHRM chapter meetings and college classrooms worldwide, are complimentary. Over the years, several of our chapter members, and their children, have received educational scholarships from SHRM foundation. Members of the Heart of Illinois HR Council are encouraged to give a financial contribution to SHRM Foundation by contributing through participation in 50/50 drawings, silent auction offering at our December meeting or a personal contribution directly to the SHRM Foundation. You can find more information about the SHRM foundation on their website page or their ad campaign link. Don t forget to visit our website for up to date Legislative information that may be impacting your workforce. Stay informed! Go to our website for important news, updates, and things to watch! This is an invaluable resource for your membership dues each year!

8 Peoria Area Chamber Did you know...your HIHRC joined the Peoria Chamber in 2012, offering added value to our chapter and all chapter members? As an HIHRC member you have the ability to attend any and all Peoria Chamber events, such as: Business after hours Ribbon cuttings Other Special events Following are a few upcoming events to consider: 38th Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the 38th Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 22, 2013 at the Peoria Civic Center at 11:30 am. Doors open at 11:00 am. We are excited to announce this year's guest speaker: William T. Cirone, CEO/President, Federal Companies. This annual event is held to celebrate and recognize all that the business community has to be thankful for in the past year. Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30 Make November 30 on of the biggest shopping days of the year for your business by taking part in Small Business Saturday. See the Peoria Chamber Website for additional events and information. The chapter's membership also enables us to post announcements and advertise our organization's events in the Chamber's publications. Offering us another opportunity to "Be Seen in 2013". Received your PHR/SPHR/GPHR this year? Want to be a part of a Study Group for PHR/SPHR next year? The HIHRC Board would like to recognize all individuals who have received their PHR, SPHR, or GPHR in 2013 at the December luncheon. We would also like to know interest level of anyone wishing to be a part of a study group to prepare for taking the PHR/SPHR. If you have, received certification this year, or are interested in a PHR/ SPHR study group, please contact Rob rob.burn@aaimea.org.

9 HIHRC Seeking 2014 Meeting Sponsors

10 Mark your calendars We are excited about our plans for meetings in 2014! We are moving our chapter meetings to the 2 nd Wednesday of the month, and would like to share our dates and topics for the first half of the year. Be sure to join us for some great information you can take back to the office and put to use! January 8, 2014 Legal Update. (This is an annual event and one of our most popular meetings of the year. Make sure to join us as we navigate the ever changing legal landscape.) February 12, 2014 Affirmative Action and Hiring Strategy March 12, 2014 Health Care Reform Update April 9, 2014 Wellness in the Workplace May 14, 2014 Retention Ideas to Implement Now June 11, 2014 HR Metrics July 9, 2014 HR as a Strategic Partner It s time to Celebrate our Successes! As HR professionals, we spend the year doing for others. As we near the end of our program year, it is our time to celebrate! Come and join the festivities with other area HR professionals at our 2013 Share the Spirit Luncheon. See page 4 for details Stay Connected! Look for us also on... Search: HIHRC Search: HOIHRCouncil Search: Heart of Illinois Human Resource Council