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General Chapter Minutes 2013

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    October 17, 2013

    Opening Remarks:

    Rebecca called the meeting to order @ 11:45

    Raffle Drawing for Membership Survey – Winner of $20.00 Holly La Vine

    Guests – Rebecca asked all guests at the meeting to stand up & introduce themselves

    Board Reports:

    Lisa Gruhkle – The November presenter is Sonal Shah from the Management Association.  There will be no meeting in December.  Currently exploring a presentation on the new concealed carry law for Illinois for January 2014

    Presenter

    Sara Zorich @ Smith Amundsen – Immigration Update & Avoiding I-9 Issues

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:05

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    September 19, 2013

    Opening Remarks:

    Rebecca called the meeting to order @ 11:45. 

    Board Reports:

    Dave Butts – Presented information on a workforce development program for manufacturing.  Kristen has additional information

    Yvonne Graff – Current membership is at 59 members.  Our membership is currently at Platinum level with SHRM National

    Lisa Gruhkle – The October presenter is Sara Zorich from SmithAmundsen.  November is Sonal Shah from the Management Association

    Elections for Board Members for 2014 – Ballots for 2014 were distributed to all attending members and turned into Kristen during the meeting.

    Presenter

    Susan Jayne & JoAnne Peterson – Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00

     

     

     

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    July 18, 2013

     

    Opening Remarks:

    Rebecca called the meeting to order @ 11:45.  Rebecca welcomed all of the guests at today’s meeting

    Board Reports:

    Rebecca & Sandy reported on working with Northern Illinois University and their job shadow program.  Any member interested in participating in this program should talk to Rebecca or Sandy

    Treasurer – Dave – nothing to report

    Programs – Lisa – No August meeting due to State Conference, September’s presentation will be on Diversity Training

    Presenter – Terry Bishop – HR Metrics; What to Measure and How to Prove Your Value

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:05

     

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    May 16, 2013

    Opening Remarks:

    Rebecca called the meeting to order @ 11:45.  Rebecca welcomed all of the guests at today’s meeting

    Rebecca handed out copies of the updated bi-laws. Minor cosmetic changes have been made to the bi-laws.  The updated bi-laws were approved by SHRM National (vote to be held at today’s meeting) 

    Membership Survey’s are on the tables – members to complete before the end of today’s meeting.

    Board Reports:

    Legislative Update – Rebecca – New I-9’s have been released as of May 7th.  Model Notices for Marketplaces (Healthcare Reform) are also released.  Current legislation is moving through Springfield on background checks

    Treasurer – Dave – nothing to report

    Membership – Yvonne – welcomed all guests attending today’s meeting. Members enrolling today will receive a $50.00 discount. National SHRM is also offering a discount for new members.  Guests also received a survey to complete. Current membership is 49 members.

    Programs – Lisa – June meeting will be a member social at Hickory Stick and July’s meeting presenter is Terry Bishop from NIU discussing HR Metrics. 

    Vote:

    Rebecca made a motion to approve the proposed bi-laws.  All members were in favor, none opposed

    Presenter – Steven Teplinsky from Michael Best & Friedrich LLP presented on What’s Going on at the EEOC – What Employers Need to Know about the EEOC Recent Initatives.

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00 p.m.

     

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    April 18, 2013

    Opening Remarks

    Rebecca welcomed everyone and explained that she would be filling in as speaker as Brad Urhausen had to cancel.

     

    Board Reports

    Pam (filling in for Lisa) – Programs report.

    Dave – No updates.

    Yvonne – Membership report.  We currently have 49 members. Membership drive si scheduled for May.

     

    Program

    Health Care Reform: Now That It’s Not Going Away, Program #141772.  Rebecca Dobbs, Partner, SmithAmundson and Director of Legislation for Illinois Fox Valley SHRM.

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00 p.m.

     

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    March 21, 2013

    Opening Remarks

    Rebecca welcomed everyone and introductions were made.

    Board Reports

    Dave - reported that the chapter is in good standing from a financial standpoint.

    Yvonne – welcomed all of the guests attending today’s meeting.  Membership dues was due on December 31, 2012 for all members.  Some current members still have not paid their 2013 membership dues.

    Judie – reported that the website has been updated with the lasts meeting information. The slides from the ½ day program in February are also posted on the website.

    Lisa – reported on the upcoming programs for our general meetings.

     

    Program

    Effective Recruiting Using Social Media by Susan Jayne

    Meeting adjourned @ 1:00

     

     

    Illinois Fox Valley

    Society for Human Resources Management

    General Meeting Minutes

    January 14, 2013

    Opening Remarks

    Rebecca welcomed everyone and introductions were made.

    Board Reports

    Dave - reported that the chapter is in good standing from a financial standpoint.  For 2012 the chapter ended with a $4,338.00 surplus over budget.  Current checkbook balance is $12,481.00

    Sue - A gift was presented to Sue Oswalt for her work as President in 2012

    Lisa - reported that the ½ day meeting with the Stateline and Northwest HR Council is scheduled for February 21, 2013 from 7:30 to 12:30. The event will take place at The Brides of Poplar Creek, Hoffman Estates.  Our group has 3 sponsors covering the cost of this event.  Cost to members is $50.00. 3.75 certification credit hours can be earned

    Pam – Membership renewal notices were sent out in December and due by December 31, 3012.  Membership for 2013 is $100.00.   Some membership dues is still owed from our current members.

    Susan Jayne – Joann Peterson & her are working on the chapter’s diversity initiative for 2013.  They placed a diversity survey on the table for members to complete.

    Program

    Setting up a Health Wellness Program in your workplace by Selma Gladney

    Meeting adjourned @ 12:45