Meet me at the lodge at Deadwood
May 18th-20th, 2011
South Dakota Society for Human Resource Management State Conference
Take the gamble and join us for
“HR . . . A Business’s Trump Card”
Where you will learn how to be that ace-in-the-hole key resource with a winning edge for your business. Obtain the advantage personally and professionally by attending this conference!
The deck is stacked to provide you with a winning hand for development!
Conference Agenda
Wednesday, May 18th
Noon – 3 pmRegistrationConference Center Lobby
1 pmOpening RemarksBallroom B & C
Janice Minder, State President for South Dakota SHRM
Shelly Kendrix, Co-Chair of 2011 SDSHRM Conference
1:15 pmIs anyone cheating?Ballroom B & C
“Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Sustainability: HR’s Leadership Role”
Howard Wallack, Director of Global Member Programs SHRM
2:15 pm“Struck Gold” Break with refreshmentsBallroom B & C
2:30 pmDouble or Nothing…
“Employment Decisions & Employment Laws: How They’ve Changed”
Lynn Jackson Shultz & LeBrun PC
3:30 pmBasic StrategyBallroom B & C
“What Would Andy Griffith Do? Emotional Intelligence”
Jon Sogn, Lynn Jackson Shultz & LeBrun PC
4:30 pmTime for some Comps! Welcome Reception (Cash Bar)Ballroom A & D
Hosted by Lynn Jackson Shultz & LeBrun PC
5 pmState Council MeetingRoosevelt Room
5:30pmPrairieberry BusConference Center Lobby
Thursday, May 19th
7 am – 3pmRegistrationConference Center Lobby
7 am – 8:30 amEarly Bird Continental BreakfastBallroom B & C
7:30 amAnte Up…Ballroom B & C
“10 Legal Topics in 60 Minutes: Surprises in Law: Tips & Techniques”
Lynn Jackson Shultz & LeBrun PC - Panel
8:45 amOpening RemarksBallroom B & C
Laurie McIntosh, Field Services Director SHRM
Deadwood Mayor Francis Toscana
9:15 amGet the House Edge…Ballroom B & C
“Turning Your HR Department Into a Profit Center”
Dr. Michael W. Mercer, Ph.D.
10:30 amPoker RunBallroom A & D
Enjoy refreshments while picking up your cards from participating vendors.
Top Vendor hands will receive prizes during the banquet.
11:30 amMaking Your Hand…Ballroom B & C
“Building Alliances Inside and Out: Harnessing the Power of Different Alliances
Laurie McIntosh,Field Services Director SHRM & John Friend, HR Manager Cetero Research
12:30 pmChip in on a great lunch while hearing how to “chip in”Ballroom A & D
Beth Cooper, SDSHRM Foundation
Also continue on your poker run!
1:15 pmConcurrent Sessions
Jackpot… “Absolutely fabulous Organizational Change”Ballroom B & C
Dr. Michael W. Mercer, Ph.D.
VIP – “Effective Individuals Reap the Rewards of a Royal Flush!”Russell Room
Jennifer M. Reecy, Consultant, Author & Life Coach
Check… “Termination Checklist & Employee Handbook Tune-Up”Roosevelt Room
Cathy Sabers & Cammy Theeler, Lynn Jackson Shultz & LeBrun PC
2:45 pmPoker RunBallroom A & D
Enjoy refreshments while picking up your cards from participating vendors.
Top hands will receive prizes at the end of the conference.
3:00 pmConcurrent Sessions
Double Down… “Incredible Teambuilding and Teamwork”Ballroom B & C
Dr. Michael W. Mercer, Ph.D.
“It’s in the Cards”… “ Making Sense of Profile Testing”Russell Room
Rick Tiemann, CEO of the Executive Group
Call… “ When Should I Call My Lawyer?”Roosevelt Room
Lynn Jackson Shultz & LeBrun PC
4:15 pmCalling Trump…Ballroom B & C
“Knowing How to Read Financial Statements & Offer Insight as an HR Professional”
David Hannah, Paystubz
5:15 pmLast Chance at the Poker Run with VendorsBallroom A & D
Silent Auction wrap up
6 pmBanquet – Best Vendor Hand & Door Prize Give Away. Silent Auction Winners announced.
Friday, May 20th
7:30 am – 8:30 amAces & Eights - Continental BreakfastBallroom B & C
8:30 amOpening RemarksBallroom B & C
Melanie Weber, Co-Chair of 2011 SDSHRM Conference
8:45 amConcurrent Sessions
Are you a King… “Effective Leadership Part I”Ballroom B & C
TJ Readon, CEO Readon Consulting
Counting Cards… “ Check Them Please: Validation References”Russell Room
Rick Tiemann, CEO Executive Group
Don’t be a Joker… “The Importance of Trust & Character” Part IRoosevelt Room
Phil Rasnick, PML Programs, LLC
10 amTime for Comps! - Break Ballroom A & D
10:30 amConcurrent Sessions
Are you a King… “Effective Leadership Part II”Ballroom B & C
TJ Readon, CEO Readon Consulting
“Legislative Regulatory: What's New, Hot What to Watch For”Russell Room
Joe Dreesen, Jackson Lewis
Don’t be a Joker… “The Importance of Trust & Character” Part IIRoosevelt Room
Phil Rasnick, PML Programs, LLC
11:45 amWho has the BEST Conference Hands? Ballroom B & CWinners of the Poker Run determined & Closing Remarks