1. ©SHRM 2011 Presentation Title (24 point Arial; color = white) 1 Section Title (12 point Arial; color = white) Regional Council Briefing November 17, 2011

2. ©SHRM 2011 Agenda Pam Green, SPHR, VP, US Membership Welcome MAC Update Tiffany Merklinger, MSW, Development Manager SHRM Foundation Update Mary E. Power, CAE, CMP, Executive Director HR Certification Institute Update Q & A and Wrap Up

3. ©SHRM 2011 2011 Membership Advisory Council (MAC) Northeast Region Dan Griffiths, PHR (NH) North Central RegionBetty Lonis, SPHR (IN) Southeast RegionEunice Glover (GA) Southwest Central RegionTara Mauk Arthur, PHR (AR) Pacific West RegionScott Washburn, PHR (WA)

4. ©SHRM 2011 2011 MAC Report

5. ©SHRM 2011 2012 Membership Advisory Council (MAC) Northeast Region: Ginny Champney, SPHR (VT) North Central Region: Betty Lonis, SPHR (IN) Southeast Region: Eunice Glover (GA) Southwest Central Region: Brenda Perkins, CEBS (MO) Pacific West Region: Scott Washburn, PHR (WA) New!

6. SHRM Foundation SHRM Leadership Conference November 2011

7. Program of Work Scholarships & Awards $100,000 program for SHRM members $50,000 program for SHRM student members Research Grants $2.3 million funded in past decade Highly selective; less than15% of applications funded Educational Products Research-based, best practices and expert opinion Distributed free to members and non-members Real-world case studies of successful companies, highlighting strategic HR in action

8. Thank You, Volunteer Leaders! SHRM State Councils National Special Events (Auctions) Corporate & Organizational Gifts SHRM Chapters Individuals Sponsorships Chapters and State Councils = 56% Individuals = 23% Corporations = 21% The majority of our Annual Campaign Revenue comes from SHRM Chapters & State Councils

9. Supporting the Foundation  Annual Campaign –Host Fundraiser Events  Silent Auctions –Donate Items  Leadership Campaigns –Encourage 100% Board Participation  Promote the Foundation at your meetings and events. To order materials contact: –Susan Reyes at susan.reyes@shrm.orgsusan.reyes@shrm.org  Order the SHRM Foundation free “item” to raffle at your state conference  Core Leadership Area (CLA) Calls  @SHRMFoundation!

10. Foundation Champions Program  To be a Foundation Champion: –Make a state council or chapter contribution from the state council/chapter funds –Conduct a Leadership Campaign  And do one or both of the following: –Increase (by 10% or more) the state council or chapter donation over the previous year’s donation –Hold at least one special fundraising event to benefit the SHRM Foundation  SHAPE –Meeting the eligibility requirements for the Champions Program is also a requirement for the Gold Award and Platinum Award, as explained in the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE) planning documents

11. Foundation Website  Visit the SHRM Foundation website for more information on the Volunteer Resources section www.shrm.org/about/foundation/volunteerresources

12. SHRM Foundation Contacts  Tiffany Merklinger, Development Manager Tiffany.merklinger@shrm.org 703-535-6316  Janée Nouët-Morales, Development Coordinator janee@shrm.org 703-535-6159

13. Thank You, Volunteer Leaders! Thank you to the many chapters and state councils who are our “All-Stars” See the “Recognition Posters” at the SHRM Foundation Booth listing our top donors to date in the 2011 Annual Campaign!

14. HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE 2011 UPDATE Presented by Mary E. Power, CAE, CMP 2011 SHRM Leadership Conference 17 November 2011

15. GET CERTIFIED. GET NOTICED.. [Mission] To develop and deliver the highest quality certification programs that validate mastery in the field of human resource management and contribute to the continued improvement of individual and organizational performance. [Vision] Global HR profession whose most influential leaders and effective practitioners carry a certification from the HR Certification Institute. HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE

16. . [largest] [growing] In 2011, more than 27K HR professionals applied for certification globally. HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE With more than 115K certificants currently, we are the largest HR Certification organization in the world. [influential] “If a company hires and develops certified HR professionals, it is a strong indicator that they have a vested interest in the quality of life at their workplace,” said Melissa Murer Corrigan, President of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.

