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Diwata De LeonPRESIDENT'S PEN

In my profession, I am often asked, “How is the employment market?” These days, I answer with cautious optimism that the job market is turning in the right direction. As the economy stabilizes, I have seen an upswing in hiring from new job creation to rehiring from prior layoffs. The tide is turning and I’m certain that the growing to-do list for human resource professionals agrees with me.

As an organization, the NCPA strives to provide valuable HR tools for our local businesses. Most recently, our monthly luncheons have discussed the important topics of healthcare reform, improving communication, and the difficult subject of addressing death and grief in life and at work will be covered during our March meeting. Read more. In addition, the NCPA offers HRCI credits to maintain HR certification by attending our monthly luncheons. Most importantly, our membership is comprised of HR practitioners and service providers who preserve a strong network of business relationships by being involved with the NCPA.

During what is sure to be a very exciting year for human resources, consider becoming more involved in your business community with the NCPA. You have several options to choose from:

· Join one of several committees from special event planning to membership development.
· Nominate a speaker for monthly luncheons.
· Advertise in monthly and/or seasonal publications.
· Sponsor an event.
· Become a member.

I encourage you to learn more about how you can become more involved. Simply email me at President@ncpasd.org.

Kindly,

Diwata De Leon
NCPA President


** Don’t forget to register for the March luncheon when we’ll be discussing how to comfort someone who is grieving by Ann Van Buskirk.  Learn more.


2010 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 

Are you considering being a part of a local association that is focused on enhancing your HR career? Consider the NCPA! The NCPA provides HR professionals with quality focused learning, support for workplace challenges, legal updates, and a forum to build and develop business relationships.

Now is the time to join or renew your membership for 2010. Our memberships are based on a calendar year, so take advantage of our member benefits by registering now!

You have 2 membership options with the NCPA. Learn more

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP - $75.00 Per Year  
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CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP - $200.00 Per Year

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ATTENTION 2010 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ADVERTISERS!

The 2010 NCPA Membership Directory will soon be published.  Don't miss this opportunity to let hundreds of Human Resources Professionals know about the services or products your company offers.  Advertising space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.  Payment and artwork must be received by NCPA no later than March 31, 2010 to be included.

To reserve your ad space, click here:  Directory Advertising

For more information, please contact Patricia Merson, Resources Chair, at Resources@ncpasd.org.


Linked In 
NCPA has launched a new LinkedIn group - exclusively for NCPA members! 
All current members are invited to join the group.  To join, simply find the NCPA group and click Join Group from your LinkedIn profile. Once you have joined the group you will be able to post questions, post jobs and invite other members to join your professional LinkedIn network.
  
Are you a current member and did not receive the invitation?  Please email
membership@ncpasd.org to receive your invitation. 


     

2010 NCPA HR Summit

Revitalize Your

HRRRRR’S!

Thursday, May 13th, 8:00am-1:30pm

California Center for the Arts, Escondido

The 2010 HR Summit will be quite exciting as we step up the pace and focus on Revitalizing the HRRRR’s of Human Resources! What does that mean to you as an HR professional, or those wanting to learn more about possibly getting into the field of HR?  Read More 


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GOOD GRIEF:
HOW TO BE OF COMFORT TO SOMEONE WHO IS GRIEVING


Death. Now there’s a fun topic for lunch, right? Well, if your speaker is author, Ann Van Buskirk, you’ll find yourself nodding in agreement, laughing, and learning that there is indeed good grief.  Read more:  Monthly Luncheon




DOL PUBLISHES COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENSION MODEL NOTICES
 

Congress passed legislation on December 19th extending the COBRA subsidy eligibility period and coverage period. The extension came as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Act.  The government has published updated model forms for the recently extended COBRA subsidy.  Read More

 

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