Regional Councils - Rochester, NY
Members of regional councils meet periodically to share best practices, collaborate and create innovative, practical approaches to promote and manage work force diversity. Members also are invited to serve on various committees and be involved with conference planning.

2012 Meeting Dates and Locations - Rochester NY
For WDN/GRDC members only. All meetings are monthly, the third Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Meeting dates subject to change. Please confirm all meetings dates with the Chair. Locations to be announced.

January 19	Harris Interactive
February 16	Harter, Secrest and Emery
March 15	Monroe Plan for Medical Care
April 19	Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield
May 17	SUNY Brockport
June 21	Bausch & Lomb
July	no meeting
August 16	Learning Disabilities Association
September 20	TBD
October 18	Al Sigl Center
November 15	TBD
December 20	TBD

Responsibilities of WDN Host Member Companies:

To provide:

• A meeting room large enough to accommodate up to 30 people.

• Light refreshments.

• An electronic copy of directions to the meeting location with any specifics related to parking, security, directions to specific room etc. upon arrival. Please send this to Michelle Atlas at matlas@workforcediversitynetwork.com two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting.

• AV support for the presenter (example: laptop and/or LCD projector, flip chart/whiteboard etc..., if your company has these items available.

Responsibilities of the Workforce Diversity Network:

• To create and e-mail a meeting agenda and directions to members approximately one week prior to the scheduled meeting.

• To collect RSVP’s and keep host company informed regarding attendance.

• To develop/coordinate monthly meeting content. (Host members are encouraged and welcome to participate in monthly meeting content, but it is not an expectation.)

• To inform hosting member regarding all audiovisual and other presenter needs.