Volume 20, Issue 3

March 2014

CLSHRM Mission Statement

Be the primary influencer of workplace policies and practices that benefit our members and the organizations they serve;

Build a broad and actively engaged membership that ensures dissemina-tion of leading practices to the work-place;

Be the major source for building strong competence and developing the talent and leadership of people in our organi-zations; and

Ensure a solid financial structure that permits reinvestment in initiatives and learning that advances the state of the profession.

2014 Officers:

President: Tony Murray

President-Elect: Jeffrey Ryan

Past President: Sandy Mask

Secretary: Christina Goodrich

Treasurer: Shannon Tassin

VP, Membership: Joe Sharp

VP, Public Relations: Sarah Van Mol

A Letter from the President I can hardly believe it is March! What a great meeting in February. I am

still getting calls and emails about Sissy Franks’ ethics presentation! The

examples of the programming you have seen this year are the level of pro-

gramming we plan to deliver throughout 2014. I had a great programming

meeting with your President-Elect Jeff Ryan and Conference Committee

Chair, Tracy O’Brien. With the standard set by our predecessors we

pledge to continue to bring you solid programming and not just sales

pitches’ or empty content. Our goal for the remaining of this year and

2015 is to continue to find solid ENGAGING presentations.

The survey results were clear. You want to hear from people just like

you. We hope to unveil the remaining half of 2014 programming this com-

ing month. Please don’t forget the student social which will be held at the

Learning Center for Rapides Parish (LSCRP) on Wednesday, March 19th

from 11am to 1pm. In April, we have Jessica Luparello, a Senior Attorney

with Cleco. She will be delivering a great overview of Social Media and the

Workplace. In May, we have Reldon Owens, the Director of External Af-

fairs at the Bossier Group of Companies and Diamond B Construction. He

will be delivering an engaging presentation on SWOT analysis and how

they can be used not just in your company but in your life.

I also want to take this moment to remind everyone that time is running out if you have not yet registered

for the LASHRM State Conference in Baton Rouge. You can still register now if you go to http://

louisianashrm.shrm.org. They have an exciting line up of speakers and it is such a great opportunity to

network with your peers statewide.

Finally, I want to also invite any that have an interest to serve on your CLSHRM board. We have many op-

portunities for the 2015 year, and now is the time we would like to begin hearing from those of you that

have an interest in serving others, pushing yourself, and being a part of a great team that is helping move

Human Resources in Central Louisiana to the next level. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the

Student Social!

- Tony Murray, SPHR

President

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SPREAD THE WORD AND THE WEALTH! In place of our March Chapter Meeting, we will have our Annual Student Event which will be a Student Social at the Learning Center for Rapides Parish (LCRP). The LCRP is located on the England Airpark Campus.

All CLSHRM Members are welcomed to participate in this event. It’s a great opportunity to share your HR knowledge with our local college students. If interested please contact Jason Parks at parksj@nsula.edu.

**Event approved for 2 hours of General HRCI Credit!

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1. What percentage of U.S. Workers are willing to quit?

71%

25%

32%

2. Who owns your Twitter handle once you leave your job?

It depends

You do

Your company does

3. Which drug store chain has the EEOC filed a lawsuit against?

Rite Aid

Walgreens

CVS

4. What major east coast city is proposing changes to sick leave?

Philadelphia

Washington D.C.

New York

5. What percentage of jobs may be performed by robots by 2025?

50%

7%

12%

Answers: 1. 71% 2. It depends 3. CVS 4. New York 5. 50%

found at www.shrm.org/hrquiz

Welcome New CLSHRM Member!!!

Allison Ferguson - Avoyelles Hospital - HR Director

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Member Spotlight

PATRICIA “PAT” LACOUR

About Pat:

From Pollock, LA-After escaping from the rattlesnake capital of the world

where I was born-Sweetwater, TX

Married to Doug LaCour. 2 children and 1 grandson. 4 brothers and am espe-

cially close to sisters-in-law since I never had sisters of my own.

Education:

B.S. in Business Administration and Fashion Merchandising from LSU.

