Our Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are available - contact Jen Zahari for more information.
SHRM Volunteer Leaders are among the most dedicated, passionate, and hard-working SHRM members. Whether you are a volunteer leader for your local chapter, student chapter, or the Wisconsin State Council; the 2022 WI SHRM Volunteer Leader Conference will be a fantastic opportunity to:
Update you with the latest strategic initiatives from SHRM
Equip you with the knowledge and resources to help you become a more effective volunteer leader
Connect you with your fellow volunteer leaders from across Wisconsin
Energize you with innovative ideas to bring back to your chapters
This year’s WI SHRM Volunteer Leader Conference will be held on August 4th & 5th at the Radisson Hotel in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Event registration for volunteer leaders will be opened later this Spring, 2022. All SHRM volunteer leaders are encouraged to attend this conference to network, connect, and engage with your Wisconsin SHRM colleagues at this enriching and entertaining event. Whether you are an emerging or aspiring leader or someone that has been involved with volunteer leadership for years, you are sure to learn something new and make meaningful connections with other dedicated human resource professionals that will last long after the conference is over.
The WI SHRM Volunteer Leader Conference Committee and our chapter host, La Crosse Area SHRM, are enthusiastically planning great programming, engaging events, and valuable activities for you! You will leave this conference knowing more about the vision and mission of SHRM and Wisconsin State Council SHRM, gain in depth knowledge of our SHRM Core Leadership Areas, and learn how best to develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships between SHRM, WI SHRM, our chapters, and our members.
The WI SHRM Leadership Conference is just around the corner and the conference committee is pleased to share with you the opportunity to be spotlight an outstanding volunteer or chapter initiative. Wisconsin chapters are doing some fantastic and innovate work and we can't wait to recognize these achievements.
WI SHRM would like to hear from you, our chapter leaders, and give you the opportunity to spotlight significant achievements, programs, and people that contribute to the advancement of HR. An overview of this year's award categories for outstanding leadership and achievement can be found here.
We ask Wisconsin chapter and council leaders to read through the awards criteria and complete a short nomination by clinking on the link below to nominate a deserving chapter or individual. You may make multiple submissions. Each submission must be submitted separately. The due date for submission is July 14, 2022.
HR Professional Rate: $100
Student Rate: $65
Student Rate is only for FULL-TIME students, not working professionals. Working professionals who are also working towards their bachelor's degree should register under the professional registration type, not as a student.
Recertification InformationSHRM Recertification Credit:4.75 PDCs Code will be provided at the conclusion of the conference.
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Location / Hotel AccommodationsRadisson Hotel La Crosse |
| Thursday, August 4, 2022 | |
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| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Opening Welcome and Introductions and Networking Lunch | Meet YOUR State Council   Jen Zahari, CSP Jackie Peterson, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Leadership Director State Director |
| 1:06 pm - 1:10 pm Amy Utzig,
2022 State Conference Volunteer Committee member and 2023 State Conference Co-Chair |
Volunteer Update | State Conference What does it take to be a volunteer at an 1,800 person conference?! Let's find out! Sheree will give brief in's and out's about volunteering at State Conference and the benefits that come back to you in return for your service at the largest annual conference Wisconsin SHRM puts on! |
| 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm
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Chapter Awards This year's award winners will be announced and celebrated! Presented by WI SHRM District Directors
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| 1:30 pm - 2:25 pm |
Breakout: Chapter Breakout Sessions
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| 2:25 pm - 2:33 pm | Water Break |
2:33 pm - 3:30 pm Jeff Palkowski, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, PHR  Heather Dyer, CAE |
Breakout: Marketing 101 | Jeff Palkowski, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, PHR, Communications/Social Media Director How to get noticed – This is a session of best practice marketing tips – from fine tuning your elevator speech to meet various members individual needs to developing a social media marketing plan. It will provide the fundamentals of marketing in different sections, with more specific niche aspects: social media, defining your brand, and communicating the brand. Breakout: Everything Finance! Financials 101 | Heather Dyer, CAE Know when your 990 needs to filed? The importance of tracking income vs. expenses to get a correct balance sheet and clean P/L statement? Learn what you need to know to manage a chapter organization! From checklists and compliance to elections, programming and finance; this is the session for you! Plenty of time for Q & A - the only stupid questions are ones not asked! |
| 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm | Break |
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3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
 Dave Delaney |
