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SHRM CNMI chapter gets merit award
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Posted on Apr 17 2005
Alexandria, Virginia-based Society for Human Resources Management gave its CNMI chapter a merit award for its extensive work in continuing the mission of the organization last year.
The recognition was given early this month, according to Shirley Dotts, 2004 CNMI SHRM Chapter president. She said the chapter actively pursues the superior merit of the organization yearly. Dotts said the merit award was not the first time for the Commonwealth chapter.
She said, though that, receiving it was not easy too. She said dedicated members, board members in particular, and the committee chairs are required to fully understand what the organization’s goals are and how they work responsibly to achieve them.
SHRM Chapters on Guam and Republic of Palau also received the same merit designation.
Keith Greene, vice president for member relations for SHRM, said by achieving the superior merit designation the CNMI Chapter has distinguished itself as an outstanding organization dedicated to serving the networking and professional development needs of its local members to the advancement of the human resources profession.
The SHRM national office said a chapter would be able to receive such recognition by accomplishing 75 achievements listed in the SHRM Chapter Achievement Plan in such areas as legislative and community support, chapter operations, professional development, and advancement of the profession.
Dotts highlighted the achievements of the local chapter by withstanding various changes. “Last year there were important employment changes such as in the U.S. Department of Labor FLSA minimum wages, CNMI Labor regulations, COBRA, Weingarten Rights, etc.,” she said.
She said the chapter made it a point to inform the community about the changes through half-day seminars, conferences and other meetings. E-mail messages were also sent to the members and the newsletters were also distributed to them. SHRM has recently tuned up its website for information dissemination, said Dotts.
Dotts is inviting prospective members who would like to be part of the recently recognized association for human resources managers on the island. Contact CNMI SHRM president Maggie Sablan at 664-2160.
