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EHRA
March 2012
Inside This Issue: A Note From Our President P.2 Diversity Matters P.5 Upcoming Events P.3 Book Club P.6 March Meeting Details P.4 Membership Spotlight P.9 About the Speakers P.4 And More….
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PRESIDENT Orvietta Shannon, PHR
PRESIDENT ELECT Angela Noble
anoble@hrsolutions‐inc.com
TREASURER Ingrid Lindy, PHR [email protected]
ASSISTANT TREASURER Cynthia Griffith, PHR [email protected]
SECRETARY Pat Kerstiens, PHR
DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Tela Erdell, SPHR, GPHR
DIRECTOR OF COMPENSATION SURVEY Michelle Davis, PHR
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS CHAIRPERSON Jacob Fulcher, JD
COLLEGE RELATIONS CHAIRPERSON Jason Fertig
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIRPERSON Deb Wolf, PHR
ddwolf@sit‐co.net
FINANCE CHAIRPERSON Jim Kern, SPHR
DIVERSITY CHAIRPERSON Danyelle Granger
WORKFORCE READINESS CHAIRPERSON Abby Keeping, PHR
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON George Lance, SPHR
PAST PRESIDENT Michelle Choate, GPHR [email protected]
SHRM Liaison and Certification Chairperson Tara Ricketts, SPHR
WEB CHAIRPERSON Kathy Herndon, GPHR
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Amy Folz, PHR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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A NOTE FROM ORVIETTA TO MEMBERS: MEET THE
A record number of members attended the January and February meetings. This is a great way to start 2012! Please continue to provide feedback on the type of speakers and pro-grams that you are interested in attending. Our goal is to advance the HR profession and serve our members! It takes all of our mem-bers to make a great organization. Thanks for your dedication to the profession and for your support.
SHRM Updates
Changes in Body of Knowledge for Spring 2012 ‐ The HR Certification Institute has announced that the PHR®/SPHR® Body of Knowledge is changing. The revised Body of Knowledge for the PHR® and SPHR® exams will go into effect for exams beginning in May 2012.
SHRM Foundation Research Grants Proposal Deadline: April 2, 2012 The SHRM Foundation funds original rigorous empirical research pro‐jects that advance the HR profession. The Foundation is seeking grant funding proposals for up to $200,000 each from individuals and insti‐tutions. Proposals are reviewed three times annually. http://www.shrm.org/about/foundation/research/Pages/default.aspx
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March 22 Monthly Member Meeting
“Worker’s Compensation Claims Management”
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center
1901 Lynch Road Evansville, IN 47711
http://www.evscschools.com/sictc
More information available on the following page.
April 19 Spring Seminar EHRA Spring Seminar featuring:
I Know You’re Out There, How Do I Find You? —Ron Hagy, Old National Bank Finance for HR Professionals —Fred Cox, Vectren Corporation Everything HRIS - Never Fear, Dilbert Is NOT Here! —Kathy Herndon, GPHR, Kimball International What Right To Work Means to You and a National Labor Relations Board Update —Jake Fulcher, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
Complete agenda & brochure coming soon!
August 27-29 2012 HR Indiana Conference
Save the Date! 2012 HR Indiana Conference August 27-29, 2012 JW Marriott Hotel Indianapolis, Indiana
Thanks to our Sponsor:
Thanks to our Main Sponsor for the 2012 Spring Seminar:
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“Worker’s Compensation Claims Management” Overview: Steve, Greg, and Rebecca (bios below) will explain Indiana’s Workers Compensation Act and how the applicable statutory laws impact everyday business. They will also discuss common issues faced by HR professionals when dealing with workers compensation claims, such as compensability of a claim and the elements of potential recovery. In conclusion, they will discuss workers compensation in-surance and steps to take which may help to reduce premiums. Benefits to HR professionals: Workers compensation laws vary from state to state, and are seemingly intertwined with other employment laws such as the ADA and FMLA. This creates an area of confusion for today’s HR professional. This seminar will help to compartmentalize these laws by estab-lishing the purpose of Indiana’s Workers Compensation Act, and the situations where this act is applicable. It will also help to inform HR professionals about workers compensation insurance and steps that can be taken to help reduce premium exposure for today’s businesses.
