Welcome to the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management

The Northwest Louisiana Chapter is an affiliate chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest professional associations devoted solely to the Human Resources profession. Our chapter’s hundred members represent employers in the northwest parishes of Louisiana including Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Desoto and the east Texas country of Harrison and Panola.
Local chapter membership, in conjunction with national SHRM membership, provides the well-rounded HR professional with extensive networking, programming and learning opportunities. The chapter hosts monthly meetings to educate our members on current and vital HR concerns. There is an annual workshop, where industry leaders and HR professional share their knowledge and proven practices with members and the community.

Student chapters from Louisiana State University – Shreveport and Wiley Colley – Marshall, Texas are sponsored by our chapter. We encourage and foster future leaders in HR by awarding a scholarship to a deserving student in the Human Resources profession. To inspire continued growth in the HR profession, the chapter provides significant financial support to the SHRM Foundation with is the research and growth arm of our profession.

Our chapter is supported by a fantastic group of volunteer board members that strive to advance the profession and support the HR professional. Those interested in joining should review the bylaws for eligibility and submit an application if consideration. Whether you are a veteran HR professional or just entering the field, we welcome you and invite you to become a member of our organization.


Margaret M. Plunkett, SPHR
President 2008

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Upcoming Event:
Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Meeting will be held at:
Sci-Port Discovery Center
820 Clyde Fant Parkway

Speaker: Ron Anderson

Ron Anderson directs the operations of Ron Anderson, L.L.C., through which he provides:

• consulting services dedicated to devising and implementing initiatives that enhance the lives of youth and parents
• staff training and development services
• public speaking to a wide array of audiences on various topics
• workshops on personal and team development and performance.

He previously served as Director of The LightHouse for fifteen years. The LightHouse provides after-school programs, workplace training and job placement services, parenting and leadership training, and mentoring and scouting programs for individuals and families throughout northwest Louisiana. He has also taught and directed programs at the University level.

Ron Anderson is best known for his dynamic motivational speeches and presentations to youth, parents, educators, service professionals and community leaders for inspiration and life-changing insight.

Mr. Anderson is a 1981 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. He has received numerous awards in the field of public service, including:

• The Volunteers of America “National Leadership” Award
• The African-American Calm Unity Council “Humanitarian of the Year” Award
• The National Conference of Community and Justice “Brotherhood/Sisterhood Humanitarian” Award
• The “Citizen of the Year” Award from the Shreveport Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
• In 1996 and 1997, named one of Shreveport’s “Rising Young Community Leaders” by the Shreveport Times
• The “Community Service” Award from the Delta Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
• Finalist for the Blue Cross/Blue Shield “Angel” Award
• The Southern University at Shreveport “Afro-American Society Leader of the Year” Award
• The “Partner in Education” Award from the Shreveport/Bossier Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa
• The first recipient of the “Ron Anderson Champion for Youth” Award from the Volunteers for Youth Justice
• The “TRIO Achievers” Award from the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs
• The “Human and Civil Rights Trailblazer” Award from the Louisiana Association of Educators

Reservations Are Required by: Friday August 22, 2008

Lunch prices are: $13 for student chapter members, $15 to all members who RSVP before noon of the Friday deadline, and $18 for guests and members who RSVP after the deadline.

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