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December 2018 
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
As 2018 comes to a close, I would like to a moment to say THANK YOU for allowing me to serve as your COHR President these last two years. It has been an honor and a genuine privilege. I was afforded the opportunity to truly get to know our incomparable HR community, to learn and grow, and have some fun along the way.
I would also like to thank all of the current and past board member’s that I have had the pleasure of serving with these last couple of years.
Through their hard work, we were able to accomplish so much for you and, hopefully, increase the value of your membership :
- Now accepting credit card payments
- Refreshed COHR logo and branding
- Added 1st Time Guest option,
- Itroduction of Member Forum
- Introduction of Member Directory
- Offered relevant and valued educational programs
- Record breaking membership and attendance numbers
- And so much more!
Again – THANK YOU and please join me in congratulating our 2019 COHR President Nicole Bennett - 2019 will be our best year yet!
Happy Holidays and Wishing you a Wonderful New Year!
Sincerely,
Sarah
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
EXCITING NEWS! With the help from our generous members, COHR was able to exceed our donation amount from last year (almost 3x's!) and we collected over $1,100 for Fostering Hope! Thank you everyone for your donations – your contributions will have a tremendous impact on the children of our community! Also, a very special thank you to Member Barbara Ford with FSA, who collected almost $400 from her office to donate for the cause! Thank you!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 08, 2019
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Pine Lakes
5603 Granddaddy Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
http://www.pinelakes.com
Join us!
Problem Solving: Techniques Through Effective Communication
In any partnership or collaborative relationship, there will be issues. In this session, participants will be given several strategies to assist them through the chaotic stages of problem-solving through effective listening and strength-based language. This will be a session that requires the participants to actively engage in the problem-solving framework using strategies and skills taught.
Objectives:
- Acquire strength-based language skills
- Actively use effective listening techniques
- Use a problem-solving framework to solve and document issues
- Practice using effective strategies for giving critical feedback
Presented by:
Dodi Hodges, PhD
Dr. Hodges is an author, educator, and speaker who uses strength-based language and active engagement to help her audience find solutions that meet their needs. Through her extensive experience in training, teaching, and administration, she helps business leaders and staff become better leaders, communicators, and agents of change.
Prior to starting her own consulting firm, Dr. Hodges was the Director of CeTEAL, a widely successful university faculty development center located at Coastal Carolina University (CCU). In this capacity she helped university instructors, lecturers, and professors to master teaching strategies, integrating technology in teaching, leadership skills, and writing skills leading towards publication.
Dr. Hodges’ extensive experience also includes: tenured faculty member at CCU, tenure-line faculty member at Bowling Green State University, administrator for a county Head Start program, a consultant for the Michigan Head Start Association, a special educator for children with behavioral and emotional issues, a corporate trainer, and teacher educator.
Dr. Hodges earned her Masters and PhD at Indiana University-Bloomington focusing on organizational change through collaboration/teaming, leadership, and curriculum and instruction.
Annual Credit Card Sponsors:
MEMBERSHIP
GIFT CARD! RENEW your COHR Membership by December 31st for a chance to win ONE of FOUR $25 VISA Gift Cards!
What a year it's been for our membership's learning and professional growth! Attendance has been strong at our monthly gatherings which always include a tasty meal and plenty of HR people connecting.
Trending HR topics highlighted at gatherings have included:
* "Hot Healthcare Trends"
* Interactive "Share the Love and Secrets"
* Attorney led "#Harassment: Prevention and Investigation"
* "Leading a Culture of Change"
* Attorney led "Personal Liabilty of Managers"
* Attorney led "HR Roundtable: Review of Real HR Scenarios" (so popular, an expanded session is anticipated for 2019)
And there is more to come!
Those renewing memberships (member renewal and payment received) by December 31st will be entered into a special drawing to win ONE of FOUR $25 VISA Gift Cards!
We look forward to you continuing to be a member of the Coastal Organization of Human Resources.
Please email info@coastalhr.org with any questions.
