Programs

RCA offers a number of programs throughout the year in the form of quarterly meetings. The quarterly meetings consist of a continental breakfast, networking opportunities and a presentation from a speaker or panel of speakers on a topic of interest to the HR community.

The programs offered by RCA are coordinated by the Programs Committee under the direction of two Directors of Programs, Leslie Van Auken of Chesterfield County Public Schools and J. Leigh Harcum of Hanover County. Each year, a general theme is selected for the program year which becomes the baseline for developing the quarterly meeting presentation topics.

If you are interested in becoming an active member of the Programs Committee, or have suggestions for future themes/programs, please contact either Leslie Van Auken or J. Leigh Harcum.

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Upcoming News and Events

2008 Virginia State SHRM Conference

Calendars are marked. Excitement is building.

The Virginia State SHRM Conference, October 22 – 24 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, will be here before we know it!

This year’s theme—Unlocking the Treasure—is all about uncovering the potential of our most valuable resource—talented people. 

For more information please visit this link or, contact the publicity team through:

Debbie Bornholdt, SPHR
(804) 267-1287
dbornholdt@rc.hodes.com

Tom Davidson, SPHR
(804) 217-8365
tom@davidsonleadership.com

To register or check for updates, be sure to check out our website at www.rhrma.org for the latest information.

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2008 Quarterly Meetings

Quarterly Meeting Location:
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens (Robbins Room)
For directions to Lewis Ginter, follow the link.

Quarterly Meeting Schedule:
Registration and Breakfast:                  8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Business Update and Networking:     8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Presentation:                                           9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Questions and Answers:                      11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

The 2008 Program’s Theme of the Year is, “Employee Compensation:  Making your Mark.” 

Our list of esteemed speakers and their presentation topics follows:
 
September 17th, Edward R. Rataj, Managing Director of Compensation Consulting in the Human Capital Advisory Services practice of CBIZ Business Solutions of St. Louis, Inc. will present, “How to Set Pay Ranges that are Fair and Effective.”

PAST 2008 MEETINGS

March 19th, Rick Oliveria, President of the Bay Area Compensation Association, who teaches compensation at U.C. Berkeley and has a Masters Degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from the University of Oregon will present, “The Seven Deadly Sins of Employee Compensation.” 

June 18th, Ron Reynolds, Northeast Compensation Consulting Practice Leader of Lockton Companies based in Richmond, VA will present, “How to Develop and Communication Total Rewards Strategy.”

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2007 Quarterly Meetings

Fourth Quarterly Meeting

Topic: "The 10 Warning Signs that Your Company is Violating the ADA," with guest speaker Kevin D. Holden.

Third Quarterly Meeting

Topic: "Ask the Experts"

A panel discussion led by our members!

Panelist included:

• Carolyn Fowler, CCP, CBP, SPHR, GRP -- President, HR Diversified Solutions, LLC
• Jackie Jackson -- Principal, Jack Consulting
• Ron Reynolds -- Compensation Practice Leader, Lockton Companies
• Lee Weisiger, CCP -- Principal, The Titan Group

Second Quarterly Meeting

Topic: “Succession Planning, Leadership Development,and Retention"

A panel discussion led by Cathy Krevonick, Sr. Compensation and Reporting Analyst, The Brinks Company.

Panelist included:

• Maryann Belcher, Human Resources Director -- Dept. of Rehabilitative Services
• Tammy Cummings, Vice President & Chief HR Officer -- Federal Reserve Bank
• Dr. Lyle E. Evans, Asst Superintendent, HR & Administrative Services -- Chesterfield County Public Schools
• Kate Herbst, Manager, Assessment & Planning, Management & Organizational Development -- Phillip Morris USA
• Marilyn Loving, Manager, Talent Management -- Dominion Resources Services Company
• Jim Taylor, Director of Human Resources -- Hanover County Government

First Quarterly Meeting

Topic: “Using mentoring today to build the workforce of tomorrow” with guest spearker Dr. Dan Strakal.

2006 Quarterly Meetings

Fourth Quarterly Meeting

Topic: "The 11 Essential Steps to Designing a Successful Work-Life Program" with guest speaker Susan Seitel.

 Third Quarterly Meeting

Topic: "A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing Your Return on Investment in Employee Pay", with guest speaker Brad Hill.

Second Quarterly Meeting

Topic: "Evaluation, Equity & Beyond: What You Are Not Likely to Learn in Comp 101", with guest speaker Daniel Purushotham.

Topic: "Creating Winning Agreements in the Workplace", with guest speaker Ron Lambert, Chairman and CEO of Alongside Management, Inc.