Welcome to the SHRM-Emerald Coast Chapter in Florida

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Emerald Coast Chapter is an organization comprised of human resource professionals in the Fort Walton Beach area. Recognized as a Superior Merit or Merit Chapter every year since its inception, the Emerald Coast Chapter is a top-notch organization with an abundance of benefits to offer its members. The SHRM gives them an opportunity to grow professionally in their positions, network with others, share best practices, and attend exciting conferences and seminars related to the Human Resources field. The members also participate in the exchange of current job postings and resumes received, which saves their organizations recruiting time and money.

Visit us at our next meeting and learn more about the benefits of joining the SHRM Emerald Coast Chapter. Please consider visiting us at our next meeting.

Head's Up for the July Meeting!!
Hear Ye...Hear Ye...

Don't miss our guest Speaker for July! Len Williams is the Managing Partner of Emerald Coast Dale Carnegie Training which encompasses South Alabama, Southwest Georgia, Southeast Mississippi, and Northwest Florida. Following graduation from Western Illinois University, he worked for the Fortune 500 Company, "Caterpillar" as field representative. He worked in various management positions, primarily Parts and Service, with several machinery dealerships in the Southeast prior to joining the Dale Carnegie organization in Shreveport, La. in the early eighties. Len is a certified instructor of The Dale Carnegie Course, Sales Advantage, and Leadership Training for Managers.
Come to the July meeting and enjoy listening to Len speak about Training vs Education.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE !! The application date for the ECC-SHRM scholarship has been extended to August 1st! Take this as a sign to apply today! Besides who can't use some extra funds towards school?

There will be a drawing at the July ECC-SHRM membership meeting for a FREE, {yes that was FREE!} one year membership for SHRM National. Be sure to put your name in the hat at that meeting!! See you there.

Congratulations to our Take Stock In Children scholarship winners!

Ashleigh Barraca (accepted to the University of Florida), Jessica Gladston (accepted to University of West Florida) and (not pictured) Kyndra Lewis (accepted at Florida State University). Picture to come soon!

August Meeting Date Change

The August Meeting date has been changed to the Second Wednesday which is August 12th due to conflicting dates with the HR Florida Conference. Be sure to mark your calendars! Remember, this is an evening meeting!

Don't miss the SHRM-ECC 2nd Quarter Newsletter. Included for your reading enjoyment is the following:

Legislative Update / Recertification
Tips-Helpful Hints
President’s Corner / Get Involved With the SHRM
Foundation / Panhandle Job Fair
Are You a Good Leader?
HR in an Economic Downturn / Welcome New Members / Humor
Executive Board & Committee Chairs / Sponsors & Sponsorship
Plans
Upcoming Meetings

Click here to view it online!

Next Meeting

Date: July 15, 2009

Place
Two Trees
Fort Walton Beach Golf Course
Lewis Turner, Fort Walton Beach

Cost
$10 (Members)
$15 (Non Members)

Time
Registration: 7:00 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast Begins: 7:30 a.m.
Meeting Begins: 8:00 a.m.

Program
"Training vs. Education"
Guest Speaker: Len Williams, EC Dale Carnegie Training

Menu
Breakfast buffet with coffee or tea

Sponsor
New Horizons Computer
Learning Center
Pensacola, FL
(850) 434-3414 Ext 403 ~ Office

RSVP to Ken Mallory
by 5:00 p.m. July 10th.