April 2008

 

 

 

 

Sussex Warren Human Resource Management Association

"SWHRMA"

Newsletter

Spring 2008 Edition

 

Welcome to Sussex Warren Human Resource Management

 

Dear Josette Stock,

 

    Back in February, the ground hog said we would have a short Winter; so much for relying on rodents for prognostication. Well, even without the Spring-like weather we all are craving we can be warmed up a bit by the anticipation about our next Chapter meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday April 17th   at the Wyndham Garden. The topic is:  Low Hanging Fruit: Saving Big on Ancillary Benefits Presented by Marc Ferraro of Corporate Synergies. We will begin with dinner at 6:00PM and the meeting will run until 8:30PM. This meeting is approved for HRCI recertification credit. If you would like to register for this meeting or check out the other topics for the rest of this year, click here to go to the SWHRMA website. Sussex Warren Chapter Events

    Did you know that we now offer pre-paid registration for our chapter meetings? Click on "Pay Now" and pay through our PayPal account with a major credit card. Remember that you save $5 off the walk-in meeting fee if you pre-register. Just click on the Click here to register link to pre-register.

Have you designated SWHRMA as your SHRM chapter yet? Our chapter charges no dues and only asks that you complete a SWHRMA Chapter designation form for National SHRM to be a full member. If you have not done so, please check with the registration desk at the next Chapter Meeting or contact Elizabeth Baltrukovicz at ebaltruk@edificeinfo.com

    Sneak Preview:  Our June Meeting will be a World Café designed to give our members the chance to network in a more informal way and discuss several HR related topics at once instead of having a formal presentation [Details for our 'Spring Fling' will be forthcoming with the May meeting notice].

See you all at the April meeting.

 

Nancy Arduengo, Ph.D.

 

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CHAPTER MEETING

APRIL 17

DINNER MEETING 6-8:30pm

WYNDHAM GARDEN HOTEL

MT OLIVE, NJ

Low Hanging Fruit: Saving Big on Ancillary Benefits

Low Hanging Fruit:  Saving Big on Ancillary Benefits

Due to relative costs, ancillary benefits are often perceived as "unimportant" or "minor". These perceptions often cause ancillary product opportunities to be left on the table. Advisors frequently neglect mastery of the nuances of these programs. Likewise, employers generally know little about the elements that comprise these benefits. Learn ways companies have tweaked or revised their ancillary benefits and reaped dramatic rewards.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 Five Places You Forgot to Look for Cost Savings in Your Benefit Plan
 Using Supplemental and Voluntary Plans to Augment Your Current
Offerings

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Marc G. Ferrara, Regional Vice President

Corporate Synergies

 

Marc is a consultant and manager at Corporate Synergies with over 30 years of diverse experience in management, new business management, strategic development, and employee benefits marketing. He brings a vast range of expertise, most recently from Wachovia Insurance Services as Vice President of Employee Benefits where he managed a large-case account team.  In 2005 Marc was promoted to Senior Vice President, Managing Director to over-see the management of Wachovia's Northeast Employer Solutions Group.

Marc has worked for firms such as Prudential Insurance Company, CNA and CIGNA HealthCare's North Jersey Group.

Marc is responsible for new business development, account retention and sales management. He is a strong results-oriented leader with a clear vision, high integrity, and ability to achieve ambitious goals. He is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of service while managing quality control standards, technical issues, and productivity guidelines.

Marc has lectured at various professionally sponsored seminars and symposiums in the New York Metropolitan area and has served on industry panels relating to the issues of healthcare costs.

Marc lives in West Caldwell with his wife Susan and has four sons.

 

SWHRMA BOARD


President 
Nancy Arduengo, Ph.D.
973.944.1697
ardlen@ptd.net

President Elect/WebMaster
Josette A. Stock
973.729.8210 jstock@adlperser.com 

VP Programs
Louise Kiernan, MA, PHR
908.852.0291
louise@kiernanconsulting.com

VP Membership Committee
Elizabeth Baltrukovicz,
973.616.2929
ebaltruk@edificeinfo.com

