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EIHRA Newsletter

The Indiana Tech HR Games Team won the 2008 SHRM North Central HR Games competition! The competition was held at the University of Nebraska, April 11-12, 2008. CONGRATULATIONS to the Championship Team: Kristy Kiser Ashlie Sklenicka CJ Miller Dr. Jeff Walls

Indiana State SHRM Chapter of the Year and Professional of the Year Awards 2007

The Chapter of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding achievements in chapter development and contributions to the advancement of effective HR management. This year’s recipient was the Eastern Indiana Human Resource Association. EIHRA is ranked as a small SHRM affiliated chapter that is focused, determined, and supportive of state council and national SHRM. The chapter has received the Superior Merit Award for the past three years. Some of the chapter’s achievements are: SHRM Foundation education and support, facilitated an HRCI study group, conducted a highly successful annual management leadership conference, conducted an employment law session, encouraged members to bring their CEOs to a meeting regarding executive coaching, provided program support to Workforce Economic Development and Work One, conducted interview process training for high school students, and established relationships with local media promoting the chapter, SHRM and Indiana State Council. (courtesy of http://www.indianashrm.org/)

Dianne Chandler, SPHR is named Professional of the Year

The Award for Professional Excellence recognizes an individual who applies creative management concepts to improve performance, advance the profession, and promote the understanding of HR Management. Dianne is certified as a Senior Professional in HR and a Certified Compensation Professional. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English. She has worked in the HR field for 21 years and is currently the Director of Human Resources and Payroll for Indiana University East. She was the co-founder and facilitator of PATH, Promoting Access to Healthcare, an initiative to increase the participation of Richmond area doctors in the Anthem health networks. She has served on the Eastern Indiana Human Resources Association over the past 12 years where she has been the Certification Director, Management Leadership Conference Committee, Scholarship Committee, and Nominating Committee. She also serves the local community through her involvement with the Girl Scouts, Ball State University, National Trail Local Schools, the United Way of the Whitewater Valley, YWCA Personnel Committee, and many others.

Congratulations to the EIHRA members, EIHRA board of directors,
and Dianne!