Welcome to the SHRM-Emerald Coast Chapter in Florida

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Emerald Coast Chapter is an organization comprised of human resource professionals in the Fort Walton Beach area. Recognized as a Superior Merit or Merit Chapter every year since its inception, the Emerald Coast Chapter is a top-notch organization with an abundance of benefits to offer its members. The SHRM gives them an opportunity to grow professionally in their positions, network with others, share best practices, and attend exciting conferences and seminars related to the Human Resources field. The members also participate in the exchange of current job postings and resumes received, which saves their organizations recruiting time and money.

Visit us at our next meeting and learn more about the benefits of joining the SHRM Emerald Coast Chapter. Please consider visiting us at our next meeting.

Silent Auction Planned for August meeting!

Here are just some of the wonderful items available to bid on at the silent auction scheduled for the August evening meeting. Start saving your money now so you can be the highest bidder on your favorite item!! Auction proceeds go to support the SHRM Foundation.

Two night stay at the Emerald Grande
Two one hour massages at the Emerald Grande
Two fishing trips (donated by Emerald Grande)
One night stay at the Four Points Sheraton (donated by Four Points Sheraton)
One $100 gift certificate for a Spa (donated by Coldwell Banker Mortgage)
COX On Demand (10) vouchers
Wine Gourmet Basket (donated by Visium)
Bonefish Grill Gift Certificate (donated by Mike Carraway)
Starbucks and Panera Bread Gift Cards
Two night stay, including Golf for 4 at Seascape Resort
**NEW Item** Wii with Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort
**NEW Item** Waffle House gift certificate and basket
**NEW Item** Two night stay from Resort Quest: 2 bedroom deluxe condo from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach

A Tisket a Tasket...Win a Picnic Basket!

Get the Word out as to what a great organization we have! Refer someone to SHRM ECC chapter and if they join we will put your name in the hat to win a wonderful picnic basket provided by HR Florida. Get the word out and get your name in!

Contest ends July 30, 2010!

Did you hear??

The Seminar in May qualifies for three, (yes count them)...1, 2, 3 recertification credits!!

Hot Off The Press!!!

Click here for the 2010 2nd Quarter Newsletter!!

Next Meeting

Date: June 16, 2010

Place
Two Trees Restaurant

Cost
$10 For Members
$15 For Non-Members

Time
Registration: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m.
Meeting: 7:50 a.m. Prompt

Program
“Agency Updates regarding the Office of Federal Compliance Programs and the U.S. Department of Labor” presented by Christopher Williams, Compliance Officer with the OFCCP

Sponsor
Matt Ritter
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
(850) 301-1984
www.edwardjones.com

RSVP to Sharon Adams
by 5:00 p.m. June 11th.

Did You Know...
There are only two exam-testing periods left before the eligibility requirements for the PHR, SPHR
and GPHR change – May-June 2010 and Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011.

If you are considering testing
for your certification, this year
might be a good choice.