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Mark your calendars for the 2nd Tuesday
of every month to attend a dynamic Human Resource Program!
The time of the program rotates each month, throughout the calendar quarter, generally* as follows::
| 1st Month of each Quarter - Morning Meeting: 7:30 am - 9:00 am |
| 2nd Month of each Quarter - Lunch Meeting: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
| 3rd Month of each Quarter - Evening Meeting: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
*Note: Times may be altered for special presentations watch the newsletter and website for details.
General Monthly Meeting - Meeting Agenda Example:
| 7:30 - 7:45 | Registration & Networking |
| 7:45 - 7:55 | Announcements & Chapter Business |
| 7:55 - 9:00 | Speaker Introduction, Presentation & Questions |
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MC-SHRM... A Dynamic, Growing Local Chapter - Affiliated with SHRM
"Superior Merit Award" Winning Chapter, Affiliated with The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which is the World's Largest Association, Devoted to Human Resource Management and Including 190,000+ Members!
Locally, We Offer:
Professional Development
- Monthly Meetings
- ...featuring Speakers on a Variety of HR Topics
- Workshops & Seminars
- ...emphasizing Education on Functional Areas of Human Resources
- Special Programs
- ...spotlighting Latest Trends Affecting Human Resource Professionals
- Professional Certification
- ...in Partnership with Rice University School of Continuing Studies, Increase Your Knowledge of Human Resource Management
and Prepare for the Professional Certification Exam, Administered by HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute).
SHRM Learning System is Utilized. Discounted Rate is Offered to MC-SHRM Members. www.scs.rice.edu/hr
Networking & Professional Resources
- Network with Your Peers
- ...Build Professional Relationships
- Legislative Updates
- ...Access Current Human Resource Information Affecting Local and National Workforce and Advising on the Latest Trends
- Take Action to Impact Legislative Issues
- ... Participate in Legislative Activities that Influence State and Federal Laws Affecting Your Worksite and Employees
Leadership Enhancement
- Volunteer to "Serve the Professional and Advance the Profession"
- Build a Professional Network
- ... Attend Meetings, Join a Committee, Get Involved
Click here for more program information
For more career services information, please see our Career Services page. To post your job listing or resume, please consider becoming a member.
| Upcoming Programs |
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Tue. Sep 14, 2010 |
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Members: $10 - - - Prospective Members & Guests: $20 ========================================= "How to Protect Your Company & Your Employees Against Identity Theft"
This is a workshop that clearly shows what is happening in the world with identity theft and what every company and leader should know about all areas of this heinous crime. Dr. Smith will discuss some of the scams currently affecting your employees, which changes almost daily. Identity theft and legal issues currently account for over 60% of absenteeism.
Learning Objectives:
With over 27,000 victims of identity theft every day, this workshop will attempt to educate the Human Resource professionals on red flags to watch for that could indicate a security breach. It will also help them to become aware of potential problem areas that employees may be facing in their personal and professional lives.
Dr. Judy Smith has practiced psychology in Missouri for over 15 years. She is a Certified Risk Management Specialist with Harvard Risk Management, Corp., a certified economic developer with the International Economic Development Council (CEcD), a licensed commercial real estate broker and she served on the Governor's Highway task force and was a member of the Kansas Tourism Commission and Kansas Film Commission. Dr. Judy speaks to groups all over the world on cruise ships and in civic organizations and has taught many courses in colleges and universities throughout the country. Dr. Smith has 7 children and 30 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons which she says is her greatest accomplishment. Judy has published several articles in APA journals on Violence in the Schools and has been invited to speak to several congressional committees in Washington, D.C. As a former Chamber of Commerce Executive she realizes the problems companies face with attracting and retaining an excellent and productive workforce.
This program has been pre-approved for 1.00 (General) recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org |
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3:30PM - 5:00PM |
| Location: |
Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus Room A-102 |
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Fri. Sep 10, 2010 |
| Speaker(s): |
Dr. Judy Smith, CEcD |
| Organization: |
Harvard Risk Management, Corp. |
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Wed. Sep 15, 2010 |
| Topic: |
2010 EMPLOYMENT LAW & COMPLIANCE SEMINAR SERIES
- Hosted in Partnership by: MC-SHRM & GC/LCACC
- August 18, September 1, and September 15
- For Business Owners, Leaders & Human Resource* Professionals
*Submitted (awaiting approval) for consideration to be pre-approved for 3.50 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification via HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute).
