Raising HR to New Heights2007 Human Resources & Benefits Update ConferenceA Joint Event for Electric Co-op HR Professionals

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Raising HR to New Heights2007 Human Resources & Benefits Update ConferenceJune 10-1 5, 2007 • Denver, COFor more details, visit Cooperative.com

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Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, June 13

7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration

8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Wellness Training

1:00 – 1:15 p.m. Welcome

1:15 – 2:00 p.m. Communications Challenges

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Group Life Enhancements and Enrollment

3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Break

3:15 – 5:15 p.m. Group Enhancements to the Employee Benefits Web Site

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Reception

Thursday, June 14

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Retirement Programs Updates

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break

10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Investment Update

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Breakout Session 1

• Creating a Culture of Health

• Generating Income for Retirement

2:00 – 2:10 p.m. Break

2:10 – 3:10 p.m. Breakout Session 2

• Strategic Alignment of Group Employee Benefits

• Individual Investment Strategies to Complement Employer-Sponsored Plans

3:10 – 3:20 p.m. Break

3:20 – 4:20 p.m. Breakout Session 3

• Group Insurance Programs Benefits Updates for 2008 and 2009

• LTD Phase II Review – 2008 and 2009 Product Offerings

Friday, June 15

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Q&A with Senior Staff

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Breakout Session 1

• Creating a Culture of Health

• Generating Income for Retirement

9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Break

9:40 – 10:40 a.m. Breakout Session 2

• Strategic Alignment of Group Employee Benefits

• Individual Investment Strategies to Complement Employer-Sponsored Plans

10:40 – 10:50 a.m. Break

10:50 – 11:50 a.m. Breakout Session 3

• Group Insurance Programs Benefits Updates for 2008 and 2009

• LTD Phase II Review – 2008 and 2009 Product Offerings

11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Legislative Update

12:20 p.m. Giveaways/Wrap-up

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About the Benefits Update ConferenceProviding and maintaining benefit programs for all your employees –who come from diverse backgrounds with different generational needs,preferences and priorities – is not easy.

NRECA strives to provide electric cooperatives the tools and programsto meet the diverse needs of your employees. Attend the Benefits Up-date Conference and get the tools and information you need to help allof the generations of your employees.

Program HighlightsPrepare employees who are retiring with information about

• Generating additional income for retirement

• Updates on current investment market conditions

• Roth 401(k) as an option for your employees

Help keep current employees and recruit for the future with the latest on

• The New Group Term Life plan with new plan enhancements

• Promoting and integrating NRECA’s wellness and prevention effortsinto your co-ops culture

• Group Benefits Programs available for 2008 and 2009

• Developing an effective long-term employee benefits strategy

• New LTD plan features and plan provisions

You’ll also

• Get up to speed on major enhancements to the Employee Benefits Web site

• Learn what NRECA is doing to make benefits selections easier for youand your employees

• Ask questions about your benefits and voice your opinions at the Q&Asession with NRECA Senior Staff

• Examine the latest pending employee benefit legislation and regulationsaffecting cooperative benefit plans

• Connect with your colleagues at co-ops across the country at the Welcome Reception

Pre-Conference WorkshopIntermediate Wellness Coordinator TrainingBeginner training is a prerequisite for intermediate training

Take your Wellness program to the next level as you explore strategiesto improve participation, target hard-to reach populations and evaluate

the success of your wellness efforts. This session is designed for the more experienced WellnessCoordinator. Intermediate trainingcourses will be held in:

• Denver, CO – Wed., June 13• San Antonio, TX – Wed., July 11

Look for more information on the BUC on Cooperative.com

Can’t make it to Denver?Plan to attend a July or August BUC

• San Antonio, TX – July 11-13

• Savannah, GA – Aug. 1-3

• Chicago, IL – Aug. 20-22

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HR Pre-Conference Workshops

Sunday, June 10

This year’s Pre-Conference Workshops offer youthe opportunity to add to your skill set with in-depth examination of topics that affect howyou do business.

Workplace Law

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Fee: $495

Stay ahead of rapid developments in the legal environment that can change the way your co-op conducts its operations and serves your members, including employee benefits, discrimination, labor unions and other legal reform. This year’s topics include:

• Examining employee benefits

• Avoiding the pitfalls of discrimination

• Working in harmony with labor unions

• Plus an in-depth discussion from an industryexpert on OSHA, EEOC and/or immigration reform

Hiring the Best: Successful Employee Selection and Retention

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Fee: $495

From perusing the applications to offering the position, the hiring process can be arduous andtaxing. Learn tips and techniques to help youchoose and keep the best employees for everyposition. Topics discussed in this workshop:

• Implementing best practices in recruitment

• Evaluating resumes

• Using effective interviewing techniques (behavior based interviewing)

• Picking out the “A” players

• Retaining employees

Monday, June 11 • 8:00 – 9:45 a.m.Politics, Power and Influence Margaret Morford, President, The HR Edge, Inc.

