October 2019 Board Meeting
SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA SHRM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER
The Southside Virginia SHRM Board of Directors met on Wednesday, October 23, at Averett University’s Riverview Campus in the first floor conference room.
The meeting was called to order at 12:07 p.m. by Angie McAdams, president. The following members were present at the meeting:
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Angie McAdams, President |
Twyla Price, Communication Co-Chair |
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Shirley Hodge, Treasurer Co-Chair |
Vicki Davis, Foundation Chair |
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Glenda Holt, Treasurer Co-Chair |
Chad Younger, Workforce Readiness Chair |
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Richie Robertson, Secretary Co-Chair |
Jillian Levinson, College Relations Chair |
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Michele Cole, Membership Co-Chair |
Ronnie Pannell, Past President |
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Angie McAdams provided members with the following updates:
Chaquetta Hill will be attending the Volunteer Leader’s Summit (VLS) which will be held on November 14 -16 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. The HR Virginia fourth quarter meeting will be held on Saturday, November 16, after VLS concludes.
Board elections will be conducted at the October meeting. Members have been encouraged to serve on the board. The following board positions are available:
President-elect
Program co-chairs
Secretary co-chair
Treasurer co-chair (resignation - Glenda Holt)
Education co-chair (resignation – Jill Levinson)
PRESIDENT-ELECT’S REPORT
Chaquetta Hill was not able to attend the meeting.
TREASURERS’ REPORT
Glenda Holt provided members with an update regarding the chapter’s finances.
SECRETARIES’ REPORT
Members were provided with copies of the minutes for the board meeting and regular monthly meeting held in September. Ronnie Pannell made a motion to approve the minutes; Jill Levinson seconded the motion.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Michele Cole reported that the chapter has three new members.
PROGRAM REPORT
Programs for future meetings are as follows:
October – Board elections will be held. Members are strongly encouraged to volunteer to serve on the board.
November – Dr. Juliette Jennings (Danville Public Schools)
December – Christmas party
January – SOVAH
February – Brad Hartman (Infinity Global)
March – Norma Brewer, City Housing and Development Specialist
April – Administrative Professionals’ Luncheon (Betty Foster was suggested as a speaker for this event)
Beverly Scruggs has contacted Angie McAdams regarding speaking on the topic of employer benefits. Angie will also contact representatives from the Veterans Administration to reschedule their opportunity to present at a future meeting.
CERTIFICATIONS REPORT
Betty Wilcher was not able to attend the meeting.
COMMUNICATION REPORT
Twyla Price would like to receive speaker information earlier to include the information on the website and in the email sent to members regarding the monthly meeting.
FOUNDATION REPORT
Vicki Davis reported that the yard sale fundraiser was a success and generated $367 for the chapter. Angie McAdams stated that the chapter would donate $250 for the national fundraiser.
WORKFORCE READINESS REPORT
Chad Younger informed the board that Workforce Services would be offering HR certification courses in February/March.
COLLEGE RELATIONS REPORT
Jill Levinson didn’t have any updates to report.
PAST PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Ronnie Pannell expressed hope for another platinum year for the chapter.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richie J. Robertson
Richie J. Robertson
Secretary Co-Chair