Stephen S. Lavallo, has over 25 years' experience in the prac-tice of worker's com-pensation, business, real estate, and estate planning and admini-stration. He represents
businesses, both large and small, as well as individuals in a wide variety of business transactions, organization, sales and leas-ing of properties, and in the defense of companies from worker's compensation claims. Steve is the Founder and President of the Southern Indiana Division of the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Institute and was listed as a Best Lawyer in Indiana (Worker’s Compensation). Email: [email protected]
Greg J. Freyberger is a Jasper native and partner at Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn. He practices primarily in the Litiga-tion and Trial Services practice group, where he represents clients in court
concerning matters of insurance coverage, tort defense, appeals, commercial law, workers compensation, and employment litigation. Freyberger also advises clients concerning workers compensation claims and cost management, and represents em-ployers in front of Indiana’s Workers Compensation Board when their cases are litigated. He is the past chairman of the Trial Tactics section of Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, and is currently a Di-rector of that organization. He also cur-rently serves as the President of the Board of Directors of Leadership Evansville. Email: [email protected]
Rebecca Ness Rhymer joined Kahn, Dees, Donovan, & Kahn, LLP in 2005 as a member of the Litigation and Trial Services practice group. Rebecca has successfully represented
clients in over 100 bench trials and a num-ber of jury trials. Rebecca focuses her litigation practice in the areas of collection and creditor’s rights, insurance subrogation and defense, worker’s compensation, and probate and trust litigation in both Indiana and Illinois. In addition to her litigation practice, Rebecca also has experience with estate planning and appellate prac-tice. Rebecca was selected as a Rising Star for Indiana Super Lawyers® magazine in 2010, and currently serves as President of the Reitz Home Preservation Society and Secretary for Keep Evansville Beautiful.
Thanks to our sponsor for this month’s meeting:
Event Costs: $15.00 EHRA Member; $20 after 12 PM March 19th Register Online: $30.00 Non-Member; $35 after 12 PM March 19th www.ehranet.org $10 Student; $15 after 12 PM March 19th
Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center 11:00-11:30 AM Registration & Lunch 1901 Lynch Road 11:30-11:45 AM Meeting Announcements Evansville, IN 47711 11:45-1:00 PM Presentation
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“Celebrating Community – Ignite Community Spirit: Get Involved!” By Danyelle Granger March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Community ‐ Ignite Community Spirit: Get Involved!” was chosen by the Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities. When you think of diversity, do you immediately think of disabilities? More often race, ethnicity and gender are thought of first when the word “diversity” is mentioned. It’s important to note that in Indiana, people with disabilities represent a larger percentage of the population than minorities. According to the Census Bureau, adults and children with disabilities represent slightly more than 19% of Indiana’s population, while racial and/or ethnic minorities repre‐sent approximately 14%. Policymakers increasingly recognize the rights of people with disabilities to have the opportunity to participate fully in the community, which includes living and working in an inclusive environment. Because of this, a number of dis‐ability rights laws have been implemented, with the most widely recognized one being the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was originally enacted in 1990. ADA provides civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities and guarantees equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local govern‐ment services, and telecommunications. This year’s theme “Celebrating Community” is a call to action to develop relationships with our neighbors, and make our communities a place where everyone participates and is a valued member. Imagine the impact we could have if we all got involved in the promotion of inclusion!
March 4 – World Day of Prayer (International) March 8 ‐ International Women's Day (United Nations/International) March 8 ‐ Magha Puja Day (Buddhist) March 8 ‐ Purim (Jewish) March 8 ‐ Holi (Hindu) March 17 ‐ St. Patrick’s Day (Christian) March 21 ‐ Naw Ruz ‐ New Year (Bahá’í ) March 25 ‐ Feast of Annunciation (Christian)
Women’s History Month By Danyelle Granger “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she‐roes!” ‐ Maya Angelou, poet March is officially recognized as Women’s History Month with the National Women’s History Project (NWHP) serving as the main clearinghouse. This year’s theme is Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment and commu‐nities are encouraged to honor women who have contributed successfully to initiatives within their local community. In 1980, a group of women in California founded the NWHP, a nonprofit organization, to broadcast the historical achievements of women because they felt women’s history was widely excluded from formal education programs. As a result of their actions, initially the week of March 8 in 1981 was established as Women’s History Week to coin‐cide with International Women’s Day. After additional lobbying of Congress, in 1987 President Jimmy Carter signed a bill officially recognizing the entire month of March as Women’s History Month. Since then, the National Women’s History Month Resolution has been approved every year with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. For more information on women’s history, visit: National Women’s History Project ‐ www.nwhp.org Additional March Diversity Observances Women’s History Month Irish‐American History Month Greek‐American History Month Deaf History Month
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This Month’s Selection:
The first EHRA Book Club meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 16th at 7pm at Barnes & Noble.
