Please don't interpret the last email to indicate that I need everyone to send me their current SHRM status.   If you are not having trouble getting the SHRM member rate when you sign up for an event, or are not currently signing up for an event do not send membership@gvcshrm.org an email - there are several hundred of you and I would be bombarded!  We will update people's records on an as needed basis if they are attempting to register and not succeeding.  :)

Cheers,
Lee Drake,
OS-Cubed, Inc.
Webmaster, GVCSHRM.ORG

A note for our GVCSHRM event attendees:

With the new website come new challenges, as well as a new look and feel.  As we convert the site you will see an open, cleaner look and feel that also renders better on your mobile device - you can even login and make a reservation for an event on your mobile phone now!  That's the good news.  The bad news is that some things have changed and it's causing some folks confusion.  In addition, SHRM itself is having some issues with getting us an updated Member List.  If you login with your member ID and don't see the member rates, please email us at membership@gvcshrm.org with proof of your active SHRM membership.  We will be sure to extend the rates to you until such time as SHRM can get us an updated list.

In addition we have a new calendar module which is in many ways much easier to use and has a shorter checkout process.  Nonetheless there are parts that have proved confusing for people. If you're trying to pay online please be sure of the following things before you hit the SUBMIT button:
  Be sure you are using a MasterCard or Visa - our payment processor does not support Discover or American Express
  Be sure you fill in a quantity next to the rate you qualify for - you need a ONE in at least one of the quantity fields
  The site fills in your default address, however this may not be the billing address for your card - overwrite this address with the card billing address.
  If using a corporate card, or a card with someone else's name or info on it - the info you fill in in the billing section should match the card - not your personal info
  If you already registered but did not pay - just login, re-register and pay, this registration will overwrite your old registration, not create a new one.
  If you wonder if you have a reservation check your email - if it says "New Booking Confirmation" you are registered and paid, if it says Booking Confirmation Awaiting Payment you are registered but not paid
  You may also login to your account and check it online by clicking the My Booking icon above the calendar on the main calendar page.  Clicking through on the action button next to the booking allows you to generate a PDF receipt for your booking for documentation purposes, and add the booking to your outlook, gmail or apple calendar
  If paying by check make it out to GVCSHRM and bring it to the event.  If you do not have a paid booking, you must pay at the door.  We don't invoice and we don't have a dropbox to send payments to.
  If an event is sold out you MUST have a booking to get in

If you have a question you may email us at membership@gvcshrm.org (if it involves your SHRM membership or member rates not showing up) or events@gvcshrm.org if it involves problems checking out or making a booking.

Your ALL  VOLUNTEER website crew will assist you in any way they can with getting your booking validated and your reservation made.  Please bear with us on the membership info until SHRM gets us a list again - we are doing our best to be sure everyone gets the access they are qualified for.

Cheers,

Lee Drake,

GVCSHRM Webmaster

OS-Cubed, Inc.

585-756-2444

ldrake@os-cubed.com

Dear $(FirstWComma) 

We apologize for the duplicate email. Due to a technical error the link to the document in the original message was incorrect. Please download the document from: http://bit.ly/QD1jyd or click the link below.

Early in 2012 I was presented with a unique opportunity – to write a guide to help employers and HR professionals understand and comply with NY Correction Law when sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and continuing to employ citizens with criminal conviction records.  After enlisting Paul Keneally, an employment law partner in the law firm of Underberg & Kessler and the GVCSHRM legislative director to edit the guide, I started researching and writing.

The result is, An Employer’s Guide to New York Correction Law, Article 23-A, which can be downloaded from the link.  It was a privilege to work with Paul on this project, and an honor to wind down my time as president of GVCSHRM with the publication of this important guide.  I hope you find it an interesting and useful tool.

The Guide will be available through a number of websites, including gvcshrm.org, nysshrm.org, and caniahr.com.  Please share the Guide with your employers, peers, and anyone else who needs to comply with Article 23-A.

Best regards,

Frank

Frank A. Cania, M.S.Emp.L., SPHR
President GVCSHRM

Sent originally to: $(EmailAddress)

The Genesee Valley Chapter of SHRM needs your help! It is 2012 and we interested in making changes for the better! In our efforts to make the most of your membership, we ask that you please click on the link below and take a brief survey. This will only take 5 minutes of your time! Your input is very valuable to us and we need authentic feedback from our members. We appreciate your help and assistance in the improvements for 2012! Please respond by Wednesday May 30th.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7ZKNFJY

Thank you in Advance,

The Genesee Valley Chapter for the Society for Human Resource Management (GVCSHRM) Board

Registration Information

Early Bird before Sept 10th - EXTENDED to September 16! 

