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We have not utilized a news-
letter over the past couple of
months because we thought
you would get more informa-
tion from bi-weekly e-mail
blasts…..but…..things did-
n’t work out as well as
planned. So we’re bringing
your newsletter back to keep
you updated on all of the
happenings in our chapter.
In this month’s newsletter,
check out: Information
about our upcoming PHR/
SPHR Certification classes,
a free job fair, information
from SHRM on Healthcare
Reform and so much more!
Thank you, again, to our
members for being a part of
the Heart of Illinois HR
Council. I love the opportu-
nity to serve in my current
role with the organization
and look forward to getting
to know you personally over
the coming months! If you
are not yet a member, please
check out our website or
contact a Board member for
details!
Can you believe it is already
July? The first half of the
year has FLOWN by! As
HR professionals, we know
that all organizations are
trying to do more with less
and that budgets are con-
tinuing to get tighter and
tighter. For that reason, it
is our goal as the Heart of
Illinois HR Council to pro-
vide you with the biggest
bang for your buck. By be-
coming a member of our
organization, you get to at-
tend monthly sessions which
provide you with recertifica-
tion credit, but even more
than that- refresh you to
return to your job and make
an impact in your organiza-
tion. Membership has many
other benefits as well; the
work of the human resources
professional is never done!
Thank you so much for at-
tending our topics this year.
I so appreciate the feedback-
both positive and construc-
tive- on what you loved,
didn’t care for, and how we
can knock your socks off.
After all, that’s what we are
here for! We have received
positive feedback for hosting
sessions at Alexander’s
Steakhouse, so we plan to
offer additional sessions
there in the future. Our
most recent session on June
22 was in the form of a mock
trial. The acting was admi-
rable (poor Rob Burn for
some of the lines he had to
read :) and overall light-
hearted and fun. All the
while, we were able to dis-
cuss and identify why we do
what we do- how things pan
out in a trial setting. The
only thing that made me
more excited was the num-
ber of first time guests we
had! It was a great showing
of Peoria-area HR Profes-
sionals and I hope you en-
joyed it as much as I did.
President’s Corner by Michelle Agnew, SPHR
Heart of Illinois Human Resource Council #326
July 2012 Issue II, 2012
Heart of Illinois HR Council
Newsletter
Inside this issue:
New Members 2
IL State Conference 2
Social Media 3
Membership Update 4
July Meeting Info 5
ELITE 6
Healthcare Reform 7
Michelle
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Checking $10,489.68
Savings $5,022.80
Welcome to all of our new
2012 Heart of Illinois HR
Council Members:
1) Desmond Anderson,
SPHR—HGS
2) Steven Blahnik—HGS
3) Todd Bloyd—Illinois
Machine and Tool
Works
4) Rhonda Brown—
MedPro Advantage
5) Erik Christian, SPHR—
Dunlap CUSD #323
6) Shannon Dew—Aerotek
7) Dan Guzzi, SPHR—
Evonik Industries
8) Tessa Kaiser, PHR—
HGS
9) Erin Kelly—Goodwill
Industries
10) Christina Landis,
PHR—MedPro
Advantage
11) Laura Maas—Unland
Companies
12) Angie Moore—
Vonachen Services
13) Patrick Parsons,
SPHR—Illinois Central
College
14) Mary Pille, SPHR—
AAIM Employers’
Association
15) Rula Roberts—Better
Banks
16) Mary Stanbary,
SPHR—Caterpillar
17) Stacey Swords, PHR—
HGS
18) Jeff Williamson—Corn
Products International
19) Stacy Worms—
Southside Bank
Welcome New Members
2012 -13th Annual Illinois HR Conference and Exposition
HR professionals from re-cruiting, total rewards, technology to legal. Our speakers are some of the highest rated and most knowledgeable in their fields from across the state and the nation. The Conference qualifies for up to 11.25 recertification hours, both general and those all important strategic credits.
This year, our Sunday optional event will be TalentNet Live-Illinois, an interactive and innovative event for networking and training for recruiters, em-ployers, staffing profes-sionals and job seek-ers. It is a fast paced event focusing on Social Recruiting, Employer and Personal Branding, Talent Attraction and Social Media Policy.
Our exhibit hall has been expanded to a two day event to better serve our attendees looking for new products and services. The SHRM Bookstore will be back and we are planning social events to go along with the educational as-pects of the Conference.
For more information or to register, visit our web site at: http://ilshrm.org
Thank you!
John Jorgensen, SPHR ISC Conference Co-Chair [email protected] 815-729-9269
This article is from an email sent from the IL Council on 5.11.12:
Come join hundreds of your fellow HR practitioners at the 13th Annual Illinois State SHRM Conference at the Drury Lane Theater and Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, August 5-7. This Conference is one of the fastest growing and dynamic state conferences in the country and has been recognized by many past attendees for being innovative in programming.
The conference will be lead by four (4) keynotes this year including the return of Talent Anarchy, one of our highest rated keynotes in the history of the conference. We will also offer 30 concurrent sessions on topics of interest to a wide variety of
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Page 3 Issue II, 2012
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
The Heart Of Illinois HR Council...
