2013 is Your Year to Lead Strong

Juanita Baldwin, PHR
AHRMA 2013 President

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Leading the Human Resources function in 2013 is no small fete.  We know it requires considerable personal skills/ traits including planning, organization, perseverance, risk-taking, creativity, a compelling vision, and a passion for learning.   Increasingly, we “dance as fast as we can” to juggle competing demands and, often, end up multi-tasking badly.  While I sometimes attribute this dilemma to being “protein-deficient” (more on this topic in a future article), I value having “just-in-time” access to information, people, and resources.  

2013 is AHRMA’s year to LEAD Strong.  Our goal is to bring you topics, speakers, and professional development opportunities that will inspire you and strengthen your ability to lead your team, organization, profession, and your community.  If you missed our last two monthly programs, we missed you!  In December 2012, Coach Jody Conradt and two of her star players spoke on the leadership lessons learned both on and off the court.  In January, we hosted a panel of business leaders including Heather McKissick, Jeff Evins, Dave Porter, Regina Rogoff, and Kevin Johns, who provided insights into emerging economic trends and the related challenges which may impact our workplace.

On February 28, we are proud to host our Annual Legislative Action Day to keep you informed on what’s happening with the 83^rd Legislature and the latest developments in employment law.  The Honorable State Representative Mark Strama is our featured speaker for this not-to-be-missed program. 

Behind the scenes, your AHRMA Board of Directors is excited about embarking on a year filled with challenges and opportunities that are stretching us as leaders and strengthening us as a team.  I’m reminded of the wisdom of Albert Einstein, who observed, “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”  Whether it’s knowledge or imagination, you seek, we would be honored to have you join us at an upcoming program.  We’re saving a seat at the AHRMA table for you.  

All the Best,

Juanita Baldwin, PHR

AHRMA 2013 President

WE Are Austin HR.  LEAD Strong.

Board Member Resignation

Hello AHRMA Members,

On behalf of the 2012 AHRMA Board of Directors, I am sad to inform our Membership that Brenda Cox, our 2012 President-Elect has made the difficult decision to resign her position from the 2012 AHRMA Board of Directors. Brenda’s personal decision was made after much careful thought, consideration and concern for AHRMA and its members.

Brenda is admired by all for her many contributions to AHRMA. First, she became involved with AHRMA as a contributing Speaker; next a Programs committee member; then Vice President of the Communications Committee in 2011; now facilitator and participant of the Stepping Stones to Enhanced Leadership program; and President-Elect 2012.

Brenda will indeed be missed by all of the Board and Our Membership!

Lori Rohre, our 2012 AHRMA President, has created a Nominating Committee to begin the process of identifying and interviewing potential candidates for Brenda’s replacement, as well as for other incoming Board positions for the 2013 Board of Directors. The appointment of a new President-Elect for the remainder of the 2012 term, with such a few short months for planning and preparation for the 2013 Presidency, could create many challenges for the new President and Our Chapter.

Many contingency plans and possible solutions were discussed with other AHRMA Past Presidents and current Board members. I presented the following motion:

In the event that the Board and nominating committee are not able to find a suitable President-Elect to fulfill the remainder of the 2012 term, and subsequently the 2013 President; Lori Rohre, 2012 AHRMA President, will be asked to continue as President for the 2013 term.

This motion was seconded, voted upon and approved unanimously by the 2012 AHRMA Board, and Lori has graciously accepted this responsibility, for the good of our organization.

Thank you to Lori, and the 2012 Board for all you do for AHRMA.

Yours in service,

Wendy Chance, CTS
2012 Past President