TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME & commitment
Mission, Vision & Code of ethics
GENERAL INFORMATION
CORPORATION INFORMATION
HISTORY
SBHRA ADMINISTRATOR
DIRECTORS & OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM)
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Addresses & phone numbers
BOARD PROFILES
BOARD MEETING CALENDAR
BOARD TERMS
OFFICER Descriptions
EXECUTIVE TEAM
PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT-ELECT
VICE PRESIDENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP
TREASURER
SECRETARY
PAST PRESIDENT
COMMITTEE Descriptions
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION SURVEY
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
MEMBERSHIP
NOMINATING
OPERATIONS - LOGISTICS/HOSPITALITY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SHRM CERTIFICATION
STRATEGIC PLANNING
WORKFORCE READINESS
CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTORS
SBHRA Administrator
Insurance Academy
Labor & Employment Guide Line
Legal Counsel
OTHER INFORMATION
ANNUAL RESOURCES DIRECTORY
ASSOCIATION MAILING LIST
BEREAVEMENT
CANCELLATION POLICIES FOR SBHRA EVENTS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CO-SPONSORSHIP OF EVENTS
Job Board
LEGISLATIVE POSITION PAPERS
Member Forum
MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD
NETWORKING TABLE
PayPal
RELATIONSHIPS WITH AFFILIATES
USE OF ASSOCIATION NAME AND/OR LOGO
WEBSITE
FINANCE POLICies
Expense Reimbursement Request Policy
Invoice/Check Request Policy
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASE POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
VENDOR CHECK REQUEST
Expense reimbursement form
BYLAWS
ARTICLE 1: NAME AND PURPOSE
ARTICLE 2: MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE 3: MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
ARTICLE 4: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ARTICLE 5: MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ARTICLE 6: COMMITTEES
ARTICLE 7: OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION
ARTICLE 8: CORPORATE RECORDS
ARTICLE 9: AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
ARTICLE 10: WITHDRAWAL OF AFFILIATED CHAPTER STATUS
POSITION & COMMITTEE PROCEDURES & HISTORY
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION SURVEY
Board of Directors
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
MEMBERSHIP
NOMINATING
OPERATIONS - LOGISTICS & HOSPITALITY
Past President
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Secretary
SHRM CERTIFICATION (PHR AND SPHR)
Vice President, Professional Development
WORKFORCE READINESS
PROTOCOLS HISTORY
ANNUAL RESOURCES DIRECTORY
ASSOCIATION COUNSEL
ASSOCIATION MAILING LIST
CAREER TRANSITION TRAINING
CHANGES IN BYLAWS
INSURANCE ACADEMY
MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
PEER TO PEER COMMITTEE/STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER
RELATIONSHIP WITH PIHRA
Relationship with shrm
SBHRA ADMINISTRATORS
SBHRA E-CAST AND E-BLAST
STRATEGIC FOCUS ADVISORY GROUP
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
WELCOME & commitment
Thank you for agreeing to serve on the Board for the Santa Barbara Human Resources Association! You are to be commended for your volunteer spirit and commitment to SBHRA and the human resources profession! The Board provides leadership and management that support the objectives of the organization.
With over 300 members, the Santa Barbara Human Resources Association is a great place to develop professionally, and serving on the Board of Directors offers opportunities to stretch and challenge yourself in a safe, supportive, and learning environment. Besides serving with a group of dynamic volunteers, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the future of thehuman resources profession in Santa Barbara. Yourcontribution willleave your unique imprint on our organization. Serving as part of this team is an opportunity for you to stand out as a leader among your peers.
As with any Board of Directors, there are certain basic expectations that come along with accepting Board responsibility.
Board meetings
- Attend all Board meetings, on time.