Workshop | Networking for Nice People Networking For Nice People is a workshop that will teach you everything you need to know to improve your experience networking during the HR Strikes Back Conference and beyond. New Business Networking author, Dave Delaney, will show you practical steps to building long-lasting, rewarding relationships with the people you meet and the three key steps to improving your networking efforts - the nice way. Dave is the creator of the NICE Method. He helps fast-growing companies reach their people through comprehensive communication workshops and presentations. Delaney works with brands like Google, FedEx, LinkedIn, and UPS. Delaney is an American Marketing Association award winner in Nashville. He has appeared in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Inc, Fortune, and Billboard Magazine. He has also been mentioned in multiple business communication books. His acclaimed book, New Business Networking, explores online and offline tools, tips, and techniques to grow and nurture your professional network for your business and career by communicating - the nice way. Dave was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He took a trip to Ireland and ended up living with Irish twins in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s a long story, he will happily share. |
| 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm | Closing Comments / Commitee Recognition Intro to the Evening / What's Coming for Tomorrow |
| 5:45 pm - 8:30 pm | La Crosse Center Rooftop | Dinner* *Includes Happy Hour and Music |
| 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm | Late Night La Crosse Moon Tunes-Greg Hall and the Wrecking Ball, Starlight Lounge, The Crow, Bodega (More info here!) |
| *Times and content subject to change without notice. | |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 | |
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| 7:45 am - 8:45 am | Breakfast | Networking |
8:45 am - 9:30 am Jenny Locanthi, SHRM-SCP |
SHRM National Update Jenny Locanthi, SHRM-SCP Meet our new SHRM Field Services Director and she will bring the latest information from SHRM! Jenny Locanthi, SHRM-SCP is a Field Services Director for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and will be supporting Wisconsin SHRM, our affiliated chapters and volunteer leaders across the state. Prior to joining SHRM, Jenny worked in HR supporting a wide variety of HR functions including compensation, talent acquisition, benefits, compliance, payroll, training and performance management. Jenny is a long-time SHRM volunteer leader, serving in various roles for both her local chapter at the state level in Kansas. She is excited to officially join SHRM’s staff and looks forward to working with the HR community in WI! |
| 9:45 am - 10:45 am Jackie Peterson, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Jeff Palkowski, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, PHR |
Breakout: Veteran Leaders | Working with Volunteer Challenges | Jackie Peterson, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, State Director We will provide a space to share the challenges volunteers face in light of burnout, extra duties and life in general. Learn techinques and new ideas to cope and deal with these challenges. Breakout: New Leaders | Dive Right In | Jeff Palkowski, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, PHR, Communications/Social Media Director and Mary Vogl-Rauscher, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, NW District Director Do you have "Deer in the Headlights?" Don't know what to do first or where to turn? These questions and more will be answered and discussed during this lively session welcoming new leaders to the 'Club!' Bring all your questions and concerns to be discussed in a safe place. |
| 10:45 am - 11:00 am | Break |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dave Delaney |
Keynote | The ROI of Nice The ROI of Nice - How the nicest leaders keep their employees and build strong cultures. Acclaimed author, consultant, and speaker, Dave Delaney, shares three pillars to improving employee retention, communication, and growing stellar cultures. You will be left with actionable steps to lead happier and more connected teams. The results of Delaney's Nice Methodology will save you the costly effort of replacing and retraining your people. Get ready to discover how to hear your team, avoid the wrecks, and discover life outside your walls! |
| 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm |
Closing and Prizes | Sponsor Drawings Jen Zahari, CSP, Leadership Director |
| 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch and Departure |
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A $35 administrative fee will be charged for conference cancellations received before July 15, 2022. Requests for refunds after July 15th will be denied unless there are extenuating circumstances which prevent an attendee from finding another person to attend the conference in their place. (An extenuating circumstance may include an unexpected death in the family or medical emergency). Proof of the hardship will be required. Changing work loads and/or staffing levels at your organization are not considered an extenuating circumstance for cancelling after the cut-off date. These requests will be reviewed by members of the WI SHRM Executive Council, Leadership Director and the Conference Liaison Director on a case-by-case basis.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
 Associated Bank 200 North Adams Street Green Bay, WI 54301 Contact: Authur Shattuck Email: arthur.shattuck@associatedbank.com Phone: Website: www.associatedbank.com Associated Bank’s HSA Plus platform delivers: state-of-the-art technology for ease of use by employer and employee; robust reporting to provide data analytics to support strategic benefits decisions; a fully integrated investment option with in-house investment oversight; Wisconsin based customer care; and educational support for employees to learn how to maximize their tax advantaged dollars.
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Gallagher Insurance
245 Executive Drive, Suite 200 Brookfield, WI 53005 Contact: Josh Bergman Email: Josh_Bergman@ajg.com Phone: Website: https://www.ajg.com We are Gallagher, a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. Much more than simply an insurance broker, we are an international group of partners that provide cost-effective, client-centric, and expertise-driven risk management solutions. Our leadership team fosters a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture that has made us an innovator in creating new products and services for our clients.
