Los Angeles: NHRA Affiliate News

Program Planning for 2011-2012 Year
Planning is now underway for our upcoming program year which begins September 2011.   If there are particular topics or speakers you'd like to hear, please send your thoughts to programs.losangeles@humanresources.org. 

Now Seeking Board & Committee Members
The National Human Resources Association - Los Angeles Affiliate is now seeking individuals to serve in a leadership capacity on our board or in one of our committee roles.   Many positions involve 1- 3 hours of work per month.  Positions include:

Membership Committee:   Work with a team of professionals to build and manage NHRA membership. Includes the development of programs to attract and retain members, develop/recommend member benefits, develop and administer membership and location award programs, and membership reporting.

Programs Committee:   Develop a dynamic program calendar aimed at building skills for HR professionals at all levels. Ensure quality programs are delivered on a monthly basis. Secure speakers, coordinate meeting locations, and special equipment. Issue meeting notices and track meeting attendance. Work with speakers to obtain summaries of presentations for NHRA Web Resource Center. 

Sponsorship & Advertising Committee:   Secure sponsors for NHRA national and/or local events to offset costs. Develop and implement sponsor benefit programs including publicity and web exposure. May also have responsibility for coordinating fundraising efforts.  Solicit advertisers for NHRA website.

If you would like to learn more, contact our President, Andrew Agress
by email at president.losangeles@humanresources.org or
via phone at (626) 535-1486 

  

2010 Not-for-Profit Leadership Awards
Congratulations to us! The National Human Resources Association – Los Angeles Affiliate was nominated for a San Fernando Valley Not-for-Profit Leadership award. The awards, which were presented by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal at a reception in May, recognized the Valley's top not-for-profit organizations for their business achievements.

Second Annual Human Resources Professionals Awards
In March, Lori Crawford, Vice President, Human Resources, United Online, Inc., was recognized by the San Fernando Business Journal for the strategic role she plays in her company's success by ensuring that United Online's workplace and its employees are ready to address today's business challenges through the implementation of a number of education, training and communication programs. The National Human Resources Association – Los Angeles Affiliate is especially proud of Lori who is also a member of the Affiliate's Board Directors as our Volunteer Coordinator.