Coming Soon to a Social Network Near
You!
facebook.com/HIHRC
Stay tuned...We’ll let you know how to find us!
@HOIHRCouncil
HALF PRICE FOR REST OF 2012!
Hasn’t HR come a LONG, LONG way since the ‘ole personnel paperwork days? There are days where I do many different components of this wonderful field and I am grateful for SHRM access and access from my network of HR buddies throughout the field. It’s great to find help from a friend. That’s what our chapter is all about! Our members are executives, administrators, managers, independent consultants, generalists and other strategic partners.
Membership in the Heart of Illinois Human Resources Council SHRM Chapter #326 is available to individuals who desire to enhance their professional career in HR on a local level.
Did you know of all of the different opportunities that the Heart of Illinois Human Resource Council (HIHRC) members receive? There are many to share including, but not limited to:
Recertification credits for PHR or SPHR certification
Networking with other HR professionals in the tri-county area
College-relations help and support (Bradley and Western Illinois University)
Professional growth
Forum for problem-solving
Leadership development
Team awareness and organizational skills development
Relevant regular training sessions with leading-edge speakers
Scholarships to pursue education in the HR field or to earn your PHR/SPHR/GPHR
Reduced fees to attend the annual Employer’s Association Conference
Reduced meal fees at meetings
The ability to bring a first-time guest for free to a meeting
Free postings of HR jobs on our website
Access to HR information links on our website at: http://heart ofillinois.shrm.org
Legislative updates
Opportunities to volunteer in our community
Quarterly newsletter
HR Roundtables
National SHRM members receive a discount off of our membership! Membership dues for the rest of 2012 are $37.50 for
National SHRM Members and $50 for those HR persons not involved with SHRM at the national level.
You can pay online using EVENTBRITE using the following link: http://heartofillinois.shrm.org/home or we can send you an application. Please contact Lisa Secrest ([email protected]) or Nancy Wraight ([email protected]) - or for more information on GROUP RATES!
We are currently a small chapter with ALMOST 100 members, We are SO CLOSE!!!. At one time, we were a ‘medium’ size chapter and our
goal is to attain that status again by the end of this calendar year. Please consider joining our chapter or inviting another of your HR
colleagues or contacts to attend a meeting or join. By becoming a medium-sized chapter, we receive more benefits from the National
SHRM organization.
So, our challenge to EACH MEMBER – RECRUIT A MEMBER!! Thanks!
We’re on the web at: http://heartofillinois.shrm.org/
Page 4 Heart of Illinois HR Council Newsletter
Workplace violence is a com-
plicated and prevalent issue
that is receiving increased
attention from the public,
mental health experts and
law enforcement profession-
als. According to OSHA,
nearly 2 million American
workers report that they’ve
been victims of violence at
work. This session will
discuss the following
questions: What is work-
place violence? Who is at
risk of workplace violence?
How can workplace violence
hazards be reduced?
The truth is, workplace
violence can strike any-
where, anytime, and no one
is immune. Research has
identified factors that may
increase the risk of violence
for some workers at certain
worksites. In most work-
places where risk factors can
be identified, the risk of
assault can be prevented or
minimized if employers take
appropriate precautions. By
assessing their worksites,
employers can identify
methods for reducing the
likelihood of incidents oc-
curring.
This session will also discuss
basic self defense, and how
to identify issues such as
substance abuse which may
contribute to workplace
risks.
Presenters:
Trooper Dustin Pierce,
Safety Education Officer,
Illinois State Police District
8
Sgt. Phil Trompeter,
Division of Criminal
Investigation, Illinois State
Police Zone 4
WHERE: Country Club of
Peoria
WHEN: July 25
TO REGISTER:
http://www.eventbrite.com/
event/3822912434
The Winter Testing Window is December 1
through January 31 with
applications being accepted from July 9
through October 5.
If you are interested or have questions, we need to
hear from you so we can
begin planning. Please email Robin Honeg, Edu-
The Heart of Illinois HR Council had a very suc-
cessful inaugural instructor
-led study group for the HRCI Certification (PHR/
SPHR) this spring.
We have received interest from a few members for
doing another eight (8)
week study group in the fall.
cation Chair at [email protected], with
your interest and what day
of the week might work best for you this fall.
JULY CHAPTER MEETING—Violence in the Workplace
SPHR/PHR Certification Preparation Class
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the ELITE program. The HIHRC provided 32 volunteers to help with: application and resume reviews, training, mock interviews and a very successful job fair. As a result of the combined effort, the ELITE program graduated 130 students from the program. The feedback we have received has been very positive and Carl Cannon sends a huge THANK YOU to the HIHRC council. The program would not be successful without all of your hard work and dedication.
