Meetings are generally held on the 3rd Wed. or Thurs. of each month. Members are welcome to team up with one person organizing the Program (topic and speaker) and another handling the Logistics (meeting location and food) or you can do it all! Please volunteer now and then figure out details later. Typically RSVP is taken by our DAHRM Secretary/Treasurer. We appreciate a date early on, so that we can get word out to the group to “save the date”. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Our Upcoming Meetings:
Friday, March 19, 2010: "Hiring Ex-Offenders"
11:30 AM TO 1:00P.M.
Program Host: Sherri Haldorson
Presenter: Anna Pool
Location: The Strater Hotel
Cost: $15.00 for members, $16 for non-members. Lunch will be a spring mix salad with gorgonzola, red grapes, red onion and candid walnuts WITH or WITHOUT grilled chicken (please specify).
Please RSVP to Danielle no later than 5 PM on Friday, 3/12/10. Remember to bring a $30 check for your membership renewal. You can update your organization's information by using our 2010 member form and member bio form found under Links and Resources on this website. For more information, click on our flier.
April Meeting and Topic:
Program Host: Aileen Tracey, 4Core
Topic: Going Green
March 2009: "S.W.E.E.T.- SouthWest Employee Education and Therapy"
Tuesday, March 31, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Program Host: SouthWest Colorado Mental Health Center
RSVP to: mbrennan@durango.k12.co.us
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April 2009: "Modeling Wellness in the Workplace"
Wednesday, April 22, 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Presented by the Durango Area Wellness Network (D.A.W.N.)
Program Host: Margaret Simon, Employee Benefits of the Southwest
Location: San Juan Basin Health Columbine Conference Center
Luncheon cost: $13 for members, $15 for non-members. Choice of Honey Glazed Turkey or Roasted Veggie sandwiches. See flyer below for more information.
RSVP to: mbrennan@durango.k12.co.us
Meeting Flyer
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May 2009: "ADA Law and You"
Presenter: Candace Brandt will be speaking on the key elements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and how it affects our businesses.
Wednesday, May 20, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Program Host: Southwest Colorado Workforce Center
Location: Sky Ute Conference Center
RSVP to: mbrennan@durango.k12.co.us
Luncheon details...$14 for members- see meeting flyer for details
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June 2009: "Resiliency"
Guest speaker will be Mark White, MA – Director of the SWCMHC Office of Consumer and Family Affairs. His presentation will be an interactive one titled, “Resiliency in Recovery.” The presentation will support group members in identifying factors which promote resiliency and discussing their potential application(s) to the HR profession.
Tuesday, June 16, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Columbine Center
Program Host: Jane Hunt, SouthWest Colorado Mental Health Center
RSVP by June 15 to: Breeanna.Mcclure@hilton.com
Luncheon details.... $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Advance selection is not necessary- vegetarian selections will be available.
See meeting flyer for more details.
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July 2009: "A Comprehensive Community College for Southwest Colorado"
This presentation by Southwest Community College staff will discuss the question, "how Community Colleges partner with industry to prepare the local workforce." Information will also be presented on the merger of Pueblo Community College with the San Juan Technical College and programming offered which may benefit our employees.
Tuesday, July 28, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Location: SW Colorado Community College
710 Camino Del Rio Room 219 (The Commons Building)
Lunch Details: $12.50 for members, $14.50 for non-members. Advance ordering is not necessary; vegetarian items will be available.
RSVP by July 24 to: Breeanna.Mcclure@hilton.com
See meeting flyer for more details.
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August 2009: "Employment Law Update"
with Bechtel and Santo, LLC as speakers.
Thursday, August 6, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Join us as we learn about recent changes in FMLA, Worker's Compensation, FLSA Wage and Hour rules, sexual harassment law, as well as updates to state and federal employment forms. This all-day session is a must for any HR professional.
Program Host: Your DAHRM Officers
Logistics Host: Jacque Hendricks
Location: DoubleTree Hotel
RSVP by July 28 to Breeanna.Mcclure@hilton.com or phone 382-3940
Cost: $40 for members, $80 for non-members, $50 for new members (includes 2009 DAHRM membership dues!)
Lunch and snacks for breaks provided.
See meeting flyer for more details.
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September 2009: Canceled
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October: Policy Manuals and Electronic Documentation Requirements Workshp
Presenter Lynn Scholler, Esq. will provide detailed training concerning employee relations, policy manuals, and what every HR professional needs to know about electronic documentation requirements in legal actions.
Monday, October 26, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Program Host: Your DAHRM Officers
Location: Durango Recreation Center
RSVP by October 21 to Breeanna.Mcclure@hilton.com or phone 382-3940
Cost: $20.00
Lunch catered by Yellow Carrot (please indicate your preference for vegetarian selection when sending your RSVP)
See meeting agenda
See meeting flyer for more details.
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November: "High Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts"
with Jim Breitbach and Casey Hanneman with the Denman Employer Benefits Group
Thursday, November 19, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
The "HDHP" and "HSA" acronyms are increasing in use as employers seek benefit solutions for their workers. High Deductible Health Plans have tripled since 2005, so the topic is a timely one to learn more about! This presentation gives a good overview on the concept behind a High Deductible Health Plan and how Health Savings Accounts work together with the plan for employees. The session will also share national statistics and adoption rates and end with a "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" theme to review the important concepts. The Denman Group are employee benefits specialists who consult on insurance options for employers.
Program Host: Durango School District 9-R
Location: Durango School Board Room- Administration Building at 12th St. and 2nd Avenue (please walk or ride your bike.. .if necessary, please park on 3rd Avenue, or at metered spaces on 12th Street).
Luncheon details: Fajita Bar catered by CJ's Diner
Cost: $14 for members, $16 for non-members
For more information see flyer
Please RSVP by November 16 to Breeanna.Mcclure@hilton.com or phone 382-3940
Cost: $20.00
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December: No Meeting This Month- Enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends!
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January is DAHRM's Annual Meeting and selection of 2010 Officers.
Fabulous prizes, great food, and lots of celebration for the year's accomplishments!
Program Host: Your DAHRM Officers
Logistics Host: Jacque Hendricks
Location: Community Connections/San Juan Basin Health Building at 281 Sawyer Drive in Bodo Park. Use the "Conference Room" entrance under the purple awning.
Cost: It is the officer's treat for hor d'oeuvers and wine.
Please RSVP to Breeanna. and remember to bring a $30 check for your membership renewal. You can update your organization's information by using our 2010 member form and member bio form found under Links and Resources on this website.
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February 2010: "Hiring Ex-Offenders"
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 1:30 AM TO 1:00P.M.
Program Host: SW Colorado Mental Health Center
Logistics Host: Jane Hunt
Location: Community Connections/San Juan Basin Health Building at 281 Sawyer Drive in Bodo Park. Use the "Conference Room" entrance under the purple awning.
Cost: $14.00. Lunch will be catered by CJ's and will include wraps, soup, salad, dessert bars and drinks. There will be a vegetarian option available.
Last updated 1/16/2010
