1. Richmond SHRM New Board Member Orientation January 2017

2. AGENDA
Welcome and Introductions
About Richmond SHRM
History and demographics
Mission/ Vision/ Purpose
Strategic Plan
How we’re organized
Programs
SWOT
Finances
Board member Expectations
2017 Calendar
Resources

3. About Richmond SHRM -
One of the largest chapters in the U.S.
Top 20 Super Mega status
1200 Members
One of the oldest chapters in the U.S.
58 years of excellence
One of the best chapters in the U.S.
Consistently recognized by SHRM as exemplary

4. New Board Member Orientation Richmond SHRM -Organization
Chapter DEMOGRAPHICS

6. Education and Certification

8. RSHRM Vision: Inspiring Excellence through People and Culture
We will accomplish this through:
Diversity and Inclusion: being leaders in driving the implementation of best in class D&I practices that deliver enhanced business outcomes
Community Leadership: being leaders in the community for workforce development efforts that
Drive positive business outcomes,
elevate Richmond nationally in workforce development, and
support economic development in the region.
Professional Development: delivering programming and resources that deliver professional growth for HR practitioners, resulting in enhanced business performance and strategic value delivered to businesses by HR
Member Engagement: creating value for the Richmond business and HR community; becoming the go-to organization/strategic partner for talent and workforce development

9. Five strategic pillars
Professional Development,
Community Leadership,
Member Engagement,
Business Development
Diversity and Inclusion,
weave D&I focus into the fabric of the organization and all pillars.
Additionally, Board members will be aligned with pillars to effectively execute on the strategies and tactics.
Measures of Success:
new revenue streams, participation levels increase, participant feedback, broader community reach, senior leadership support (including $).
These (and other measures) need to be built into each strategic work stream with additional specificity.

10. 2015 – 2018 Strategic Initiatives
Grow membership and revenue through effective business development efforts
Build a sustainable enterprise financial model
Define and build the brand promise (including possible name change) and leverage it towards all efforts, including Sterling Awards
Create a Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Pillar
Integrate RADR fully into the organization through VP role on Executive Committee
Execute D&I conference in 2017
Establish partnering relationships with NAAA, and Hispanic and Asian chambers
Increase membership engagement by creating a high quality chapter life experience
Develop and implement effective on-boarding for new members, and internal leadership succession planning
Develop a plan to build a sustainable volunteer program that supports seamless execution of all programs and chapter activities
Continue to build and execute robust, value-added professional development programming
Become a leader in Workforce Development in the Richmond region
Create a three year WFD strategy and tactics, including building partnerships with other Richmond WFD organizations

11. SHRM Core Leadership Areas (CLAs)
Seven CLAs
Membership
SHRM Foundation
College Relations
Diversity
Certification
Our core leadership areas are:
Membership
College Relations
Diversity
Governmental Affairs
Certification
SHRM Foundation
Workforce Readiness
Each chapter and state council should have a leader managing each of the core leadership areas (CLA’s). In smaller chapters, volunteers may “double up” these responsibilities.
Government Affairs
Workforce Readiness

12. OUR PROGRAMS Membership Welcome Ambassadors College Relations
Professional Development
Strategic Leadership Conference
Learning Events
COIN Collaborative Learning
Certification – Study Groups

13. Diversity and Inclusion
Symposium CommUNITY
RADR: Richmond Area Diversity Roundtable
Community Leadership
Top Workplaces Awards Sterling Award
Veteran Efforts
Business Development
Board and Staff

14. Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats RVA HR Community
Size and talent of volunteers
Board and Staff
Weaknesses
New member onboarding
Volunteer management
Opportunities
Growth of membership
Transition to ‘new’ model of association
Partnerships with other organizations
Threats
Aging Membership
Financial sustainability

15. 2017 Richmond SHRM Board of Directors
President-Elect
OPEN
President Ken Robertson
Communications Director/Secretary Emily Birchfield
Finance Director
Brett Sinsabaugh
VP Diversity & Inclusion
C F Younger
Diversity & Inclusion Director
Teri Miles
VP Community Leadership
Suzanne Etherington
Strategic Alliance Director Denise Laman
VP Member Engagement
Jessica Powell
Member Experience Director
Christy Pratt
Member Interests Director
Rachel Sigler
VP Professional Advancement
Gretchen F. Morris
Learning Events Director
Pamela Bradley
Professional Development & Certification Director Dena Wengert
Collaborative Learning Director Amy Gayle
VP Business Development
Eva Hartmann
Business Partnerships Director
Kyle Wiggins
Past President
Tammy Cummings

16. Board Member Expectations
Planning
Participate in setting goals and carrying out specific plans for your area (organizational goals)
Develop area objectives for the year (maintenance goals)
Financial
Develop budget for area
Operate responsibly within budget
Help with fundraising

17. Board Member Expectations
Attend all Board Meetings
Attend as many chapter meetings and events as possible
Learning Events, Socials and Networking
Encourage others to attend and get involved in the chapter
Spread the word about our offerings
To other HR leaders and in your organization
Learning Events – all offer HRCI credits
Certification study groups
Career center (job board) – makes revenue for chapter

18. Board Member Expectations
Lead and develop your committees
Ensure you have right talent on your teams
Inspire and gain commitment from teams around 2013 goals
Coach Committee Chair in development of committee members, goal achievement
Solicit new committee members as needed
Regularly Review progress against metrics with committee chairs

19. Richmond SHRM Staff
Jeannie Alcott Executive Director
Patricia Villa Event and Member Coordinator (ext. 2)
Karen Baker Sponsorship Coordinator
(ext. 4)
Contract: Webmaster, Bookkeeper, Data management

20. Board Member Resources
Board Portal - where all pertinent info is stored!
Log in to your account to access
SHRM’s Volunteer Leader Resource Center at resources.com