PSU HRMA Weekly News (11/24/08)

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog.
We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events!

http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/
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PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting

Your Hidden Paycheck
Speaker: Linda Rutledge, CFP, CRPC

Wednesday, November 26th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Smith room 323 (NOTE room change)

Open to all majors. Food provided.

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December PHRMA Board Meeting *Volunteers Needed

Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com ASAP if you are interested.

Tuesday, December 2nd
Noon - 5:30pm with a working lunch

Aquariva (Avalon Hotel & Spa 4650 SW Macadam Avenue )

Volunteers will be taking notes at the meeting.

This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA. By volunteering, you will have the opportunity to interact with HR Professionals. Lunch is also included.

*Volunteers are required to be members of PSU HRMA.


If you are interested in volunteering e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line December PHRMA Board Meeting
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Planning your schedule for Winter Term?

PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting time
(Winter Term)

Wednesdays
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Smith
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Membership Special Ending soon!

If you have a friend or classmate that is interested in joining,
please urge them to join now so they can take advantage of the cost savings.

If they join both HRMA and SHRM now, they save $15.

E-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information.
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Available Appointed Officer Position

We are still looking for a
Valentine's Day Rose Sale Coordinator

E-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information.
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PSU HRMA Speaker from Last Week

Thank you to speaker Mark Kajitani, SPHR for speaking on
being an HR Generalist for a Non - Profit.

Websites Recommended by Mark:
www.idealist.org
www.guidestar.org
www.boardsource.org
www.meyerfoundation.org
www.compasspoint.org

He also recommends joining LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com
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AMA and HRMA Appreciation Event Last Week

Thank you to all the members who attended this event.
It was a hit and everyone seemed to enjoy the evening.

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Tip of the Week for

the School of Business Administration

Job Search Seminar


Tuesday, December 16th
9:30am - 12:30pm
SBA room TBA

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Blog updated by: Kerensa Loucks, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA
psuhrma@gmail.com

PSU HRMA Weekly News (11/17/08)

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog.
We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events!

http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/
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PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting

Being an HR Generalist for a Non - Profit
Speaker: Mark Kajitani, SPHR

Wednesday, November 19th (This Wednesday)
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Smith room 294 (NOTE room change)

Open to all majors. Food provided.

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2nd Annual AMA and HRMA Appreciation Event

Prospective members, members and alumni welcome.
Bring a friend or significant other.

Billards, XBox, Bowling and more!

Pizza and Raffle Prizes
!

Friday, November 21st (This Friday)
7:00pm - Midnight
Smith Gameroom (Basement of Smith)

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December PHRMA 2008 & 2009 board members meeting
*Volunteers Needed

Tuesday, December 2nd
12:00pm - 5:30pm with a working lunch
followed by dinner & drinks from 6-8:00pm

Aquariva (Avalon Hotel & Spa 4650 SW Macadam Avenue )

Volunteers will be taking notes at the Board Retreat and are invited to participate for the entire day free of charge.

This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA. By volunteering, you will have the opportunity to interact with HR Professionals. Lunch is also included.

*Volunteers are required to be members of PSU HRMA.


If you are interested in volunteering e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line December PHRMA 2008 & 2009 board members meeting.

Please e-mail ASAP.

Deadline for volunteering: Monday, November 24th
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Planning your schedule for Winter Term?

PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting time
(Winter Term)

Wednesdays
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Smith
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Available Appointed Officer Position

We are still looking for a
Valentine's Day Rose Sale Coordinator

E-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information.
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Reminder - Available Elected Officer Position


If you are interested in the Secretary position please e-mail
PSU HRMA President, Doug Mansfield at doug.j.mansfield@gmail.com


Deadline to apply: Wednesday, November 19th

Officer Elections: Wednesday, November 19th
(Right before the speaker)
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PSU HRMA Speaker from Last Week

Thank you to speaker Ann Mamallo for presenting
Developing Smart Doers into Smart Leaders: Avoiding the 'My Way' Trap.

Additional information can be found at
www.blessingwhite.com
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PHRMA Member Appreciation Event Last Week

Thank you to our members Marianne Holm, Steve Jarosz, Sarah King, Kerensa Loucks, Jennifer McMillan, Jason Wilde
for volunteering at the PHRMA Appreciation Event on Wednesday, Novemeber 12th.
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Tip of the Week for

the School of Business Administration

Interview and Job Offer Workshop


Wednesday, November 29th
4:05 - 5:30pm
SBA room 290

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Blog updated by: Kerensa Loucks, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA
psuhrma@gmail.com

PSU HRMA Weekly News (11/10/08)

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog.
http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/

Planning your schedule for Winter Term?
PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting time for Winter Term will be
Wednesdays, 4:15pm - 5:15pm.

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PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting

Developing Smart Doers into Smart Leaders: Avoiding the 'My Way' Trap
Speaker: Ann Mamallo

Wednesday, November 12th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Smith room 229

Open to all majors. Food provided.

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Planning your schedule for Winter Term?


PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting time
(Winter Term)

Wednesdays
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Smith
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Available Officer Position

We are still looking for a
Valentine's Day Rose Sale Coordinator

E-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information.
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2nd Annual AMA and HRMA Appreciation Event


Prospective members, members and alumni welcome.
Bring a friend or significant other.

