February 2018 Board Meeting

ATTENDEES

Ronnie Pannell – President                                                                       *Jean Burks – Program Co-Chair

*Angie McAdams– President Elect                                                        Petrina Carter – Program Co-Chair

Lisa Hines – Treasurer  Co-Chair                                                              Connie Alderson – Communication Co-Chair

*Shirley Hodge – Treasurer Co-Chair                                                    *Susan Watkins – Communication Co-Chair

Pam Payne – Secretary Co-Chair                                                             *Jessica Breakley – Foundation Chair

Janice Brink – Secretary Co-Chair                                                            Ron Schmidt – Workforce Readiness Chair

*Linda Moore – Membership Co-Chair                                                Jillian Levinson – College Relations Chair

Christine Thompson – Membership Co-Chair                                *Chris Wilson – Past President

Betty Wilcher – Certifications                                                              Christy Oakes – Administrative Professional Day Chair                                                                                                    

Responsible Board Members

Item

Update

Ronnie Pannell

President

1. The Institute contract confirmed
2. 2018 SHRM Excel Award application

3. 2018 VA SHRM State Conference
4. Administrative Professionals Day
5. Jane Massie, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease

6. HRCI requirements

7. SHAPE
8. Ronnie distributed marketing material regarding an employment law seminar sponsored by the Blue Ridge Chapter in Martinsville.  It is presented by Woods Rogers Attorneys at Law.  Event is 3/14/18 @ PHCC Frith Exhibit Hall.  $15 for SHRM affiliated chapter members & $65 for non-members.

1. February 8, 2018
2. Due March 15, 2018, there are 4 levels that we can shoot for.  Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum
3. April 22-25, Omni Homestead Resort
4. April 25, 2018
5. March 28, 2018, attendees at today’s meeting approved to give this organization the opportunity to present a 2 minute talk regarding the walk
6. Betty W. & Christine T. were able to get our February program HRCI certified.
7. SHAPE completed by Ronnie in required timeline.  Rated 5+

Angie McAdams

President-Elect

1. Bylaws reviewed

1. Angie was absent, so Ronnie reported that she is still working on review of the bylaws. 

Lisa Hines

Shirley Hodge

Treasurers

1. Financial Report/2018 Budget

2. Pay Pal Account

1. Lisa said that Shirley is going to get new checks printed with the banks name update. 

$3,376.16 Savings$6,301.61 Checking

$4,938.72 COD

$14,616.49 Grand total

2. Ronnie Pannell inquired if we could set up a PayPal account so members could pay dues on line.  This may expedite quicker payment from some companies.  No final decisions were voted on or made.

Pam Payne

Janice Brink

Secretaries

1. Last month’s Board and Chapter minutes were emailed out to board/officers/committee chairs earlier today.  Please review and email any changes to Pam no later than this Friday, 2/23.  If no changes are received, Connie will be informed to post on our website as is.

Linda Moore

Christine Thompson

Membership Chairs

1. 2018 SSVA Chapter Membership Update

1. Christine reported we have 44 member’s dues paid to date.
2. Christine said she needs ideas on gifts for speakers.  Petrina suggested a site she has used that provides recipient with a coupon and you go online and choose the card of your choice.  Christine made a motion that we give $20 value coupon to give to speakers who do not charge a fee.    We will not give this month’s presenters gifts because we are paying our speakers $250 for the presentation.  Christy made a motion that we pay $250 & Ronnie Pannell second.  All attendees in favor.
3. Christine asked what she needs to do for the gifts for chapter members who paid their dues by the February chapter meeting.  Their names went into a drawing for a coupon/gift card for $25.  Christy Oakes made a motion that we do this & Pam Payne second it.  All attendees were in favor.
4. Sponsorship of meetings was discussed because Spectrum is interested in sponsoring a Chapter meeting.  There was a motion by Lisa Hines & 2^nd by Jan Brinks that we will allow meeting sponsors 5 minutes to present at the beginning of our meeting business, $275 for sponsorship which includes 2 meals & they can set up a table throughout the duration of the meeting.  Send interested sponsors to Connie Alderson

Jean Burks

Petrina Carter

Program Chairs

1. Programs planning for 2018
2. Administrative Assistant Day

1. Petrina reported that she will have March’s presentation information to Christine by noon this upcoming Monday.
2. Christy has agreed to chair Admin Day, but Petrina will obtain a speaker.  Christy asked for suggestions on what we should do different for this month.

It was agreed that we will stay at $25 for attendance

Everyone wants to keep the vendors.There is no cost for vendors to participate, lunch will be $15 if they choose to eat..per attendee.

Everyone agreed that we should have some type of gift for attendees.It was agreed to keep the gift @ 10 or less.Pam suggested a jump drive since it’s a generic gift.

There was a motion by Ron that Christy be allowed a maximum of $10, per attendee, for gifts.Second by Lisa Hines. All attendees approved.

Betty Wilcher

Certifications                                          

1. Updates on changes (SHRM & HRCI)

1.  Absent

Connie Alderson

Susan Watkins

Communication Chairs

1.    Facebook Account

2.    Meeting Sponsorships

1.  Connie reported there will be a disclosure at our February for members to sign granting, or not, that their photo can be used in marketing.

Jessica Breakley

Foundation Chair

1.  Recommendation on ways to strengthen relationship with the foundation and leverage within our chapter.

1.  Absent

Ron Schmidt

Workforce Readiness Chair

1. Recommendation on how workforce readiness will play a role in our chapter in 2018

A couple of programs that may be of help. Funds are available depending on individuals’ eligibility, which would need to be determined on an individualized basis.

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) administered through the Virginia Workforce Center
  • Main qualifiers:  at poverty level for their household size, or dislocated worker status (laid off within the past 6 months)
  • Virginia Workforce Center confirmed the Bennett Mechanical assessment would qualify for funding for those enrolled in WIOA
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• SCALE UP (Success Credentialing Assistance Leading to Employment and Upending Poverty) administered through Danville Community College.  New source of money.
  • Qualifier: within 200% of poverty level for their household size
  • DCC confirmed the Bennett Mechanical assessment would qualify for funding for those enrolled in SCALE UP

Applicants would need to be enrolled in WIOA or SCALE UP prior to taking the Bennett Mechanical assessment. If chapter is interested in talking further about working out a system, Ron could arrange a meeting between the VEC, WIOA and DCC.

• This is going to be Ron’s last meeting because he has taken a job in North Carolina.  He starts his new job Monday.  He will truly be missed.

Jillian Levinson

College Relations Chair

1. Recommendation/plan for how we might start to engage our colleges/universities for partnerships

1.  Jill reported that after last week’s meeting, she looked at DCC & Averett’s programs to see where there might be a HR emphasis.  Ronnie told Jill to speak to Richie Robertson from DCC and she will be able to help her College Relations since she works at DCC.

Chris Wilson

Past President

1.  Absent

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