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  • Wisconsin State Council SHRM - 2013 Leadership Conference

'Discover the Treasure of Leading'

Join us on August 1-2, 2013 in the Wisconsin Dells at the - Great Wolf Lodge

If you are a volunteer leader with a Wisconsin SHRM chapter, state council or student chapter (or will be soon) this conference opportunity is just for you!  We invite you to attend this year’s conference at Great Wolf Lodge, Wisconsin Dells, “The Waterpark Capitol of the World!”
 
The Leadership Conference Committee is enthusiastically planning great programming and entertaining events to provide you with details about the WISHRM Council positions, tools for maximizing effectiveness in the volunteer partnerships of chapter councils and a tidbit on getting legal help.  Our goal is to fan the flame of your HR passion, boosting the levels of energy that you desperately need as volunteer leaders.
 
Schedule of Events
The Conference will kick-off with lunch at 11:30 a.m. on August 1st and conclude by 1:30 p.m. on August 2nd.  More details coming soon!
 
Registration Fees - Click Here to Register
Professional Leader:  $100.00
Student Leader:  $35.00
Guest Thursday Night Activity:  $50.00
 
Location, Map, & Lodging
Great Wolf Lodge
1400 Great Wolf Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Cost:  $99 per night
Reservation Code:  1307WISCON or Wisconsin SHRM Leadership Conference
Deadline:  June 30, 2013
PH: 608-253-2222
Property Website
 
 
Conference At-A-Glance - 'Discover the Treasure of Leading'
 
Thursday, August 1st - Pre-Conference
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. State Council Meeting – All Council
Red Wolf Room
   
Thursday, August 1st – Conference
11:00 a.m. Registration Opens – Let the Hunt Begin!   
Front Lobby
11:30 – 12:15 p.m. Networking Lunch Buffet – Lunch with your Region
White Wolf Room
12:15 – 12:30 p.m. Welcome
Margie Harvey, SPHR, WI-SHRM State Director
Gray Wolf Room
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Meet Chapter Goals and Serve Members with the SHRM Learning System
Sarah Renn, Regional Partnership Manager
1:15 – 2:30 p.m. SHRM Volunteer Leaders – What’s It All About?
Nancy Conway, SPHR – North Central Field Services Director, Society for Human Resource Management
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 – 4:45 p.m. Keynote Presentation
Speak with Persuasive Power & Professional Presence
Tracy Butz, Think Impact Solutions
 - CEU's Pending
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Treasure Hunt Adventure
Wisconsin Duck Tour and Dinner at Buffalo Phil's
   
Friday, August 2nd – “The Treasure Hunt Continues…”
7:30 - 8:15 a.m. Networking Breakfast
Meet your Future HR Professionals
60 Second Commercial from the students
8:15 - 9:30 a.m. Workplace Flexibility: The Next Imperative for Business Success and HR Leadership
Lisa Horn, Co-Leader, SHRM’s Workplace Flexibility
 - 1.25 CEU's - Business Management & Strategy
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Break
9:45 – 11:45 a.m. Treasure Hunt with SHRM Key Areas
Enjoy three hunt opportunities of best treasures by joining round tables for 40 minutes.
  • Government Affairs – Mark Goldstein
  • College Relations – Callie Zipple, PHR and Matt Nechodom, PHR
  • Membership – Sue Estes
  • Social Media – Theresa Dew, SPHR
  • Programming – Joanne Krueger, PHR & Barbara Stroh, SPHR
  • Orientation for Chapter Leaders – Colleen Koerth, PHR & Katie Reid
  • Workforce Readiness – Helen Englebert, SPHR
11:45 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Keynote
Cultural diversity and language as it relates to safety/wellness and business
Teri Rutledge, CEO, More than Words Interpreting
 - CEU's Pending
   
 
HRCI Recertification Credit Hours

"The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit."

 

 

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Lee Hecht Harrison
The global talent development leader in connecting people to jobs and helping individuals improve performance.
Contact: Mary Becker, VP Business Development
http://www.lhh.com/
Lee Hecht Harrison
   
SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc.
Contact: Debbie Fedel
P.O. Box 148
Grafton, WI  53024
PH: 262-377-8888
dfedel@seekcareers.com
http://www.seekcareers.com/
   
Willis Group
Contact:  Lon Wendt, Senior VP, Human Capital Practice
122 E. College Ave
City Center East, Suite 2B
Appleton, WI  54911
Tel: 920-968-5221
Toll Free:  800-236-3311
http://www.willis.com/
Willis Group
   
Leadership Ecademy
Providing The Successful Experience Employers Deserve In Labor & Employment Matters
Contact: Tom Sather, Managing Partner
Career Works Fox Valley, LLC
101 W. Edison Avenue Suite 211, Appleton, WI 54915
Tel: 920.739.0940
Email: tom.sather@career-works.com
http://www.leadershipecademy.com/
Leadership Ecademy
 
 

Contact Information

Rachael Brady
 

Pam Berkovitz, SHRM-SCP

Em:  leadershipdirector@wishrm.org

Term Start:  3/24/2025


Biography

Pam has been in the human capital business for over two decades. She is an experienced staffing executive, business partner and human resources professional. Demonstrating a proven history of successfully managing and supporting leaders, recruiting teams, business development and corporate members. She works closely with executive leadership to develop strategic hiring initiatives, employee development planning, compensation strategy and organizational development plans. As the HR Director, she executes on all business & human capital strategies for Master Fleet LLC.

Having devoted over 20 years to the staffing industry, which includes entrepreneurship with her own staffing business and a distinguished role as Vice-President in an Illinois-based Commercial & IT staffing company, she transitioned to the corporate sector as an Enterprise District Manager. In this role, she led a team of 30+ individuals and managed a substantial budget exceeding $32 million. Subsequently, she embraced a dedicated human resources role, leveraging her diverse experience to contribute to the success of a dynamic mid-sized business – Master Fleet LLC. Here, she holds a pivotal leadership position, leaving a tangible imprint on talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, and overall business strategy.

Pam's commitment to the field extends beyond her professional roles. She has actively served on the Board of Directors for Green Bay Area SHRM, holding various key positions such as Past President, President, Programming Director, and Nominations Chair. Currently, she contributes to the WISHRM State Council as the SHRM Foundation Director. Additionally, she is a new member of the bay Area Workforce Development Board. A National SHRM member since 2005, Pam's dedication is underscored by her educational achievements, including an MBA in Business with an HR concentration, bachelor's degrees in both Business and Marketing, and an associate degree in Marketing Communications. Furthermore, she is recognized as a certified SHRM-CP professional.

 


 

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