Graduated from the LSU Graduate School of Banking and the Mid-South

School of Banking (Memphis State University).

Served 3 years as a member of the Board of Regents of Mid-South School of

Banking.

Things About Me:

I am willing to try nearly anything. I feel that if you can do it, I can do it and I learn by trying...and making mistakes.

I do needlework - crocheting and sewing - and a few years ago I took some painting classes. I’m not bad with painting

but my drawing is elementary (more like Picasso than Michaelangelo)!

I like to read, usually one or more books each week.

If I could vacation anywhere it would be at home, Disney, Toledo Bend, or more exotic places. On my bucket list I’d

like to take an Alaskan cruise that goes inland to the glaciers and then out to sea to do a bit of whale watching.

I liked every subject in school except for Home Ec. I was a nerd!

If you followed me to lunch daily you would say that Subway was my favorite, but it’s just something to get me through

the day. My favorite dessert is Crème Brulee.

I absolutely hate cleaning the kitchen when I haven’t been the one cooking and making the mess! (Remember...I don’t

like Home Ec.)

If I could meet anyone dead or alive other than Jesus, I would like to sit and talk with some of the US Founding Fathers

like Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, or Benjamin Franklin to get their first hand perspective of the founding of the

US.

If there was an autobiography of my life it would be named “Happy Accidents”!

My most prized possession is the diamond ring from my husband. It’s not hugely valuable, but it’s special.

Employment History:

There is life after 20 years of banking! I have been employed by the Rapides Foundation for almost 19 years serving

multiple roles including Accounting and Systems Manager. I saw a cartoon last year that said “I wouldn’t have so many

bad hair days if I didn’t wear so many hats”. Currently I supervise the financial accounting for TRF and its subsidiaries,

CMAP and The Orchard Foundation; grant administrator (contracting, payments, reporting, etc.); building manager and

liaison for tenants/sub-tenants; security and access systems management; purchasing; and of course HR and benefits

coordinator (this one is most challenging to me because I’ve never been involved with the hiring/firing/evaluation side

at any other time in my career).

Favorite Quote:

“If it’s not in writing, it never happened”

I first read this as a comment from Cathy Ryan in one of Tom Clancy’s books. I think it was Executive Orders.

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Board Member Spotlight

ANTHONY “TONY” SHORB MURRAY

About Tony:

Grew up in Billings, Montana.

2 Sons: Bailey (13) and Noah (10).

I am the oldest of three boys; my youngest brother is 10

years younger so I feel like I have been a dad most of my

life!

My mom and dad just celebrated 39 years of marriage and

now live in Pensacola. My brothers live in Chicago with

their families.

Education:

Billings West High, Class of 1996

Things About Me:

I was a co-owner of a coffee shop and juice bar “Artspace

Espresso” for 2 years (1994-1996). To this day I will

drink espresso but I hate regular coffee.

My talents/skills are playing piano, SQL programmer,

Computer Networking.

I love music, paintball with my boys, LSU Football, travel-

ing, and traveling to watch LSU or hear music.

Favorite Band: U2

Favorite Movie: Star Wars

My favorite subject in school was History.

If I could vacation anywhere it would be Costa Rica or somewhere warm!

The thing I miss most about being a kid is watching cartoons on Saturday morning.

I love Mexican food - Ninfa’s in Baton Rouge, LA

I hate cutting grass.

If I could meet anyone it would be Pope Francis.

If there was an autobiography of my life it would be named “It’s not failure if you learn from your mis-

takes”.

My most prized possession is any pair of my glasses - I’m blind as a bat!

Employment History:

Diamond B Construction, HR Director and IT Director (2011 to Present)

Favorite Quote:

“A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others” - Ayn Rand

April Chapter Meeting Wednesday, April 16th - 11:30am to 1:00pm

Pineville Convention Center at Country Inn and Suites - 2727 Monroe Hwy (Hwy 165) Pineville, LA 71360

Speaker: Jessica Luparello, Senior Attorney with Cleco

Topic: Social Media and the Workplace

*Topic has been submitted for HRCI Credit

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY FUN FACTS!

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