Turning Ideas into Achievement SHRM Leadership Conference. November 18 20, 2010

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Turning Ideas into

Achievement

2010 SHRM

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_{Leadership Conference}

November 18–20, 2010

Crystal Gateway Marriott

1700 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, Virginia

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SHRM 2011 Leadership Conference

The SHRM Leadership Conference gives you the tools you need to become a trusted, strategic leader within your organization and in a volunteer role. Join us in Arlington, Va., for a dynamic set of preconference meetings and development sessions to hone your leadership management skills.

The sessions offered during the conference address a wide variety of volunteer leadership and operational topics to assist you in your volunteer experiences with SHRM as well as provide some great “take-away” topics for your personal and professional development.

CHAPTER LEADERS

Sessions provide chapter presidents, chapter presidents-elect and other chapter volunteers with critical information on effective chapter management topics, as well as the opportunity for successful practice sharing. The Chapter Leader track will be divided into the following:

Small Chapters 10-100 members

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Medium Chapters 101-300 members

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Large Chapters 301-500 members

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Mega Chapters 501-1,000 members

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Super-Mega Chapters 1,001+ members

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Robb Van Cleave, SPHR, IPMA-CP

2010 SHRM Board Chair

Hank Jackson

President and CEO

Dear SHRM Leader:

As a SHRM volunteer leader, you are critical to the Society’s mission of serving the needs of human resource professionals and strengthening the voice of our profession. In recognition of your extraordinary commitment, we are pleased to invite you to participate in this year’s Leadership Conference, November 18 - 20, in Arlington, Va.

The purpose of the Leadership Conference is to help you be a more effective leader, not only for your chapter or council, but also for your organization and community. The program we’ve designed will give you the knowledge and tools to turn your ideas into achievements. From networking opportunities to sharing successful leadership practices – we planned this event around your needs because SHRM’s mission depends on the dedication of volunteer leaders like you.

We look forward to seeing you at this important event as we build a stronger, more influential future for SHRM and our profession.

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Thursday, November 18

11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration/SHRMStore/Exhibits Open

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. SOS Session - SHRM Offers Support to Volunteer Leaders 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Your Role as a District Director

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Membership Summit

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Chapter Management Professionals Meeting 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Welcome Orientation

3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Refreshment Break

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Opening General Session featuring Robb Van Cleave 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Open House at SHRM Headquarters

Friday, November 19

7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration/SHRMStore/Exhibits Open 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast & General Session

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions 12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Luncheon

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions

3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. SHRM Foundation Silent Auction 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Refreshment Break

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Volunteer Reception & SHRM Foundation Silent Auction 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Volunteer Dinner & SHRM Pinnacle Awards sponsored by

Saturday, November 20

7:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration/SHRMStore/Exhibits Open

7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Breakfast & State of Society featuring Hank Jackson 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break

12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closing Luncheon featuring Jose A. Berrios

Conference at a Glance

Featured Speaker

Ray Jefferson is the Assistant Secretary for the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) at the U.S. Department of Labor. VETS serves as the national advocate for veterans’ employment. VETS provides veterans and service members with the resources and services to succeed by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans. Prior to being appointed to this role by President Barack Obama, Jefferson served as a leadership consultant with McKinsey & Company in Singapore where he created and delivered leadership training and development programs for clients

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Thursday, November 18

Conference Begins

3:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Opening General Session

with Robb Van Cleave, SPHR,

IPMA-CP, SHRM Board Chair

Come join us for our opening session as we kick off the 2010 Leadership Conference with a welcome from Robb Van Cleave, SPHR, IPMA-CP, SHRM Board Chair! You will be provided with a broad overview of what to expect at the conference and the opportunity to network with fellow volunteer leaders from your region!

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Open House at SHRM Headquarters

Don’t miss this opportunity to visit the SHRM Headquarters and meet the staff. Take the Metro to avoid the traffic! A limited number of shuttle buses will be available to and from the Crystal Gateway Marriott on Thursday evening, and will detour through Old Town Alexandria should you wish to have dinner on your own.

