February - Legal Update with Todd Leeson
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| Location: | Virtual Meeting |
| Price: | $30.00 for guest |
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| iCal link | February 28, 2024 - 11:30am to 1:00pm |
January - Mental Health Awareness in HR
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| Location: | Virtual Teams meeting/Invite will be sent to attendees |
| Price: | $30.00 for guest |
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| iCal link | January 31, 2024 - 11:30am to 1:00pm |
Christy Mays will be presenting on mental health.
Christy Mayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with the Virginia Board of Counseling with over 10 years of experience in providing mental health and substance use services in the community. Christy is also a Virginia Board approved Supervisor. She is passionately dedicated to providing quality service and support to individuals in need through recovery-oriented treatment.
October - No meeting
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| iCal link | October 25, 2023 - 11:45am |
Virtual Round Table - THC and Drug Testing in VA with Ryan Gordon
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| Location: | This will be a Teams meeting |
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| iCal link | September 20, 2023 - 12:15pm |
Specializing in drug and alcohol testing as well as DOT physicals by FMCSA certified physicians. Substance abuse services are also available onsite. Laboratory service is also available for Labcorp and Quest patients. Visit us online at BlueRidgeST.com
December Holiday luncheon
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| Location: | The Pepsi Building 661 Craghead Street, Danville, VA 24541 |
| Price: | Members only - No fee |
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| iCal link | December 13, 2023 - 11:30am to 1:00pm |
Please bring a door prize with you to donate. No required amount.
Menu:
Salmon and Baked Chicken
Tossed Salad, Buttered potatoes and Macaroni and Cheese
Bread
Strawberry cake and Cheesecake (w/toppings)
Tea, Water and Holiday Punch
September meeting - "Renewal" with Martha Walker
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| Location: | Danville Community College Silverman Auditorium, Room 109 in the Foundation Building |
| Price: | Free to members and $25.00 for guest |
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| iCal link | September 27, 2023 - 11:30am to 1:00pm |
Martha Walker will be our guest speaker and the topic is "Renewal".
Martha retired in May 2019 from her position as Community Viability Specialist, Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension.
She was a Director of Institutional Advancement with Danville Community College from September 1977 through October 2005.
Martha has a strong valued reputation in the area and will share a wealth of knowledge, don't miss this opportunity.
Round Table "HR Burnout"
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| Location: | Virtual - Please email Christy Oakes at coakes@wfunlimited.com for the Teams invite. |
| Price: | FREE |
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| iCal link | July 12, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
Julie Ross with Unique Industries will be the moderator and the topic is "HR Burnout".
August meeting/I-9 updates and what is to come
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| Location: | This will be a virtual meeting. Each member will receive a link to register. We will not be having a business meeting this day. All reports will be emailed to you. |
| Price: | Free for members and $25.00 for guest |
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| iCal link | August 30, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
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July meeting/"How to help your supervisors"
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| Location: | Danville Community College Foundation Hall building, Room 109-Silverman Auditorium (this is the first building on your left when pulling into DCC right beside the childcare center) Please park in the Wyatt building parking lot and walk over to the Foundation Hall Building. Handicap parking can be found directly in front of the Foundation Hall Building. |
| Price: | Free to members and $25.00 per guest, $15.00 for Retirees and Non-profit members. Please make checks to SSVA SHRM or bring correct change. Receipts will be emailed~ |
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| iCal link | July 26, 2023 - 11:30am to 1:00pm |
Alonda Fuller will present "How to help your supervisors".
* What do supervisors need to be successful?
* What types of training are supervisors looking for?
* How do you take a great worker/employee and train them to be a supervisor?
* How do you "teach" your supervisors to be strong and effective communicators?
April Virtual Round Table "Employee Retention"
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| Organizer: | Christy Oakes |
| Location: | Virtual |
| Price: | Free to members |
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| iCal link | April 20, 2023 - 12:00pm |
- How do you keep your employees?
- Why do you do lose your employees?
- What are your paid holidays?
- What is your PTO plan?
- Any social responsibility activities/ volunteer time given?
- Training and development programs
- Childcare assistance?
- Flexible shifts?
- Family involvement/activities



