Arrowhead Human Resources Association

Executive Board Meeting

June 6, 200 2:00 p.m.

Virginia Public Utilities

In attendance: Connie Larson, Cathy Pazzelli, Jamie Janezich, Cheryl Minter, Nancy Tepovich, Holly Waisanen, and Dale Gilbertson

The next AHRA quarterly meeting will be July 12, 2006 at the DNR Office in Grand Rapids. Topic will be a round table discussion - “HR Employment Law Update”. CEUs will be available for certification for HR Professionals if speaker and topic finalized 4 weeks prior to meeting. Aimee Klima will be responsible for meeting criteria for future meetings and the fall workshop.

Connie Larson noted that AHRA bylaws need to be updated this year and submitted to SHRM prior to AHRA members voting on changes.

The October seminar which will be held on October 4 at the Mt. Iron Community Center. A brochure will be ready by the July AHRA quarterly meeting. It will cost about $3000 for 100 people to attend. Registration fee is $10.00 for AHRA members and $15.00 for non-members. A motion by Dale Gilbertson for AHRA to contribute $1000 for the October conference. A second by Holly Waisanen, motion passed. The subcommittee will secure donations and sponsorships to help defray the costs. The Workforce Center wants to be involved. A “Save the Day” postcard will be mailed to potential attendees by the end of July.

The board discussed making a contribution to the SHRM Foundation which provides scholarships and conducts major research projects. A motion to send them $50.00 was made by Cheryl Minter. A second by Cathy Pazzelli, motion passed.

AHRA has applied for a tax exempt number. Reviewed requirements to file taxes annually. SRHM recommended that an outside accountant/CPA handle this for us. Connie will look into this.

Cathy gave a report on the website status. Using a template, Connie created a preliminary sample which she will upload for members to view before the July meeting. Holly suggested AHRA members add this web address to their business cards.

Connie reviewed:

- the CAPs (Chapter Achievement Plan) quarterly report, distributed “SHRM Leadership Guide” and 2 copies of Leaders Edge newsletter

- 2006 goals: full day seminar, increase membership, diversity awareness and updates, increase participation at State SHRM level, website development

- designated AHRA members as:

Holly Waisanen Diversity Advocate

Cheryl Minter SHRM Foundation Advocate

Aimee Klima Certification Advocate

Paul Carlson Governmental Affairs Advocate

Dale Gilbertson College Relations Advocate

“___________” Workforce Readiness Advocate

- Connie couldn’t attend the MN SHRM council meeting at Brainerd

- Jamie would like members to volunteer the Annual MN SHRM Conference October 15-17.

- SHRM has developed a speakers bureau – check out SHRM.org/speakers

- the program “CEO Exchange” which airs an PBS stations

Other issues discussed: co-sponsor a ‘business after hours”, take pictures at AHRA meetings to publish in area newspapers, develop meeting evaluations. Holly will plan an icebreaker for the July meeting.

NOTE a date change for quarterly AHRA meeting:

October 25 at the IRRR offices, Hwy 53 in Eveleth, 10:00 am

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 pm.