The EHRA Book Club
Jason Fertig will provide a short book review and suggestion for you each month. Feel free to contact Jason at the following e‐mail address: [email protected].
Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business
By Patrick Lencioni
Chances are that you’ve been to a meeting or two. Chances are that you also think that there’s a better way to conduct those meetings. Enter Patrick Lencioni’s Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business. From the book’s title, you may think that this book is about how to have less meetings. Think again. Lencioni uses his storytelling ability
to present a quick‐reading fictional tale that helps the reader understand that with some out‐of‐the‐box thinking, those inefficient meetings can be a thing of the past. Pick this book up. In fact, once you’re done, pass it along to
others in your organization. They will thank you.
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Your professional skills and ability to mentor can help change women’s lives. EHRA is partner‐
ing with the YWCA and our local Commission on Homelessness in a pilot program that will
pair mentors with residents in the transitional housing program. Mentees will participate in
workshops led by EHRA trainers, and your one‐on‐one mentoring will help women put that
information to work. Beginning in late March, you’ll meet monthly with your mentee to pro‐
vide career coaching that can help equip her to secure a job that will make her fully self suffi‐
cient when she leaves the YWCA. For more information, e‐mail [email protected].
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During 2012, EHRA is collecting items at every event to donate to Aurora and Evansville Christian Life Center's Career Closet. When you come to the monthly meetings, don't forget your donations!
Donations for Career Closet:
Men's and Women's clothing (larger sizes needed the most) Shoes, purses, belts Socks and Stockings Jewelry, scarves, other accessories Unopened makeup To arrange for pickup of large quantities, contact any EHRA Board Member.
Donations for Aurora:
Toiletry items including soap, shampoo, lotion, disposable razors, shaving cream, etc. (hotel/travel size items or full size items)
Packages of children and adult socks and underwear Aurora also accepts donations of household items such as gently used furniture, kitchen items, and linens. Please contact Aurora directly to donate larger items.
Thank you for your generosity!
featuring ways to get involved with our community, have fun, and help promote the Evansville-Area Human Resources Association.
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Seeking vendors for EHRA’s 2012 Spring Seminar.
The 2012 EHRA Spring Seminar is scheduled for Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center. We are seeking vendors to be part of this an‐nual event. What a wonderful opportunity to have face to face interactions with 75+ HR professionals! Interested? Please contact the Vendor Coordi‐nator, Mary E. Thompson, PHR, at 812‐386‐6193 or at [email protected].
Socialize with the EHRA
Need legal advice? Ask the Attorney! Go to our website: www.ehranet.org, click on the Legislative Affairs Quick Link to get connected to our Chairperson: Jake Fulcher with Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP.
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Did you have a recent accomplishment that you want to share? Let us put you in the spotlight. Email our Newsletter Editor, Amy Folz at [email protected]
EHRA adds 8 members:
Rhonda Trail is one of eight new and returning members to the EHRA. Rhonda cur‐rently serves as an HR Coordinator at VenuWorks at The Ford Center. When asked why she joined the EHRA, she stated that she “is a firm believer in the idea that get‐ting involved in the community makes it a better place for all and her reasons for join‐ing the EHRA is for that very reason; to play a positive role in her workplace and in her community.” By being a member of the EHRA she plans to learn from others and to volunteer her time and talents.
Other new and returning members include:
Mitch Couvillion (Administrator, Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center) Stephanie Fuqua (Benefits Specialist at Methodist Hospital) Susan Jarboe (President, J.O.S. Staffing) John Lever Melanda Oldham (Employment Associate, Springleaf Financial Services) Michelle Strockbine (Diversity Specialist, Toyota) Carla Young (HR SR Employment Representative at Springleaf Financial Services) Please help us welcome our new and returning members at our next meeting.
Newly Certified? Share your success with us! All newly certified PHRs, SPHRs, or GPHRs please contact Tela Erdell, SPHR, GPHR at [email protected] or call at 812-461-9743.
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Rhonda Trail
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