Capital Area Human Resources Association
Affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management
P.O. Box 16042
Jackson, MS39211
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Message from the President
I’m sure after Susan Desmond’s presentation at the March meeting everyone decided go back and review their Personnel Manual. I’m looking forward to what has become our annual meeting with ASTD. I look forward to hearing the tips Bonita Mendenhall has that we can use to inspire and motivate us in our daily life.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
April 3rd
The April CAHRA meeting will be held at the Huntington Grill located on County Line Road, Jackson, MS. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and our speaker will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker - Bonita Mendenhall
Ms. Mendenhall is a 1990 graduate from MississippiStateUniversity with a Master of Business Computer and Vocational Technology. For the past 17 years, Bonita has served as a graphic design/digital media teacher at NorthwestRankinHigh School. She also serves as a workshop presenter at the D. P. “Pat” McGowan Workforce Training Center of Holmes Community College in Ridgeland, MS.
Bonita is a member of FBC in Brandon, MS and since 2009, she has volunteered in the children’s church program, Elevate. She is a member of the National Business Education Association and Mississippi Educational Computing Association. Bonita has been married for 22 years and has a daughter in the 4th grade at Oakdale Elementary.
Topic: Let’s “C” What I Can Do
This will be an inspirational and motivational presentation how our everyday "C" words in our careers and casas are capable to leading us to the reward of a sweet piece of Cake. (i.e. Careers, Challenges, Complications, Crying, Complaining, Crisis, Chaos, Calamity, Crashes, Coping, Changes, Crazy, Calendars, Currency, Calories, Calisthenics, Counsel, Cuddling, Comfort, Caring, Calming, Calls, Chocolate, Coconut, Cream, Cherries, Cafe, Coffee)
**This program has been submitted for 1 hour of general recertification credit toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHRrecertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).**
Committee Announcements
Congratulations to the following CAHRA members for receiving their HR Certification!!!!!
Renee Cooper – PHR / Tracy Osborn – SPHR
Committee Announcements (cont.)
Please welcome the newest CAHRA Members!!!!!
Heather McClelland / Vickie Miller
Jason Wagnon / Lindsey Hoskinson
Holly Mallalieu / Bridget Ragan
Elizabeth Beard / Bruce McFarland
Fannie Goodlet / Royce Amacker
Pat Stingley / Stephany Griebler
Ronald Ainsworth / Angela Carson
Sherry Flanagan / Sherry Dunlap
John McElwain / Linda Sanderson
Clint Lancaster / Penny Williams
- CAHRA Certification Study Sessions for 2013 Exams - If you’re looking to take the PHR or SPHR exam in 2013, then this study session is for you. A group of HR professionals will be meeting to review information and study for the 2013 exams. These sessions can be self-run and informal or facilitated by a certified professional and will be a great learning opportunity for everyone. We will follow a discussion-based format where we use practice questions as a “jumping-off” point to talk about the issues. Please join the group anytime you are available and bring any study materials you might have. You are also welcome to extend this invite to anyone else who might be interested.
******Study Group Facilitators Needed******
Interested in facilitating or participating in a Session? Please contact Michael Gater @ or at 601-607-3754.
- For any CAHRA member that successfully passes the PHR exam, the Chapter will reimburse the member $75.00. For the SPHR exam, the Chapter will reimburse the member $100.00 upon successful completion.
- For sponsorshipopportunities, please contact Shirley Wyatt-McFarland at 601-957-4474 or @
- Please contact Melinda Quave @ if you would be interested in joining the Hospitality Committee. The committee needs assistance with meeting and greeting members and guests as they arrive for our monthly meeting and assistance is needed at the registration table.
- If you are interested in volunteering for any committee, please contact Lori Chester @
- Our chapter has been designated as a 2012 SHRM Foundation Champion. Please thank Darlene Jardee and her team for their hard work last year.
- The Sons and Daughters Award is provided by CAHRA for its members’ children who are high school seniors, high school graduates, or planning to enroll as a first year college undergraduate student in an accredited community, junior or 4 year college. Applications must be post marked by May 16th, in order to be considered for the award.
Conferences and Certification Events
April 30th through May 2nd - 18th Annual Human Resource Conference & Expo - Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS.
Register now @
May 23rd - 2013 Image Training and Forum in New Orleans, LA. To register, visit You may also contact, Richard Phillips at 601-933-7415 or @ for more information.
Conferences and Certification Events (cont.)
Spring 2013 Seminar
What Every HR Professional Should Know
National Labor Relations Act Developments Affecting Non-Union and Union Employees, Family and Medical Leave, Employer’s Top 10 Wage-Hour Mistakes, The Affordable Healthcare Act
Presenters:The Kullman Firm
Attorneys: Jerrald L. Shivers, Martin J. Regimbal, and Michael S. Hudson
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
1401 Livingston Lane
Jackson, Mississippi
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration and light breakfast
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