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Dear SHRM-LI Friends and Colleagues:
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and an opportunity to give “Thanks” for all that is dear to us. As I approach the end of my first year as your SHRM-LI Chapter President and the holiday season draws near, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, the Membership, for your continued support and commitment to our Chapter. This past year has been very challenging, rewarding and most humbling for me.
At this time, I also feel compelled to write and share with you the many changes continuing to happen behind the scenes within the Long Island Chapter; some bitter sweet and others so amazing that I am sure you will want to learn more.
First, I would like to thank longtime Board Member, Robert Micera SPHR, for his dedication to SHRM-LI. During the past five years, I have been privileged to work alongside Rob who served four years as Chapter Treasurer and this past year as my President-Elect. Additionally, he has provided HR seminars at our Monthly Meetings and Annual Conference to thousands of HR Professionals and has taught hundreds of students preparing for HR Certification. Rob has just informed me that he is relocating to New Jersey and therefore, sadly stepping down from his Board position. Please join me in thanking Rob for his leadership and all that he has done for the Long Island Chapter and the entire Long Island HR Community. His wisdom, knowledge, and sense of humor will be deeply missed.
Stepping up to fill the void left by Rob’s departure, will be Chapter Treasurer, Christel Colón SPHR. Christel has agreed to assume the position of President-Elect until our next formal elections are held in December 2012. Stepping in to assume the role of Chapter Treasurer will be John O’Keefe PHR. John has served on the SHRM-LI Conference Committee for many years and will be our 2012 Conference Co-Chair along with Betsy Jacob PHR, SPHR, GPHR. Currently John also serves as SHRM-LI’s Membership Co-Chair along with Jennifer Pilate-Carey PHR. Please join me in welcoming John to our Board of Directors and thanking all of our Chapter Volunteers for all they do to help run the Long Island Chapter. To learn more about our Chapter Leaders, visit the Executive Board of Directors and Committees pages on our website.
Earlier this month, SHRM-LI, in conjunction with SHRM-LI’s Corporate Partner, Jackson Lewis LLP, and the Eagle Scouts, dedicated the Matt Halpern Memorial at Bailey’s Arboretum. This living memorial is a loving and fitting tribute to Matt who meant so very much to our Chapter as well as many of us personally. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped bring this Memorial to fruition, especially Ed Sliwinski SPHR for his vision and perseverance in seeing this project through to completion. I encourage everyone to visit the Matt Halpern Memorial at Bailey’s Arboretum in Locust Valley.
The Long Island Chapter continues to form partnerships with wonderful Sponsors, bringing enhanced benefits to our Chapter Members. If anyone has a child preparing for College, or knows of someone who does, please don’t forget to apply for the Community and Nationwide Achievement Scholarships being offered by SHRM-LI’s Business Partner, AXA Advisors LLC.
I am also delighted to announce a new partnership just formed with PayScale which will offer each SHRM-LI Member a free Compensation Report ($219 value), as well as complimentary white papers and accredited webinars, and a discount on services. Watch for these exciting details beginning December 1st.
SHRM-LI continues to offer our Members additional benefits through our online Chapter Business Directory supporters. Almost 50 companies have joined our Directory this year, providing much needed HR services and products. Please remember to look to our Business Directory to find a SHRM-LI supporter the next time you need any type of services. Many of the companies also offer special offers to Chapter Members.
I wish you and your families a very happy Thanksgiving and upcoming Holiday Season filled with all the things you wish for yourselves. I look forward to seeing many of our Chapter Members at our Holiday Dinner Gala on December 7th .
Happy Holidays!
Sincerely,
Annette Perry PHR
President
