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August 2010 Membership Meeting
Please join us in August for "Worker's Compensation - It's an HR Thing," presented by Pat Crawford, a Return to Work Education Coordinator for the Texas Department of Insurance/Division of Workers’ Compensation. The meeting will be Tuesday, August 10, 2010 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel downtown. Cost for Members is $15.00 and $20.00 for Guests. To RSVP, please click here or contact Ceci Davila at Ceci.Davila@gecu-ep.org.
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Slate of Officers for the 2011 Executive Board
The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the 2011 Slate of Officers:
President: Dalia De Los Santos, PHR (El Paso Electric)
President Elect: Fred Perea, PHR (Project Bravo)
VP of Programs: Michelle Fenton (El Paso Electric)
VP of Membership: Betsy Keller, SPHR (El Paso County)
Treasurer: Juan Carlos Nunez, SPHR (Sumi Texas Wire, Inc.)
Secretary: Pat Freddi (Classic Industries, Inc.)
Immediate Past President: Sharon Voelz, SPHR (Pizza Properties/QSR Burgers)
This slate of nominees will be presented at the August Membership Meeting. Nominations will also be accepted at the August meeting and will be added to the ballot for the September meeting.
The 2010 Nominating Committee
Sharon Voelz, SPHR
Daniel Margrave, SPHR
Linda Thomas, PHR
Craig Thompson
Alma Delgado
Fact Sheet for El Paso's Cell Phone Ban Ordinance
BACKGROUND The wireless communication device ordinance was passed on March 9, 2010 by City Council.
INTENT The intent is to promote traffic safety by reducing driver distractions while using a cell phone.
WHEN CAN YOU USE YOUR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE
- While stopped AND off of the roadway.
- When the device is a part of the vehicle or affixed to the vehicle.
- All wireless communication devices must be used solely in a voice-activated or other hands-free mode SAFELY while operating on a public roadway at all times.
CANNOT USE A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE
- Even the temporary or brief use of a hand-held wireless communication device is generally unacceptable and can result in a citation.
- The use of a hands-free device can still result in a citation if it is used in an unsafe manner which results in driver distraction or unsafe vehicle operation.
IN AN EMERGENCY YOU CAN USE YOUR DEVICE
- Request emergency assistance to report a traffic accident, medical emergency, or serious traffic hazard, or to prevent a crime about to be committed or other life threatening event or danger.
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- If you hold your cell phone while driving OR use a hands-free device in an unsafe manner you may receive a citation under this ordinance.
Source: http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/23306066/detail.html
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Program Presentations
Presented here are the program presentations from recent meetings. Click on the links below to download the PowerPoint files.
April 2010
Violence in the Workplace - presented by Abe Howard-Gonzalez
Supreme Court and Other Important Rulings - presented by Michael McQueen
FMLA and Litigation - presented by Gerry Howard
Top Ten Reasons Why Employers Get Sued - presented by Leticia Dominguez
Unions in the Workplace - presented by Charles C. High, Jr.
March 2010
Leadership and Organizations- presented by City of El Paso Fire Chief Otto Drozd
February 2010
Unconcious Bias - presented by Rodney Klein, US EEOC Education and Training Manager
Immigrants in the Workplace - presented by Soraya Yanar Hanshew, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
January 2010
Politics, Power, and Influence in the Workplace - presented by Robert Segura, PHR
EPSHRM Exchange
Click here to view the June 2010 issue of the EPSHRM Exchange newsletter.
Upcoming Events
Welcome to 2010! Click here to view 2010 Upcoming Events.