• GVCSHRM Member $137
• Non-member $157

After Sept 16, 2010

• GVCSHRM Member $147
• Non-members $167

9:00 Keynote Speaker

Keynote: BREAKTHROUGH “Genesis of Excellence”  How to create and lead a breakthrough in today’s challenging times as a HR professional.  The biggest challenge in business today is to attract, develop and retain the best talent.  Once you have great talent and an effective team, lead them.  The best clients and customers will follow.  David will show us a clear seven step system for facilitating a positive breakthrough in one’s organization and growing the organizational leadership capability to the next level.  1-vision, inspirational discontent and making a true resolve, 2-identify what’s holding the organization back, 3-redefine what is possible 4-be a model and coach, 5-evolve the situation, 6-monitoring, 7-practice flexible persistence.  Witness a spectacular activity or two during this interactive and high energy presentation.  Presenter: David Fabricius http://davidfabricius.com/

10:15 Networking/Solution Exhibits
10:30 Concurrent Sessions

Employment Law Part I  Get prepared with a foundation of employment law and legislative insight to build upon during the legislative session.  Paul Keneally will provide insight and answers to the domestic worker’s law, Jennifer Mereau will have updates on FLSA exemptions impacting NYS employers and Elizabeth Cordello will lead discussions around drug testing.  Presenting Firm: Underberg & Kessler

Superstar Employees, Where are thou?  With 9.5% jobless rate and more than 15million Americans looking for work, filling new positions should be easy, right?  Think again.  According to the Wall Street Journal, a surprising number of employers are having difficulty filling open positions, especially with “A” players.  Michelle will explore why this is the case and identify easily implementable, innovative methods of attracting great candidates.  Understanding generational differences, using social media and creating a culture that will attract and retain employees will be discussed during this session.  Presenter: Michelle Pedzich, SPHR, HR Works, Inc.

11:45 Lunch
12:15 Legislative Session

State Legislator Guests Presentations, Audience Q&A

NY legislators in attendance will address legislation important to the people and businesses of the Empire State.  Based on recent legislative activity we will open discussions around the following items:

*The Fair Pay Act (Comparable Worth)   *Employee Free Choice Act

*Paid Sick Leave                                        *Paid Family Leave

As human resource professionals, strategic business partners, and involved citizens, one of our most important responsibilities is to be aware of and understand legislation which will impact our businesses, our employees, and our lives.  We also believe it is vital for our legislators to be aware of various viewpoints on important legislation, bring your questions and thoughts. 

Join a team of our NYS legislators who will share their insights into the laws that are and will impact doing business in New York State.

1:30 Networking/Solution Exhibits
2:00 Concurrent Sessions

Employment Law II  Build on your employment law and legislative knowledge by exploring current case law and legal trends impacting your organizations.  This session will explore independent contractor vs. employee designation (Scott Piper), NLRB (Jim Holahan), meal break wage and hour issues (Justin Cordello).  Presenting Firms: Harris Beach, Bond, Schoeneck & King, Thomas Solomon, Glennon

Closing the Loop: Energize Your Workforce to Demonstrate the Targeted Behaviors that Support Your Organizational Goals    Participants will learn a closed-loop model for tying desired employee behaviors to the vision, culture and long-term strategies of the organization.  Most senior managers are adept at identifying the strategies needed to succeed within their fields and industries.  Skilled employees and managers are then put in place in various functions and training.  Why, then, do most business plans fail to achieve their desired objectives?  Human resource professionals have long known the answer to that question, but struggle to rally support from management on how to resolve the behavioral alignment gaps that sit underneath each unmet objective.  Join discussions and walk away with a concrete plan for breaking down the wall between organizational goals and achievable, quantifiable results at all levels.  Presenter: Patricia Phillips, VP of Business Development, Vitalwork, Inc.

3:30 Networking Reception & Solution Exhibits

HR Solutions Providers & Networking Social Take advantage of multiple networking opportunities as well as visiting our HR solution providers throughout the day, during breaks and our end-of-the-day networking social.  Get reconnected with your HR contacts and be home in time for dinner.

4:30 Conference Close 

REGISTER TODAY!  Participants register CLICK HERE.

Sponsor & Vendor Registration is now available as well. Get your organization in front of over 400 local HR professionals. For further information please contact Craig Houck at chouck@exeter-advisors.com  Limited sponsor spots as well as vendor booths, reserve yours today!

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