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Interested in Volunteering for HRA-NCA? Actively seeking volunteers for enhancing HRA-NCA's Web
site in 2005. Contact Rob Swatland,
Vice President, Communications or Eric Conroy, Chair,
Volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in any other capacity.
The HRA-NCA
2004 Compensation Survey Report is available for purchase now. This
is a resource you need for your job!
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. Don't miss the
DC SHRM Conference on January 28th!
Thanks to
those who participated in last month's survey on cell phone policy. Only
7% of respondents had a policy in place that covered regular and camera
cell phone use. 20% had a regular cell phone policy on the books with
another 20% working on one. The remaining 53% had no plans to institute a
cell phone policy. This month's question: High deductible or
consumer-driven health plans are being touted as the new way to manage rising
health care costs. Is your organization considering one for 2005? Take
this HRA-NCA Quick Survey.
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· HR Today - Facing the Challenges of
Tomorrow, NOW!
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Thinking
about your New Year's Resolutions? Considering what you need to do to
start off 2005 with a bang? Then join 200+ HR colleagues at the DC SHRM
Conference. Whether you need PHR/SPHR recertification credits, wish to
enhance your skills to face the challenges of the new year, or want to
meet new professional contacts, this is a conference you won't want to
miss.
Be there
for the conference kick-off with Mark Gorkin, the "Stress
Doc," psychotherapist, international speaker and author. Attend
a full day of learning with hands-on workshops, panels and presentations
by HR practitioners and consultants. Choose from 15 educational
sessions, covering important need-to-know topics.
- Managing Legal Issues - 5 informative
sessions!
- HR Competencies - 5 dynamic sessions!
- Professional and Personal
Growth and Development - 5 exciting sessions!
Learn about new HR products and services during our Vendor
Expo while networking with your colleagues during lunch and an
afternoon reception. And, you may win one of many door prizes,
including a trip to the SHRM Conference in San Diego in June 2005!
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Complete
details about the conference, educational sessions and registration...
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· Interested in PHR/SPHR Certification?
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Here's another New Year's
Resolution: attain PHR/SPHR certification. HRA-NCA can help you. Join the
certification exam preparation class beginning on February 18, 2005. This excellent class in several
sessions will be taught by Paul Shibelski, SPHR, our area's best
instructor in certification preparation. You will learn a great deal
about Human Resources, prepare for the self- exam administered by HRCI,
AND you'll have fun and meet some great new friends in class. Plan to
take a big step for your career!
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Certification
Preparation Information and Registration...
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· 'Tis the Season of Giving
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As 2004 winds down and in the
spirit of giving, why not give a tax-deductible contribution to the SHRM
Foundation? The Foundation supports HR professionals and advances the HR
profession through leading edge research, publications and educational
activities. Each year they rely on contributions to fund their
initiatives and innovative efforts. It's easy to make a donation, and
you'll feel good about supporting your profession. Thank you!
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Visit the
Foundation's Web site...
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· Board Bits
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Here is some of the latest news
from the HRA-NCA Board:
- The Board welcomed Peter Eide as President-
Elect at the December Board Meeting.
- HRA-NCA will become a member of the Greater
Washington Board of Trade.
- All 2004 HRA-NCA compensation surveys have been
published and are available for purchase.
- The Legislative committee will present
information regarding Nonqualifiied Deferred Compensation
Legislation to Chapter Members.
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· Resources for you - the HR Professional
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Make the Resources page of the
HRA-NCA Web site one of your "favorites." 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 if you have
something that you think would be of interest to members. New this week
is a press release from SHRM about hiring military as an enhancement for
your diversity programs. Read
about it.
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HR Resource
Information
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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
- Lauren Levy, Human Resources Generalist, Morgan
Lewis
- Kimberly Sutherland, SPHR, Human Resources
Manager, Potomac Companies, Inc.
- Marcia Wheatley, SPHR, Director, Human
Resources, Independent Sector
Welcome to New
Members
- Gerald Aldridge, Director of Sales, Benefits
Connection Group
- Lee Butler, Director, Human Resources, Mobile Satellite Ventures
- Salandra Fleming, PHR, Human Resources Manager,
NCPSSM
- Ottilie Grim, PHR, Director of Human Resources,
Lawyers Advantage Title Group
- Deanne Johnson- Anderson, PHR, Corporate
Director, Human Resources, Crestline Hotels & Resorts
- Gayle Levin, Human Resources Generalist, The
EMMES Corporation
- Mary Millholland, PHR, Sr. Human Resources
Manager, SAIC
- Jason Schwartz, Esq., Attorney, Gibson, Dunn
& Crutcher LLP
- Don Timmons, Business Development, Temporary
Solutions Inc.
- Tracy Tran, Intern, Community Transportation
Association
- Delia Troy, Management Consultant, Employer
Services Corporation
- Janet Elaine Vance, Director, Human Resources
Services, Gallaudet University
- Kandice Zeman, Human Resources Coordinator,
Recording Industry Association of America
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Access the
HRA-NCA "Members Only" Web site...
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· Thank You to Our Sponsor
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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 sponsor.
 Goetz Printing
Company is a sheet-fed commercial printer that supports the
production of your marketing and business collateral. We have been
serving associations, non profits and commercial clients since 1927. We
continue to earn and build professional business relationships utilizing
options and alternatives that helps improve quality and cost.
 Smart HR provides clients
with a world-class benefits management and HR support program -- a
solution unmatched in the marketplace. Experience our refreshing
approach, unique free services and superior customer support. Smart HR
has redefined benefits management. See
what you are missing!
 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. Use the link below or call
Susan Manthey at 1-800-598-TROY for more details. Registration now in
progress for the January term! www.tsuar.edu
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Information
about sponsoring HRA-NCA...
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