This last Quarter of 2012 has brought about many changes for the Chapter and for me. Our Chapter changed the location of our meetings. Recently, when I changed locations and joined the Hinkle Law Firm, I found one constant source of support came from all the people I’ve known and met within SHRM. I can personally say that the connections and help from other professionals at SHRM are outstanding.
As I mentioned in these updates, the networking opportunities that exist at our SHRM events are an excellent opportunity for members to connect with other similar professionals to develop a resource of assistance. With the recent changes in our Chapter and those I’ve experienced, I am not aware of any other resource as strong as the networking available to members within our Chapter. Other resources available to our members exist in the excellent events and programs each month.
This month’s luncheon brings an excellent opportunity for leadership development of HR Professionals. The Mayor and other City officials will supply some excellent information to assistance an employer in the Wichita area. We will also start another new initiative to assist HR Professionals in networking in a separate area before and after the program.
Other opportunities for our members to meet each other and develop professional resources will be at our Annual SHRM Foundation Auction on June 21. While the event supports an excellent cause, it also provides an afternoon to mingle and met others in the HR Profession. There is also the Chapter’s Annual Golf Tournament, on June 1 for members to enjoy. More information on these events is available on this website.
I hope to see you at the luncheon and at the upcoming events. If you get a chance please stop me or any Board Member to get the latest updates on HR developments in Wichita.
Thank you.
Trinidad Galdean, JD, PHR
2012 President of Wichita SHRM
tgaldean@hinklaw.com
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