Historical Information- Past Meetings and Conferences

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DateSpeakerTopic 
2011   
13-Jan-11NETWORKINGNETWORKING 
10-Feb-11Dan Ortiz-Georgia Tech’s OSHA Training InstituteOSHA Compliance and Effective Workplace Safety and Heath Program1 hour
10-Mar-11Hutchinson TraylorHealth Care Reform Action Plan for Employers1 hour
14-Apr-11Dave O'Connell / TALX CorporationUnemployment: Relieving the employers burden of claims / Improving hearing results1 hour
12-May-11NETWORKINGNETWORKING 
9-Jun-11PanelWorkplace Violence1 hour
14-Jul-11NO MEETINGNO MEETING 
11-Aug-11Costangy, Brooks & SmithWorkforce Generations: When Eminem shows up!1 hour
8-Sep-11US Department of Labor  
6-Oct-112011: LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE- Making ConnectionsLEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (see below for details)6 hours
 
10-Nov-11WeCareOn-Site Wellness Clinics1 hour
8-Dec-11Randy NixLegislative Update 
2010   
14-Jan-10Page Estes, Chamber of CommerceUpdate on Troup County 
11-Feb-10Wayne Townsend, Rexnord IndustriesEmployee Free Choice Act  
11-Mar-10Paul McLeish, Achieve LeadershipDoing More With Less 
15-Apr-10Networking MeetingNetworking Meeting 
13-May-10Robert Lewellen, EmployBridgeSafety in the Workplace1 hour
10-Jun-10Stephanie Dandridge, WGTCUsing the Fred Factor in your Workplace 
8-Jul-10No Meeting  
12-Aug-10Phillip Green, WGHDrug Free Workplace 
9-Sep-10Networking Meeting  
6-Oct-102010: LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE- Driving Success Through LeadershipLEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (see below for details)6 hours
11-Nov-10Jonathan MartinManaging the Workplace in a changing economy/Dealing With Difficult People1 hour
9-Dec-10Randy NixLegislative News: State and National1 hour
2009   
8-Jan-09Jane FryerUpdate for the Chamber 
12-Feb-09Penelope HarbourEmployer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) 
12-Mar-09Myra CreightonLabor Laws 
9-Apr-09Kelvin ReddServant Leadership1 hour
14-May-09Jed Sheehan/LaniFive Steps to Increase Workplace Efficiency through Technology’ 
11-Jun-092009: SUMMER SEMINARSUMMER SEMINAR (see below for details) 
9-Jul-09Networking Meeting  
13-Aug-09Michael Nimer-OneSource RelocationMaximize Relocation Strategies1 hour
10-Sep-09Janet GrearTroup County Schools- Understanding Generations 
15-Oct-092009: LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE- The Effective Leader: Doing More With LessPaul McLeish, Kenneth Hoats, Joyce Divinyi 
12-Nov-09Jonathan Martin, Constancy, Brooks, and SmithWhat's new in Washington1 hour
10-Dec-09Randy NixLegislative News1 hour
2008   
10-Jan-08Jane Fryer"State of LaGrange" 
14-Feb-08Kenneth Hoats"How an EAP can help retain associates" 
13-Mar-08Dick SimmondsThe Job Search Cycle 
10-Apr-08Ginger Booton“Georgia Work Ready”.  
8-May-08Gary WheelerGrowing Global with Your Company 
12-Jun-08Tony DattiloClark Holder- Understanding Insurance 
14-Aug-08Randy NixLegislative Update 
11-Sep-08Linda H. McMullen“I Just Don’t Understand Those . . .” (Generations in the Workplace) 
9-Oct-08LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE- Excellence in LeadershipLEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (see below for details) 
13-Nov-08Chris SmithUnderstanding Vocational Rehabilitation Employment 
11-Dec-08Networking Meeting  
2007   
11-Jan-07Tim ChisholmNew York Life 
8-Feb-07Roger ButenbaughGA State Council Director 
8-Mar-07Gerald WyattUnderstanding Change Management 
12-Apr-07Audrey Boone TillmanSVP HR AFLAC 
10-May-07Jeff BrownWest Point Lake SOS 
14-Jun-07Julie ElgarFord and Harrison 
9-Aug-07Randy NixLegislative 
13-Sep-07Phillip Blout AssociatesTrends in Compensation 
11-Oct-07Myra CreightonFisher and Phillips 
8-Nov-07Joe Laymon / Manpower"Talent Shortage" 
13-Dec-07Joy WilkinsTroup County Strategic Plan 
    
    
2011: LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE- Making Connections  6 hours
 Martha ForlinasGetting Employee Engagement  Results 
 Alyssa MorrisSocial Media Law 
 Mike Pniewski Act to Win– Actions instead of Reactions 
    
2010:  LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE-   Driving Success Through Leadership 6 hours
 Victoria AshfordFearless Leadership:  Fuel your Drive--and Thrive 
 Pete ToshEnhanced Employee Engagement=Enhanced Organizational Performance 
 Martin YateSmart Career Management Strategies and How To Increase Professional Visibility and Credibility 
    
2009:   LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE- The Effective Leader: Doing More With Less 6 hours
 Paul McleishDoing More as a Leader with Less 
 Kenneth HoatsLead and they will Follow 
 Joyce E. DivinyiStress Management Strategies for the ‘Last Ones Standing’ 
    
2009: SUMMER SEMINAR   
 Tim NewtonEmployment Law 
 Edward Smith and Megan Penn (HT)Group Health Insurance 
 Bill KuerziSafety in the Workplace 
    
2008:  LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE-   Excellence in Leadership 6 hours
 Monte Farrar“Managing Conflict and Change to Enhance  Morale and Team Building” 
 Judy Glick-SmithGot Conflict? How to  Minimize Workplace Conflict through Authenticity Training 
 Gerald Wyatt, PHRChange: The Only Constant 
    
SPONSORED  EVENTS   
2011: Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers   2011 Conference  
 Eunice Glover*363 Communication Skills Opens Doors to Relationship Success1 hour
 Tara Kermiet*The 360-Degree Evaluation1 hour
 Pete Tosh*Effectively Utilizing HR Metrics- for HR and Career Offices1 hour
 Brad Adler*Legal Aspects of Social Media1 hour
 Kenneth Hoats *All those in Favor of Change say- UGH!1 hour
 Rex Trewin*From Staffing to Relationship Building: Creating a proactive versus a reactive campus recruiting program1 hour
 Jonathon Martin*Understanding FLSA- Interns, RA s, and work-study students1 hour
 Judith Giddings*The Gap...Is Not Just a Brand of Clothes! (employment laws that address The Gap Laws)1 hour
 Charles Little*Changing Face of the Application Process1 hour
 Karen McGrath*Recruiters Roundtable1 hour
    
    
    
    
2011: West Georgia Employer Committee   
 MOCK UNION ORGANIZING WORKSHOPJonathon Martin4 hours