17. CREDENTIAL PORTFOLIO

18. GET CERTIFIED. GET NOTICED.. HR CERTIFICATION EXAMS More than 115,000 HR professionals from over 80+ countries in being certified [Certificants growing in numbers] 64,713 PHR ® 48,832 SPHR ® 1,356 GPHR ® 761 CALIFORNIA 1,192 Multiple Designations

19. RECERTIFICATION REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

20. GET CERTIFIED. GET NOTICED.. SUPPORT + RESOURCES Approved Provider Webinar: Designed for the AP Program, this webinar provides an excellent resource for recertification programs and offerings.Approved Provider Webinar Certification Toolkit: This brand new electronic toolkit is designed to provide volunteers with the latest materials, brochures and resources to help promote certification. Calls, Chats and Linkedin: Continued conversations, shared community, and support for Chapter volunteers. [CHAPTER LEVEL]

21. GET CERTIFIED. GET NOTICED.. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES [CLA LinkedIn Group] [Blogs – Certification Matters & Recert Connection] [2012 Handbooks, Brochures and Fliers] Join the CLA LinkedIn group, created specially for the Certification CLA, to post your certification-related questions or meet up with peers to gain certification promotion ideas. Connect with us on the blogs (hrci.org/blog) to gain insights into certification and recertification matters. The 2012 HR certification handbook, brochures and fliers will be available for download on www.hrci.org. by mid-December 2011.www.hrci.org Here are some additional resources we have for you:

22. CELEBRATE YOUR CERTIFICATION We recently launched the extremely popular Cert Wear Accessories Line, designed specifically for you to show off your letters. Available Today at the SHRM Store

23. . THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED EFFORTS AND SUPPORT OF HR CERTIFTICATION Please join us for our 35 th Anniversary Party during tonight’s OPEN HOUSE

24. GET CERTIFIED. GET NOTICED.. CONTACT US HR Certification Institute 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, USA +1.703.535.6000 | +1-866-898-4724 (Toll-Free) info@hrci.orginfo@hrci.org | www.hrci.orgwww.hrci.org Follow us on: Twitter.com/HRCertain Facebook Linkedin.com/companies/hr-certification-institute Certification Matters Blog (www.hrci.org)www.hrci.org

25. ©SHRM 2011 2012 Special Expertise Panels If you’re an outgoing State Director and have an interest in volunteering in a Panel role in 2012, please contact: Robert LaGow Robert.lagow@shrm.org for information on the application process Deadline: December 1 HR Disciplines – Talent Management – Compensation – Benefits – Organizational Development – Employee Relations – Employee Health, Safety and Security Ethics/CSR Labor Relations HR Technology Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Global

26. ©SHRM 2011 2012 Regional Council Summit SAVE THE DATE! State Council Directors/Directors-Elect February 24 – 25, 2012 Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX Registration is a two-step process * Register for the conference - available 12/1/11 * Reserve your hotel room Summit starts at noon on 2/24 and ends at 5pm on 2/25 with optional reception Watch for additional information soon!

27. ©SHRM 2011 2012 Regional Student Conferences Northeast Region – March 9-10, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA Southeast Region – March 23-24, Clemson University, Clemson, SC Southwest Central Region – March 30-31, Century Link Conference Center, Lakewood, CO North Central Region – April 13-14, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Pacific West Region – April 20-21, Westside Conference Center, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA Theme: Engage * Grow * Connect Consider being a speaker at your 2012 Regional Student Conference

28. ©SHRM 2011 Friday, November 18 10:15 am – 12 pm Will meet in Salons F/G/H Back in Rosslyn for Saturday Sessions Room Change – Friday morning State Council breakout

29. ©SHRM 2011 Adjourn to Individual Regional Council Meetings Northeast Regional CouncilSalon D North Central Regional CouncilSalon E Southeast Regional CouncilSalon F Southwest Central Regional CouncilSalon G Pacific West Regional CouncilJefferson (Lobby Level) Opening General Session starts at 3pm Arlington Ballroom Regional Council Meetings