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Daily Schedule

Preconference Meetings

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Chapter Management Professionals (CMP) Meeting

This session focuses on the broad span of issues faced by CMPs in the provision of administrative and operational support to affiliated chapters. It also includes conference orientation information, an opportunity to meet your CMP colleagues and join in on a facilitated discussion on topics of special interest to Executive Directors and Chapter Managers.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Your Role as a District Director Meeting

As a District Director, do you ever wonder what your role is all about? This session discusses the role of the District Director within the SHRM volunteer leader structure, available resources and the opportunity to share successful practices with other District Directors.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

SOS Session - SHRM Offers Support to

Volunteer Leaders

Is this your first time in a Chapter President, State Council Director or other SHRM volunteer role? If so, this session is for you! Come learn about the SHRM resources that are available to you as a volunteer leader: toolkits, webinars, conference calls, the SHRM Regional Team, the Volunteer Leader Resource Center – and much more! Hear best practices and “lessons learned” from volunteers who have succeeded in your role before you. It’s also a great way to network before the conference gets started!

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Refreshment Break

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Welcome Orientation

There have been several changes to the 2010 SHRM Leadership Conference so whether you are a first- time attendee or a seasoned SHRM volunteer, this Welcome Orientation is for you. You will network with SHRM volunteer leaders from your region, learn the SHRM expectations for the coming year, and hear the SHRM vision and mission.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Membership Summit

Developed specifically with State Membership Directors in mind, the Membership Summit consists of special programming related to membership acquisition and retention. In this collaborative forum you will learn the importance of developing membership initiatives for 2011 and beyond as well as how you can assist chapters in your state meet and exceed their membership goals.

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Friday, November 19

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Leadership Development Concurrent Sessions*

These sessions focus on topics that are particularly important to you both as a volunteer leader and HR professional.

3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Refreshment Break Featuring the

SHRM Foundation Silent Auction

Get an early start on your holiday shopping and support the SHRM Foundation at the same time. The auction features original artwork, jewelry, gift certificates, a weekend retreat at a lake home, registration to SHRM conferences, and much more. With a wide variety of items and prices, there is truly something for everyone. Proceeds will support SHRM Foundation programs such as scholarships, research grants, the Effective Practice Guidelines series, educational DVDs and more. Items will be available for bidding Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and winners will be announced on Saturday. Thank you for supporting this important fundraising event!

2:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Chapter Management Professionals Meeting

2:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Membership Summit

Continued from the earlier session. See page 4 for a full description.

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Leadership Development Concurrent Sessions*

These sessions focus on leadership topics that are particularly important to volunteer leaders.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Volunteer Reception Featuring the

SHRM Foundation Silent Auction

This is your final opportunity to show your support of the SHRM Foundation during our Silent Auction. Don’t miss it!

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

SHRM Volunteer Celebration Dinner

Featuring the Pinnacle Awards

Daily Schedule

7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Breakfast and General Session on Focusing on

the Future: Top Five Trends that Impact HR

Hear from the experts at SHRM on what the top five trends to impact HR will be over the next five years including health care and how this landmark legislation is impacting the profession; the use of technology – specifically the role that social media will play and how critical it is for you to have a strategic plan for your chapter/state council and organization to highlight a few. This session will provide the framework for your discussions later when we break out by region to discuss how these trends will impact you both as an HR professional and as a volunteer leader.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Coffee break for all conference attendees

10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions from Trends Presentation

This is an opportunity for you to network with your fellow volunteer leaders as we break into sessions based on region. SHRM representatives will lead you in a series of exercises to help drill down the message from the keynote presentation on the top five trends impacting HR and consequently the volunteer role. Northeast Regional Team

CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

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Southeast Regional Team

AL, Bahamas, Bermuda, DC, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC,

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Puerto Rico, SC, TN, VA, Virgin Islands, WV North Central Regional Team

IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI

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Southwest Central Regional Team

AR, AZ, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, OK, TX, UT

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Pacific West Regional Team

AK, CA, Guam, HI, ID, MT, Northern Mariana Islands

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(Saipan), NV, OR, WA, WY

10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Membership Summit

Continued from the earlier session. See page 4 for a full description.

12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Lunch

Reconvene with your colleagues to conclude the discussion on the top five trends started earlier this morning at the opening general session. Each region will have a chance to report out the findings from the breakout discussions. Hear how the trends impact both the HR profession and the volunteers throughout the regions.

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Saturday, November 20

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10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Refreshment Break

12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Closing Luncheon

Featuring 2010-2012 Board Chair

Jose A. Berrios

2:00 p.m.

Leadership Conference Concludes

On Thursday evening, for attendees who are interested in visiting SHRM Headquarters, staff will be available 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. to direct you to the Metro from the Crystal Gateway Marriott and provide you with directions to SHRM Headquarters. Staff will be available at headquarters

to take you on a tour.

Daily Schedule

7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Breakfast and Annual Business Meeting

The Annual Business Meeting features a report to members by Hank Jackson, SHRM President & CEO.

