Board Bullets

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SHRM – BOARD NOTES – NOVEMBER, 2007
·        On track with budget.  Behind on income.  Ahead on expenses.

 ·        Many new members were approved (as a result).

·        Wine and cheese was a success.  We need to do this type of event annually.

·        Desila will be contacting committee chairs.  Twelve members signed up to serve on committees.

·        The Membership Committee will be meeting to discuss 2008 initiatives.

·        Recruitment and Retention will focus on a plan to recruit new chamber members via a letter.

        Program for conference is all set with a few confirmations of keynote speakers needed.

·        If anyone has ideas for 2008 program speakers, please let Kelly Venegas, Program Chairman, know.

 ·        HR related and career related programs may be sent through the membership.  Each request will be evaluated for appropriateness on a case-by-case basis.

 ·        PHR/SPHR module is completed and was successful.  The new facility and location was great.

 ·        Half-day program was on 11-14-07.  The topic is very beneficial to help del with the mental health frenzy in the workplace.

 ·        The District Director for NWI area position is open.

 ·        Cassie Yaros was elected to the Board and will be asked to attend the December Board meeting. 

Discussion was had regarding selection criteria for prospective Board Members.  The group suggested we need to have standard requirements.  Is active membership in SHRM of NWI a requirement?  Is years of HR experience a requirement?  Is it important and a consideration of who or how the prospective candidate was referred?  Do standard interviewing basics apply to selection criteria?  Lynn and Rhonda have served on the committee for several years.  Interest in volunteer involvement, prior Board Committee involvement, attitude, reasons for involvement, time commitment availability, and Board fit/needs have been criteria used for the evaluation of candidates.

*Next Board meeting will be held at Max & Irma’s on 12-5-07.

Following are bullets from the September 5, 2007 SHRM- NWI Board Meeting:

1.     4 applications for new members were submitted; 2 were approved; there will be follow-ups with other two. (The question is regarding the location of applicants.  One is from Lafayette and one is from Chicago.) 

2.     We have sponsors for our September, October and November programs.  (There is no program in December.)

3.     Program report - The October program will focus on “speed networking” and will be held from 4:00 to 6PM.  U.S. Steel has agreed to donate money towards the event.  The official sponsor for this program is Thrivent Financial Services.

4.     Communication report – Jean Phelps was able to include an article in paper regarding membership meeting.  She will attempt to do this monthly.

5.     6.     Education report – John reported that we have 22 people who have signed up for class.  Books have been ordered.  He suggested we provide instructors a gift certificate as a token of our appreciation for their work and commitment. 

9.     Updated version of feedback regarding “Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards” was distributed.  Everyone is asked to review and be prepared to discuss findings in an effort to determine what things should be focused on this year to raise the bar.

10.   We have open board member positions.  We should all look for membership suggestions.

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