Donation Request - Canned Goods!

Help us support God's Pantry Food Bank by bringing unopened, nonperishable food items to the December Chapter Meeting/Holiday Party on Tuesday December 11th, 4-7PM

Thanks for joining us in the fight against hunger. Together we can solve hunger! 

Visit their website at: www.godspantry.org!

• Do you need to renew your SHRM membership?  It's the most wonderful time of the year! Renew today and get our limited edition crossbody SHRM tote, just in time for the holidays. Stay connected to SHRM's powerful network-more than 300,000 strong! 

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The University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics is hosting a Professional MBA Open House event on Thursday, December 13th at 5:30 PM! Gatton welcomes prospective candidates, working professionals from all industries and HR Managers to learn more about Gatton's MBA options which include the Professional MBA, Professional MBA (For Leaders in Healthcare) and applicable dual degree programs.

RSVP today at http://gatton.uky.edu/mba-rsvp.

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Act now!
Don’t let your credential expire!

We are nearing the end of the year and this is a perfect time to complete your To-Do-List and submit your SHRM Recertification application. As a member of Bluegrass SHRM, SHRM is pleased to share an exclusive code for $15 off the SHRM Recertification fee for all applications submitted on or before 31 December. Don’t delay! Take advantage of this time sensitive $15 off promotion and recertify your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential. Please use code 15OFFCSC when prompted on the payment page of the Recertification Application.

Here are a few things to help you along the way:

• 1. Your 3-year recertification period ends on the last day of your birth month.

  
  

  Don’t let your credential lapse! Log into your Certification Portal to check your current professional development credit (PDC) status and submit your application when you have 60 PDCs. (If you submit early, your recertification cycle dates will not change, but you’ll have peace of mind.)

  
  

  Access your Certification Portal now >>

  
  

• 2. Access Recertification Resources.

  
  

• • Find how-to videos for entering different PDC activities.

  • Connect directly with the recertification team on live chats and webcasts. Get all your recertification questions answered!

    
    

• 3. Earn PDCs online right here, right now with free SHRM webcasts.

  
  

  Access webcasts at shrm.org/webcasts. Topics cover a wide range of HR issues, so you can find ones relevant to your current HR challenges.

  
  

• 4. Document a work project that you’ve completed during your 3-year recertification cycle.

  
  

  Earn up to 20 PDCs by quickly summarizing a work project that you’ve completed that spanned more than 50 hours of work time over at least 3 months. Watch a brief 4 minute video that provides step-by-step instruction on entering an Advance Your Organization activity into your SHRM Recertification Application.

  
  

• 5. Take the free SHRM Competency Self- Assessment.

  
  

  This exclusive SHRM member resource helps you identify areas of strength and opportunities for development based on the SHRM Competency Model. After completing it, your results will inform your professional development plan and you will be one PDC closer to 60.

  
  

As a reminder, all need-to-know information about SHRM recertification can be found in the SHRM Recertification Handbook. We recognize your commitment to staying ahead in your career and wish you the best of luck on your recertification journey!

We are inviting our Student HR chapter members from the Bluegrass Region to network with our BGSHRM Board of Directors and other community HR leaders. This is an opportunity for students to learn more about careers in HR, job searching, HR internship opportunities and more. For employers, this is an opportunity for you to recruit new and future grads!

Please RSVP on our website by Friday, November 23.
2750 Richmond Rd. Lexington KY 40509 at 5:30pm

It is guaranteed to be a fun night! Food will be provided.
This event is FREE to our student members and their University HR leaders!

Join SHRM on Friday, November 16th, 12:30-1:45pm EST for a FREE Livestream Event—What Happens at Work Will Change the World: A Conversation with Top Execs.

PDCs: 1.25

SHRM’s president and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., will lead executives from Zappos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and John Deere in a discussion on hot topics affecting the world of work—ranging from organizational culture change to the skills gap, sexual harassment, and immigration. Ask your questions in real time via the chat—we look forward to seeing you online! www.shrm.org/VLSLivestream

DONATION REQUEST:

The Nest - Center for Women, Children and Families is our Community Outreach Partner for November. The Nest is a safe and healing place for Women, Children and Families in Crisis. They help with child care, domestic violence counseling and legal advocacy, parenting and support, and basic human needs for Mothers, Fathers, and Children - all at no cost to the vulnerable families they serve.

They are hosting a Reindeer Express Donation Drive that supports the children that would otherwise not have a Christmas. Chapter Members are encouraged to bring toy and/or coat donations to the November 13th meeting or you are welcome to host a drive within your organization and donate by December 14th!

-Amanda Sutton

Communications Director