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 M3 Insurance 828 John Nolen Drive Madison, WI 53713 Contact: Traci Licari Email: traci.licari@m3ins.com Phone: Website: www.m3ins.com M3 is a top 50 insurance broker and risk management firm in America. We’re leaders in the products we represent and the industries we serve. M3’s people are an extension of your team, providing world-class resources to help you manage risk, purchase insurance, and provide employee benefits. And our focus on community builds better places to live and work. For more information on M3, visit www.m3ins.com.
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Seek Careers 1160 Opportunity Drive Grafton, WI 53024 Contact: Debbie Fedel, CSP, PHR, SHRM-CP Email: dfedel@seekcareers.com Phone: Website: www.seekcareers.com SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. is a principle-based staffing resource dedicated to Servicing Your Success by exceeding your expectations. SEEK’s Core Values – Integrity, Passion and Extraordinary Customer Service - are demonstrated by its teams as they provide assignment employees, vendor-on-premises consultants and direct-hire candidates. We specialize in employment placedment for direct-hire, temporary-to-hire and contract opportunities in manufacturing, light industrial, skilled trades, administrative and a host of other positions as well. |
Moneyadviceatwork.com
19435 W Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI 53045 Contact: Joseph Topp Email: joseph.topp@francisinvco.com Phone: Website:https://www.moneyadviceatwork.com/ Better Family Finance Managers, Better Employees MoneyAdvice@Work - Financially healthy employees make your business run! Implementation of a cohesive and customized workplace financial wellness program costs less than the annual per employee cost for the life insurance benefit you provide. MoneyAdvice@Work is a sales free personalized coaching program that will build community and show your employees your genuine interest in their wellbeing. Contact Joseph Topp at Francis to discuss the difference their conflict-free Money Advisors can make in the lives of your valued employees. |
 Edvest
8215 Greenway Blvd, Suite 140 Middleton, WI 53562 Contact: Kevin Pytleski Email: kevin.pytleski@tiaa.org Phone: Website: https://edvest.com/ Edvest, Wisconsin's official 529 savings plan, is now available as a employee benefit. Parents appreciate anything that can make saving for their child's future simple and affordable. You can help employees save and enhance your talent retention and acquisition efforts. You can add Edvest to your company's financial wellness line up, at no cost to your company and with no reporting required. Learn more, and access free resources for Wisconsin employers at edvest.com or call 888.338.3789.
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Cottingham & Butler
800 Main Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Contact: Joey Backus Email: jbackus@cottinghambutler.com Phone: (262) 674-4171 Website: https://www.cottinghambutler.com/ Cottingham & Butler has a long, rich history, starting as a local insurance agency on the upper banks of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, IA and growing into one of the largest insurance brokers in the U.S. Celebrating over 125 years of insight, Cottingham & Butler is a leader in offering innovative property & casualty and employee benefit insurance solutions. Our services include:
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Jen Zahari, SCP
Leadership Director
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Em: leadershipdirector@wishrm.org
Term Start: 1/1/2022
Jennifer “Jen” Zahari is the founder of Strong Foundations Coaching & Consulting, LLC. Jen works with individuals and businesses to encourage, empower, and engage through effective internal and external communication strategies. These include identifying gaps, creating goals and action plans, team workshops, and more. She has brought a unique life coaching model to workplaces, helping reduce the “life outside of work” impact on performance, productivity, and people.
Jen brings over twenty-seven years in leadership, communication, training, coaching, mentoring and a lifetime of personal experiences to the work she does. She spent over fifteen years in the Staffing Industry, which brought an even deeper understanding of how people work, think, and why they do the things they do. This also gave her a great understanding of where people, leaders, and companies often collide in their communication and why gaps happen.
Jen believes the conversations that happen around “toxic bosses or bad employees” often come down to poor communication and a lack of shared understanding about how others communicate. As we work to better understand each other’s communication styles, we can potentially reduce the frequency at which we have disagreements or disgruntled employees.
She is passionate about people, and it comes through in her work as a fiction author as well. Jen is a published fiction author who is working to bring a wider personal understanding of mental health topics to her readers through this creative writing outlet.
On the side, Jen loves spending time in her gym, spending time outdoors, finding adventures in nature, photography and being with her family and friends.
Jen currently serves as the Leadership Director for SHRM State Council. She has served multiple positions both on the Council and State Conference Committee. She has an Associate’s Degree in Marketing and 8 Certifications in varying Coaching modalities.
