1. Built on VALUES Welcome to the January Seattle SHRM Chapter Meeting Presented by best-selling author and nationally known keynote speaker, Ann Rhoades. Approved for 1 general HRCI credit and 1 SHRM-SCP and SHRM-CP PDC

2. Seattle SHRM Receives Distinguished Award The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has awarded Seattle SHRM the Silver EXCEL Award for its scope of work in 2013. “By achieving this award, your chapter distinguishes itself as an outstanding organization dedicated to serving the needs of your members and to the advancement of the human resource management profession.”

3. You’re a National SHRM Member… BUT, are you a Seattle Chapter Member too? There IS a difference. Designate Seattle (Chapter #100) as your Primary Chapter with SHRM National memberrelations@shrm.org or (800) 283-SHRM

4. Advertise Your Open HR Positions at the Seattle SHRM Career Center on seattleshrm.org

5. News You Can Use: Featured Job Director of Human Resources Organization: North Coast Electric Check the Careers page at seattleshrm.org to read more about this position and other HR job opportunities

6. Promote Your Business to the HR Community Website HR Marketplace Directory and Meeting Sponsorship is Available to You Information available at seattleshrm.org

7. Want to get more involved in the Chapter? Want to make a positive difference in the HR profession? Interested in volunteering? If you said yes to any of these, please contact me today to find out more info! Karen Boone, SPHR Volunteer Director karen.boone@live.com Information available at seattleshrm.org

8. Volunteer Opportunity Highline School District seeks volunteers for the following career exploration/workforce readiness effort: February 4, 2015 - Help with a pilot “Speed Networking” event for 75-100 students. Shake hands, listen to their “pitch”, and talk to them about your career in 5 minute rotations. For more details on this opportunity, please contact: Julie Burr Career Access Manager Highline Public Schools Julie.Burr@highlineschools.org 206-631-3171

9. Volunteer Opportunity February 5, 2015 American Lake Conference Center, JBLM WARRIOR TRANSITIONING READINESS PROGRAM 12:45 PM – 4:30 PM NETWORKING EVENT FOR VOLUNTEERS, RECRUITERS AND HIRING MANAGERS 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Sign up at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0548AEAB29AAF 85-volunteer or Contact: Karen.Boone@live.com

10. News You Can Use: Join a SIG Group Today Power networking and valuable education come together in our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) (Benefits & Compensation, HR Career Management, Coaching in Organizations, Construction, Non-Profit HR, Recruiting, Hi-Tech) All members are welcome to attend any meeting; please call the specific SIG contact to RSVP Additional information available at seattleshrm.org

11. Upcoming SIG Meeting: HR Career Management Group Leader: Debbie Oberbillig Thursday, February 12 th 11:30 am – 1:00 p m Allen Partners 111 Queen Anne Ave. N, Ste 500, Seattle 98119 Additional information available at seattleshrm.org

12. News You Can Use Seattle SHRM is now a SHRM Preferred Provider and can offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. Today’s program is approved for SHRM credits. Additional information available at seattleshrm.org

13. News You Can Use Need HRCI Credits? You can accumulate up to 20 recertification credit hours through webcasts. SHRM offers an archive of FREE webcasts that are approved for recertification credit. Additional information available at seattleshrm.org

14. News You Can Use Get all the latest information on the new SHRM certifications. Visit http://certification.shrm.org/

15. News You Can Use Seattle SHRM Chapter is sponsoring… HRCI Certification Scholarship Program Available to all current Seattle SHRM Chapter/National Members Additional information available at seattleshrm.org

16. News You Can Use Don’t Miss Out….Join us on Facebook, Linkedin & Twitter Additional information available at seattleshrm.org

17. News You Can Use Washington State Employment Law & HR Conference March 26 th - 27 th, 2015 Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA Additional information and registration available at seattleshrm.org

18. News You Can Use HR Day on the Hill Washington State Human Resource Council’s “HR Day on the Hill” is an annual opportunity for HR professionals to educate themselves on the state legislative process and get first-hand information regarding up-coming legislation that may impact HR and business across the State. Thursday, January 29 th, 2015 General Administration Building, 210 11 th Avenue Southwest, Olympia, WA 98501 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional information available at seattleshrm.org

19. Writing with Clarity, a Path to Credibility Presented by Jennifer Sohn, educator, public speaker, and corporate trainer Thursday, February 19th Registration and connecting: 7:30 am – 8:00 am Presentation: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Approved for 1 HRCI general credit and 1 SHRM-SCP and SHRM-CP PDC Palace Ballroom – 2100 5 th Ave. Seattle Registration available at seattleshrm.org Next Chapter Meeting: