HRMA January 2009 Newsletter
In This Issue
Legal Corner
SHRM Graduate Fellowship
January New Members
2008 HRMA Financial Status
January Meeting Sponsors

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LEGAL CORNER

Federal Legislative Alert
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has delayed by 60 days, until April 3, 2009, the effective date for using the revised Form I-9, originally scheduled to go into effect today.  Please note:  Employers who use the new form prior to the April 3, 2009 effective date are subject to civil monetary penalties. 

 I.f you would like to contribute an article for our newsletter, please email Shanna Jensen at info@hrmanm.org.
HR Graduate Study Fellowship, New for 2009! 
At least one applicant will receive up to $10,000 annually for up to two years of graduate study in HR.  The award was established in honor of Susan R. Meisinger due to her historic contributions American Flagto the HR community and profession.

Clink of this link to download the application.  You must be a member of SHRM and/or hold a professional certificate (i.e. SPHR, PHR, etc).
 
Save the Date!
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Our HRMA State Conference will be February 9-10, 2010!
 

 

New HRMA NM website went live
February 3, 2009

www.hrmanm.org
Message from Our President
Happy New Year HRMA members!
 
January is a special month; it signifies a fresh start and new
beginnings for many of us. January 2009 is especially exciting
as we anticipate the inauguration of a new President in
Washington D.C. and look forward to a change in our country's
leadership, a new first family and even a new "first dog"!
 
As we begin 2009, I am very excited about our HRMA Board;
a blend of returning Board members as well new ones. We added
two key roles to the Board this year: VP Certification and
VP Community Relations.   Members will find support and guidance
for those who are interested in becoming certified as well as
programs and assistance for our Certified professionals. Our new
VP of Community Relations will continue our strategic alliance with
Teamworks and help us become even more active in our
community!
 
The HRMA Board accomplished so many things in 2008 under
Kim Baird's leadership including increased membership, a new
website and member management system with advanced
technology to better serve you. In addition we have developed
a new professional, membership information package. We'll role
out the website and member packet this month as we embark
on another year, committed to serving you better at our meeting
location, Embassy Suites! 
 
The HRMA Board dedicated an entire day on Saturday,
January 10th to strategic planning for 2009.  It's going to be
a terrific year!  The HRMA Board is stronger and more committed
than ever to serving the HR profession and advancing the HR
professional.  We value your membership and continued support
and look forward to working with you in the months to come.
 
Sincerely,
 
Patty Longdon

 
We Welcome New
Members!

For information, please contact Jan Harper!

Ginger Bennett
Direct Power and Water Corporation

Dezirie Gomez
McKinley County

Sandra Gonzales
Yearout Mechanical, Inc.

Steven Hawson
Chamizal Consulting Group, LLC

Andrea McCormick
Kelly Services

Kelley Rainwater
Cisco Systems

Gracie Martinez
Sandia Nat'l Labs

Natasha Sutherlin
Clifton Gunderson
 
2008 HRMA of NM Financial Status
 
HRMA is pleased to announce that our 2008 Financial position remains secure. Both our revenues and expenses fell within our budgeted range for 2008.
 
 
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2008 HRMA of NM Mission Statement
BUILDS NETWORKS - connects people to create lasting relationships for personal, professional and organization success                                 
INSPIRES LEARNING - encourages engagement through leading edge professional development programs and up to the minute resources  
DRIVES BUSINESS SUCCESS - promotes results that align with the business strategy, add value and shape the organization                  
IGNITES PASSION - engergizes HR professionals to make a difference by delivering HR with cerdibility, integrity and attitude AND...              
ADVANCES the HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSION!
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