It's once again time to begin plans for the SHRM Foundation event for the State Conference in Green Bay.  Last year, we had 26 items up for bid in our silent auction.  All told, the SHRM Foundation received a total of $4,225.00 in donations from attendees at the conference.  That is a $1,200 increase from 2006 and exceeded the goal of $4,000. This year, I have set a goal of $5,000.  How close we get to that goal is, in part, dependent on you.

All money raised will support the SHRM Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that operates as the research and development arm of the HR profession. The Foundation advances the profession and enhances the knowledge and competency of HR professionals through its funding of research, publications and educational programs. If you would like to learn more about the Foundation and how funds are utilized, visit the website at http://www.shrm.org/foundation/ .

We are asking SHRM members, along with local businesses to support the foundation by donating item(s) for the silent auction.   In addition to a silent auction, we will set aside a few items for a drawing to anyone who makes a $60 donation to the SHRM Foundation. During the SHRM Annual Conference in Chicago, the SHRM Foundation launched Club 60­, an opportunity for individuals to financially support the SHRM Foundation with a donation of $60 or more, in recognition of SHRM’s 60th anniversary in 2008.  A similar goal is to raise $600 with the Club 60 promotion.  You’ll become a member of Club 60 and get a pin.  Your donation is tax-deductible, and supports all of the SHRM Foundation’s programs – academic research grants, scholarships, educational programs and practitioner resources.

Some examples of items that have been donated in similar silent auctions include: company services, gift baskets, wall hangings, pottery, artwork, food items, gift certificates and hotel stays. No item is too small and your donation is tax deductible whether it is an individual, company, or organization donation.

If you or the company you work for is able to give, please complete the Silent Auction Donation Form, which can be found by clicking here. You can print this document and mail it to Matthew Stollak at St. Norbert College, 334 Cofrin Hall, 100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI, 54115 or fax it to 920/403-4098. You may also complete the document and e-mail it to matthew.stollak@snc.edu. 
 
All completed donation forms must be received by Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Please indicate whether you will be delivering the donation or if you require a pick-up. 

Thank you in advance for your support of this event. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact me at (920) 403-3490 or matthew.stollak@snc.edu. I look forward to hearing back from you.


Matthew J. Stollak, Ph.D., SPHR
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
St. Norbert College
334 Cofrin Hall
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI  54115