OCTOBER 2017 – MAY 2018

The Roundtables provide an informal setting for

groups of peers to come together and discuss

areas of mutual interest, i.e., practices of other

firms, legislation or regulations. Questions and

discussion are welcome at any time during the

meeting.

Topics to be discussed at each meeting are

selected by the group. Facilitated by the

Association staff, the interchange may use an

invited “expert” or may rely on participant

resources.

Roundtable groups meet October through May in

the Association’s training room, in downtown

Muskegon, with exception to the September HR

Roundtable.

EA is the only place you will find a regular group of peers

committed to sharing resources, best practices and experiences.

Enclosed you will find:

Description of the Roundtables and a sample of topicsdiscussed.

List of participants and companies represented.

Registration form and a request for suggested topics

“So many peers from diverse organizations to get

information, samples and advice.”

REGISTER TODAY! Contact Angie Ecklund:

angieecklund@eawm.net

EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN

ROUNDTABLES

The BEST leaders don’t do it on t heir own.

Human Resources Roundtable First Thursday, September—May

8:30 AM

Safety Roundtable Second Thursday, October—May

8:30 AM

Training Roundtable First Friday, Oct., Dec., Feb. & April

8:30 AM

Supervisor Roundtable Second Thursday, October—May

2:30-4:00 PM

Quality Roundtable First Friday, in Nov., Jan., March & May

8:30 AM

Benefits Roundtable Second Friday, in Nov., Jan., March & May

8:30 AM

HR Assistant Roundtable Second Friday, in Oct., Dec., Feb, & May

8:30 AM

Payroll Roundtable Third Friday, in Nov., Jan., March & May

8:30 AM

Wellness Roundtable Third Friday, in Oct., Dec., Feb, & May

8:30 AM

Non-Profit Roundtable Fourth Tuesday, Year Round

8:30 AM

EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN

380 W. WESTERN AVE STE. 202 MUSKEGON, MI 49440 31-759-0916

www.eawm.net

2017-2018 ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION GROUPS

Please forward a copy to those people in your organization that may also benefit from these roundtables.

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Safety Roundtable

Participants will be safety directors/managers and committee members whose responsibilities require them to keep abreast of compliance regulations and risk management. Some topics discussed last year: Current trends in safety; Q&A with MIOSHA CET; PPE analysis and training; fire safety; fall rescue; visitor/contractor/temporaries training; ergonomics; emergency response; metrics; audits.

This roundtable meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Human Resources Roundtable

Participants will be human resources professionals with a broad base of responsibility in various areas of human resources. Some topics discussed last year: Current trends for HR; FLSA; performance reviews; time off benefits and proposals; handbooks; internships; recruiting; workers compensation; health insurance; boosting morale; hiring minors; retention; payroll issues; immigration; background checks; recordkeeping; key performance indicators; coaching and performance management; and more.

This Roundtable meets the 1st Thursday of each month. Starts 9/7/7 as a bonus meeting!

Supervisor Roundtable

Participants will be supervisors in varying fields. Some topics discussed last year: meeting facilitation; orientation; policies; safety restrictions; quality; suggestion systems; time management; delegating; dealing with conflict; performance reviews and coaching; and more.

This roundtable meets the 2nd Thursday of each month in the

afternoon.

Wellness Roundtable

Participants will be managers, coordinators and team members who are responsible for organizations’ wellness; including evaluating needs, developing programs and events, etc. Topics for discussion may include: tobacco cessation programs; pandemic planning; employee programs; incentives and communication

This roundtable meets the 3rd Friday; Alternating October,

December February and April.

Benefits Roundtable

Participants will be directors/managers and administrators who have employee benefit responsibilities. Some topics discussed last year: ACA compliance; selling benefits; 401K; FMLA; attendance policies; part-time benefits; Health Insurance Survey; employee communication.

This roundtable meets the 2nd Friday; alternating months.

November, January, March and May.

HR Assistant Roundtable

Participants will be new and/or support HR professionals. Topics may include compliance issues; continuing education and resources; HRIS systems and records management; recruiting/interviewing; retention; FLSA overtime rules; orientation; training coordination; benefits administration and workers compensation.

This roundtable meets the 2nd Friday; alternating months;

October, December, February, and April.

Payroll Roundtable

Participants will be those responsible for tracking and administering payroll functions. Topics may include compliance issues; HRIS systems and records management; streamlining processes; overtime rules; reporting issues; best practices.

