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Meeting Notes April 2024

    Board Meeting 
    April 24, 2024

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

    Call to Order:   
    The SHRMA board meeting began virtually at 4:04 pm. It was presided over by Bonnie Rivers, president and recorded by Heidi Hand, secretary.

    Approval of Minutes:   
    A motion to approve the March meeting minutes was made by Jordan, seconded by Bonnie, and passed unanimously.

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

    Officer’s Updates:
    •    A programs update was presented by Bonnie. The May meeting topic of HR Analytics was updated on the website and emailed to members. Bonnie asked the group for ideas for upcoming presentations. Recommendations included HR & AI, preparing interview questions, employee leave law OFLA updates. Possible presenters included Aldrich, Cascade Employers, and Jennifer Bauman-Steagall.   
    •    Brandy added member information on the SHRM site to our SHRMA site. The group discussed the benefit of using the SHRMA email system rather than the Amp was so that more board members had access to the email list. Brandy will reach out to expired members. There are templates available to send to welcome new members, thank members who renew, and congratulate members who pass their certification. Brandy also shared that the certification finished and went well. The exam window just opened, so she has not yet heard of anyone taking and passing the exam.
    •    A communications update was presented by Jordan. She recently posted May meeting details to social media sites and asked board members to like and share the posts. The QR code added to posts is a nice addition. 
    •    Priya presented a logistics update. She added the chapter website QR code and link to the meeting posts and emails. The May meeting will be a morning breakfast meeting. Priya and Bonnie will not be able to attend the April meeting. Heidi can cover the catering, registrations, and room set up.
    Banking Updates"
    •    Bonnie is working to get information from MAPS on the process to add and remove check signers and debit card holders.
    •    Bonnie made a motion to add debit cards for Jennifer Stucker, Priya Bowman, and Kansas Guthrie. Brandy Dewar needs to be removed as a check signer and Jennifer Stucker needs to be added as a check signer. Heidi seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

    Chapter Email:
    Bonnie explained that changing the chapter email from yahoo to gmail would allow us to send automatic confirmations to members when they register. Brandy maid a motion to change the chapter email from yahoo to gmail. Priya seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

    Other Updates/ Announcements:
    Heidi will follow up with Salem Keizer Volcanoes and Priya will follow up with Bentley’s for possible member appreciation or SHRM Foundation events.

    Adjournment:
    The meeting adjourned at 4:56 pm.