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CONNECTION
March 2012
Employment Compliance
Risk Management
Monthly Meetings
Human Resources
Book Club
Benefits
Strategic Management
Professional Advice
Workforce Planning
Business Management
Ask an Attorney
EHRA
Networking
Seminars
Legislative Updates
Diversity
LABOR RELATIONS
Volunteer Opportunities
Worker’s Compensation
Succession Planning
Policies Human Resource Development
Inside This Issue:
A Note From Our President P.2 Diversity Matters P.5
Upcoming Events P.3 Book Club P.6
March Meeting Details P.4 Membership Spotlight P.9
About the Speakers P.4 And More….

MEET THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Orvietta Shannon, PHR
orvietta.shannon@tema.toyota.com
PRESIDENT ELECT
Angela Noble
anoble@hrsolutions‐inc.com
TREASURER
Ingrid Lindy, PHR
ilindy@usi.edu
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Cynthia Griffith, PHR
cgriffith@traylor.com
SECRETARY
Pat Kerstiens, PHR
pat@leedsamples.com
DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Tela Erdell, SPHR, GPHR
Tela.erdell@oldnational.com
DIRECTOR OF COMPENSATION SURVEY
Michelle Davis, PHR
michelle.davis@me.com
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS CHAIRPERSON
Jacob Fulcher, JD
jfulcher@kddk.com
COLLEGE RELATIONS CHAIRPERSON
Jason Fertig
jfertig@usi.edu
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIRPERSON
Deb Wolf, PHR
ddwolf@sit‐co.net
FINANCE CHAIRPERSON
Jim Kern, SPHR
jim.kern@tema.toyota.com
DIVERSITY CHAIRPERSON
Danyelle Granger
Danyelle.Granger@oldnational.com
WORKFORCE READINESS CHAIRPERSON
Abby Keeping, PHR
Akeeping@vectren.com
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON
George Lance, SPHR
George.lance@oldnational.com
PAST PRESIDENT
Michelle Choate, GPHR
mlchoate@redspot.com
SHRM Liaison and Certification Chairperson
Tara Ricketts, SPHR
Tara.Ricketts@amr.net
WEB CHAIRPERSON
Kathy Herndon, GPHR
Kathy.herndon@kimball.com
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NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Amy Folz, PHR
alfolz@vectren.com
A NOTE FROM ORVIETTA TO MEMBERS:
A record number of members attended the January and February
meetings. This is a great way to start 2012!
Please continue to provide feedback on the type of speakers and programs
that you are interested in attending. Our goal is to advance
the HR profession and serve our members! It takes all of our members
to make a great organization.
Thanks for your dedication to the profession and for your support.
SHRM Updates
Changes in Body of Knowledge for Spring 2012 ‐
The HR Certification Institute has announced that the PHR®/SPHR®
Body of Knowledge is changing. The revised Body of Knowledge for
the PHR® and SPHR® exams will go into effect for exams beginning in
May 2012.
SHRM Foundation Research Grants
Proposal Deadline: April 2, 2012
The SHRM Foundation funds original rigorous empirical research projects
that advance the HR profession. The Foundation is seeking grant
funding proposals for up to $200,000 each from individuals and institutions.
Proposals are reviewed three times annually. http://
www.shrm.org/about/foundation/research/Pages/default.aspx
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March 22
Monthly Member Meeting
“Worker’s Compensation Claims Management”
Thanks to our Sponsor:
April 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center
1901 Lynch Road
Evansville, IN 47711
http://www.evscschools.com/sictc
More information available on the following page.
Spring Seminar
EHRA Spring Seminar featuring:
Thanks to our Main Sponsor for
I Know You’re Out There, How Do I Find You? the 2012 Spring Seminar:
—Ron Hagy, Old National Bank
Finance for HR Professionals
—Fred Cox, Vectren Corporation
Everything HRIS - Never Fear, Dilbert Is NOT Here!
—Kathy Herndon, GPHR, Kimball International
What Right To Work Means to You and a National Labor Relations Board Update
—Jake Fulcher, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
August 27-29
Complete agenda & brochure coming soon!
2012 HR Indiana Conference
Save the Date!
2012 HR Indiana Conference
August 27-29, 2012
JW Marriott Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center
11:00-11:30 AM Registration & Lunch
1901 Lynch Road 11:30-11:45 AM Meeting Announcements
Evansville, IN 47711 11:45-1:00 PM Presentation
Event Costs: $15.00 EHRA Member; $20 after 12 PM March 19th Register Online:
$30.00 Non-Member; $35 after 12 PM March 19th www.ehranet.org
$10 Student; $15 after 12 PM March 19th
“Worker’s Compensation Claims Management”
Overview:
Steve, Greg, and Rebecca (bios below) will explain Indiana’s Workers Compensation Act and how the applicable statutory laws
impact everyday business. They will also discuss common issues faced by HR professionals when dealing with workers compensation
claims, such as compensability of a claim and the elements of potential recovery. In conclusion, they will discuss workers compensation insurance
and steps to take which may help to reduce premiums.
