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2010 Officers
President:
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Treasurer:
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Membership:
Secretary:
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Want to
Volunteer?
Put your skills to good use by
volunteering for the MCHRA! You may assist any of our existing committee chairs
or become a committee chair yourself! Contact Matthew McKinney to volunteer
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June Luncheon:
Diversity in the 21st Century WorkplaceJune 2, 2010
11:30-1:30pm
In today's environment, diversity
can either lad an organization to new heights or become a root cause
for turmoil and productivity loss. Many organizations continue to
strive to incorporate strong diversity practices and principles into
their business but not all are equally successful. This session will
focus on what it takes for an organization to successfully create and
sustain a diverse workforce and supporting environment. Included in the
discussion will be:
Why diversity initiatives continue to
play a key role in today's business environment.
Common misconceptions about diversity.
The importance and limitations of
diversity training.
Common mistakes that companies make and
how they undermine diversity initiatives.
Successful strategies and company
practices that maximize the benefits of a diverse workplace.
Why some companies will always fail
the "diversity" test.
 This program has been approved for 1.25
recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification
through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more
information about certification or recertification, please visit the
HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.
About Our Speaker:
Rochelle Cummings is a
documentary film producer as well as the chief operating officer of
Lightning Bear Productions located in Denton, Texas. She was a producer
on A Hero's Welcome, which premiered in Gainesville, TX at the State
Theater and just recently finished a 2 month showing at the Bob Bullock
Museum in Austin Texas. In addition to managing the Lightning
Bear operations, she was the host of DCTV, and the executive in charge
of the Center for Motion Picture Training, the "industry education" arm
of the company. Rochelle Cummings is a native of Detroit and
graduated from Wayne State with a B.A. in English. She is a partner at
Lightning Bear Productions, the founder of the League of Extraordinary
Women, creator of The TIAA-CREF Distinguished Medal Educator Award, and
former marketing chair of "Texas Saves" and "The Jr. Finance Academy". The
website for Rochelle's current documentary entitled, Be The One is
betheonemovie.org The website for her production company that she is a
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SHRM Scholarships$100,000 in SHRM Foundation Scholarships Await
Applicants
As a
result, the 2010 SHRM Foundation scholarship program for HR
professionals, underwritten by the J. J. Keller Foundation, is offering
the following awards to SHRM members: · 20 Academic Scholarships: $2,000 each (increased from $1,375 in
2009)
· 80 Certification Scholarships: $750 each (increased from 60
awards in 2009)
SHRM Members may apply online. The application
deadline is July 15, 2010. Eligibility: Professional, general or
associate SHRM members pursuing a college degree or professional HR
certification are eligible to apply. Please note that student members
are not eligible for this particular scholarship but the application
period for the Student Scholarship program will be open as of May 1,
2010. Questions? Visit the link above or contact Maureen Flaherty at (703) 535-6423 or
SHRMScholarships@shrm.org. |
6th Annual Best Companies To Work For
In Texas - 2011
Registration Deadline: July 30, 2010
Why participate?
Find
out if you are one of the state's best employers. Participating also
results in significant organizational benefits for all entrants. Such
as:
1) Heightened Company Pride: If your company appears on the
list, the management, the employees and the other stakeholders swell
with pride. Employee morale receives a boost and employee retention is
increased.
2) Public Relations and Marketing Advantage: Companies
will use the distinction to enhance their employee recruiting efforts,
increase the effectiveness of the company's general
marketing and to improve their reputation in the community and the State.
3)
The Employee Feedback Report: All participating companies will receive a
world-class assessment detailing the company's employee responses. Even
if a company does not make the list, this data can be an important
reason to participate.
Who can participate?
In order to participate, you must:
· Be a for-profit or not-for-profit business
· Be a publicly or privately held business
· Have a minimum of 15 employees working in Texas
· Have a facility in Texas
· Be in business a minimum of 1 year
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Felony or Misdemeanor Friendly Career Fair
July 30, 2010
12:00-4:00pm
Registration
is now available for this great event! This even was the winner of the
2009 SHRM Pinnacle Award for quality HR events throughout the nation!
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SHRM Membership Discount & Tote Bag
May 1-31, 2010
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is currently running a
membership special for all new members joining SHRM using the online application.
This special offer gives first-time new members a first-year price of $145,
which is $15 off regular dues when you enter your chapter
affiliation. Plus, each new member will also receive a SHRM tote bag
with the new logo -- FREE!
Act now, this special offer is valid only from May 1 to May 31, 2010.
SHRM
membership will provide you with all of the resources and up-to-date
information you need to stay at the forefront of the human resource
management profession.
Free member benefits include:
SHRM Online
HR Careers
HR Magazine
SHRM Discipline Focus Areas
SHRM's Ask an Advisor
Webcasts and Videos
In-depth Research Reports and Surveys
Legislative Alerts
Networking Opportunities
Discounted member benefits include:
SHRM Conferences
Seminars & Certificate Programs
SHRM Learning System
SHRM Education Programs
SPHR/PHR/GPHR Certification
SHRM e-Learning
SHRMStore
And much more!
A complete list of benefits is available at www.shrm.org/infokitrequest
Members
of local SHRM chapters realize the benefits of belonging to both their
local chapter and SHRM. The value-added services and resources provide
"the total professional approach" for staying current on HR issues.
SHRM is dedicated to the concept of teamwork - the chapters and SHRM
working as a team to reinforce our commitment to our members and to the
human resource management profession.
I encourage you to take advantage of this limited-time offer from SHRM and join today!
Don't forget to include our chapter number, #0308, on the online application to receive affiliation credit.
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HR Southwest Student Sponsorships
Did
you know that thanks to the generosity of individual HR professionals,
corporate or professional SHRM chapter sponsors, many students are able
to attend The HRSouthwest Conference each year. Sponsoring a student is
a great way for you or your organization to promote education and to
encourage today's college students to pursue an active career in the HR
field. The cost to sponsor a student's registration is only $200.
Please see the Student Sponsor form for more details on sponsorship.
Nominate an educator to honor their commitment to the HR profession.
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Formed in 1974, the Mid-Cities Human Resource Association (SHRM Affiliate Chapter #308) is the premier association for
human resource professionals in the Mid-Cities area. Our mission is to enhance
the local community, educate and develop members, and advance the Human
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