Welcome to the Tri-State Human Resource Management Association (TSHRMA) Orientation

Membership Highlights 4 Member Benefits –Professional and Social Networking –Education –Mentoring & Professional Development –Professional Recognition –Information Sharing –Volunteer Leadership Opportunities –Sponsorship Opportunities –Career Transition Assistance –South Jersey Chamber of Commerce Discount 4 Membership Committee 4 Tri-State HRMA 4 TSHRMA Leadership 4 Member of Garden State Council-SHRM 4 SHRM

Who We Are……. 4 TSHRMA: Local chapter of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) –Started in 1984 with small group of 6 HR professionals to network and discuss items of mutual concern –Chapter #413 of SHRM –SHRM Pinnacle Award Winners 2009! Highest level of SHRM recognition designed to honor outstanding leadership and reward professional excellence –About 400 members from all industries and work environments 4 url:

TSHRMA Leadership Current President –Laraine Knauss, SPHR 4 Vice President –Joe Giamboi, SPHR 4 Secretary –Donna Jack, SPHR 4 Treasurer –Fran Boody, SPHR 4 Board Members: –Jerry Dropcho, SPHR, Immediate Past President –Judy Baker –Carla Wilson, PHR –Aaron Boucher, PHR (Programs) –Adam Pollack (Conference) –Joy-Lynn Tyler (Membership)

Garden State Council-SHRM (GSC) GSC: A NJ State Level SHRM Affiliate Acts as a liaison between SHRM and 11 NJ chapters (TSHRMA is 1 of 11), ensuring that they have the information and resources necessary to carry out SHRM’s mission. Current State Director: Jerry Dropcho, SPHR url:

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 4 World’s largest association devoted to human resource management 4 Founded 1948 as American Society for Personnel Administration (ASPA) 4 Represents 175,000+ members and 500+ affiliated chapters in the U.S. and in over 100 countries 4 Mission: –Serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available –Advance the HR profession to ensure that it is recognized as an essential partner in developing and executing organizational strategy. 4 url:

TRI-STATE HRMA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Professional & Social Networking 4 Where? Mt. Laurel Marriott 4 When? Every month (September through June) prior to monthly meetings 4 Why: –Share stories, issues, ideas, solutions –Compare HR best practices –Or just meet new friends and share conversation

Information Sharing 4 TSHRMA Web site – 4 Membership Directory 4 HR Job Opportunities 4 HR Event Calendar 4 Sponsorship Highlights 4 Blogging Opportunities 4 Resource Library

HR Education  Monthly Meetings (Sept-June) 7 Dinner meetings (2 breakfast meetings - December and April)  Premier Annual Conference –25th conference held 5/5/11  Timely legal updates at monthly meetings  Various workshops/special seminars  Certification Study Group  Recertification credits  Annual HR-101 for Non-Profit Seminar (complimentary for non-profit HR representatives)  The “Tri-Stater” Newsletter

Career Transition Assistance If you are in transition or exploring new career opportunities contact Maribeth Renne at who hosts our no charge “In Transition” meeting from 4:30-5:30pm each month prior to the monthly dinner meeting

Professional Recognition 4 Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year –Sponsored by TSHRMA and other local chapters in NJ, PA, DE –TSHRMA Members recognized by winning this prestigious award to date include: 4 Dan Sell, SPHR 4 Dorothy Stubblebine, SPHR 4 Diane Wagner, SPHR 4 Carol Asselta, SPHR 4 Theresa McGlinchey 4 Monica McClintock, SPHR 4 Margie McLaughlin, SPHR 4 Laraine Knauss, SPHR

Be Involved….. 4 Volunteering is the best way to benefit from your membership! 4 Get involved! 4 Contact: Volunteer Placement Coordinator –Monica R. McClintock, SPHR or

Volunteer Leadership Opportunities 4 Membership 4 Programs 4 HR Career Management 4 Comedy Troupe 4 Conference 4 Diversity & Inclusion 4 Professional Development 4 Legislative Affairs 4 PR/Marketing 4 Sponsorship 4 Workforce Readiness 4 Golf Committee 4 Non-Profits 4 Website 4 GSC-SHRM Annual Conference Assistance Go online to to obtain contact information for each committee!

Sponsorship Opportunities 4 Monthly Meeting Sponsor 4 Annual Conference Sponsor 4 Annual Conference Exhibitor 4 Advertise in newsletter, on web site, etc. 4 Go online to read about our Sponsorship/ Preferred Partner Program or learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

South Jersey Chamber of Commerce Network Opportunity If you are not a member of the SJ Chamber of Commerce but would like to attend an event at a discounted rate, contact Phyllis Jones at for more information

The Membership Committee….. Wants to hear from you! –How are we doing? –How can we improve? –What do you need from Tri-State HRMA? 4 Contact Joy-Lynn Tyler, Committee Chair, at

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