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The HRA-NCA
2004 Compensation Survey Report is available for purchase now. This is a resource you need for your job!
Professional Development Series Continues:
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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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· Strategic Business Awards Gala
Early Registration Deadline Extended!
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The nominations are in, and the
judges are hard at work selecting the winners for this year's Strategic
Business Awards. All we need is YOU to help celebrate the HR leaders and
organizations who are doing the best job in these three areas:
- Effective Workforce Planning
- Successful Worklife Strategies
- Excellence in Community Service
Join us April 20 at the City
Club of Washington for our gala celebration! The early registration
deadline has been extended to April 8th, so you can take advantage
of the lower rate. Don't miss this "event-of-the- year!" Join
your HR colleagues and business leaders for an exciting evening
celebrating HR.
Thank you to our generous Strategic
Business Awards sponsors:
- Event Sponsors: CityStaff,
DCJobs.com,
Smokey
Glen Farm, and The
Washington Times.
- Friends of the Chapter: The
HR Source, Inc., MyFlorist,
OurGiftBiz
and SHRM
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Join us for
this exciting event...
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· Workplace Trends: Why Preparing for the
Future is Key to HR
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Aging
workers... soaring benefits costs...increased security
concerns...sluggish economic growth...greater government
scrutiny...shrinking labor pools... HR is at the center of powerful
forces that are changing the way organizations do business. These new
ways of doing business require new ways of utilizing people...and put
unprecedented demands on HR. Learn which emerging trends will have the
biggest impact and what steps you should take NOW to help your
organization compete today...and tomorrow.
Join us April
28, 8:30 am to noon, at the Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington DC for this
essential seminar!  Many thanks to our sponsor: Wellness
Corporate Solutions.
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Register now
for this valuable seminar ...
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· PHR/SPHR Exam "Brush-Up"
Overview
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Studying on your own? Check your
knowledge before you take the certification exam! Come to a review
class on April 8, 8:00am to noon, at Carnegie Endowment, Washington DC. Only $20 for HRA-NCA members or $35 for
non- members. This is an overview of the possible topics for the HRCI PHR
and SPHR certification examination window that begins May 1 and closes
June 30. Come, learn and share breakfast with other PHR/SPHR hopefuls.
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Details and
registration ...
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· Job Matching: Learn about Participating
in the 2005 Compensation Survey
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Have you received your copy of the
HRA-NCA compensation survey materials in the mail yet? If not, the package will be in your
in-box soon. HRA- NCA is presenting a unique opportunity to acquaint you
with our Compensation Survey, the premier source for salary information
in the region. Join us for a Job Matching Seminar on April 13, 8:30- 10:00am (registration at 8:00). This free seminar will help you match
jobs to the HRA-NCA survey and answer all you need to know about the
survey in 1 1/2 hours.
Who should attend? Those completing the survey for the first time and
those who wish to learn more about the survey. You'll also hear about new
Web-based enhancements, making it even easier to complete the survey.
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Register now
... space is limited ...
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· Help Wanted: Martha is Leaving! And
that's no joke!
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HRA-NCA needs a CHAPTER
ADMINISTRATOR - someone who can work from home 20 hours per week to
handle bookkeeping, events coordination, and administrative support.
Qualifications include demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks, Adobe, and
MS Word, Excel, and Access. Previous experience highly recommended. If
you are interested or know someone who is, email cover letter and resume
to Kirsten Howard,
President.
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· Students! Last Call for Scholarship
Funds!
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HRA-NCA awards two scholarships
annually to deserving
students in the amount of $1,500 each. Applications are due on or before April
6. Don't miss the deadline! Learn
more and download the application.
The SHRM
Foundation Regional Scholarship Program is a flexible awards program
designed to assist working SHRM members. Scholarships are awarded
annually to members pursuing a college degree or working toward SPHR or
PHR certification. The 2005 application deadline is May 15. Learn
more about the scholarships and download an application.
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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!
Congratulations to these "members on the move:"
- Frances Mulligan, Executive Assistant,
Georgetown University Center
- Laura Viehmyer, SPHR, CEBS, CAE, Chief HR
Officer, The American Institute of Architects
Welcome to New
Members
- Sonja Barrett, Sr. Benefits Analyst, The
American Institute of Architects
- Tziporah Fromberg, United Airlines
- Maria Glezos, Insurance Agent, West Financial
Group
- Mark Ingham, SPHR, MPR Associates, Inc.
- Maria Knox
- Karen McEvoy, Human Resources Manager, CropLife
America
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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: monthly speaker
presentations, our Web site, special events, etc. Interested? Contact Bob Corlett, HRA-NCA's
Vice President, Marketing and Community Relations, or access
our information on the Web site. For this issue, sincere thanks to
the following sponsors.
 The Catholic
University of America's Metropolitan College offers the SHRM
Learning System and Essentials of HRM, a Certificate in HRM, and the CEBS
(employee benefits) program. Evening, weekend, accelerated courses and
degree programs - along with a campus located on Metrorail - make CUA's
Metropolitan College the ideal choice for HR professionals. Learn
more about these educational opportunities.
 Smokey Glen Farm is the Washington
Area's original, best and most popular casual event facility -
conveniently located just 6 miles west of the Rockville / Rt. 28 exit of
I-270. We offer 5 beautiful, unique and completely private event sites,
world-class customer service, spectacular barbeque specialties and
endless entertainment possibilities. Although we specialize in company
picnics for groups of 50-7000 people, we also offer facilities &
packages for team building events, casual meetings, evening parties,
holiday parties, lobsterbakes and even casual weddings & bar or bat
mitzvahs.
 SSi Consulting is the
Mid-Atlantic leader in HR Management Software Consulting. If HR
administration tasks keep you from engaging in top- level strategic
planning, consider a system like ABRA Suite to support your crucial HR
and/or payroll functions. ABRA can reduce HR costs with efficient project
and data management and provide more robust reports to management. And,
with online Employee Self Service and Benefits Enrollment Workforce
Connections, most tedious, manual tasks are eliminated. 1-800-886-3369
x4618 or www.ssiconsulti
ng.com.
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