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Interested in Volunteering for HRA-NCA? Contact Eric
Conroy, Chair, Volunteers.
The HRA-NCA
2004 Compensation Survey Report is available for purchase now. This
is a resource you need for your job!
Don't forget to check out the HRA-NCA Academic
and Certification Scholarships
Professional Development Series Announced for 2005:
Advancing Your Career - Secure and Maintain Your Seat at The Executive
Table
Special Pricing on All Four Seminars!
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This is
the e-mail newsletter of the Human Resource Association of the National
Capital Area (HRA-NCA), a proud affiliated chapter of the Society for
Human Resource Management (SHRM). HRA-NCA serves HR professionals
throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area
with a monthly HR Speaker Series, many other professional development
opportunities and the area's best compensation survey.
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· Meet the Authors!
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 The November chapter presentation (November 10th, 7:45 - 10:00 am) is something really different! We've
gathered nine (count 'em) local authors to showcase their recent
professional and career management books - all in one place. Our special
guest is the SHRM Bookstore with a wide selection of publications for all
your professional needs. Look, buy, have the authors sign their books!
This is also a great networking opportunity with continental breakfast
provided. Click on the link below for details of the authors and titles
that will be featured. HRA-NCA thanks SmartHR and OurGiftBiz
for sponsoring this program.
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Don't miss this
fun, interesting event!
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· Do you know about the Career Management
Program?
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 The highly successful Career Management Program continues
its monthly programs with Marketing Yourself on Tuesday evening,
October 26 (6:00- 8:00 pm). Join Patricia Frame, our
presenter, for this interactive session and learn how to "leave no
stone unturned." You will learn about the Top Ten ways to improve
your career success and to become comfortable in trying new avenues.
Exercises will help you choose what works for you. You'll leave with a
basic marketing plan tailored to your own needs. This program is intended
for HRA- NCA members and is free.
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Registration in
advance for the Career Management Program is required.
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· Mark Your Calendar for the January 28th
DC SHRM Conference!
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On January 28, ring in the New Year
with up-to-the- minute professional information for your job and your
career. HRA-NCA presents a great one-day conference right here in Washington DC: HR Today - Facing the Challenges of
Tomorrow, NOW. The conference offers 15 educational sessions to
choose from, featuring HR experts in all the important areas. Our kickoff
speaker is Mark Gorkin, the "Stress Doc" (Meet Mark at Meet the Authors! on November 13.) A few sponsorships and vendor booths are
still available.
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Read about it
and register...
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· HRA-NCA Launches Job Search Group
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Another career management opportunity
- for those who are looking for that next career step, and it's free...
The first meeting of the HRA-NCA Job Search Support Group will be
held on Wednesday, October 20th at 10:00 am at The Workforce Organizations for
Regional Collaboration (WORC). We'll get to know each other, get
organized, work on our "success stories," share leads, and
decide on our next few meetings.
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Job Search Group
information...
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· Invest in Your Future as an HR Leader
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It's not too late to be part of
this year's annual fundraising campaign for the SHRM Foundation. Each
year they fund over $400,000 in research, education and publications that
support and advance our profession. The Foundation relies heavily on
individual contributions to support their many initiatives. Their work
enables us to make a difference!
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Learn about the
Foundation and how you can contribute...
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· Legislative Update
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At our monthly Speaker Series/Chapter
Meetings and on the Legislative Info page of our Web site, HRA- NCA's
VP-Legislative, Norma Sharara, provides timely updates on what's going on
in Congress that could affect HR professionals. Some of the more recent
postings include information on the Mental Health Parity Law, overtime
rules and deferred compensation.
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Read more...
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· Resources for HR Professionals
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Have you visited the Resources page
of the HRA-NCA Web site recently? HRA-NCA provides a listing of online
resources, seminars and other professional development opportunities for
HR professionals. New information is posted weekly. E-mail HRA-NCA (info@hra-nca.org) if you have something that you think would be of interest to
members. New this week is information about a Board of Trade/WORC
presentation on how companies can fill their vacancies for free AND meet
their diversity initiatives.
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Check out the
HRA-NCA Resources page...
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· HRA-NCA Member News
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You may look up these and other
members' information in the HRA-NCA online membership directory, using
various search categories. Log in through the "Member Login" on
the HRA-NCA Web site home page. Keep your membership record up-to- date
so we don't lose touch!
New Positions and Certifications
- Chris Braccio, Director, Human Resources, World
Kitchen
- Heide Dillon, SPHR, Sr. Compensation Analyst, Prince George's County Government
- Gloria Nokes, Director of Human Resources,
Grunley Construction
- Stephanie Simpson, PHR, Senior Manager, Human
Resources, Food Marketing Institute
- Elisa Zlotowitz, HR Coordinator, Bates White LLC
Welcome to New
Members
- Becky Briggs, OurGiftBiz
- Jan Dinota, Human Resources Manager, PCM
Services, Inc.
- Mary Gikas
- Zamiul Haque, PHR, Sr. Analyst, Workforce
Planning & Analysis, Engineering Management Concepts
- Andrea Laughlin, Human Resources Manager, Nextel
- Teresa Matzkin, Manager, Corporate Staffing
Consulting, Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Jim McDonald, Sales Director, Healthcare/HR
Solutions, SHPS, Inc.
- Brenda Melvin, Human Resources Manager, Watson
Wyatt
- Brenna Nielsen, Staffing & Employee
Relations Specialist, The Washington Post
- Dirk Spindeldreher, Corp. Mgr., Recruitment
& Selection, College Relations, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company,
LLCAnna Spriggs, AVP, Administration and Human Resources, American
Legacy Foundation
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Access the
HRA-NCA "Members Only" Web site...
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· Thank You to Our Sponsors
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HRA-NCA invites organizations to
sponsor our newsletter - or any of the following: chapter meetings, the January
28th conference, the Web site, etc. Interested? Contact Bob
Corlett, HRA-NCA's Vice President, Marketing and
Community Relations, or access our information on the Web site. Information on sponsoring the conference, is also available on our Web site. For this issue, we sincerely thank the following sponsors.
 Worldwide ERC®, the authority on workforce mobility,
issues hosts a premier industry educational and networking event, the Global
Workforce Symposium, October 27-29 in Washington DC. It's critical for HR professionals to
attend and network with industry leaders to benchmark, strategize and
share answers to US and international workforce mobility issues.
Participate in this comprehensive program to develop your personal and
career skills. In 3 days you'll have access to dynamic speakers, 40+
sessions, and an exhibit hall. Register today!
Troy University is pleased to announce the addition of
the Master of Science in Human Resources Management to its list of
graduate degree offerings in the Washington DC area. Learn how TROY offers graduate students affordable cost
with the flexibility of an accelerated program that can be finished in 15
months. Visit www.troyst.edu or call Susan
Manthey at 703-781-7044 for more details. Registration starts soon!
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Information
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