November

PRESIDENT'S LETTER

Date:             November 11th, 2008

5:30 pm Registration & Social Hour

6:15 pm Dinner

6:30 pm Organizational Business & Program

Place: Greenville Marriott Hotel on The Parkway

Program: “Best Practices in Talent Management Strategy” (HRCI Recertification Credit)

BEST PRACTICES IN TALENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY Do you have a comprehensive strategy in place to meet your critical talent requirements over the next five or ten years?  If not, you are probably as concerned as the CEOs in many surveys who worry that they will not have the talent they need to compete in today’s global economy.  In this presentation, you will explore the main demographic and other drivers of today’s fierce competition for critical talent, the six components of an integrated talent management strategy, and some tactics for making this strategy a real priority at your organization.  You will also look at two best practices case studies – SAS and Southwest Airlines.

Speaker: Sandy L. Boost, SPHR, CAE Business Manager, SHRM Member Services Division

Sandy joined the Member Relations Team at SHRM in April, 1995 after more than 15 years as a human resource practitioner.  Her most recent position was as Director of Compensation and Benefits for St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center in Lorain, OH.  In April, 2005, Sandy accepted the position of Business Manager for the Member Services Division.

As the Business Manager, Sandy is responsible for the management of Division administrative support, coordinates activities related to key business processes/procedures, and acts as liaison with the Information Technology Department.  Four departments make up the Member Services Division at SHRM:  Member Relations, Member Special Programs, International Programs, and the Customer Service Center.

She has years of experience as a volunteer leader.  Among those, Sandy served as vice president, president, and past president of the Greater Lorain County Chapter -- the SHRM affiliated chapter in Lorain/Elyria, OH.  She served as the national Director of Public Relations for the former International Association of Personnel Women (IAPW) and held local, regional, and national leadership roles for Kappa Delta Sorority.

Sandy is a graduate of the University of Toledo in Toledo, OH, holding both BBA and MBA degrees.  She has been certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) since 1992 and attained her certification as an association executive (CAE) in June, 2001.
 

Please RSVP by Friday, October 3rd to  

The cost for GSHRM members is $25 and the cost for guests $30.

Please remember that No Shows will be billed.    (per GSHRM Bylaws, an individual may only attend 2 meetings per year as a guest.)            

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. is the annual sponsor for the GSHRM Human Resources Professional of the Year Award and the GSHRM Lifetime Achievement Award.  These awards are presented each year in January.

As one of the nation’s largest labor and employment specialty firms, Ogletree Deakins is dedicated to partnering with human resources and in-house legal professionals to deliver timely, client centered counsel and representation, creating a national reputation for legal excellence matched only by our commitment to client service.

Ogletree Deakins' labor and employment practice is complemented and supported by related practice groups in the areas of business immigration, litigation, employee benefits, environmental law, occupational safety and health, and construction law.

Greenville:

L. Gray Geddie, Jr.

Managing Shareholder

300 North Main Street

Greenville, South Carolina 29601

864.271.1300

www.ogletreedeakins.com 

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. is the annual sponsor for the GSHRM Human Resources Professional of the Year Award and the GSHRM Lifetime Achievement Award.  These awards are presented each year in January.

As one of the nation’s largest labor and employment specialty firms, Ogletree Deakins is dedicated to partnering with human resources and in-house legal professionals to deliver timely, client centered counsel and representation, creating a national reputation for legal excellence matched only by our commitment to client service.

Ogletree Deakins' labor and employment practice is complemented and supported by related practice groups in the areas of business immigration, litigation, employee benefits, environmental law, occupational safety and health, and construction law.

Greenville:

L. Gray Geddie, Jr.

Managing Shareholder

300 North Main Street

Greenville, South Carolina 29601

864.271.1300

www.ogletreedeakins.com 
 

Dear GSHRM Members,

Fall has arrived and November’s monthly membership meeting is “Certification Night”.  This month we are recognizing our members that have achieved their SPHR, PHR, and GPHR certifications.  Our program has also been pre-approved for HRCI recertification credit!  Join us for “Best Practices in Talent Management Strategy” presented by Sandy Boost, Member Relations Business Manager for SHRM.  Make sure to rsvp now!

It is also ELECTION TIME!  Yes, we moved our meeting from November 4^th due to the US presidential elections, and now we are having our own elections.  The 2008 Board of Directors has approved the slate of nominees for the 2009 board:

¨       President – Beth Rogers

¨       President Elect – Penny Wofford

¨       Secretary – Chris Stapleton

¨       Treasurer – Nancy Bratcher

¨       Director thru 2009 – Nancy Bonge

¨       Director thru 2009 – Gerri Plain

¨       Director thru 2009 – Cheryln Sanders

¨       Director thru 2010 – Callie Cable

¨       Director thru 2010 – Jerry Tollison

¨       Director thru 2010 – Barbara Winkler

¨       Past President – Kristie GraySmith

Elections are once more being conducted electronically and ballots are being distributed by 2008 President-Elect Beth Rogers.  Remember to take time to vote!  Also, thank you to the nominees for being active GSHRM members and agreeing to be a volunteer leader for our membership! 

The Annual Greenville SHRM Golf Tournament held at Willow Creek on Thursday, September 25^th was once more a success!  Well over 100 people attended (including 96 golfers) and enjoyed a beautiful, albeit breezy, sunny fall day. 

The Workforce Development Ad-hoc Council has been renamed to be the Workforce Readiness Council.  At the October board meeting, the board approved making the council a full-fledged Greenville SHRM committee/council.  The council volunteers are working diligently with other businesses, SC Personal Pathways, and local schools.  If you are interested in learning more about this initiative or would like to volunteer for the council, please contact Barbara Winkler. 

As always, don’t forget to mark your calendars:

·         November Meeting – DATE CHANGE – Tuesday, November 11^th - 5:30 Networking/Registration, 6:00 Dinner & Meeting

·         December LUNCH Meeting – Tuesday, December 2^nd – 11:30 Registration, Noon Meeting

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, November 11^th at the Marriott – don’t forget to RSVP!

See you there!

Kristie

 

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You may make meeting reservations by e-mailing to  You should make your reservation no later than Thursday before a meeting. Cancellations must be made by Friday before the meeting.  NO SHOWS, UNLESS PREPAID, WILL BE BILLED.

Please remember to complete your response cards after each meeting. Many of the meeting topics scheduled are in response to needs and requests listed on the response cards.

Any members who have  never participated in a New Member Orientation are welcome to join the orientation sessions held each month.  For more information, please contact:  

Send job and address changes to GSHRM, P.O. Box 5202, Greenville, SC 29606 or email:

If any member needs a name badge, needs a changed name badge or has an address change, e-mail Christine Stapleton