YOUR ELITE 2012 VOLUNTEERS: Shelley Goodin Lisa Plantamura Michelle Agnew Beth Winstead Nancy Wraight Deb Bromley Sharon Bond Tricia Brewer Katie Waddington Shalesse Pie Marcia Cannon Bobbie Ulm Shelly Goodin Shelley Burn Frannie Heine Deb Bigger Sandy Van De Veer Laurie Trompeter
Lisa Secrest Spencer Warren Emily Hampton Dawn Edwards Dan Guzzi Shannon Doerr Holly Nelson Rob Burn Stephanie McFadden Wendy Bass Todd Bloyd Lori Guth Bold denotes a Team Leader Again, a big thank you,
Rob Burn, SPHR
FREE for employers and job
seekers. Registration closes
July 5, 2012. Walk-in Veter-
ans and Spouses will be al-
lowed in the day of the event
with proper identification.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL on
July 12, 2012 from 10:00
a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Veterans Employment Fair
This joint hiring event of-
fers Veterans, Guard and
Reserve Members and their
spouses an opportunity to
July 12, 2012 - Veterans
Employment Fair. FREE
for employers and job
seekers. Registration
closes July 5, 2012.
Illinois ESGR, Illinois De-
partment of Employment Se-
curity, Hero2Hired and the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
are joining forces to host a
one-of-a-kind FREE employ-
ment fair for Veterans, Guard
and Reserve Members, and
eligible spouses at the Peoria
Civic Center, 201 SW Jeffer-
son Avenue, Peoria, Illinois.
This employment fair is
connect with area employers
with jobs available.
For registration questions, con-
tact Hiring Our Heroes at:
Employers MUST register for
FREE at HOH.Greatjob.net
A Big “THANK YOU” to all of our VOLUNTEERS!
VETERANS’ JOB FAIR—FREE TO SIGN UP
Page 6 Newsletter Title
SHRM Will Continue to Help HR Implement
Health Care Reform
By SHRM Online staff
6/28/2012
Human resource professionals have been at the forefront of implementing the requirements of health care
reform at workplaces across the United States. The June 28, 2012 U.S. Supreme Court decision uphold-
ing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, leaves no doubt that insurers and employers will move ahead to implement the law fully. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) will
remain supportive of HR professionals as they continue to implement requirements of the act.
While SHRM was still analyzing the court’s ruling immediately after it was announced, the ambiguity over the constitutionality of the law largely has been settled for the immediate future. SHRM will con-
tinue to help its members understand the law and the timeline for implementing its requirements.
SHRM’s online Health Care Reform Resource Page, which provides tools and resources, will be updated
for HR professionals as the full impact of the decision becomes clear. Health care coverage is a critical workplace benefit to millions of employees and an important tool in re-
cruiting and retaining a talented workforce for employers.
SHRM supports comprehensive reform that lowers health care costs, improves access to high-quality and affordable coverage, and strengthens the employer-based health care system. SHRM will continue to
work with the Obama administration, Congress, federal agencies and other key stakeholders to continue
to address these health care reform objectives. SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing about
260,000 members in more than 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and ad-
vances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters
within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India. Visit SHRM Online at www.shrm.org.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to the following HIHRC members who have recently been certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI): PHR SPHR Janice Hall Dawn Edwards Alycia Hightower Leslie Hofer Donna Kirby Nancy Wraight Please email Robin Honeg ([email protected]) if you have been recently certified so that we can recognize your outstanding achievement. Please also note that the testing period has not yet closed so there may be HR professionals still testing through the end of the month.
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HIHRC BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2012
Michelle Agnew, SPHR—President—HR Manager—American Red Cross
[email protected]; 309.636.4270 (w)
Bobbi Ulm, PHR—President Elect/Social Media—HR Director, Northwoods Community Church
309.243.1550 x2704; [email protected]
Laurie Trompeter, PHR—Secretary/President-Presumptive
HR Manager, Belcan Corporation; 309.674.4300 x323; [email protected]
Cathy Plouzek, PHR—Treasurer/ISC President-Elect—HR Operations Manager, Supply Chain Services International; 309.369.4719; [email protected]
Rob Burn, SPHR; Workforce Readiness Chair —AAIM Employer’s Association;
309-637-3333; [email protected]
Sandra Donelson—Legislative Chair—HR Generalist, Robert Cottingham Property Management
309.673.2252; [email protected]
Dawn Edwards, SPHR—Co-Foundation Chair—Director of Employee Relations Connor Company
309.681.2435; [email protected]
Timekia Faulkner, SPHR—Communications-Website Chair—HR Manager, Illinois Central College
(309) 624-5343; [email protected]
Robin Honeg, SPHR—College Relations/Education Chair
[email protected]; 309.339.2322 (c)
Laura Lee—Co-Foundation Chair—Human Resources Manager, Supply Chain Services International;
309.339.7914; [email protected]
Amy Pearson, PHR—Past-President/Communications-Newsletter Chair—HR Service Mgr, Advanced Medical Transport
309.999.4058; [email protected]
Lisa Secrest—Membership/Registration Chair—Recruitment Specialist, Peoria Help Wanted
800.365.8630 x 3653; [email protected]
Kathy Williamson, PHR—Membership-Diversity Chair—Assistant VP, HR Officer, South Side Bank
309.495.4406; [email protected]
Beth Winstead, PHR— Program Chair—HR Generalist, American Red Cross
309.636.4205; [email protected]
Nancy Wraight, PHR—Membership-Secretary—Director HR, Avantis’
[email protected]; 309.397.0135 (c)
