January 2025 Chapter President Update

01/27/2025 8:57 AM | Andrew Erkonen (Administrator)

Hello SESHRM Members!

As we kick off the new year, I am honored to connect with you as your new Chapter President. This is an exciting moment for our chapter, and I am eager to work alongside each of you to build on our shared passion for advancing the HR profession. Together, we have the opportunity to make 2025 a year of growth, learning, and meaningful impact for our members and the community.

Celebrating Excellence

We closed 2024 by recognizing outstanding contributions to HR and our community. Please join me in congratulating our 2024 Awards for Excellence recipients:

  • Distinguished HR Professional of the Year: Julia Disburg, SHRM-CP, PHR
  • Emerging HR Professional of the Year: Andrew Erkonen
  • Workplace Excellence Award – Community Impact: Minnehaha County
  • Workplace Excellence Award – Culture: Howe, Inc.

Strategic Planning for 2025

On January 14th, the SESHRM board met for our Annual Strategic Meeting to outline initiatives for the year ahead. Key focuses include:

  • Increasing Membership Engagement: Providing more opportunities for both in-person and virtual participation.
  • Diversifying Development Opportunities: Expanding the variety and accessibility of professional growth programs.
  • Building a Volunteer Base: Encouraging members to contribute their time and talents.
  • Expanding Communication and Outreach: Enhancing how we connect with and support our growing membership.

Additionally, SHRM will be rolling out new initiatives at the national level and working to improve its website for members.

Upcoming Event: January Half-Day Session

On January 28th, we will host our first major event of the year:

  • Enhancing Team Dynamics with DISC Training, presented by Wendy Alexander. This interactive workshop will empower HR professionals, managers, and team members to utilize the DISC personality assessment to strengthen team communication and collaboration.
  • Cost: FREE for renewed members, $99 for non-members. Be sure to register soon to secure your spot!

Stay Connected

If you haven’t already, follow us on social media to stay updated on news and events. Look for SESHRM on:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • X (formerly Twitter)

Special Thanks and Warm Welcomes

A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing SESHRM Board Members: Julia Disburg, Hannah Johnson, Jessica Ashton, and Stephanie Keizer. Your dedication and hard work have made a lasting impact. Please join me in welcoming our newest board members: Heather Holzapfel, Jessica Williams, and Ashlie Gutierrez Terrasaz. We’re excited to have you on board!

Looking Ahead

I am grateful for the opportunity to lead our incredible SESHRM organization this year. With your support, I’m confident we’ll achieve great things together. Here’s to a fantastic 2025!

Warm regards,

Lucinda Noronha

Sioux Empire SHRM is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. | PO Box 1302 | Sioux Falls, SD 57101 | Chapter #217

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