As we celebrate Independence Day this month, it is important to remember the service men and women who have made so many sacrifices so we can enjoy the freedoms we have. I would like to personally thank our SESHRM members and the family members who have given their time and talents and sacrificed time with their families to serve our country. We are so blessed to have you among our ranks and are eternally grateful for your service.

SHRM held another amazing annual conference in Chicago last month, according to several SESHRM members who attended! This year’s attendance topped 26,000. The 2025 annual SHRM conference will be in San Diego, CA, information is already available for registration on the national SHRM website.

Our July Monthly Meeting will be packed with great information on Navigating the Changing Landscape: FTC’s non-compete rule and DOL’s Overtime ruling. Jean Bender and Brooke Schmidt of Davenport, Evans Hurwitz & Smith L.L.P will be presenting on this subject, there is still time to sign up.

I would like to acknowledge and thank our volunteers for everything that they have been doing to support our chapter, and the HR profession. Our chapter will have seven open board positions available this fall, and we are looking for volunteers to help in the growth of our chapter. If you have any questions regarding any of these positions, please reach out to any of our board members.

Thank you!

Monique Vanden Heuvel