September 2019 Board Meeting
SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA SHRM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER
The Southside Virginia SHRM Board of Directors met on Wednesday, September 18, at Averett University’s Riverview Campus in the first floor conference room.
The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Angie McAdams, president. The following members were present at the meeting:
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Angie McAdams, President |
Jill Levinson, College Relations Chair |
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Richie Robertson, Secretary Co-Chair |
Vicki Davis, Foundation Chair |
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Janice Brink, Secretary Co-Chair |
Ronnie Pannell, Past President |
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Michele Cole, Member Co-Chair |
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Angie McAdams provided members with the following updates:
Southern District Call (September 19) – Chaquetta Hill will participate in this call since President Adams will be out of town.
Volunteer Leader’s Summit – A volunteer from the chapter is needed to attend this event which will be held November 14-16 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. SSHRM pays for transportation and SHRM National covers all other expenses. Jill Levinson volunteered to attend the event.
PRESIDENT-ELECT’S REPORT
Chaquetta Hill was not able to attend the meeting.
TREASURERS’ REPORT
Shirley Hodge and Glenda Holt were unable to attend the meeting.
SECRETARIES’ REPORT
Members were provided with copies of the minutes for the board meetings held in July and the regular monthly meeting in August. The board meeting for August was canceled.
The minutes could not be approved because there was not a quorum in attendance.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Michele Cole didn’t have any new membership information to report.
PROGRAM REPORT
The speaker scheduled for the September meeting is no longer available to speak. Members discussed the possibility of two presentations provided by SHRM National: “Five Habits of Destructive HR Leaders” and “HR Analytics & Me: Why Can’t We Be Friends.” The Board ultimately decided to use the September meeting as a networking/teambuilding opportunity for members to find out more about each other. Various games and door prizes were suggested for the event. Angie will contact Connie Alderson and Twyla Price to update the meeting information on the website.
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
December – Christmas party
January – SOVAH
February – Southwest VA Cares
March – Norma Brewer, City Housing and Development Specialist
CERTIFICATIONS REPORT
Betty Wilcher was not able to attend the meeting.
COMMUNICATION REPORT
Connie Alderson and Twyla Price were not able to attend the meeting.
FOUNDATION REPORT
Vicki Davis informed members that there had been very low interest from members in volunteering for the Yard/Bake Sale scheduled for Saturday, October 19. Vicki will coordinate scheduling a meeting for volunteers two weeks before the fundraiser. Members will be reminded of the event at the September monthly meeting and asked to volunteer and/or donate items.
WORKFORCE READINESS REPORT
Chad Younger was not able to attend the meeting.
COLLEGE RELATIONS REPORT
Jill Levinson didn’t have any updates to report.
PAST PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Ronnie Pannell discussed the Grand Fundraiser from SHRM National. He explained that this is an appeal to encourage members to donate to the foundation. The annual contribution to National is due by October. Ronnie also emphasized the importance of members renewing their national memberships.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richie J. Robertson
Richie J. Robertson
Secretary Co-Chair