This roundtable meets the 3rd Friday; alternating months

November, January, March and May.

Quality Roundtable

Participants will be quality managers/engineers who have the responsibility of developing and maintaining a quality system to satisfy customer requirements, company standards and/or TS-IATF-ISO. Topics may include: new IATF-ISO changes; auditing; documentation; corrective action; FMEA, risk mitigation; monitoring; training and communication; managing interns; and more.

This roundtable meets the 1st Friday; alternating months;

November, January, March, and May.

Training Roundtable

Participants will be managers and coordinators responsible for any aspect of coordinating company training. Some topics discussed last year: current trends in delivery and content; onboarding, training matrices, orientation, safety training, and leadership training.

This roundtable meets the 1st Friday; alternating months;

October, December, February, and April.

Non-Profit Roundtable

This roundtable is intended for Executive Directors, Administrators, and HR Managers in Nonprofit organizations. Topics include: board managements and engagement; volunteers, fundraising, HR and employee practices, safety and risk, staff development; and more!

This roundtable meets the 4th Tuesday of each month. *This roundtable will be hosted at different member companies each month.

30th season

EA ROUNDTABLE PRICING

The pricing below covers all costs (i.e. materials, continental breakfast, administrative/facilitation costs)

and the entire season from October – May.

EA Members: HR, Supervisors and Safety Roundtables

$150 for the first participant,

$120 each for additional participants from

an organization.

Wellness, Training, Benefits, Quality, Payroll

and HR Assistant Roundtables

$75 for the first participant

$60 each for additional participants from

an organization.

Non-Members: HR, Supervisors and Safety Roundtables

$250 for the first participant

$200 each for additional participants from an

organization.

Wellness, Training, Benefits, Quality, Payroll

and HR Assistant Roundtables

$125 for the first participant

$100 each for additional participants from an

organization.

Non-Profit Roundtable:

$75 per organization

Registration Form

Please complete the below form in order to register yourself and any other colleagues for the Roundtable

season. Email to angieecklund@eawm.net or fax to: 231-759-2100

Company Total number of employees

Contact Phone

Participant(s) Title Phone Email Roundtable

Topic Suggestions (please indicate which Roundtable):

2016 - 2017 Roundtable Participants

Access Health Scott Blease, Lyn Carey

ACEMCO Jose Bazan, Linda Closs, Kim Taylor

ADAC Wendy Brown, Katherine Exton, Tamica Fox, Luke McCotter

Aerovision Theresa Buchan, Kathy Richards

AgeWell Services Angela Weaver

Anderson Global Angel Ball, Joe Crowley, Diane Fessenden,

AON Connie Learman

Arbre Farms Cindi Romanowski

Automatic Spring Mickey Benes, Eric Pruim

Products Co. Seth Teater, Tina Zellman

Baker College Marjorie Broton

Beacon Recycling Stephanie Bitson, Aaron Gowell

Bennett Pump Deb Drake, Noelia Siriamphone

Best FCU Elizabeth Briseno, Morgan Rescorla

BBBS of the Lisa Hegenbart

Lakeshore

Bold Furniture Celeste Wackerle

Busche Aluminum Susan Hertal

Technologies Steffanie Southalnd

Cannon-Muskegon Kimberly Parmer, Will Shumaker

Chassix Andy Knapp, Mary Twa

City of Muskegon Dwana Thompson

Cofessco Rob Johnson

Concept Metals Amanda Perez

Council of Michigan Tammi Tenbroeke

Foundations

County of Muskegon Kathy Giant, Sara Hough, Karen Mendham, Kristen Wade

Disability Network Tracy Knight, Will Wilson

Dynamic Conveyor Char LaDronka

Eagle Alloy, Inc. Lisa Price, Steven Spiwak

Eagle CNC Andrea Crowell

EJ Deb Rink

ESCO Co. Dave Johnson

Essentra Kris Benson

Family Farm and

Home Katie Henderson

Flairwood Industries Chad Servello

Forge Staffing Kris Reynolds

Gerber FCU Ellen Davis, Marielle Richie

GHSP Joe Allen, Kathy Antuma, Brenda Birkman, Kim Garn, Krystle Grimes,

Mabel Guevara, Pete Laveless, Joe Pant, Tonya Slagle, Christina

Stevens, Janessa Vandervelde,

GoodTemps Diane LaPress-Rudholm

GoodWill Industries Ron Baugh, Mariel Chandler, Heather De Nio-Carskadon, Lori

Ostrander. Patti Piekarski

Hackley Community Amy Gibson, Karen Hayslip,

Care Tracey Heistand

Harbor Hospice Sue Wallish

Harbor Steel Kari Hermanson, Cindy Haverkamp, Greg Viau

Hazekamp Meats Amy Sleeman

Hilite International Laura Bowyer, Sara Egeler, Jean Knapp, Evert Vanderbeg, Dana Zorn

