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Meeting Notes October 2024

    Board Meeting 
    October 17, 2024

    Board Members in Attendance:                 
    X    Kansas Guthrie, President           X    Jordan Hammerle, Communications
    X    Jennifer Stucker, Treasurer                Ashley Nixon, College Relations
    X    Heidi Hand, Secretary                 X    Gayle Young, Programs
    X    Bonnie Rivers, Past President            Advocacy, Vacant
    X    Priya Bowman, Logistics                    Professional Development, Vacant
        Brandy Dewar, Certifications                Diversity, Vacant 

    Call to Order:   
    The SHRMA board meeting began at 4:05 pm at West Consultant’s meeting room. It was presided over by Kansas Guthrie, president and recorded by Heidi Hand, secretary. 

    Approval of Minutes:   
    A motion to approve the September meeting minutes was made by Gayle, seconded by Jennifer, and passed unanimously.

    Review of Financials:  
    A financial update was provided by Jennifer. A motion to approve the financial report was made by Heidi, seconded by Gayle, and passed unanimously.

    Officer’s Updates:
    •    Programs update. Bonnie and Gayle provided a summary of fall presentations they are working on. November will be Jennifer Bauman-Steagall on Silent Defectors There will not be a December meeting.  January will be Jennifer Webster on recruitment and February will be Courtney McFeat with a labor law update including leave tracking.
    •    Priya provided a logistics update and requested communication on confirmed speakers. 
    •    Jordan provided a communications update. When we determine which board positions need to be filled she can post the open positions.
    •    Membership and certifications updates were not provided.

    Other Business:
    •    Deborah Jeffries is interested in joining the board and a lunch will be scheduled to talk to her about open board positions.
    •    We will not need a president-elect in 2025 but will look at electing one for calendar year 2026.
    •    Gayle will be attending the Oregon SHRM event and will purchase items for a raffle basket up to $150.
    •    Jordan made a motion to support the SHRM Foundation with a donation of $500. Heidi seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Jennifer will make the annual donation to the SHRM Foundation online.
    •    Bonnie suggested using the membership benefit wheel graphic at future membership meetings.
    •    Bonnie suggested the board conduct the SHRM civility training together at an upcoming board meeting.
    •    The board will schedule a 2025 strategy planning session in first quarter 2025.
    •    Brandy Dewar is extra busy with her new job and family obligations and no longer able to serve on the board. She has resigned her position as of October 17, 2024.

    Adjournment
    The meeting adjourned at 4:58 pm.