Calendar of Events

March 22, 2012
’Making the Case for Diversity’
8:30am until 11:30am, RIT Inn and Conference Center

This event is hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter of SHRM. This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.

About the Program
The GVC SHRM Diversity Council is presenting a Diversity Panel

Discussion:‘Making the Case for Diversity’
This program will provide a better understanding to HR professionals about diversity in the workplace including the challenges and opportunities for today’s leaders. The Panel will discuss where we are today, the value proposition of creating a diverse workplace and how you can get there within your organization.

Our Diversity Panel consists of the following leaders:
Fernan Cepero, Vice President of Human Resources, YWCA
Mary Harris, Vice President of Human Resources, Catholic Family Center
Bryan Hetherington, Chief Counsel, Empire Justice
Emily Jones, Retired Executive, Kodak
Kevin McDonald, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, RIT,
Augustin Melendez, Chief Diversity and Community Affairs Officer and Director, Human Resources, Kodak
Marie Philippe, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Human Resources, Excellus
I.C. Shah, Chief Executive Officer, ICS Telecom

Meeting Agenda
8:30-9:00AM Networking and Registration
9:00-9:30AM Introduction by Norma Holland, Moderator
9:30-10:30AM Panel Discussion
10:30-11:30AM Q&A and Wrap-up

SHRM Members $25
SHRM Members in Transition $25
Non-SHRM Members $35
Register today at: www.gvcshrm.org

April 30 – May 2, 2012

Leading Diversity & Inclusion™ Conference
InterContinental Buckhead
3315 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

For the past 12 years, The Summit on Leading Diversity has served as the nation’s premiere diversity event, playing an integral role in creating and sustaining inclusive work environments that enable organizations to operate more effectively.

Now in its 13th year, Linkage is pleased to introduce The Institute for Leading Diversity & Inclusion™, an advanced learning and development experience based on Linkage’s proven institute model.

To register, call 781-402-5555
http://mylinkage.com/events/leading-diversity-inclusion/

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