- Contact President in advance if attendance is not possible
- Participate pro-actively submit reports in advance to Secretary to send out with Agenda
- Review year-to-date action items and motions
- Review and be familiar with the Bylaws and Handbook
Directors and Officers (voting Board members)
- Serve as directors and officers and/or committee chairs
- Oversee or partner with committee chairs to form teams with the skills and interest necessary to carry out committee responsibilities
- Encourage committee membership, especially among new Association members, and groom new committee leaders; respond to members who express interest in committee participation
- Review and update committee descriptions and procedures annually
- Provide information for publicity and marketing
- Oversee successful transition of committee activities to succeeding committee chairs and act as a resource to successor; update Protocols with respect to committee activities
Committee Chairs (non-voting Board members)
- Serve as committee chairs and/or Board officers
- Form committees with the skills and interest necessary to carry out committee responsibilities
- Encourage committee membership, especially among new Association members, and groom new committee leaders; respond to members who express interest in committee participation
- Review and update committee descriptions and procedures annually
- Provide information for publicity and marketing
- Oversee successful transition of committee activities to succeeding committee chairs and act as a resource to successor; update Protocols with respect to committee activities
Association activities
- Encourage membership in the Association by Human Resource professionals
- Introduce new members and make them feel welcome
- Solicit feedback regarding the Association and advise the Board
- Represent the Association positively and professionally
Mission, Vision & Code of ethics
Mission
Advancing Human Resources in the Business Community through 21st Century Professional Development
Vision
Valued Strategic Business Partners
The Santa Barbara Human Resources Association (SBHRA) is a professional organization comprised of
Human Resource practitioners in the areas of employment, compensation, benefits, EEO, organizational
development, employee-labor relations, training and development.
We live our Vision and Mission through a variety of professional development programs designed to keep
members current with the state of the art in Human Resources knowledge and its applications, tools,
techniques, surveys, workplace laws and regulations. We encourage networking amongst members to foster
relationships and share best practices.
SBHRA provides additional resources through our Chapter affiliation and activities with the National Society for
Human Resource Management (SHRM), and our relationship with Professionals In Human Resources
Association (PIHRA) to offer even greater benefits to the local HR practitioners, the employers they represent
and the greater business community at large.
Code of Ethics
This Code of Ethics for members of the Santa Barbara Human Resources Association has been adopted to
promote and maintain the highest standards of personal conduct and professional standards among its
members. Adherence to this code is required for membership in the Association.
As members of the Santa Barbara Human Resources Association, we pledge ourselves to:
Support the Association's goals and objectives for developing the Human Resources management profession.
Serve as role models and mentors to others in the Human Resource field. Refrain from using connections with
the membership to sell or promote our businesses or personal interests. Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information
GENERAL INFORMATION
CORPORATION INFORMATION
SBHRA has been deemed by the IRS to be a 501(c)6 organization. This classification by the IRS provides a tax-exempt status to organizations that are organized and operate exclusively for educational, charitable, or scientific purposes. Additionally the net earnings of such an organization cannot benefit a private individual.
2026 Cliff Drive, Suite 176
Santa Barbara. CA 93109
Tax ID: 77-0495326
SHRM chapter 0461
HISTORY
The Santa Barbara Human Resources Association began in 1956 as the Santa Barbara Personnel
Association. It was formed to exchange information on HR issues, stay current in the field and promote
professionalism within the Human Resource field.
Today SBHRA serves over 350 HR professionals representing a wide variety of organizations in the Santa
Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria areas. Businesses represented include banking, legal, manufacturing,
government, retail, education, computer, medical, hotel, insurance, engineering and agriculture.
SBHRA ADMINISTRATOR
- Provides administrative support to the SBHRA as a paid independent contractor.
- Centralizes and manages assigned business and administrative affairs of the Association according to annual contract.
- Serves and supports the needs of the Board and Committee Chairs, including the compilation and
- maintenance of all official, administrative and historical documents and records.
- Publishes E-Cast, theAssociation’s monthly online newsletter and annual membership directory.
HRxpress
821 West Valerio Street
Santa Barbara, CA93101
Phone: 805.965.7733
DIRECTORS & OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE
In August of 1999 the SBHRA purchased D&O Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. The Administrators renew this policy annually. Effective in 2003 Brown & Brown Insurance Services agreed to pay the premium cost and advertise that they are the Insurance Sponsor for the SBHRA.
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM)
SBHRA is a large-sized chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the predominant national/international organization devoted to our professional development. We believe that this voluntary affiliation benefits both our Association and our members, and we actively attempt to fulfill our membership obligations.
In order for our Chapter to continue as a SHRM chapter, at least 30% or more of our members must also be SHRM members. Our chapter President and President-Elect must also be a SHRM member. Our chapter receives a small contribution twice a year for each of our members who is a SHRM member.
As SHRM members, we complete a Chapter Activity Plan (CAP) each year due by 1/31 for the preceding year. Presenting an excellent plan could lead to our chapter being designated a Superior Merit Award Program Winner. The ultimate chapter award is the Pinnacle Award.
PARTICIPATION IN STATE COUNCIL
SBHRA is an active participant in the California Human Resource Management Council, which meets twice a year. The President and/or a representative approved by the Board attend these meetings. Reports to the Board and/or Membership are expected.
