Congratulations SESHRM!! We have been awarded the 2023 Gold Excel Award! This award recognizes a chapter's outstanding achievements in providing meaningful programs and services to our members. Additionally, it is recognition of our continued growth and development as a business leader that is capable of developing strategies that lead to business success!

I, and several SESHRM members, had the pleasure to attend the SoDak State SHRM Conference held in Pierre, SD last month. There were some great sessions put on and the featured speakers were motivating. Thank you to the Pierre SHRM chapter and the SoDak State SHRM Board for hosting and being so hospitable. The 2025 SoDak State SHRM conference will be held in the Black Hills, April 30^th, 2025- May 2^nd, 2025. Mark your calendars for 2025 and hope to see everyone in the Black Hills!

Speaking of our May meeting, Trudy Billion will be joining us for a valuable session on BASK in your HR Expertise!  She will present items on taking your career to the next level by career mapping, how to leverage the BASK to be a strategic HR partner for the organization and components of the SHRM Bask.

Please always feel free to reach out to myself, or any SESHRM Board member with comments, questions, concerns or ideas! Also, a desire to volunteer on a committee, or serve on the SESHRM Board of Directors can be directed towards any board member!

The following positions will be open for 2025: President Elect, Secretary, Membership Director, Marketing Director, Treasurer, Conference Chair & Communications Director.

Have a great May!!

Monique Vanden Heuvel