9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Break

9:30 a.m. – Noon

Successful Chapter/State Council Practices

You will be joining your Chapter Breakouts by Size or State Council Directors Breakout to cover an array of areas to make your chapter or state council successful in 2010. You will cover topics including: recognition and rewards, innovation, partnerships– community involvement and with other chapter/state councils, conferences, programming, and calendar and timeline. This is an opportunity to learn, share, and take away some valuable information to ensure a successful 2010!

The Chapter Leader track will be divided into the following: Small Chapters 10-100 members

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Medium Chapters 101-300 members

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Large Chapters 301-500 members

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Mega Chapters 501-1,000 members

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Super-Mega Chapters 1,001+ members

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HOUSING

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All accommodations are private room accommodations.

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Please make your reservation early to secure the group rate.

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You may be asked to give a credit card number when making

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your reservation. Please note this is to hold your reservation only, and you will not be charged for the nights specified below. Please do not make your reservation online through the hotel web site. In order to be recognized as a Leadership Conference attendee and have your room billed directly to SHRM, you must make your reservation via phone and identify yourself as a SHRM Leadership Conference attendee. Please make sure the name on your hotel reservation matches the name you are registered under for the conference.

HOTEL CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS

Please contact the hotel directly for all changes or cancellations to your hotel reservations. You may cancel your reservation for no charge up to 24 hours in advance of your arrival.

HOUSING REIMBURSEMENTS

All complimentary hotel charges for eligible attendees will be billed to the SHRM master account. If you are inadvertently billed for your stay, a reimbursement request must be submitted in writing and should include a copy of your hotel invoice and volunteer role. Reimbursement request forms will be available on site or from your regional team. All forms should be submitted via fax to (703) 535-6477, attention Leadership Housing Reimbursement. Forms must be received by Friday, January 8, 2011.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION

POLICy fOR PAID ATTENDEES

Cancellations must be made in writing and faxed to

(703) 535-6490 or e-mailed to [email protected]. Cancellations until October 25, 2010, are assessed a $250 fee. Cancellations received after October 25, 2010, and no-shows are nonrefundable.

Conference Logistics

CONFERENCE HOTELS

Crystal Gateway Marriott

1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202

Phone: (703) 920-3230

Room rate: $199 per night plus tax, single or double Crystal City Marriott - Overflow Hotel

1999 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202

Phone: (703) 413-5500

Room Rate: $199 plus tax, single or double

Attendees should refer to “SHRM” for the group rate, which is available until October 25, or until the block sells out.

GUIDELINES

Non-100% chapter presidents/presidents-elect (one per chapter), state core leadership area membership directors and state council district director and chapter management professionals:

SHRM will pay for accommodations for Thursday and Friday

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night.

All incidentals are your responsibility.

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Should you decide to arrive early or stay later, room charges for

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any other nights are your responsibility.

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your reservation. Please note this is to hold your reservation only. 100% chapter presidents/presidents-elect (one per chapter), state council directors and incoming state council directors:

SHRM will pay for accommodations for Thursday through

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Saturday night only.

All incidentals are your responsibility.

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Should you decide to arrive early or stay later, room charges for

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any other nights are your responsibility.

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your reservation. Please note this is to hold your reservation only. State core leadership areas (except membership) and independent attendees (additional officers from your chapter or state council who wish to attend the conference including state council legislative affairs directors):

All room accommodations and incidental charges are your

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Conference Registration and Travel

REGISTRATION INfORMATION

Volunteer Position

Registration

Housing

President/President-Elect

(1 per chapter) Complimentary Complimentary— 2 nights

100% Chapter President/ President-Elect

(1 per chapter) Complimentary

Complimentary— 3 nights

State Council Directors/

State Council Directors-Elect Complimentary Complimentary— 3 nights

Core Leadership

Area—Membership Complimentary Complimentary— 2 nights

Chapter Management

Professionals Complimentary Complimentary— 2 nights

State Council District Directors Complimentary Complimentary— _{2 nights}

Independent Attendees $350 Covered by _Attendee

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TRAVEL INfORMATION

Three major airports serve the Washington, D.C., area: Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI).

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Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), which is the most

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convenient to the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel.

The main train station in Washington, D.C., is Union Station. The Metro runs from Union Station to Crystal City.

Altour Travel, Inc., SHRM’s official travel agency, makes booking airline reservations easy with its quick access to all major airlines. You can reach Altour Travel, Inc. by:

Phone: (202) 628-4400 or (800) 955-5735 from

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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday. Fax: (202) 628-1650.

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WEATHER

The average temperatures for late November in Arlington, Va., range from 35°F to 57°F.