Secretary
Laura Parillo
973.383.0800
llp@lion.com

Certification Chair
Deborah Kroeger, SPHR
973.695.8326
Kamp1023@aol.com

Treasurer
Pete Limone
973.716.7487
plimone@fpcusa.com

Legislative Chair
Howard Vex, Esq
908.852.2600
Hvex@ckclaw.com 

College Relations
Anne Wachira-Adjei
201-927-5086
awachira@optonline.net

Sponsorship Chair
Bill Spigonardo
973.360.0600
bspigonardo@raskinbenefits.com

Meeting Notices/Immediate Past President
Michele Underhill, PHR
908.689.1118
Michele@abilities-nw.com

Press Releases/PSA's
Catherine Murch
973.827.5178
fmurch@earthlink.net

Chapter Advisor
Cindy Ruggiero
973.670.0772
cindyrug@ptd.net   
 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

APRIL 12TH, 2008

In the spirit of the SHRM Mission to Advance the Profession and Serve the Professional, the Garden State Council is pleased to offer its annual GSC Leadership Conference.


Designed to promote leadership development and engage our SHRM volunteer leaders throughout the state of NJ, this conference is offered at no cost to SHRM members...

  • who currently hold, or are
  • considering a volunteer leadership role
    in one of the NJ SHRM Chapters or with the Garden State Council - SHRM.

The Saturday, April 12th conference sessions will run from 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at the renovated Hyatt- New Brunswick hotel.

Full agenda and registration details for this event will be received in the weeks ahead.

For now, save the date on your calendar and share this information with your leadership team and other interested parties. 
 


Garden State Council - SHRM

2008 Leadership Conference

DATE: Saturday April 12, 2008

TIME: 8 am to 1 pm
LOCATION: New Brunswick Hyatt

 

CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIPS
 
The Sussex-Warren Chapter is pleased to announce our Chapter was recently awarded a $750 SHRM Foundation Regional scholarship.  In conjunction with funds from our local Chapter, we are awarding 2 scholarships to prepare for the HRCI PHR/SPHR certification. You must be a member in good standing, be able to sit for the exam and not have let your PHR/SPHR certification lapse.  This award will be granted as partial aid toward the cost of the Human Resource Professional Development Certificate offered by Fairleigh Dickinson University or the purchase of the SHRM Learning System Self Study Materials.  This scholarship is being offered for the 2007/2008 year to two separate recipients.  To obtain an application or for further information contact: Deb Kroeger, SPHR @ 973.695.8326 or e-mail:
dkroeger@dsus.com

 

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
 
Sussex Warren Human Resources Management Association (SWHRMA)provides opportunities for companies to sponsor our chapter meetings.   
Companies may elect to sponsor monthly SWHRMA meetings at the following levels:

 

Select  Meeting Sponsorship $500  §     
As a Select sponsor you will enjoy having your Company Logo and link promoting your services on the SWHRMA website home page for 6 months and more...
 
Elite Partner Sponsorship $1,000 §     
As an Elite Partner, you will enjoy having your Company Logo and link promoting your services on the SWHRMA website for 12 months and more...    

 

Contact Bill Spigonardo:         
bspigonardo@raskinbenefits.com
973.360.0600 

 

Upcoming
Chapter Events
 

 

May 15

8-10:30am

"Hiring th WOW:Women Opting Back to the Workforce"

Julie Kampf

JBK Associates 

 

June 19

6-8:30pm

World Cafe

 

September 18

6-8:30pm

"Hiring Practices & Workplace Safety in the Post 911 ERa: The New Role of HR"

Amit Gavish

SSC, Inc. Security & Investigations

 

 

TO REGISTER:

e-mail:

plimone@fpcusa.com  by April 14, 2008.


If paying by pay pal bring your receipt to the meeting.

 

COST: $30 for Pre-registration/$35 for Walk-Ins

 

Checks made Payable to:SWHRMA can be presented at the door.

 

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 *No Shows or cancellations after April 14th will be billed at the regular meeting rateof $30.

Michele Underhill
Sussex Warren Human Resource Management
908-689-1118

SWHRMA

IN-TRANSITION

Are you an HR professional and in-transition? We have been meeting informally on a bi-weekly basis to share information, resources and job leads. Our next meeting is Thursday, April 10th. Please feel free to join us. 

 

Contact: Michele Underhill

 

201.317.1693/underhilljm@embarqmail.com

4/10/08 @ 5:45-7:45 Mama's Cafe Baci, Mountain Ave, Hackettstown

 

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