Chapter Meeting
Chapter meetings are open to all members of RRHRPA. We allow those interested in joining to attend one meeting free of charge.
April Chapter Meeting
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| Organizer: | SHRM Rock River Board |
| Location: | Sauk Valley Community College Room 2F09 |
| Price: | $0 Members/Affiliates and $45 Non-Members |
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| iCal link | April 22, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
The Biggest Promotion HR Will Ever Get
This keynote reframes AI from a threat to an opportunity. As routine tasks shift to automation, HR has the chance to step more fully into strategic leadership. Through live demonstrations and real workforce examples, this session shows how AI clears operational noise so HR can focus on influence, insight, and business outcomes. The tone is empowering, not alarmist.
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October Chapter Meeting
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| Organizer: | SHRM Rock River Board |
| Location: | Sauk Valley Community College Room 2F09 |
| Price: | $0 Members/Affiliates and $45 Non-Members |
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| iCal link | October 28, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
Topic will be announced soon...
September Chapter Meeting
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| Organizer: | SHRM Rock River Board |
| Location: | Sauk Valley Community College Room 2F09 |
| Price: | $0 Members/Affiliates and $45 Non-Members |
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| iCal link | September 23, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
Topic will be announced soon...
Annual Holiday Event
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| Organizer: | RRHRPA Board of Directors |
| Location: | YWCA of the Sauk Valley 412 First Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 |
| Price: | $0 to members & affiliates of RRHRPA |
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| iCal link | December 2, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
All members and affiliates are invited to attend our annual Holiday Party. This year will offer great food, networking with your fellow SHRM Rock River members, and a gift exchange (optional) of a $15-$20 grab bag gift. Hope to see you there in your ugly sweaters!
Invites will be sent out closer to event date.
Membership Appreciation Lunch & Chapter Meeting
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| Organizer: | SHRM Rock River Board |
| Location: | YWCA of the Sauk Valley - 412 1st Avenue in Sterling, IL |
| Price: | $0 Members/ Affiliates |
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| iCal link | May 27, 2026 - 12:00pm |
Invites will be sent closer to event date.
March Chapter Meeting
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| Organizer: | SHRM Rock River Board |
| Location: | Sauk Valley Community College Room 2F09 |
| Price: | $0 Members/Affiliates and $45 Non-Members |
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| iCal link | March 25, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
The Importance of Mental Wellness in the Workplace
February Chapter Meeting - Virtual
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| Organizer: | SHRM Rock River Board |
| Location: | Virtual Meeting - Link will be sent out closer to meeting date |
| Price: | $0 Members and $45 Affiliates/ Non-Members |
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| iCal link | February 25, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
IL Department of Employment Security (IDES) Programs and Services for Employers
Learning Objectives
January Chapter Meeting
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| Organizer: | SHRM Rock River Board |
| Location: | Sauk Valley Community College Room 2F09 |
| Price: | $0 Members and $45 Affiliates/ Non-Members |
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| iCal link | January 28, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
Topic: Conflict, Reframed - How to transform conflict into growth by pairing emotional intelligence with practical resolution skills.
Overview: This presentation reframes conflict as a normal and potentially productive part of organizational life. We’ll explore and discuss the risks of avoidance and provide leaders with strategies to encourage open dialogue and effective resolution.
Presenter : Vanessa Wessels, Consultant and Owner of ThriveWorks Consulting LLC
September 24, 2025 Chapter Meeting
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| Location: | Sauk Valley Community College, River Room |
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| iCal link | September 24, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
Today’s Meeting: HR Hot Topics Round Table
Speaker: Heather Acerra, Cottingham & Butler
Membership Appreciation Lunch & Chapter Meeting
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| Location: | YWCA of the Sauk Valley - 412 1st Avenue in Sterling, IL |
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| iCal link | May 28, 2025 - 12:00pm |