Billards, XBox, Bowling and more!

Pizza and Raffle Prizes
!

Friday, November 21st
7:00pm - Midnight
Smith Gameroom (Basement of Smith)

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Tip of the Week for events by

the School of Business Administration

Interview and Job Offer Workshop


Wednesday, November 19th
4:05pm - 5:30pm
SBA room 290
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Blog updated by: Kerensa Loucks, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA
psuhrma@gmail.com

PSU HRMA Weekly News (11/3/08)

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog.
We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events!

http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/
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PHRMA Member Appreciation Event *Volunteers Needed

Your Human Resources Career
How to Make it More than a Job!

Speaker:Sharon Koss, SPHR, CCP, and long time HR Consultant/SHRM Author

Wednesday, November 12th
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Double Tree Hotel at Lloyd Center (1000 NE Multnomah)

Volunteers help with check in, raffle tickets and the wall of wine fundraiser.

This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA. By volunteering, you will have the opportunity to interact with HR Professionals. Appetizers are also included.

*Volunteers are required to be members of PSU HRMA

If you are interested in volunteering e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line PHRMA Appreciation Event.

Please e-mail ASAP.

Deadline for volunteering: Tuesday, November 4th

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2nd Annual AMA and HRMA Appreciation Event

Prospective members, members and alumni welcome.
Bring a friend or significant other.

Billards, XBox, Bowling and more!

Pizza and Raffle Prizes
!

Friday, November 21st
7:00pm - Midnight
Smith Gameroom (Basement of Smith)

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*Additional PSU HRMA officers
elected on Wednesday, October 29th

Golf Tournament Coordinator:
Drew Barthel
Newsletter Editor: Steve Meyers
Treasurer: Marianne Holm
VP External Relations: Stephanie Hunt

*We are still looking for a
Valentine's Day Rose Sale Coordinator
.

E-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information.
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Congratulations to new member Jennifer McMillan!

She won an Ipod Shuffle AND a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card in our drawing for new members.
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Have ideas or suggestions for Winter and Spring term activities?

The leadership team for PSU HRMA is already planning Winter and Spring term speaker meetings and other programs.

Please send all speaker and program ideas to psuhrma@gmail.com, attention Emily Harris.
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PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting from Last Week

Thank you to Bryne Moore
for speaking on Emerging Trends in EEO Laws.

Resources recommended by Bryne:


EEOC website – laws, guidance, FAQ, case summaries
www.eeoc.gov

Job Accommodation Network – ADA questions
www.jan.wvu.edu

Firstfreedom.gov – Religious discrimination
www.firstfreedom.gov

Dept. of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
www.ed.gov

Department of Labor
www.dol.gov

OR Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)
www.oregon.gov/BOLI/

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Comments from Alan Cabelly, PSU HRMA Faculty Advisor as a follow up to the Speaker Meeting
(Not considered Legal Advice)

Colleagues,

I attended Bullard's Annual Law briefing last week. One of the items discussed at length was the new ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) signed into law a month ago. Bullard sent the following message that has their pdf identifying the significant changes.

Bullard
eAlert
: ADA Amendments Act redefines disability

On January 1, 2009 the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act ("ADA Amendments Act") goes into effect. The ADAAA, signed into law on September 25, 2008 by President Bush, is the first major overhaul to the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), 42 USC §12101 et seq., since its passage in 1990. The ADAAA expands the definition of "disability" and legislatively overturns two United States Supreme Court decisions that had become flashpoints for controversy.

Click the following link to read the
Bullard eAlert describing the practical import of these changes: http://www.bullardlaw.com/assets/documents/ealert102308.pdf

From my notes at the briefing this is what I gleaned:
1. The definition of "Substantially limits" a major life function is to become more lenient. Bullard suggests that this becomes "compared to most people."

2. When determining whether an individual is is disabled, look at that person in an "unmedicated state." Thus, the individual who has a mental illness under control while medicated is to be treated as disabled even though he/she never appears to be disabled.

3. When determining whether an individual is disabled, look at that person when the individual is not using prosthetic devices or other measures to manage their impairments (the exception is the use of "ordinary" eyeglasses or contacts).

Thus the effect of both 2. and 3. is to treat the individual as he/she is, not as he/she has been corrected.

4. The list of major life activities and bodily functions has been expanded, including things like sleeping, eating, bending, normal cell growth, circulatory issues, etc.

5. ADAAA includes items that are in remission (like cancer) or episodic (like shingles).

6. ADAAA excludes the old rule of "a person who is regarded as disabled." (the courts have struggled with this one)

7. ADAAA excludes transitory conditions ("an impairment with an actual or expected duration of six months or less") and minor conditions.

The intent of the Amendment was to restore the ADA to what it had been originally designed to do, not how the courts had changed it.

I suspect most of you are aware of this, but I wanted to be certain of that.

Peace,
Alan
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Tip of the Week


Start applying for 2009-2010 Scholarships


Access the PSU online Undergraduate Scholarship application at: https://portlandstate.scholarships.nelnet.net

Note: This includes specific HR Scholarships.

The PSU online Undergraduate Scholarship application is due by 11:59 pm, Monday, February 2, 2009 Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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Blog updated by: Kerensa Loucks, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA
psuhrma@gmail.com