Volunteer Leadership Conference

The Volunteer Leadership Conference is a NO-COST educational training event held by PA SHRM
for individuals that are currently or interested in becoming volunteer leaders for the PA State Council
or their local Chapter's Board or Committees.

The conference is pending approval for 3 recertification credits for SHRM and HRCI.

Join us on Thursday evening for a Happy Hour reception full of networking and trivia. You are welcome to bring a guest!
Please RSVP during registration so we know how many people will be attending.

Register today!! The registration deadline is Friday, July 17th.

Conference Agenda
Time	Topic	Presenter
7:30-8:30	Check-In and Breakfast
8:30-8:45	Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:45-10:15	HR and Volunteering Like a Boss In this engaging presentation, John inspires the audience to embrace a CEO's viewpoint on HR by emphasizing two vital qualities: ownership and passion. Acquire valuable insights and strategies to transform your workplace through the power of human resources. Discover the life-changing impact that amazingly awesome HR can have on your employees, organization, and community. Attendees will walk away with a personalized, strategic plan to do HR Like a Boss along with simple ways to be an amazingly awesome volunteer. Learning Objectives: Adopt a CEO Perspective: Gain the ability to view HR through the lens of a CEO, understanding the strategic importance of passion and ownership in driving organizational success. Strategic Insights: Acquire valuable insights and strategies to implement the HR Like a Boss business plan centered on purpose, people, process, productivity, and profit. Keys to Exceptional HR: Embrace the essential elements that contribute to amazingly awesome HR through personal skill development and savvy business strategy.	John Bearntovicz
10:15-10:30	Break
10:30-11:00	SHRM Volunteering & Chapter Management	Teresa Velykis, SHRM
11:00-12:30	Find Your Lane: Purpose-Driven Leader and Volunteer In today’s rapidly evolving HR landscape, effective leadership is not just about adapting to change - it’s about driving meaningful impact. Success in human resources goes beyond policies and procedures; it is about empowering people, fostering innovation, and leading with purpose. Volunteer leadership requires the same approach. This keynote will motivate and inspire volunteer leaders to redefine success, develop influence that extends beyond a title, operate with a purpose driven mindset to create 5 star experiences for members and guests… but it must include an “ACT” because “Action Changes Things”. Attendees will walk away with a renewed energy to drive their volunteer experience beyond success and move their chapters ahead into the lane of significance. Learning Objectives: Re-define Success as a Volunteer Leader and as a Chapter. Learn how to identify your unique strengths and values, define success on your terms, and focus on making a meaningful impact as an HR professional, as a volunteer, and as an organization. Develop More Influence in Your Chapter to Get Results Discover effective strategies for building influence within your organization, so you can drive impactful results, foster collaboration, and enhance your leadership presence. Create a 5 Star Experiences for Volunteers, Members, and Future Members. Explore how adopting a mindset of service, driven by gratitude and purpose, can elevate your leadership, create stronger connections, and leave a lasting legacy of positive influence in your HR community.	Bruce Waller
12:30-1:15	Lunch
1:15-2:15	Group discussion based on categories of desired topics, as submitted by conference participants.	Jen Strobel
2:15-2:30	Closing Remarks and Raffle Drawings

Need a Hotel Room?

Hotel rooms are available at the Gettysburg Wyndham for a discounted rate of $155 (+ taxes & fees) per night. You must book your room by June 25th to get this special rate.

Book your room today:

Online at Wyndham's booking link
By calling 717-339-0020. The group discount code is '072326PAS'