PARTICIPATION IN SHRM CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
SHRM Annual Conference
The President and/or a representative approved by the Board attends this meeting. Reports to the Board and/or Membership are expected.
SHRM Leadership Conference
SHRM’s Leadership Conference is held in WashingtonD.C. annually. SHRM contributes to costs for: chapter President, President-Elect, chapter management professionals, and state council leaders. The President or President-Elect usually attends this meeting. Reports to the Board and/or Membership are expected.
SHRM LOGO
As a SHRM chapter we are expected to prominently display the SHRM logo and clearly indicate our affiliation with SHRM on all chapter communication pieces. SHRM has very explicit rules for using the SHRM Logo. If you need to use it, please ask the Administrator for the SHRM Graphics Standards Guide.
SHRM CHAPTER MERIT AWARD
The “Merit” or “Superior Merit” Award from SHRM recognizes excellence in chapter operations and a commitment to providing meaningful programs and services to members (a Chapter Plan documenting our activities is submitted annually to SHRM). For those years that we receive the award, the President’s name and year of presidency is added to a special Merit Award plaque, using the following protocol:
- In March or April, the current SBHRA president will receive notification of the award status for the previous year.
- Current President completes a form, indicating the name of the previous year’s President and returns it to SHRM.
- SHRM engraves a nameplate and sends it to SBHRA president, who affixes it to the existing “award plaque”.
- The President then presents the award plaque to previous year’s “winning” President (typically at a monthly luncheon).
- That President keeps the award plaque for one year, at which time it is presented to the current President.
- An article regarding the award should appear in the SBHRA E-Cast.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Addresses & phone numbers
Name, Board Position, &
E-mail AddressMailing AddressPhoneFAX
Executive Team (Voting)
Debbie HorneInogen, Inc562-0531562-0516
Co-President120 Cremona Drive, Suite B
oleta, CA93117
Jenni-Marie Peterson, PHRCancerCenter of SB563-5855898-3605
Co-President300 West Pueblo Street
anta Barbara, CA93105
Karyn Fish, PHRSanta Barbara Infrared, Inc.965-3669963-3858
President Elect310 S Calle Cesar Chavez #D
anta Barbara, CA93103
Sheri GriffithsApple One569-9024569-8763
VP Professional Development1636 State Street
anta Barbara, CA93101
Julia Hardcastle-Leitch, PHRVolt Services Group560-8658730-1985
VP Membership209 East Victoria Street
anta Barbara, CA 93101
Nate ChristensenDeckers Outdoor Corp967-7611 Ext. 120967-0931
Treasurer495 A South Fairview Ave.
oleta, CA, 93117
Angel Sugleris, PHRPlanMember Services Corp.684-1199 Ext. 2200684-1479
Secretary6187 Carpinteria Ave
arpinteria, CA93101
Jodi Davis, PHRCrossroads Staffing490-6944497-6975
Past President (Strategic Planning)1337 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Ste 110
housand Oaks, CA91362
Board Members (Voting)
Dina ClapinskiBargain Network968-2020 Ext.2187968-9399
Director of Operations326 Bollay Drive
oleta, CA93117
Carolyn GrimesMoss Motors967.4546 x3208964.3685
Director of Marketing400 Rutherford Street
oleta, CA93117
Kirk MartinVolt Services Group560-8658730-1985
Director at Large 209 East Victoria Street
(Nominating & Diversity)Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Kathy McKee, SPHRHuman Resource Consortia682-9810682-9830
Director at Large (Exec. Programs)3730 Cedar Vista
anta Barbara, CA93110
Name, Board Position, &
E-mail AddressMailing AddressPhoneFAX
Deb Peters, SPHRAllergan Medical698.9193
Director of Resources71 South Los Carneros Road
Certification ChairGoleta, CA 93117
Marilyn Weixel, SPHRChannel Technologies690.5164
Director Legislative Affairs839 Ward Drive
SHRM LiaisonSanta Barbara, CA93111
Committee Chairs (Non-Voting)
Susie CoutureClipper Windpower, Inc.899.9199 x 117745.5949
Workforce Readiness Chair6305 Carpinteria Avenue #300
arpinteria, CA93013
Thom FinniMap Link Inc.692.6777 x137692.6791
Diversity Chair30 S. La Patera Lane #5
oleta, CA93117
Diana LovanCottage Health System569.7213 x2883569.7557
Membership ChairP.O. Box 689
anta Barbara, CA93102
Vickie Sloan, PHRVetronix Corporation966.2000 x3233966.9579
Programs Chair2030 Alameda Padre Serra
anta Barbara, CA93103
Sandie Wilkes, PHRTyco Electronics220.2056220.2077
Logistics & Hospitality Chair550 Linden Avenue
arpinteria, CA93013
Dayna WilliamsonUCSB893-4666893-8645
Benefits & Comp ChairBldg. 3101-SAASB
anta Barbara, CA 93106-3160
Open
Annual Conference Chair
Open
Innovative Solutions Chair
Consultants & Contractors (Non-Voting)
Will DegenMullen & Henzell LLP966-1501966-9204
Legal Counsel112 East Victoria Street
anta Barbara, CA 93101
Beverly WoodHRxpress965-7733965-6005Administrator 821 W. Valerio Street
anta Barbara, CA 93101
BOARD PROFILES
Nate Christensen received his BA in Psychology UCSB and his certificate in HR Management from UCSB Extension. He has10 years of HR experienceholding positions at various levels. Currently he is Director of Human Resources for Deckers Outdoor Corp. Prior to joining Deckers, Nate ran the HR Department at GBMI where he helped the company grow from 37 employees to 250 employees in a little over three years. Prior to GBMI, he worked in the HR Departments at Balance Bar and at Deckers. He has been a member of SBHRA for the past seven years and has previously been a member of the Student Focus and Membership Committeesof SBHRA.
