MAY 2006
Vol. 2 Issue 5
In this Issue...
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What's Up With HRCI Recertification
Credit?
Denis Blackwelder SPHR, Past President
MT-SHRM strives to offer high-quality programs for the benefit of our
members and, based on your feedback, we've delivered. Many thanks go out to our Programs Chair, Lynn Hutson and her committee vice
chairs Tami Lambert-Professional Development, Bob McKown-Leadership Development and Kara Shea-Legal Education, for the outstanding array of programs
they've offered already this year.
Recently, there has been some confusion about pre-certification of our
programs from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and I'd like to address that issue.
It is important to remember that programs do not have to be HRCI certified
to count as recertification credits for your PHR, SPHR or GPHR recertification. In fact, the recertification application does not require
HRCI certified information. What's important is that the program be related to the HR profession and that you have documentation
of attendance-including the date, location and number of hours.
I recently applied for and received my second recertification and I would
estimate that more than 50% of the credits I listed were not HRCI certified continuing education credits.
Nonetheless, HRCI credit is something we strive for and Rita
Baumgartner, our Chapter president, has worked with the institute to solve the issues we were having. We will continue to provide
HRCI pre-certified programs in the future.
I hope this helps clear up any confusion for our membership.
As always, if you have questions, please feel free to contact me at 615-252-4245.
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Fall Mini Master Certificate in HR
Management
The Center for Professional Development at Belmont University is
again offering a 12-week certificate program for experienced HR professionals called the Mini Master Certificate in Human Resource
Management. The program explores real-world HR issues and problems, and real-world solutions that produce impact and
organizational growth.
The non-credit program results in a Belmont University certificate upon
completion and is designed to enhance and broaden HR professionals' skill sets to help them achieve more impact and strategic results for their
organizations.
Classes meet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 pm beginning August 29
through November 14, 2006. Class size is limited and participants are accepted on a first come basis.
Program cost is $2,499 but MT-SHRM members receive a $200 discount
and scholarship funds are available for this program. Click here to download a scholarship application.
For more information about the Mini Master Certificate in HR Management,
contact Kim Powell at 615-460-5477 or visit Belmont University.
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Career Connection Hits the
Air
Matt Lowney
Career Connection, a new one-hour radio program, focuses on providing
listeners with information regarding career management, career transition and general human resources information. The program
debuted on Friday April 28 and airs weekly from 5 - 6 pm on WAKM 950 AM.
The objective of the new talk radio program is both to inform and
entertain listeners on vital topics and includes interviews with local experts from the Nashville employment market, discussion of new issues in the
world of HR, and calls from listeners.
The format, which has not appeared in the Nashville market for a long
while, should be an asset to employers, job seekers and anyone who needs an independent source of HR information.
For more information about the program, contact Matt Lowney at 615-977-6786.
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Walk to Fight Arthritis
Tina Majors Executive Director
The Arthritis Foundation is calling for people to take action in the fight
against arthritis by participating in the 2006 Nashville Arthritis Walk on Sunday, May 7 at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Gather your friends,
family members and co-workers to help raise funds and awareness to fight the nation's leading cause of disability.
With the prevalence of arthritis or chronic joint symptoms surging - now
66 million people, one in three adults and 300,000 children - it is easy to see that it is not only the elderly affected by this debilitating
disease. Baby boomers are now at prime risk and more than half of those affected are under age 65.
Arthritis limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing and bathing
for more than 7 million Americans. This is a disease that can affect many parts of the body, causing pain, loss of movement and swelling. Some of the
most common types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Arthritis. By participating in the Arthritis Walk you are taking
the first step in a healthy lifestyle to prevent and control arthritis.
Teams are forming now for the Arthritis Walk here in Nashville and it is
not too late for you to begin recruiting friends, family members, co-workers and neighbors to walk in honor of a friend or loved one with arthritis.
Participants with arthritis will receive blue hats to signify their action in taking control of their condition and those team members who raise $100
or more will receive a free t-shirt.
Join the team for a cure today! To participate in the 2006 Nashville
Arthritis Walk, volunteer or form a team, contact the Arthritis Foundation at
615-254-6795.
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Spotlight on the
Board -
Tracy Anthony, Workforce Planning
Chair
MT-SHRM Workforce Planning's vision is to deliver a workforce development
system that generates opportunities, illustrates value adds through partnerships with members and community business, and to promote Tennessee as a
place where people choose to live and work.
Workforce Planning consists of four sub-committees: Workforce Readiness,
Community Involvement, Diversity and HR Career Transition.
Being a member of the Chapter for only two years, Tracy quickly became
active in two committees. In 2005 she chaired the Social Committee for the State HR and Legal Conference held in Nashville and she served as
Vice-Chair of the Community Involvement committee.
Tracy's other leadership roles include serving on Nashville CABLE's
board as the Networking Chair and a Steering Committee member for the Tennessee Business Leadership Network.
For over 13 years Tracy has been employed by Manpower as the Nashville
Branch Manager where she focuses on hiring strategies and solutions for area businesses, monitors the Corporate Service Standards, and manages a
growing office and staff.
Tracy says she is excited about the new role as Workforce Planning Chair
and being a part of the changing world of work.
"As Workforce Planning Chair," Tracy says, "my goal is to support the role
of expanding quality employment opportunities through workforce development, search out and implement diversity in the workplace, and embrace the
social responsibility for the betterment and growth of the community in which we work and play."
For more information about the Workforce Planning Committee or any of its sub-committees, please
contact Tracy Anthony at 615-399-2228.
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