Welcome to HRP-MN

The mission of Human Resource Professionals of Minnesota shall be to provide a forum for human resource professionals seeking to enhance their professional and personal development.

We will accomplish this through programs, networks, and support services that empower our members to make meaningful contributions to the complex and dynamic world of Human Resources.

HRP-MN January Luncheon:
Successful HSA Implementation (A Case Study)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Come hear the strategy and successful implementation of an HSA benefit with a150 employee manufacturing company. Learn about:

- engaging an employee committee
- communicate – repeat and repeat again
- lessons learned

Pamela Lampert

Our presenter will be Pamela Lampert who is currently the senior vice president of human resources and communications with the Pohlad Family of companies. She previously served as vice president of planning and organizational development at Rimage Corporation in Minneapolis where an HSA offering was successfully implemented.

She has nearly 30 years of human resources experience, including eight years operating her own human resources consulting practice and serving in various human resource leadership roles for several high tech organizations. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Carleton College in Northfield, Minn., and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Minnesota.

Program Details:

Date:             Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Time:             11:00 am      Registration
                       11:30 am      Luncheon Buffet
                       11:45 am      Announcements
                       12:00 pm      Speaker
                       1:00 pm        Networking
                       1:30 pm        Close

Location:  The Metropolitan Ballroom
                    5418 Wayzata Blvd
                    Golden Valley, MN

Cost:          Advance Members: $35; Non-Members: $50
                   Student Members: $15                       
                   Walk-In Members: $50; Non-Members: $60

RSVP: Please call 651-288-3434 or register online by Thursday, January 9th. To cancel, please call the HRP-MN office by 4:30 pm Thursday, January 8th. 

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HRP-MN January Networking:
Looking at NonProfits in a New Light
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
7:15 am - 8:35 am

Our next Networking Meeting will be in the Tuesday, January 20, 2009 from 7:15 to 8:35 a.m. at: Ad Strategies Conference Center. Our topic for the day: "Looking at NonProfits in a New Light”
How HR professionals can use non-profits to improve their own company’s bottom line!

In addition to having lots of opportunity for networking, representatives from three nonprofits in the Twin Cities will provide a brief overview of their organizations----but with a little twist!  We seem to think of nonprofits as always needing our support---but our guest speakers will let you know how their organizations can be of service to you!!  Participants include:

Jean Grossman, Lifeworks
www.lifeworks.org

“Lifeworks is a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities live fuller lives that are integrated into the flow of community experience.”

Sara Sundeen, Courage Center
www.couragecenter.org

“Courage Center’s mission is to empower people with disabilities to realize their full potential in every aspect of life.”

Becky Brink, Goodwill/Easter Seals
www.goodwilleasterseals.org

“The Goodwill/Easter Seals’ mission is to assist people with barriers to education, employment and independence in achieving their goals.” 

Location:  Ad Strategies Conference Center (Park Place East Building)
                 5775 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 820
                 St. Louis Park, Minnesota   55416

Directions:  From 394 take Xenia/Park Place exit (turn left if coming from the east & right if coming from the west).  You'll be headed south on Park Place.  Take second right (16th Street West), go about ½ block past the Double Tree Hotel to the Park Place East Building.  Go directly to 8th floor Conference Room, Suite 820.  

A special "thanks" to Ad Strategies who will be providing the room this month!
       
Agenda:
7:15-7:30 a.m.    Open Networking
7:30-7:35 a.m.    Call to Order
7:35-7:45 a.m.    Introductions (be prepared to introduce yourself and what you do)
7:45-8:20 a.m.    Educational Topic: "Looking at NonProfits in a New Light "
8:20-8:35 a.m.    Open Networking   

RSVP to:         
Carole Arndt at carndt@humanresourceedge.com by Friday, January 16, 2009.
+++Remember to bring  plenty of business cards and your calendar+++

Coffee Sponsors Needed:  We are always looking for sponsors to provide coffee for these events—please let me know if you/your company would be interested in doing so.  If we don’t have a coffee sponsor, we’ll still have coffee (very much needed at 7:15 in the morning)---but will ask attendees to donate toward the cause!!! 

Note:   HRP-MN Networking meetings are usually held the 3rd Tuesday of each month from
 7:15 a.m. to 8:35 a.m.  (Unless otherwise indicated.)

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The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent those of HRP-MN. HRP-MN disclaims any responsibility for the use and application of the information presented.