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Administrators
Co-Chair: Debra Van Der Weide - Van Weide Group, Inc.
949.830.9595 Fax: 949.830.9515 Email Debra Van Der Weide Co-Chair: Shane E. Cowan - Van Weide Group, Inc.
877.547.2472 Email Shane Cowan Provides administrative support to the SBHRA as a paid independent contractor. Centralizes and manages assigned business and administrative affairs of the Association according to annual contract. Serves and supports the needs of the Board and Committee Chairs, including the compilation and maintenance of all official, administrative and historical documents and records. Publishes E-CAST, the Association’s monthly online newsletter and annual membership directory. 
Annual Conference: Thom R. Finni - Map Link, Inc.
805.692.6777 Ext. 137 Fax: 805.692.6791 Email Thom Finni The Annual Seminar Committee is responsible for the all-day SBHRA Business Conference: developing a theme, selecting the presenters and speakers, organizing the vendor show, creating a brochure and advertising to promote the seminar. Additional duties include reserving the location, correspondence with the speakers, organizing handouts and trophies, and evaluation of the event.
Benefits and Compensation Survey
Co-Chair: Debbie Peters, SPHR - Allergan Medical
805.698.9193 Email Debbie Peters Co-Chair: Kristina L. Kiefer, PHR - Cottage Health System, HR Department
805.569.8926 Email Kristina Kiefer The Benefits and Compensation Survey Committee is responsible for producing a comprehensive benefits and compensation survey of our members' companies every year. The survey not only provides useful information about local company benefits and compensation, but also about trends since the last survey. The survey information is compiled, analyzed and distributed or sold through the SBHRA. Participating members receive their first copy at no charge if the survey-input data is received by the required date. For cost information for non-participating members or non-members, please call the current Committee Chair.
Certification: Debbie Peters, SPHR - Allergan Medical
805.698.9193 Email Debbie Peters This committee encourages professional development by promoting national certification and assists members in the certification process. The Chair arranges and oversees the study groups formed to prepare members for taking the SHRM Certification Examination (PHR and SPHR) twice each year.
HR Academy
Co-Chair: Marlene Klamt, SPHR - HR Management Solutions
805.688-8267 Email Marlene Klamt Co-Chair: Patricia Cooper, M.S.O.D. - HR Management Solutions
805.688.1957 Email Patricia Cooper, M.S.O.D.
Innovative Solutions: Corinne Santini - Santa Barbara Zoo
805.962.5339 Ext. 28 Fax: 805.962.3659 Email Corinne Santini The purpose of this Committee is to recognize HR professionals' accomplishments and enhance their visibility within their own organizations, and to provide positive recognition of their organizations in the community.
Labor and Employment Guideline: Douglas B. Large - Archbald & Spray LLP
805.564.2070 Ext. 212 Fax: 805.564.2081 Email Douglas Large The Guideline, a complimentary service provided by Archbald & Spray, is a private, telephone/e-mail service intended to help member professionals better understand laws and regulations governing the workplace and offer general guidance on labor and employee management issues. Membership Use Agreements are downloadable from our web site.
Legal Counsel: Rafael Gonzalez - Mullen & Henzell L.L.P
805.966.1501 Fax: 805.966.9204 Email Rafael Gonzalez Mullen & Henzell
805-966-1501 FAX: 805-966-9204
Rafael Gonzalez -
rgonzalez@mullenlaw.com
Will Degan - wdegen@mullenlaw.com
Christine Roberts - croberts@mullenlaw.com
Ed Thoits - ethoits@mullenlaw.com
Paul Wilcox - pwilcox@mullenlaw.com
Firm’s attorneys provide general legal advice to the Association Board on organizational matters and participate in the Association’s employment law educational efforts through seminars and other appropriate programs. Law firm members may serve on other committees on the same basis as other Association members.
Logistics/Hospitality Coordinator: Tanya Marcus - OfficeTeam
805.882.0049 Fax: 805.568.0788 Email Tanya Marcus The Hospitality Committee is responsible for arranging the monthly general meetings and Board of Directors' meetings. This Committee works to see that the meetings start in a timely manner by assuring that all arrangements are carried out. This Committee also plans, organizes and executes the annual Holiday party in December.
Luncheon Programs
Co-Chair: Elizabeth Rogers - University of California at Santa Barbara
893.893.3168 Fax: 893.893.8645 Email Elizabeth Rogers Co-Chair: Jodi Davis, PHR - Crossroads Staffing
805.490.6944 Fax: 805.497.6303 Email Jodi Davis Responsible for developing and implementing high quality monthly programs of interest to, and in the best interest of, Association members. This Committee works within the framework of the overall education and professional development plan developed under the leadership of the Education Chair and coordinates with the Association's other education committees.
Membership: Diana Lovan - Cottage Health System, HR Department
805.569.8925 Fax: 805.569.7557 Email Diana Lovan The Membership Committee provides information to potential new members, makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on membership applications and issues, and keeps current the Association's membership records. The Committee oversees a group of ambassadors for the purpose of helping new members feel welcome and become assimilated. This Committee publishes the Annual Directory.
Nominating
Co-Chair: Debbie L. Horne - InTouch Health, Inc
805-562-8686 Ext. 255 Email Debbie Horne Co-Chair: Jenni-Marie Peterson, PHR - Cancer Center of Santa Barbara
805.563.5855 Fax: 805.898.3605 Email Jenni-Marie Peterson This committee identifies and encourages members to join committees, chair committees and projects and to run for the Board of Directors and for Officer positions. Please see the Association Bylaws for qualifications of BOD members. The Committee seeks candidates to fit the Chair or Officer profiles for the positions that will be vacant in the comming year. The Committee works closely with the President elect during the selection process.
Professional Development : Sheri Griffiths - Apple One
805.569.9024 Fax: 805.569.8763 Email Sheri Griffiths Responsible for developing and implementing high quality Professional programs of interest to, and in the best interest of, Association members. The half-day format allows time for detailed coverage of topics and discussions among participants. Typically one meeting per year is a legal update. This Committee works within the framework of the overall education and professional development plan developed under the leadership of the Education Chair and coordinates with the Association's other education committees.
SHRM/SHRM Foundation Liason: Marilyn L. Weixel, SPHR - Marilyn L. Weixel & Associates
805.450.8500 Fax: 805.683.4010 Email Marilyn Weixel Promotes SHRM Foundation, the purpose of which is to be a catalyst for leading edge research and education to advance the HR profession. Links SBHRA with SHRM, our National Society and their professional resources.
Workforce Readiness: Susie M. Couture - Clipper Windpower Inc.
805.899.9199 Ext. 117 Fax: 805.745.5949 Email Susie Couture This Committee oversees the Student Chapter, the scholarship awards, intern programs at local colleges and universities, mentorship programs, and guides the Student Board Intern each year. Student membership dues are $20 per year, and $10 for attendance at the monthly general meeting. Scholarship recipients enjoy complimentary membership and monthly meetings during the calendar year in which they receive the scholarship.
Worshops & Seminars
Co-Chair: Sandie Wilkes, PHR - Tyco Electronics
805.220.2056 Fax: 805.220.2077 Email Sandie Wilkes Co-Chair: Greta Bruneel - Westmont College
805.565.6882 Fax: 805.565.7201 Email Greta Bruneel
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