Benefits to HR professionals:
Workers compensation laws vary from state to state, and are seemingly intertwined with other employment laws such as the ADA
and FMLA. This creates an area of confusion for today’s HR professional. This seminar will help to compartmentalize these laws by establishing
the purpose of Indiana’s Workers Compensation Act, and the situations where this act is applicable. It will also help to inform HR
professionals about workers compensation insurance and steps that can be taken to help reduce premium exposure for today’s businesses.
Stephen S. Lavallo,
has over 25 years'
experience in the practice
of worker's compensation,
business,
real estate, and estate
planning and administration.
He represents
businesses, both large and small, as well as
individuals in a wide variety of business
transactions, organization, sales and leasing
of properties, and in the defense of
companies from worker's compensation
claims. Steve is the Founder and President
of the Southern Indiana Division of the
Indiana Worker’s Compensation Institute
and was listed as a Best Lawyer in Indiana
(Worker’s Compensation).
Email: slavallo@kddk.com
Greg J. Freyberger is a
Jasper native and partner
at Kahn, Dees, Donovan
& Kahn. He practices
primarily in the Litigation
and Trial Services
practice group, where he
represents clients in court
concerning matters of insurance coverage,
tort defense, appeals, commercial law,
workers compensation, and employment
litigation. Freyberger also advises clients
concerning workers compensation claims
and cost management, and represents employers
in front of Indiana’s Workers
Compensation Board when their cases are
litigated. He is the past chairman of the
Trial Tactics section of Defense Trial
Counsel of Indiana, and is currently a Director
of that organization. He also currently
serves as the President of the Board
of Directors of Leadership Evansville.
Email: gfreyberger@kddk.com
Rebecca Ness Rhymer
joined Kahn, Dees,
Donovan, & Kahn, LLP
in 2005 as a member of
the Litigation and Trial
Services practice
group. Rebecca has
successfully represented
clients in over 100 bench trials and a number
of jury trials. Rebecca focuses her
litigation practice in the areas of collection
and creditor’s rights, insurance subrogation
and defense, worker’s compensation, and
probate and trust litigation in both Indiana
and Illinois. In addition to her litigation
practice, Rebecca also has experience with
estate planning and appellate practice.
Rebecca was selected as a Rising Star
for Indiana Super Lawyers ® magazine in
2010, and currently serves as President of
the Reitz Home Preservation Society and
Secretary for Keep Evansville Beautiful.
Thanks to our sponsor for
this month’s meeting:
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“Celebrating Community – Ignite Community Spirit: Get Involved!”
By Danyelle Granger
March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana. This year’s theme,
“Celebrating Community ‐ Ignite Community Spirit: Get Involved!” was
chosen by the Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities. When you
think of diversity, do you immediately think of disabilities? More often
race, ethnicity and gender are thought of first when the word “diversity” is
mentioned. It’s important to note that in Indiana, people with disabilities
represent a larger percentage of the population than minorities. According to the Census Bureau, adults and children
with disabilities represent slightly more than 19% of Indiana’s population, while racial and/or ethnic minorities represent
approximately 14%.
Policymakers increasingly recognize the rights of people with disabilities to have the opportunity to participate fully
in the community, which includes living and working in an inclusive environment. Because of this, a number of disability
rights laws have been implemented, with the most widely recognized one being the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), which was originally enacted in 1990. ADA provides civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities
and guarantees equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government
services, and telecommunications.
This year’s theme “Celebrating Community” is a call to action to develop relationships with our neighbors, and make
our communities a place where everyone participates and is a valued member. Imagine the impact we could have if
we all got involved in the promotion of inclusion!
Women’s History Month
By Danyelle Granger
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and sheroes!”
‐ Maya Angelou, poet
March is officially recognized as Women’s History Month with the National
Women’s History Project (NWHP) serving as the main clearinghouse. This
year’s theme is Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment and communities
are encouraged to honor women who have contributed successfully
to initiatives within their local community.
In 1980, a group of women in California founded the NWHP, a nonprofit organization, to broadcast the historical
achievements of women because they felt women’s history was widely excluded from formal education programs.
As a result of their actions, initially the week of March 8 in 1981 was established as Women’s History Week to coincide
with International Women’s Day. After additional lobbying of Congress, in 1987 President Jimmy Carter signed
a bill officially recognizing the entire month of March as Women’s History Month. Since then, the National
Women’s History Month Resolution has been approved every year with bipartisan support in both the House and
Senate.
