Upstate Total Rewards Association Webinar Meeting Thursday, January 21, :00 am – 11:00 am

Agenda 9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and Introductions 9:15 – 9:45 Feedback from October Meeting; State of the UTRA Union; Committee Updates; Survey Results 9:45 – 10:45 Guest Speakers – Linda Havlin, Barry Schilmeister, Geoff Manville Mercer Legislative Updates 10:45 – 11:00 Questions; Conclusion

Feedback from October Meeting 16 respondents Useful/ Valuable Networking Time% Useful/ Valuable Presentation% Useful/ Valuable Group Discussion% 5 Exceptional 16%00%0 4 Very Good 425%4 638% 3 Good 1063%850%8 2 Fair 16%319%212% 1 Poor 00%16%00%

Feedback from October Meeting Convenience of Time/Meeting Location%Overall Meeting% 5 Exceptional 531%00% 4 Very Good 531%638% 3 Good 638%1062% 2 Fair 00%0 1 Poor 00%0

State of the UTRA Union Since October 2008: Four quarterly in-person meetings, rotating between Buffalo and Rochester; one webinar Averaging 30 people per meeting Sponsored one networking event in Batavia Sponsored Worldatwork certification course Became Local Network of WorldatWork

State of the UTRA Union Since October 2008: Developed website Developed our branding, including a logo, tag line and colors, working with Gram Design Explored using outside vendors to assist in website development; decided to keep internal at this point

State of the UTRA Union Since October 2008: Initial mailing list 38 individuals across 33 companies Now 109 individuals across 59 companies Companies represent a broad spectrum Held elections Have draft by-laws, being finalized under advice of attorney Three additional committees formed

State of the UTRA Union For 2010 and Beyond (under consideration): Continue to partner with WorldatWork for educational and revenue generating opportunities Implement an annual membership fee, inclusive of a student fee Develop a members only section on our website to foster increased networking opportunities

State of the UTRA Union For 2010 and Beyond (under consideration): Develop a job posting database to assist in recruitment and provide an additional revenue source Develop contacts in Buffalo and Rochester media to raise the profile of the group Develop a joint meeting or event with local SHRM organizations and/or the Greater Toronto Rewards Association

State of the UTRA Union For 2010 and Beyond (under consideration): Continue to build on our membership base to be take advantage of opportunities provided larger organizations, such as the WorldatWork speakers bureau Develop partnerships with select local colleges to foster student interest in the organization and profession Audit Committee to be implemented

Organizational Committee Update Elections 66 members were eligible to vote based on their prior attendance at a UTRA meeting 33 votes were cast (50% of those eligible) President – Bob Lampka 33 votes Vice President – Rose Sweeney 32 votes Treasurer – Lisa McLaughlin 33 votes Secretary – Chuck Brown 33 votes

Organizational Committee Update Elections/Organizational Matters By-law draft - Approved 32 votes; 1 No with suggested changes to be incorporated Met with Buffalo area attorney that specializes in non-profits; he is providing assistance in becoming a more formal organization

Events Committee Update Co-Chairs Bob Lampka, HSBC Denise Martin, Kaleida Health

Events Committee Update WorldatWork certification courses for 2010 at Crowne Plaza in Niagara Falls C12 Variable Pay – Improving Performance with Variable Pay - May 3 rd and 4th C17 Market Pricing – Conducting a Competitive Pay Analysis – September 13 th and 14 th 5% discount to be offered UTRA members for registering at least a month prior to the event

Events Committee Update April meeting likely Thursday 15 th or 29th and hosted by Lawley, who will be presenting on Wellness Initiatives; plan to have networking lunch immediately after meeting ESL Federal Credit Union in Rochester tentative host July meeting; ideas for guest speaker needed WorldatWork offers a speakers bureau with attendance of 50 or more

Membership/Treasury Committee Update Co-Chairs Veronica Gorski, FedEx Lisa McLaughlin, ESL

Membership/Treasury Committee Update Membership Statistics as of January 6, 2010: 109 members (increase of 9 from October 2009 meeting) 59 companies (increase of 3 from October 2009 meeting)

Membership/Treasury Committee Update Annual Membership Fees: (to be finalized and presented soon) $50Professional Member $25Student

Membership/Treasury Committee Update Meeting Fees (pending finalization): $10Members (instituted July 2009) $25Non-Members $ 5Member – Student $15Non-Member – Student

Membership/Treasury Committee Update Treasury Statistics: Income $230 10/8/2009 UTRA meeting (23 $5,280 11/2 - 11/4/2009 World at Work course Expense $1, Crowne Plaza WorldatWork course

Membership/Treasury Committee Update Treasury Statistics 2009 Calendar Year: Income$6, Expense$2, Balance$3,929.24

Communications/Web Design Committee Update Co-Chairs Chuck Brown, Gibraltar x3282 Rose Sweeney, Rich Products

Communications/Web Design Committee Update Since our last update, the primary focus has been keeping our website current and sharing relevant information with members. That has included: Promoting upcoming events Recapping events that have occurred Maintaining an archive of presentation materials from previous meetings

Communications/Web Design Committee Update Our intent is to have our website as the primary source of communication for members During 2010, we will look to add new features and types of content which members find valuable To identify these features, we will be surveying members We will also be seeking individuals who have an interest in providing content

Guest Speakers Linda Havlin Worldwide Partner Barry Schilmeister Actuary Geoff Manville Legislative Relations Leader Mercer

Questions

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