Members to Vote on Slate

The following Slate has been put forward by the Nominating Committee for 2005 - 2006 (two year terms):

President
Lynn Watterson, SPHR

Vice President
David L. Goldman, SPHR

Treasurer
MaryLou Buonaccorsi

A special e-mail was sent to all HRM-RI members with a link to our new online voting form. If you did not receive it, click here for information on how you can vote.The deadline for casting your ballot is 12/20/2004.

Thank You to Volunteers

Many thanks to all our members who volunteered their time and energy to assist the staff of the RI Food Bank during our Community Outreach Activity on December 2nd. Your efforts will help to make this a happier holiday for many Rhode Islanders in need.

President's Farewell

Click here to read a special farewell message from Elissa O'Brien, SPHR, outgoing President of HRM-RI.

HRM-RI Hosts Newport Chamber Roundtables

On December 9th, HRM-RI hosted the second in a series of roundtable events at the Newport Chamber of Commerce. The featured topic was Discipline and Termination. David Goldman, SPHR, Chair of HRM-RI's Aquidneck Island Affiliate Committee, answered questions and facilitated discussion.

These Chamber roundtables are designed to assist smaller businesses who may not have an HR professional on staff. All HRM-RI members are invited to become involved and lend their expertise. If you would be interested in participating, contact us

HRM-RI Members Serve on Steering Committee of New RI Business Leadership Network (BLN)

HRM-RI members Pat Orr, Senior HR Representative at AIPSO, and Tom McDonough, HR Director for The Providence Journal Bulletin, are involved with an exciting initiative called the Rhode Island Business Leadership Network (RI BLN).

The focus of this group is "business to business" sharing of information and strategies that support the recruitment, hiring, and retention of employees with disabilities. Learn more!

O'Brien On Panel at Leadership Conference

Elissa O'Brien, SPHR, President of HRM-RI, spoke at the 2004 Leadership Conference in Arlington, Virginia on November 19, 2004. She was asked to be part of a panel of HR chapter leaders who have had successful strategies in involving Senior HR Leaders. Download a press release.