Dallas Chapter

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The Dallas Membership Campaign ended on 5/10/08!

Interested in sponsorship opportunities with the Dallas chapter? Click here for sponsorship information.

WEB Dallas would like to thank its current sponsors!

The Dallas Chapter of WEB welcomes members and non-members. Please join us monthly for an educational program and networking opportunities!

Meetings:

When:	The chapter holds a luncheon program on the LAST TUESDAY of each month. Occasionally, meetings are held on a different date; please click on "Events" for specific information or review the chart below.
Location:	Doubletree Hotel, 4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, Texas, 75244, (NW Corner of LBJ and Midway by Wal-Mart), Tel: 972-385-9000. Parking is available in the front and the back of the hotel.
Time:	Registration - 11:30 to Noon / Luncheon and program - Noon to 1:15 or 1:30 PM
Cost:	Advance Registration - $25 for members, $35 for non-members. We charge an additional $5.00 for members and non-members who attend without a reservation. To be assured of a seat, please register in advance.

For details on how to register for a meeting, click on EVENTS above.

The Dallas Chapter of WEB is approved to offer Continuing Education (CE) credits by WorldatWork and the Human Resource Certification Institute-HRCI (an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management SHRM). We also offer Continuing Legal Education (CLE). For all three, approval is granted on a meeting-by-meeting basis. Information about which specific meetings have been approved to offer credit can be found in our meetings notices which are sent by email. If you are not receiving meeting notices and would like to, please see the paragraph below.

To receive a monthly email about upcoming Dallas chapter meetings or for information about membership, please contact Phil Bryant at pbryant@greyhound.com / (972) 789-7372 or Sherlynn Hendershot at dallaswebmembership@tx.rr.com / (972) 985.5858. All Dallas board members can be located by clicking on "Steering Committee" above.

Schedule of Dallas Chapter Meetings in 2008:

Date/Topic	Speaker	Description
January 29th Benchmarking	Julie Wardner Hewitt Associates	Yes, it's time to plan for 2009! Each year Hewitt conducts an anxiously awaited employer trends survey on health care — The Road Ahead. The survey is administered late in the year and includes senior HR participants sharing their perspectives on such topics as strategy and direction, condition management, health IT, consumerism, employee behaviors, etc. The 2007 survey included 450 employers. For the 2008 survey, WEB participants will be treated to a sneak peak of the results before they've even been published. Come hear what all the buzz is about.
February 26th Cafeteria Plan Regulations	Sharon Cohen Watson Wyatt	Cafeteria Plan Regulations — outside of the dining hall
March 5-7	WorldatWork	WorldatWork course B1 — Fundamentals of Employee Benefits Programs Course location is Dallas TX Sponsored by the Dallas WEB Chapter All WEB members receive a discounted rate Contact Kathy (WEB Dallas Education Chair) for more information koday@hopkinshr.com
March 25th Wellness	Kirsten Jensen Haynes and Boone	$1000 if you'll quit smoking and put down the cheeseburger Wellness/DM — What is permissible under ERISA/ADA — weight loss contests, smoker/non-smoker, wellness initiatives. (Scotts)
April 29th Form 5500	Ken Murray Watson Wyatt	If you are asked if you are:     1.   a multiemployer plan;     2.   a single-employer plan (other than a multiple-employer plan);     3.   a multiple-employer plan; or     4.   a DFE (Specify) You are:     A.   Sitting for the SHRM exam     B.   In an IRS audit     C.   Filling out the easiest questions on the Form 5500
May 27th Communicating and Managing Change	Robin McCasland Buck Consultants	The Only Constant In Your Organization Is Change (and if you're smart, your internal brand) "Change management" is more than a 15-point bonus phrase in Office Buzzword Bingo. Today it's the norm, rather than the exception, in many organizations. And, keeping employees engaged is a sizeable challenge when their work environment is in a constant state of change. But when a change process is reinforced with great communication, employees are more likely to remain focused on what really needs to be accomplished. Join us at this meeting and learn techniques for influencing effective change management communication, even without the support of an HR communication expert. You’ll also learn how you can influence and sustain a winning internal brand that supports your change management initiatives.
June 24th Labor Law Update	Vanessa Griffith Vinson & Elkins	Labor Law Update — what every employer should know
July 29th Audits	Toby Todd Safety Kleen Nancy Hartmann Holly Corp. Linda Fonteneaux Nokia	Dependent Eligibility Audits: Open Up and Say Audit!
August 26th Fiduciary responsibility	Russell D. Chapman J.D., LL.M Littler	You're gonna miss me when I'm gone Fiduciary responsibilities of employer for their benefit plans (notice requirements and got ya's) M&A and RIF Activity — USSERA, COBRA, Warn Act
September 30th Pensions	Randy Fickel Fulbright	How to Retire by Age 80 Bridging the defined benefit gap — Pension Protection Act/401(k) automatic enrollment issues/2008 safe harbor plan. Hidden investment fees and disclosure requirements
October 28th Vendor Management	Brian Miller Nokia	So what have you done for me lately? Measuring the value of outsourced vendor relationships. Demonstrating ROI — Balanced scorecards/metrics.
November No Meeting		Pass me the sweet potatoes No meeting this month so you can ponder which strategy is best to maximize your turkey consumption. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 12-14	WorldatWork	WorldatWork course B3 — Health Care and Insurance Plans — Design and Management Course location is Dallas TX Sponsored by the Dallas WEB Chapter All WEB members receive a discounted rate Contact Kathy (WEB Dallas Education Chair) for more information koday@hopkinshr.com
December 9th Benchmarking	Panel + Moderator — Sheri Pixley Lockton Dunning	Secrets of High Performing Companies