January - Jackson - Capital Area Human Resource Association

JANUARY 2016
Message from the President
“CELEBRATING 45 YEARS!”
Greetings!
Let me begin by saying I consider it an honor
and privilege to serve as 2016 President of the
Capital Area Human Resources Association.
This year CAHRA celebrates its 45 year
anniversary! I am excited about the
opportunity and anxious to get the new year
underway!
Let me also add my sincere appreciation to
Shonda Kines, our out-going President, our
Board, and Committees for their hard work
and dedication. Shonda began our year in
2015 with one very significant word to
strengthen our chapter - “Engage”. In 2016, I
want to pick up her torch and continue to
challenge our chapter members to “Engage”,
in order to propel CAHRA forward as one of
the most influential forces for Human
Resources in our city and state.
As I network and receive feedback from
chapter members and HR professionals in our
community, I consistently hear the desire for
CAHRA to be a better source for building
connections and relationships in the HR field.
I agree, and this year in addition to offering
good programs and opportunities to serve the
community, I will also remain committed to
furthering the development of CAHRA’s
networking opportunities. After all, our
members and their collective knowledge are
our greatest asset.
I recently attended the SHRM Volunteer
Leaders’ Summit in Washington, D.C. I was
inspired by the level of engagement and
commitment, to the HR profession, from the
thousands of volunteers that attended from
around the nation.
As we kick off the New Year and anticipate
the many challenges and changes in our field,
I encourage you to take your involvement
with CAHRA to the next level and be fiercely
proactive in your networking
endeavors!
Looking forward to serving you,
Jessica Kinard,
SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Monthly
Meeting
Information
Speaker:
Topic:
The Thursday, January 7th CAHRA meeting will be held at the
Hilton Hotel located on County Line Road, Jackson, MS. This
meeting will be held in the Penthouse. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.
and our speaker will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Sherry Johnson, SHRM Field Services
“The Future of HR: Promoting Business Success in
a Changing Global Workplace.”
Bio:
Sherry Johnson, SHRM-SCP, CAE is Field Services Director for SHRM, based in Round Rock, Texas – in the Austin area.
She supports the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. Sherry serves as SHRM’s staff liaison
to the Government Affairs Core Leadership Area, for the Advocacy Team initiative, and she is a member of the SHRM
Speaker’s Bureau.
Sherry has worked in the HR profession for over 15+ years with industry experience in not-for-profit community
organizations, public education, and entrepreneurial experience as owner of a small business. Prior to joining SHRM as
a staff member, in 2009, she served as president for her local SHRM affiliated chapter and held a seat on the Texas
SHRM State Council.
Sherry is an active community volunteer. She has served on her local district school board of trustees; she participated
on a legislative advocacy group, working with state legislators to address educational issues affecting public school
districts in Texas; and, for several years she served as the volunteer coordinator for the regional Special Olympics track
meet.
Sherry currently serves on the Advisory Boards for the Concordia University-Austin Human Resource Management
Degree Program and the South University-Austin School of Business. And, she’s a member of the Membership Section
Council for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
Sherry holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management; she received her Senior Certified Professional in Human
Resources (SHRM-SCP) designation from the Society for Human Resources; and, she earned her Certified Association
Executive (CAE) credential from the ASAE Certified Association Executive Commission. She is a graduate of the Texas
Association of School Boards (TASB) Leadership Program, earning Master Trustee designation.
Recertification Credit
This presentation has been pre-approved for one SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC) for
recertifying the SHRM-CPSM and SHRM-SCPSM credentials; and, it is also approved for one Business
(Strategic) recertification credit by the HR Certification Institute.
2016 Membership Information
CAHRA’s First
Payroll Group Meeting
Please be sure to submit your payment for 2016 dues as soon as
possible. Here are a few reminders:
Thursday, October 22, 2015
 Dues are $150.00 per calendar year. Membership is on a calendar
basis, January
10:00year
a.m.—1:00
p.m. – December.
Southern Farm Bureau Life
 Monthly meetings include pre-approved for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC) for
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recertifying the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credentials; and, it is also
approved
Business (Strategic)
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recertification credit by the HR Certification Institute HRCI credit hours.
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Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted on the CAHRA calendar.
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All meals are included in membership dues; including the night meetings.
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Access to CAHRA Members Directory and free job postings and LinkedIn.
To renew your membership, please visit: http://cahra.shrm.org/membership
2016 Meeting Dates
Thursday, January 7th
No July Meeting
Wednesday, February 3rd
Wednesday, August 3rd
Wednesday, March 2nd
No September Meeting
Wednesday, April 6th
Wednesday, October 5th
Wednesday, May 4th
Wednesday, November 2nd
Wednesday, June 1st
Wednesday, December 7th
Special Thank You from
Operation Shoestring!
Thank you to all of the members who donated to
Operation Shoestring in December!
We raised a total of $1,000!
2016 Officers
President
Jessica Kinard, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Miskelly Funiture
Newsletter
Announcements
President-Elect
Tamara Bailey, PHR, SHRM-CP
Jackson Heart Clinic
Do you have something you would like to
see in the next CAHRA Newsletter?
Maybe a promotion, new member, job
opportunity, etc.? If so, please submit
your information to the Publicity Chair,
Sara Yates at [email protected].
Vice President
Lindsey Hoskinson, PHR, SHRM-CP
RevClaims
Secretary
Tracy Osborn, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Bomgar
Treasurer
Melissa Robbins, PHR, SHRM-CP, CBP
Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co
Past President
Shonda M. Kines, PHR, SHRM-CP, CBP, CCP
Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co
Capital Area Human Resources Association
P.O. Box 16042 │ Jackson, MS 39211
Website: http://cahra.shrm/org │ Email: [email protected]