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SECRETARY'S REPORT

By Patricia Stolee

State Council Secretary 2007

July 2007






Secretary's Update









Position summary for the State Council Secretary:





Prepares the proceedings of all state council meetings; takes minutes; and 
maintains the records, orientates new Council members including Chapter 
Presidents to the Council as well as maintain the handbook of policies related 
to the business of the Council. Provides leadership and communication to 
further the Society's goals and objectives between existing and future SHRM 
members and SHRM regular chapters.

 




2007 Secretary's Report





The minutes for the 2007 meetings are on the website. Our next State Council 
Meeting will be held during the MN State Conference  Cloud at the St. Cloud 
Civic Center on October 15 at 7:00 am (includes breakfast). I hope to see many 
of you there!



I encourage chapter presidents and board members to visit the State Council 
website at http://www.mn-shrm.org/ for 
information and resources, including 
best practices for chapter success!



In addition to my duties to organize and take minutes for the State Council 
meetings, I also prepare communications and orientation to new and incoming 
State Council members. Please find below the MN SHRM Orientation Handbook. I am 
also available to personally assist with any questions you have about the State 
Council, or chapter organization.  









MINNESOTA STATE COUNCIL ORIENTATION HANDBOOK





WHO IS THE STATE COUNCIL?

The State Council is made up of HR professionals in Minnesota who have been 
elected or appointed to leadership positions that have been established to 
carry out our purpose. State Council members are local chapter presidents (or 
their designees); state council officers and special interest committee 
chairpersons.



WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE STATE COUNCIL?

The State Council provides a structure for SHRM members in Minnesota to consult 
together concerning the affairs, activities, needs and problems of SHRM in 
Minnesota.



  
The State Council promotes: 

  •  growth and support for profession  

  •  certification for the HR professional 

  •  diversity within our membership and profession 

  •  professional development 

  •  support of the SHRM Foundation 

  •  grass roots response to legislation affecting our profession 


  •  support for student (college) HR chapters 

  •  workforce readiness programs  




The State Council provides leadership and financial backing for the MN HR 
Leadership Conference and the Annual Conference.




WHAT IS MY ROLE AS A STATE COUNCIL MEMBER?

If you are a Chapter President, your role is to act as a liaison between your 
chapter members and the State Council. You support efforts to plan conferences, 
support the SHRM Foundation, further growth and professional development of HR 
professionals, provide input on legislation affecting the profession and 
promote diversity. You are the voice at the State Council on behalf of your 
chapter and the voice within your chapter on behalf of the State Council.




If you are a State Council officer or committee chairperson, you have made a 
commitment to assume responsibility for a function or project. All council 
members participate in annual goal setting and the activities that are 
necessary to assure that goals are met. Your attendance at council meetings is 
important to further the exchange of ideas and information and provide 
continuity to our statewide organization. 




HOW OFTEN DOES THE STATE COUNCIL MEET?


The council meets four or five times a year. Two of the meetings are held in 
conjunction with conferences (Leadership Conference and Annual Conference). A 
meeting schedule is listed on the Website.




HOW DO I LOG ONTO THE WEBSITE?

You can log onto the Web page at www.mn-shrm.org. The Web page contains timely 
information for all HR professionals in Minnesota. State Council meeting dates 
and meeting minutes are posted as well as local chapter information. Most local 
chapters have their meetings schedules, chapter contacts, and events posted on 
the site.




Leadership Conference and Annual Conference information (including program 
content and registration details) are also posted.




Employers can also use the Website to advertise open positions.







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