For more information about HRCI please visit: www.hrci.org
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Session III: Employment Law for Business Leaders - Managing Risks
Presented by: Alan Bush, Employment Attorney
Bush Law Firm, PC - The Woodlands
Wednesday, September 15th
8:30am-8:55am Registration
9:00am-12:00pm Presentation
12:00pm-1:00pm Roundtable Lunch with Expert ===================================================
Member Cost (GC/LCACC or MC-SHRM):
$45 each session or $110 all three sessions (includes a light lunch)
Prospective Member/Guest Cost:
$60 each session or $150 all three sessions (includes a light lunch)
Register via MC-SHRM: www.mc-shrm.org or 936-321-2370
Register via GC/LCACC:
www.conroe.org or 936-756-6644 or Fax: 936-756-6462 ===================================================
Alan Bush founded the Bush Law Firm to serve businesspeople, focusing his legal practice on employment law. Alan shows companies how having the right HR practices in place, impacts their strategic operations. He is actively involved in community organizations including: Conroe Chamber, Leadership Montgomery County and MC-SHRM. After work, Alan enjoys running, live music and backyard grilling.
RETAIN YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE | Keep your business secrets out of your competitors' hands
- Identify what might be in your company's "secret playbook," such as customer information, margin or future products
- Use non-compete, non-solicit and non-disclosure agreements to keep your "secret playbook" from your competitors
- Hire employees without inviting risky non-compete lawsuits from former employers
PROTECT YOUR WORKING CAPITAL | Reduce your exposure to costly overtime lawsuits
- Discover which policies are ground zero for the most costly overtime lawsuits - and how to get those policies right
- Expose how plaintiff's lawyers size up overtime claims and make your company an unattractive target
MANAGE CONFIDENTLY | Don't tie up your precious time with discrimination and harassment claims
- Learn how to document employment decisions during employee life cycle, from hiring to termination, so they hold up in court
- Discuss how to reasonably accommodate an employee who has a disability |
| Time: |
9:00AM - 1:00PM |
| Location: |
Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce - 505 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77301 |
| RSVP by: |
Fri. Aug 13, 2010 |
| Speaker(s): |
Alan Bush, Employment Attorney |
| Organization: |
Bush Law Firm, PC - The Woodlands |
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Lunch Provided by: La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
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| Date: |
Tue. Oct 12, 2010 |
| Topic: |
Members: $10 - - - Prospective Members & Guests: $20 ========================================= Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law
This presentation will review recent developments in labor and employment law, focusing on 2009-2010 court opinions, legislative and regulatory changes, proposed legislation, and trends.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will gain an overview of how the legal landscape has changed and developed during the last year, which they can apply in their day to day activities in the human resources field going forward.
Stephanie G. John is Board-Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been practicing in the area of labor and employment law since 1997. Stephanie is currently Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer for Newfield Exploration Company in Houston, Texas, and focuses her work there on labor and employment issues, as well as corporate compliance. Stephanie has been a member of SHRM and MC-SHRM since 2004, and previously served on the MC-SHRM Board of Directors as Vice President for Legislative Action.
This program has been pre-approved for 1.00 (General) recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org |
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7:30am-9:00am |
| Location: |
Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus Room A-102 |
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Wed. Oct 6, 2010 |
| Speaker(s): |
Stephanie G. John, Attorney |
| Organization: |
Newfield Exploration Company |
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Tue. Nov 9, 2010 |
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Members: $10 - - - Prospective Members & Guests: $20 ========================================= Social Security Updates for HR Managers Using SSAs Online Tools to Assist Employees
Topics Related to the SSN and Card
- Do you Really Need to See the Card SSNVS
- Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number
- New SSNs Summer of 2011
- SSNs for Non-Citizens and International Students
- Marriage, Divorce and Name Changes
Social Security Benefits for your Employees
- What to do when someone is unable to work due to long-term illness or disability
- What to do when someone (your employee) dies
- Planning for Retirement (Using the Online Retirement Estimator)
- Working In Retirement Whats the Rule
- Medicare Working Beyond Age 65 Do I still need to enroll in Part B
Save A Trip to the Social Security Office What You Can Do Online!
Open Session-Questions?
Mrs. Stivers is a Public Affairs and Wage Reporting Specialist who works with employers, HR and Payroll professionals and third parties.
This program has been pre-approved for 1.00 (General) recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org |
| Time: |
11:30am-1:00pm |
| Location: |
Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus Room A-102 |
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Wed. Nov 3, 2010 |
| Speaker(s): |
Terry Stivers |
| Organization: |
Social Security Administration |
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