Become a savvy employee by identifying which of the rules of “positive politics” you are most likely to violate. Margaret’s insights based on her experience as an international management consultant will help you position

yourself for success. Learn the guidelines for being smart about your own conduct, your business communication, your relationships with co-workers and your relationship with your supervisor.

Monday, June 11 • 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.Who Moved My Cheese? Becoming Advocates of Change Jones Loflin, Author, Educator, Business Owner, Spencer Johnson Partners

With more than 5 million copies in print, Who Moved My Cheese? has become an international phenomenon. Whether we welcome or avoid change, sooner or later we will inevitably have to deal with it in our workplace and our lives.

Relying on his broad perspective gained as a professional speaker, educator and business owner, Jones utilizes life experience to help people deal with change more effectively.

Tuesday, June 12 • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.Ethical Issues in HRKeith Greene, SPHR, Vice President, Member Relations, Society for Human Resource Management

Doing the "right" thing as an HR professional is sometimes easier said than done in today's corporate environment. But, no matter how tough it is, HR

must rise to the challenge. From establishing guiding principles to devising systems for reportingand investigation to simply just standing up for what's right, HR professionals play a critical role in creating ethical cultures within their organizations. Learn why HR cannot afford to remainsilent and what HR leaders should do to help their organizations make sound, ethical decisions.

Schedule at a Glance

Sunday, June 10

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. HR Pre-Conference Registration

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. HR Pre-Conference Workshops

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. HR Conference Registration

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. New Attendee Orientation

Monday, June 11

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. HR Conference Registration

8:00 – 9:45 a.m. Opening General Session

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Learning Labs

11:15 a.m. – Noon Great Debates

Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Learning Labs

2:45 – 4:00 p.m. General Session

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

5:15 – 8:00 p.m. Restaurant Round-up

Tuesday, June 12

6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Wake Up Walk

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. HR Conference Registration

8:00 – 10:30 a.m. General Session

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Learning Labs

Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Learning Labs

2:45 – 4:00 p.m. General Session

4:30 – 7:00 p.m. A Night at the Denver Zoo

Wednesday, June 13

8:00 – 11:00 a.m. General Session

Benefits Update Conference Begins

7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BUC Registration

8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Inermediate Wellness Training

1:00 – 5:15 p.m. Group Sessions

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Reception

Thursday, June 14

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 – 11:45 a.m. General Sessions

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own

1:00 – 4:20 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Friday, June 15

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 – 11:50 a.m. Breakout Sessions

11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Legislative Update

12:20 p.m. Giveaways/Wrap-up

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Learning Labs offer something for everyone. Whether you are a seasoned HR professional orjust starting out, we have a session for you! These 60-minute sessions address current issuesand trends in HR that will help you stay at the top of your game.

Please Don’t Sue Me! HR Legal Top 10 Stay up-to-date on changing and evolving legal rules and regulations that will be of importance to you in the upcoming year.

Mission Driven Interviewing You’ll be introduced to an easy, proven system for selection that will match potential candidates to the organization as well as the position.

Performance Appraisals that Don’t BiteDreading the appraisal process? Focusing on the basics can help avoid litigation and create an effective, helpful and stress-free experience for all involved.

Get Well Now: Fighting Absence CostsAre you aware of the full and hidden costs of employee absenteeism in the workplace? Join in on the discussion of solutions to manage and control lost time.

Motivating Unengaged EmployeesEven knowledgeable and successful employees can drag others down and be dead weight if they are unengaged. Learn motivational techniques that work.

Fear Factor: Compromising Between Sound Legal and Business DecisionsIn an environment where HR can be viewed as the “legal stewards,” learn to balance between what is a necessary rule for legal compliance, and what is not.

Hot Topics and New Developments on Cooperative.comImportant topics are discussed every day on the HR community listserv. Check out what'shot! Learn more about how these issues affect your cooperative and how cooperative.comcan help you conduct your daily business.

High Tech HRInside the office and out in the field, technology is having an increasing impact on your workforce. Gain a broader understanding of how new technology trends will impact humanresource practices.

Mental Floss: Creativity in the WorkplaceGet the tools you need to stimulate uncommon thinking and learn how to tap into your people’s infinite resources by being flexible and spontaneous.

He Speaks, She Speaks: What Different Things They SayExplore the role that gender communication plays in today’s workforce and gain valuablehands-on skills.

Diverse Staff, Diverse StrategiesExamine methods for increasing the diversity amongst your most precious asset, your human capital. Learn to attract, recruit, engage and retain a diverse workforce.

Ouch! That Hurts: Dealing with Difficult PeopleEquip yourself with tools to disarm the games and contentious tactics of “difficult people”like manipulation, blame, sabotage and bullying.

Are Defined Benefit Plans Right for Co-ops? Explore employees’ perceptions of defined benefit plans and how to pitch them to recruit and retain employees.

Keynote Presentations Networking Opportunities

Sunday, June 10 • 5:00 – 6:30pmNew Attendee OrientationGet plugged into the HR electric cooperativenetwork by joining other first-timers at thisevent. Pick up your first time attendee gift,meet members of the HR advisory group andbecome familiar with the conference programat this special affair.

