Human Resources of Central Oregon

Welcome to:
The Human Resource Association of Central Oregon (SHRM Chapter 310)

HRACO is a member organization for Human Resource professionals and a local chapter affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 
 
Our mission is to provide opportunities for education, networking and community connection to Human Resource practitioners in Central Oregon. 
 
We offer individuals in the Human Resources occupation opportunities for skills enhancement as well as tools to obtain certification as professionals in the field of HR.  We meet the third Wednesday of each month and have speakers on various HR-related topics.  See our Calendar of Events for more information. 

Take a moment to browse through our website and outstanding offerings including our monthly meeting calendar, the educational opportunities, job postings and presentations.  If you are not currently a member of SHRM, we encourage you to join now.  SHRM membership will enhance your career and open a world where thousands of resources are at your fingertips such as sample forms, toolkits, webcasts, podcasts, supervisory newsletters, employment updates and so much more.  Your membership in SHRM automatically provides you with member benefits in HRACO.  Membership provides you with "member only" access to information on both the HRACO website and SHRM.
 
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We invite you to attend our local monthly chapter meetings. HRACO is not only a professional organization, but also provides members and guests with a great place to meet new friends and learn new ideas for professional growth. We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. 


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Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS

HRACO Names the HR Professional of the Year

HRACO is pleased to announce that Patti Ribb has been named 2009’s HR Professional of the Year.  Patti has over 20 years of Human Resource experience and currently holds the position of Practice Administrator for Awbrey Dental.  Please click here for more information.



Networking after Hours


Come join us for a casual gathering to get to know HR Professionals in Central Oregon, foster collaboration and have a bit of fun.


When:       Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Location:   El Caporal, corner of Bond & Franklin
Time:         5:30pm -7:00pm
RSVP:        by Monday, February 1st, by completing the new RSVP Form or emailing dana@danamics.net

Please Note:  attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own drinks and food items.


2010 HRACO Board

 

Congratulations to the new members of the HRACO Board:


President - Sandy Stephenson
Past President - Nancy Lumpkin
President Elect - Cindy O'Neal
Treasurer - Dana Barz
Secretary - Amber Bennett
Membership - Karen Turner

Programming - Marian Thomas

Legislative Affairs - Katie Tank

Education - JoAn Mann

Webmaster - Patti Ribb

Member At Large - Kurt Barker

Member At Large - Sally Sorenson




HR 101

 

HRACO is once again partnering with Central Oregon Community College to present HR 101 beginning April 13, 2010.  The eight-week course is geared toward people who have human resources as part of their job or who wish to enter the profession.  PRE-REGISTRATION will be required.

 

More details are available on the Education page.  Questions may be directed to JoAn Mann with Prep Profiles, Inc.



HRACO is pleased to acknowledge Barran Liebmann LLP as our February Sponsor

 

At BARRAN LIEBMAN LLP our experienced and dedicated attorneys focus on representing employers and finding solutions for their employment law and labor management needs. Our attorneys specialize in four areas including employment advice, employment litigation, labor relations and employee benefits. Additionally, to help you prevent employer-related labor problems, we provide a full range of training tools and educational opportunities such as our Food For ThoughtSM Breakfast Seminars that address ongoing changes in the law, and our free Electronic AlertsSM that advise on cutting-edge changes and important updates in labor and employment law. Whether you are an employer, human resource professional, in-house counsel, business executive or business owner, you will benefit from Barran Liebman's specialized experience and exceptional client service. To contact Barran Liebman, please email Traci Hopfe, Client Services Director, at thopfe@barran.com.

 


The HRACO Mentoring Program

Although human resource professionals have informally been mentors to others in the field for decades, formal SHRM mentoring programs across the country have had great success.  We believe our members in Central Oregon can also benefit from such a program.

The Mentoring Program is still accepting applications for HR Professionals who would like to be mentored.

Find out more information by visiting the Programs page.


NHRMA 72nd Annual Conference & Tradeshow will present
"The Changing Environment of HR"
 
Sunriver Resort | Sunriver, Oregon
September 20 - October 1, 202
 
Don't miss out!  Registration opens in March - visit the conference website at www.nhrmaconference.org for updates and information on sponsorship, tradeshow and advertising opportunities, current agenda and venue information.

Quick Links
Sponsors

 www.barranliebman.com

 

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