RI State Chapter, SHRM: Welcome!

© 2007 SHRMRI

RHODE ISLAND STATE COUNCIL
Society for Human Resource Management

USCIS Releases Newly-Dated I-9 Form on June 16, 2008

On June 16, 2008, the USCIS released a newly-dated I-9 form which employers may begin using immediately. What’s behind the change?

Due to the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must have current expiration dates on all approved forms, including the I-9. While the content of the form has not changed from last year’s version, the date of the form and OMB expiration date have been adjusted.

While the use of new forms is generally not required before 30 days after appearing in the Federal Register and guidance on this requirement has yet to be issued, we want to make sure that SHRM members have the most updated form, and recommend that you begin using this new form as soon as possible.

You may download the new I-9 form as a PDF at: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9.pdf

SHRM Foundation

The SHRM Foundation was founded in 1966 as a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors from the HR profession, including academics, practitioners and representatives from SHRM. The Foundation funds research, publications and education to advance the HR profession and enhance the effectiveness of HR professionals. To support its important work, the SHRM Foundation conducts an annual fundraising campaign. All contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible.

To learn more about the SHRM Foundation, click here.

The RI SHRM Challenge: We would like to encourage all RI SHRM members to consider making a donation to the foundation. It can be a little as $10. We will track all donations made between 1/1/2008 and 6/30/2008.

Folks who donate will be eligible for a drawing for a FREE iPod Shuffle!

To make your tax-deductible donation, click here.

Rhode Island State Council

Society for Human Resource Management

Student Chapter News

Questions? Contact: Maureen Flaherty, Student Programs Specialist, SHRM
(800) 283-7476, Ext. 6423 or mflaherty@shrm.org

Congratulations to the 2007 Taton Scholarship Winners

The following students received Taton Scholarship:

Chris Loffredo - Narragansett High School

Thomas Mendes, Jr. - Cranston High School West

Cesar Martinez - Cranston High School West

The following professionals received the Taton Professional Scholarship:

Valerie O'Connor - Consultant, Human Services

Theresa M. Snyder - Human Resources Manager, Coventry Credit Union

For more information about the scholarships, see the link on the right side of this page.

SAVE THE DATES!!!!!

HRM-RI Breakfast Meeting

July 15 , 2008

Speaker:	Paul Martineau, President, The Employers Association
Topic:	Evaluating Human Capital
Sponser:	Massey & Associates, Inc. (Ameri-Tax Wealth Advisory Group)

Click here for flyer with full details and registration form.

July 23, 2008 - HRM-RI Board Meeting

When:	7:30 am - 8:30 am
Where:	Narragansett Bay Commission Office, One Service Rd., Providence, RI

Our Mission:

To produce leadership in human resource management that is forward-thinking, proactive and responsive to organizational and societal needs
To serve as the resource network for all SHRM chapter members, SHRM at-large members, and other human resource professionals and the organizations they serve
To promote the vision and mission of SHRM and to provide state-level support and endorsement of the objectives of SHRM National Area 1 (Northeast region)
To be a key influence in the shaping of workplace policies and practices that benefit human resource professionals and the organizations they serve
To enhance communications and serve as a linkage between Area and National Boards of SHRM and SHRM Chapters and members in Rhode Island
To build volunteer leadership skills and develop the talent to support leadership opportunities at the chapter, state and national levels of SHRM