Bloomington-Normal Human Resource Council

2006 Meeting Dates and Topics


BNHRC meets for luncheon meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month.  Guests are welcome any time.  Simply RSVP to our Membership Chair prior to the stated deadline, including your name, employer, and menu selection.  The monthly guest fee is $20, payable at the door, unless otherwise indicated.  The guest fee for Illinois State University student SHRM chapter members is $5.

 

If you are not ready to join, but would like to be on our mailing list to receive monthly meeting announcements, contact our Communications Chair.


2005 Meetings    2007 Meetings

JANUARY 2006 CHAPTER MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, January 24th

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Connecting with Generation X and Y: Employees Who Aren’t Like You

SPEAKER: Dr. Jan Shane, Illinois State University

LOCATION: The Chateau, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington

Speaker bio and program overview


FEBRUARY 2006

SPECIAL EVENT!

DATE: Tuesday, February 28th

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Employment Law Update

SPEAKERS: Keith J. Braskich and J. Reed Roesler, (Davis & Campbell L.L.C.)

LOCATION: The Chateau, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington

Speaker bio

HRCI Approved for Credit logo

This program has been approved for 3 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).


MARCH 2006 CHAPTER MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, March 28th

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Person-Organization Fit

SPEAKER: Angela Swendsen

LOCATION: The Chateau, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington

Speaker bio and program overview

HRCI Approved for Credit logo

This program has been approved for 1 recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).


APRIL 2006 CHAPTER MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, April 25th

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Disaster Planning

SPEAKER: Craig Joraanstad, Parsons Company

LOCATION: The Chateau, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington

MENU OPTIONS: Chicken Caesar wrap or curried shrimp salad; cheesecake with strawberry sauce for dessert.

Speaker bio and program overview

HRCI Approved for Credit logo

This program has been approved for 1 recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).


MAY 2006

SPECIAL EVENT!

DATE: Thursday, May 11, 2006

TIME: 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

TOPIC: Enhancing our Intercultural Competency

SPEAKER: Ann Schauber, author of Working with Differences in Communities: A Handbook for those who care about creating inclusive communities

LOCATION: The Baby Fold's Centennial Training Center, 612 Oglesby Avenue, Normal

Sponsored by The Baby Fold and the Bloomington-Normal Human Resource Council

Speaker bio and program overview

HRCI Approved for Credit logo

This program has been approved for 3.75 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

MAY 2006 CHAPTER MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, May 23rd

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Panel of Speakers on Employee Wellness Programs

SPEAKERS: TBA

LOCATION: The Chateau, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington


JUNE 2006 CHAPTER MEETING

BROWN BAG LUNCH MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, June 27th

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Discussion of Best Practices in Benefits

LOCATION: The Baby Fold, 612 Oglesby Avenue, Normal

There is no guest fee for this meeting.

DIRECTIONS TO THE BABY FOLD

In preparation for this meeting, please email your best benefits practices or questions regarding benefits to Connie Wolgemuth, Program Chair.


JULY 2006 CHAPTER MEETING

BROWN BAG LUNCH MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, July 25th

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Discussion of Professional Certification/Recertification

LOCATION: The Baby Fold, 612 Oglesby Avenue, Normal

There is no guest fee for this meeting.

DIRECTIONS TO THE BABY FOLD

In preparation for this meeting, please email your questions regarding certification and recertification to Connie Wolgemuth, Program Chair.


AUGUST 2006 CHAPTER MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, August 22nd

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Workmen's Compensation

SPEAKER: Thomas Kusch, BroMenn Healthcare

LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel, Veterans Pkwy. and Brickyard Drive, Bloomington

Speaker bio and program overview

HRCI Approved for Credit logo

This program has been approved for 1 recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).


SEPTEMBER 2006 CHAPTER MEETING

SPECIAL EVENT!

DATE: Tuesday, September 26th

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Diversity: Taking it to the Next Level

SPEAKERS: Trayce Rollins, State Farm Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Octavio Gonzalez, State Farm Insurance

LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel, Veterans Pkwy. and Brickyard Drive, Bloomington

GUEST FEE: $30


OCTOBER 2006 CHAPTER MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, October 24th

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

TOPIC: Internet Applicants: Definitions and Recordkeeping Requirements

SPEAKER: Margaret Kraak, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel, Veterans Pkwy. and Brickyard Drive, Bloomington

Speaker bio and program overview

HRCI Approved for Credit logo

This program has been approved for 1 recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

SPECIAL EVENT!

EMPLOYERS' ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE & 89th ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

DATE: Thursday, October 26, 2006

TIME: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

TOPIC: Talent Recruitment and Retention: A One Day Energizer for Creating Great Workplaces

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Hank Stringer, QTalent Partners & Rusty Rueff, SNOCAP, Inc.

LOCATION: Peoria Civic Center - Peoria, IL

Conference Brochure

For additional information, go to www.eaconnect.com.


NOVEMBER 2006 CHAPTER MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, November 28th

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

TOPIC: HR Metrics

SPEAKER: Brian Hamilton, Manager - Human Resources Business Support, State Farm Insurance Companies

LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel, Veterans Pkwy. and Brickyard Drive, Bloomington

Speaker bio and program overview

HRCI Approved for Credit logo

This program has been approved for 1 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).


DECEMBER 2006

SPECIAL EVENT!

DATE: Tuesday, December 12th

TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Holiday Party

LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel, Veterans Pkwy. and Brickyard Drive, Bloomington