SHRM Foundation
Every year the HRA has contributed to the SHRM Foundation. Why? The Foundation does a great deal of research, provides education and publications to advance the human resource profession and enhance our effectiveness as HR professionals. The are not funded by SHRM and donations are very important to their continued efforts and success. Some of the major initiatives are:
Publications (books published with the Foundation support, such as Making Mergers Work, Federal Wage & Hour Laws and Issues in Employee Leave) |
Education (such as the HR Games for colleges) |
Find an HR Master's Program (special presentations at the National Conference) |
Enhance Your HR Knowledge (information on a variety of topics) |
We encourage others to donate - contact Patti Murphy. Remember, the SHRM Foundation:
- is a 501 (c)(3) charitable, not-for-profit organization that operates as the research and development arm of the HR profession.
- advances the profession and enhances the knowledge and competency of HR professionals through its funding of research, publications and educational programs.
- is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors from the HR profession. It includes academics, practitioners and representatives from the Society for Human Resource Management.
- is supported by tax deductible contributions from individuals, companies and organizations. The Foundation recognizes all contributors in its Annual Report and in a special insert in HR News, and in other materials.
- funds major research projects that have a direct and practical impact in advancing the profession. It no longer funds doctoral dissertations.
- funds practical publications on specific issues (such as Issues on Employee Leave). And supports scholarships, SHRM chapter educational matching grants and other educational initiatives.
Click on the SHRM Foundation logo if you would like to donate
For more information visit:: www.shrm.org/foundation
Leadership Cumberland County
Cumberland County has been fortunate in having leadership from all sectors of the County. However, it is necessary to replenish the supply of leadership; leaders who are informed, skilled and vigorous individuals capable of understanding community problems, interpreting facts related to them and influencing decisions based on these facts.
Leadership Cumberland County assures a continuous source of strong leadership by establishing a leadership program for existing and emerging leaders who will assume responsible positions in neighborhoods and communities throughout Cumberland County. The program's objectives focus on establishing a network of leaders; providing a means to ramp-up new leaders as they enter the County; identifying emerging leaders; valuing diversity as a resource county-wide; and encouraging the development of pride in Cumberland County.
Goal: Leadership Cumberland County acquaints participants with a broad understanding of public problems, the workings of State and local government, the civic challenges facing all of us and the role the community plays in solving problems.
Class Structure: Twenty-four participants are accepted into the class on an annual basis. Approximately half of the participants represent charter members of the program, with the remaining class participants determined through an application and selection process. Current charter memberships are held by the following organizations:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland County
- Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce
- The CEO Group
- Cumberland County Board of Agriculture
- Cumberland County Association of School Administrators
- Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders
- Cumberland County College
- Cumberland Empowerment Zone, Corp
- Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce
- South Jersey Healthcare
- Human Resources Association of Southern New Jersey
- Tri-County Community Action Partnership
Participant Commitment: Leadership Cumberland County class participants commit to the following upon acceptance into the program:
- attendance at the program retreat/orientation session
- attendance at a minimum of seven Community Learning Day sessions
- maintaining the confidence of my fellow classmates and presenters concerning shared material and opinions
- acceptance and disclosure of the LCC Conduct Policy
- and, payment of the program tuition
Alumni from HRA: The following represent the Leadership Cumberland County alumni:
- John H Knoop, Jr, AKziom Consulting, 2001
- Laurie LaTorre, Cumberland Insurance, 2002
- Phyllis East, Seabrook Brothers & Sons, Inc, 2003
- Wendy Whisler, Wheaton Industries, 2004
- Sherri Stephens, Groupe SEB USA, 2005
- Deborah Springfield, Century Savings Bank, 2006
- Beth Meremianin, South Jersey Healthcare, 2007
- James Strahan, Gerresheimer Glass, 2008
- Carol Chapman, NJ Career Center, 2009
For more information visit: http://www.cumberlandneighborhoods.org/html/leadership.html