Monday, June 11 • 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Wine and Cheese Welcome ReceptionMeet new friends and re-connect with old friends at this formal welcome to the Mile High City.

Monday, June 11 • 5:15 – 8:00 p.m.Restaurant Round-upDon’t miss this opportunity to get to know other attendees better, join informaldiscussions of current HR trends and dine at some of Denver’s great local restaurants.Sign up at registration. Not included in conference fees.

Tuesday, June 12 • 6:00 – 7:00 a.m.Wake Up WalkSee local Denver sites and breathe in themountain air by taking a brisk walk aroundthe town with your HR friends.

Tuesday, June 12 • 4:30 – 8:00 p.m.A Night at the Zoo!Sign up to enjoy a memorable evening atthe internationally acclaimed Denver Zoo as you network with HR people from acrossthe country.Great Debates

Join your colleagues in a spirited discussionregarding current HR issues. Come learn how things are viewed from the “other sideof the fence.”

Money vs. BenefitsWhat do new hires want? Is it better to offer a higher salary or an increased benefit package?

Permission vs. Forgiveness Should you step up to the plate and makethe decision or delay the decision in order togain permission and explore all possibilitiesand legal aspects?

PTO vs. Sick LeaveIs changing to a Paid Time Off (PTO) system beneficial or detrimental? Which is better for the co-op and for the employee?

Employer Control vs. Employee PrivacyWho owns electronic data in the cooperative?Does an employer have the right to view e-mails, tape phone calls and control Website viewing or is this an invasion of privacy?

Visit Cooperative.com for the Entire Agenda and Information about Continuing Education Credits

Learning Labs Travel & Accommodations

Hotel: Grand Hyatt Denver1750 Welton StreetDenver, CO 80202Reservations: 303.295.1234Room rate: $169 single/doubleReservation Deadline: Friday, May 18, 2007

Airfare Discounts: UnitedPhone: 800.521.4041Refer to meeting ID code 507UA; 7% discount ontickets purchased 30 days prior to arrival date;2% discount on tickets purchased within 29 daysprior to arrival date.

Airfare Discounts: DeltaPhone: 800.241.6760Refer to Sky Bonus Code #US530116145

Car Rental Discount: AvisPhone: 800.331.1600Discount code AWD #A403898; rate code M7-M9

Questions?

Human Resource ConferenceCambrey Hameedi703.907.5619cambrey.hameedi@nreca.coop

Benefits Update ConferenceChristine Freije703.907.6081christine.freije@nreca.coop

RegistrationJamie Grieg703.907.6473jamie.grieg@nreca.coop

Raising HR to New Heights2007 Human Resources Conference

Experience Denver

Denver is a vibrant city that offers year-round adventure and the breathtaking Rocky Mountainsin the backyard. Experience, explore and discoverthe Mile High City.

With its mild weather, outdoor recreation, excitingnightlife, tantalizing restaurants, unique history, lively culture, extensive shopping and world class attractions, Denver has something for everyone. What more could you ask for?

Step 3. Total Registration Fees.Human Resources Conference ........$______

Pre-Conference Workshops ............$______

Guest Fees......................................$______

Intermediate Wellness Training .....$______

Total................................................$______

Step 4. How Do You Want to Pay? Please check one.

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Step 5. Register.Online: www.cooperative.comFax: 703.907.5951Mail: NRECA, P.O. Box 758777, Baltimore, MD 21275-8777

Cancellation, Substitution and Refund PolicyAll changes must be made in writing. Cancellations received by May 25, 2007 are fully refundable. Registrants who cancel after this date will be issued a refund minus a $150 materials fee. Substitutions are always welcome. Registrants failing to cancel prior to the start of the event and no-shows are responsible for paying the full registration fee. For more information regarding administrative policies such as cancellations, refunds or complaints, please contact Membership and Association Support Services at 703.907.5868, membership@nreca.coop, or fax to 703.907.5951.

2007 Human Resources & Benefits Update Conference

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Yes, I am a first-time attendee. I am bringing a guest. Guest Name:

*Guests, aged 16 and over, cannot be electric co-op employees or members of the Board of Directors.

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HR Conference Registration – June 10-13, 2007

Human Resources Conference ..........................$695

Guest Fee $50 (per guest) .................................# of guests______

Pre-Conference Workshops (select one) – June 10, 2007

Workplace Law...................................................$495

Hiring the Best ...................................................$495

Event – June 12, 2007

A Night at the Zoo (conference attendees and registered guests only) ...............................Total Number______

Benefits Update Conference Registration – June 13-15, 2007

Benefits Update Conference...............................Free

Pre-BUC Workshop (select one) – June 13, 2007

Intermediate Wellness Coordinator Training ......Free (NRECA medical plan participating co-ops)

Intermediate Wellness Coordinator Training ......$250 (Non-participating co-ops)

To register for a July or August Benefits Update Conference, visit Cooperative.com

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