Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2007

		Meeting Notes   03/27/2007 12:00 PM Lulu’s On Main - Sylva
	WNC HRA Update – Charles Martinez
Discussion:  WNCRHA is hosting the upcoming conference – September 26-28 – at the Grove Park Inn.  Visit the website www.wnchra.net and click on the link for conference information inclusive of registration, and accommodations.  Grove Park rates are $169 per night until August 24.  For those interested in being a sponsor/vendor, Kim Moser is the contact.  (Early bird until 7/30 $395 for full conference, $495 thereafter.  One-day registration = $175) Individuals interested in being speakers for concurrent sessions can contact Lorraine Poe until 3/30.  A reception is to be held Thursday, Sept 27, at the Biltmore Estate that costs $45.  Charles mentioned the keynote speakers (authors) for the conference. There are currently (7) new job posting on the website.  If you want to post positions, contact Charles, Carol, or Donna Cator. Jon updated the group with program information for the next quarter.  (April – Wage and Hour – credit hours, second Wednesday of the month) ( May – Workforce Development Month) (September – social gathering due to the conference being hosted) (October – Diversity – credit hours)
Conclusions:  Don’t forget to visit the website periodically to stay updated.
Action items:  Visit the WNCHRA website for information on the conference, job postings, upcoming WNCRHA programs and other items of interest.  Register for the conference early if you plan to attend.			Person responsible: Smoky Mountain HRA members - Individually		Deadline:   N/A
	Program Committee Initiatives
Discussion:  Kathy Woollum spoke briefly about upcoming plans.  The committee hasn’t met, but plans to schedule a conference call to put a list of ideas together for program topics.  The committee will distribute this list at the next meeting, so we will each have the opportunity to voice our opinion.  She asked for everyone to email any committee member with ideas.
Conclusions:  The next meeting we will choose program topics for the year. (Calendar of Events)
Action items:  Committee will schedule a conference call to discuss ideas and compile a list to be distributed at the meeting in May.			Person responsible:  Kathy Woollum will schedule the conference call.  Program committee members will participate.		Deadline:  April 30

 

		Meeting Notes   03/27/2007 12:00 PM Lulu’s On Main - Sylva
	Meeting Location(s)
Discussion:  Judy discussed possible venue options and Lacy Lewis reiterated the fact that we are using the “trial and error” method of deciding on a location.  Lulu’s is not a viable option.  The Factory was not mentioned.  Six attendees raised their hands in favor of a Jackson county venue.  Someone mentioned the Family Resource Center in Webster, NC or the meeting room at Li’l Harvey’s.  Judy indicated we would research, but Li’l Harvey’s meeting room wasn’t available.
Conclusions:  Judy and team will continue to research.  The group was asked to provide suggestions.
Action items:  Nail down a meeting location			Person responsible:  Co-chairs		Deadline:  ASAP

 

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