Hines Corp. Michele Buckley, Mary Chiambretti, Brooke Nickisch, Sherry White

Hooker DeJong, Inc. Robin Hinton

Interior Concepts Brandon Loeffler

International Aid Sara Fisher

Johnston Boiler Co. Jan Grimaldi

Kautex Textron, Holly Rolewicz, Kimberly Tysman-Morris

CWC

Knoll Whitney Cook, Wendi Rudholm,Tom Shields, Rebecca Tober

Lakeshore Museum Cheryl Graves, Annoeskja

Center Soler

Lakeshore Regional Maxine Coleman

Entity

Lakeside Surfaces Karen Mogdics, Tara Peterman

Lauren Plastics Sharon Carrns, Shannon Dorner,

Lighthouse Insurance Danelle Wahr, Dave Young

Group

Lorin Industries Brian Holt, Barb Laus

Manpower Holly Schroeder, Stephanie Ware

MasterTag Matt Baas, Brandi Johnson, Juan Loera, Chris Martin, Monica Zuniga

Medallion IS Caitlin Szpila

Mercy Health – Amy Huss, Mike Weessies,

Workplace Health Shanua Gorajec

Metal Arc Cindi Kirchenbauer

Metalworks John Bartlett,James Morkert,

Michigan Spring & Jessica Morse, Don DeYoung

Stamping Fred Graff, Nicole Walsworth

miSourcer Debi Guzman

Michigan Works! Jamie McGrane

Motion Dynamics Rochelle Sabo

Muskegon Area

District Library Brenda Hall, Jeri Wonders

MAISD Kelly Powers, Janet Valliere

MCC Kristine Anderson.

Musekgon Co-Op Kim Wilson

Credit Union

Muskegon Family Emmitt Davis, Cora Russ,

Care Kim Schlee, Catrina Rule,

Muskegon YMCA Carla Eenigenburg

Nestle Lisa VanBoven

Newkirk Electric Valerie Lundholm, Fae Montgomery

Nichols Monica Edgar, Brooke Kieft-Anderson

Noble Lynnette Bloomberg. Karen Seifert,

Non Ferrous Cast

Alloys Rita Gruszecki

Ottawa Kent Randy Boss

Pacific Floorcare Deb DeYoung, Terese Oudemolen,

Pioneer Resources Susan Stark

Port City Group Leslie Young

Port City Industrial Amy Robbins

Finishing

Pratt & Whitney Carrie Hagen

Quality Tool & Jay Balgooyen

Stamping

R.W. Bakers Melissa Hawley

Relevant Learning Deb Tolsma

Solutions

SAF-Holland Ann Anys, Robyn Brooks, Staci Carter, Allison Langlois, Jamie Noviss,

Erin Stark, Rachelle Warrick

Scherdel Sales Kelly Gannon, Kenneth Robison, Joel Stubleski

Schneider Risk Vicki Schneider, Bill Schneider

Management

Senior Resources Nicole Epplett

Silver Creek Cheryl Blamer

Staffing, Inc. Jerry Morlock

Stanco Lori Horan

Structural Concepts Rose Cramblet, Don Kent

Sun Chemical Jeanette Izaguirre. Donna Skinner

TGW Becky Hunter, Michelle McDonald, Laura Walcott,

Therm-O-Disc Marie Pierson

Trace Labs Alyson Yagiela. Shannon Younts,

Tyler Sales Co. Elaine Skantz

United Way of the Sheryl Callow, Christine Robere

Lakeshore

Warner Norcross Rob Dubault, DeAndre' Harris

& Judd

Webb Chemical Melisa Baker, Ty Conarty, Tom Finkler

WESCO Daniel Everett

West Michigan Rhonda Bogner

Symphony