For more information on women’s history, visit:
National Women’s History Project ‐ www.nwhp.org
Additional March Diversity Observances
Women’s History Month
Irish‐American History Month
Greek‐American History Month
Deaf History Month
March 4 – World Day of Prayer (International)
March 8 ‐ International Women's Day (United Nations/International)
March 8 ‐ Magha Puja Day (Buddhist)
March 8 ‐ Purim (Jewish)
March 8 ‐ Holi (Hindu)
March 17 ‐ St. Patrick’s Day (Christian)
March 21 ‐ Naw Ruz ‐ New Year (Bahá’í )
March 25 ‐ Feast of Annunciation (Christian)
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The EHRA Book Club
The first EHRA Book Club meeting is
scheduled for Friday, March 16th at
7pm at Barnes & Noble.
Jason Fertig will provide a short book
review and suggestion for you each
month. Feel free to contact Jason at
the following e‐mail address:
jfertig@usi.edu.
This Month’s Selection:
Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable About Solving the
Most Painful Problem in Business
By Patrick Lencioni
Chances are that you’ve been to a
meeting or two. Chances are that
you also think that there’s a better
way to conduct those meetings.
Enter Patrick Lencioni’s Death by
Meeting: A Leadership Fable About
Solving the Most Painful Problem in
Business.
From the book’s title, you may think
that this book is about how to have
less meetings. Think again.
Lencioni uses his storytelling ability
to present a quick‐reading fictional tale that helps the
reader understand that with some out‐of‐the‐box thinking,
those inefficient meetings can be a thing of the past.
Pick this book up. In fact, once you’re done, pass it along to
others in your organization. They will thank you.
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During 2012, EHRA is collecting items at every event to donate
to Aurora and Evansville Christian Life Center's Career
Closet. When you come to the monthly meetings, don't forget
your donations!
Donations for Career Closet:
Men's and Women's clothing (larger sizes needed the most)
Shoes, purses, belts
Socks and Stockings
Jewelry, scarves, other accessories
Unopened makeup
To arrange for pickup of large quantities, contact any EHRA
Board Member.
Donations for Aurora:
Toiletry items including soap, shampoo, lotion, disposable
razors, shaving cream, etc. (hotel/travel size items or full
size items)
Packages of children and adult socks and underwear
Aurora also accepts donations of household items such as
gently used furniture, kitchen items, and linens. Please contact
Aurora directly to donate larger items.
Thank you for your generosity!
featuring ways to get involved with
our community, have fun, and help
promote the Evansville-Area Human
Resources Association.
Your professional skills and ability to mentor can help change women’s lives. EHRA is partnering
with the YWCA and our local Commission on Homelessness in a pilot program that will
pair mentors with residents in the transitional housing program. Mentees will participate in
workshops led by EHRA trainers, and your one‐on‐one mentoring will help women put that
information to work. Beginning in late March, you’ll meet monthly with your mentee to provide
career coaching that can help equip her to secure a job that will make her fully self sufficient
when she leaves the YWCA. For more information, e‐mail akeeping@vectren.com.
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Seeking vendors for EHRA’s 2012
Spring Seminar.
The 2012 EHRA Spring Seminar is scheduled
for Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at the Southern
Indiana Career & Technical Center.
We are seeking vendors to be part of this annual
event. What a wonderful opportunity to
have face to face interactions with 75+ HR
professionals!
Interested? Please contact the Vendor Coordinator,
Mary E. Thompson, PHR, at 812‐386‐
6193 or at metst53@hotmail.com.
Need legal advice? Ask the Attorney!
Go to our website: www.ehranet.org,
click on the Legislative Affairs Quick Link
to get connected to our Chairperson:
Jake Fulcher with Kahn, Dees, Donovan
& Kahn, LLP.
Socialize with the EHRA
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EHRA adds 8 members:
Rhonda Trail
Rhonda Trail is one of eight new and returning members to the EHRA. Rhonda currently
serves as an HR Coordinator at VenuWorks at The Ford Center. When asked
why she joined the EHRA, she stated that she “is a firm believer in the idea that getting
involved in the community makes it a better place for all and her reasons for joining
the EHRA is for that very reason; to play a positive role in her workplace and in her
community.” By being a member of the EHRA she plans to learn from others and to
volunteer her time and talents.
Other new and returning members include:
Mitch Couvillion (Administrator, Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center)
Stephanie Fuqua (Benefits Specialist at Methodist Hospital)
Susan Jarboe (President, J.O.S. Staffing)
John Lever
Melanda Oldham (Employment Associate, Springleaf Financial Services)
Michelle Strockbine (Diversity Specialist, Toyota)
Carla Young (HR SR Employment Representative at Springleaf Financial Services)
Please help us welcome our new and returning members at our next meeting.
Newly Certified? Share your success with us!
All newly certified PHRs, SPHRs, or GPHRs please contact Tela Erdell, SPHR, GPHR at Tela.Erdell@oldnational.com or call at 812-461-9743.
Did you have a recent accomplishment that you want to share?
Let us put you in the spotlight.
Email our Newsletter Editor, Amy Folz at alfolz@vectren.com
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