Dina D. Clapinski is the Director of Human Resources for Bargain Network, Inc. She has been with Bargain Network for over 4 years and oversees all HR functions for almost 900 employees in boththeir Goleta and Houston, Texas offices. This Ojai native moved to Santa Barbara in 1994 and earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication from UCSB. Her career started in the hospitality industry where she worked atthe Los Padres Inn in Ojai and the Radisson Hotel Santa Barbara (now the Hotel Mar Monte). Dina spent 7 years with the Radisson Hotel and when she left in 2000, she served as their Senior Sales Manager concentrating on large conferences and corporate groups. Event planning has always been a passion for Dina and she estimates that she has coordinated over 100 weddings, corporateand special events through the years. Dina served previously as the SBHRA Annual Conference Chair in 2006.
Jodi Davis, PHR is the President of Crossroads Staffing. Jodi has established the company as a leader in the temporary staffing and permanent placement arena up and down the CaliforniaCoast by developing and implementing specialized recruiting programs customized to each location taking into account each area’s economic variables and other specific challenges. Jodi is an active Advisory Committee Member at Santa BarbaraCityCollege and Modern Institute of Technology and often speaks on various human resource topics throughout Southern California. She became a California Accredited Consultant in 2000 and received her PHR in 2001. Jodi plays active roles with various national, state and local organizations such as the American Staffing Association, Society for Human Resource Management, California Staffing Professionals, California State Council of SHRM, and was 2004 & 2005 President of Santa Barbara Human Resources Association.
Karyn Fish, PHR is the Human Resources Manager of Santa Barbara Infrared. Karyn has been at SBIR since 2000. Karyn held prior HR positions at NovaCoast and Frontier Technology. Karyn has been a SBHRA member for over seven years and has served on the Salary Survey Committee as well as co-chaired the 2000 Benefits Survey. She served as the Vice President of Professional Development last year and was the Half-Day Seminar Chair forfour years. She received her Professional Designation in HR Management from UCSB Extension in March 1999 and her PHR in December 1999. Karyn has a B.S. in Business Management from Golden GateUniversity.
Sheri Griffiths has worked for AppleOne Employment Servicesin various capacities since 1997, andcurrently oversees 11 Account Executives asthe Area Manager forSanta BarbaraCounty. AppleOne partnerswith many of Santa Barbara's largest organizations and Human Resources departments. Prior to working at AppleOne Sheri had a background intechnology and Professional Dance.She graduated from UCSB in 1996 with a BA in Communication Studies.
Thom Finni, fell into the human resources field 11 years ago when he went to register for temp work. For four years he worked at Aquent in Boston where he developed a program to provide full benefits, counseling and training for career temporary workers. He then established a new line of staffing services and worked in Operations for Professional Staffing Group. After 5 years as a recruiter, he went client-side and eventually moved from recruiting to a broader range of human resources support. When he returned to California in 2002, he spent a year at the City of Goleta working in finance and human resources before joining Map Link, Inc. as the Human Resources Manager in 2004. Thom finished high school at San MarcosHigh School and then graduated VassarCollege with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Thom joined the SBHRA in 2004. He won the Rising Star Award for his ESL Program in the SBHRA 2006 Innovative Solutions Awards.