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Seasonal
Human
Resources
Association
SHRA 2008 participants - at the enchanted McMenamin's Edgefield in Portland, OR
Welcome to the world of Seasonal Human Resources! It's the niche of a huge industry that comes with revolving doors, paperwork, peoplework and many things in between. The past 20 years have seen an AMAZING collection of HUMAN resource-fuls come and go in the world of SHRA. What a ride it has been! Sometimes the relationships last as long as one conference and sometimes the relationships have outlasted the jobs. Thanks for coming along and taking a look at what the SHRA connection can do for you!
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A handful of SHRA 2007 Attendees on the deck at Nepenthe in Big Sur CA
The Seasonal Human Resources Association (SHRA) was
launched in 1989, as a result of discussions held at the National Park
Hospitality Association annual conference, where General Managers gather.
Throughout the last 20 years, the members of SHRA have
grown to include human resource and operations representatives from
national park concessioners, as well as resorts, cruise lines, ski areas
and more. We welcome the opportunity to have new participants join us.
Members share a common interest in HR issues specific to
seasonal employment, including recruiting, retention, staffing, training, employment law, orientation and onboarding, housing,
benefits, recreation, policies and procedures.
Oogling at the Ocean on the way to Big Sur
A conference is scheduled each fall, with the goal of
continued education, legal updates and
networking. Consider the conference as a chance to break free of the desk that calls to you 24/7. When you leave your desk behind, if only for a day or two, you have the chance to breathe in fresh air, new ideas, give perspective to your job, the industry, your property. You'll return to your desk with the life-blood flowing once again.
Past participants have ranged from seasoned veterans to HR newcomers, and
the mix is always entertaining and insightful. The conference offers an
ideal opportunity to review the past season, pick up new ideas, share successes, participate in workshops and share face time with others who have similar work-place challenges. The conference location changes each year.
2009 - Yellowstone was the site of our 21st Anniversary Conference!
"What's in HR's picnic basket, Yogi? "
The 21st Annual Seasonal Human Resources Conference was held October 25 - 30, 2009 in Gardiner, Montana - the home of the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
Agenda Items for the 2009 Conference included:
- Legal Update and Workshop ~ What's new in HR? Employment Law Update - Jim Nys, Personnel-Plus
- Human "Resources" - What you need to know to stay on top of hot bed issues - Montana Human Right Commission
- HR in the ObamEconomy - Roundtabling impacts on the year 2009 - crystal balling the future
- Mediation Best Practices and an Introduction to Skype - Winning Resolution Strategies - Sara Best, Best People Solutions
- Sweet Tweets - Using Twitter to its best advantage
- Employment Branding - Tools and incentives for cleaning up communication with employees
- Onboarding - learn how Yellowtone meets and greets 3500 employees each summer
- International Employee Session - J1 student market update, with additional H2B information
- A Christian Ministry in the National Parks ~ 2009 in review
- CoolWorks User Group - optional - chance to scheme/inquire
As always, the sessions are geared toward personal and professional development, with the seasonal hospitality industry in mind. Networking with peers who are on the same page continues to be the highlight of the conference.
Registration for the 2009 Conference was $425 per person. This Registration Fee covered conference fees, speakers, materials, group breakfasts M/W, lunch and dinner on M/T/W and conference breaks.
If you joined us in Yellowstone, it was great to have you with us! If you were unable to make it, check back here and discover details about the 2010 Conference to be held in the fall.
Call or e-mail with questions or concerns.
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2008 Sessions Included:
- Legal Update and Workshop ~ Employment Law presentation - Mark Berry, partner with Davis, Wright and Tremaine, LLC
- The Strategic value of HR - Explore the present and future implications of environmental, organizational and industry changes on Seasonal HR - Jack Kondrasuk, Associate Professor, University of Portland School of Business Administration
- Succession Planning - Examine the existing talent in your department/organization, create a professional development plan, and anticipate external conditions that may affect future organizational needs - Dina Cipollaro, MA. LPC - FUNdamental Training Solutions
- Social Awareness - Web 2.0 and encouraging your employees to be good stewards
- When HR is Not So Much Fun - First hand reflection on HR's role when responding to employee-related tragedies - Princess Tours Reps
- HR record keeping - updates, options and practices
- The Greening of HR - catch the latest green initiatives related to student housing on progressive college campuses and scheme on ways to bring a fresh green tidbit home to your employee housing / workplace
- International Employee Session - J1 student market update, with additional H2B information
- A Christian Ministry in the National Parks ~ 2008 in review
Big Sur Bakery - yummo!
PRIOR CONFERENCE
HIGHLIGHTS:
Photos: 2003 Conference at the LaFonda Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Previous Conference Sessions have included the following topics:
Legal Update
Speed Networking
Generational Leadership
Guest Service Training
Putting First Things First
Personality Profiles
Terrorism and Its Effect on Who and How We Hire
Technology Update
ACMNP
Best Practices/Biggest Nightmares
Residence Life/Programming
Employee Assistance Programs
Recruiting/Retention/Orientation
International Employees
International Jeopardy
Leadership
Benefits
Cultural Consideration in Working with Native American Populations
Drug Testing
National Park Concession Contract Updates
Disaster Preparedness
Wage Comparisons
Back to Your Roots: Developing Your Own Mission Statement
Who's Running The Show? Preparing the Next Generation for Leadership
"Journey To A Hate Free Millennium"
Top 10 Challenges for HR
Technology Demands of Today's Employees
"Ode to the Employee"
as created during the 2000 final event
Oh, employee
how we love thee
let us count the ways
we love you when
you complete the contract
when you pass the drug test
oh, thou art so committed
oh, thou return
and bringeth your identification
oh, come with many friends
and stick around until the end |
You're a pain in my ass
whether you're making up beds or picking up glass
you leave so early
and drink so much
how we need you so much
if you return next year
we'll buy you a beer
scream you a cheer
have no fear
don't let the door hit you in the rear |
Hello mother, hello father
dear Aunt Betty, dear Aunt Sally
here I am at Camp Death Valley
although I came here to make money
I very quickly met my honey
in this valley oh so sunny
now my job is not so funny
had to get this off my chest
I fear I failed my pee test |
Oh how we love thee
we need you every summer
without you it's a bummer
the j-1's save our butts
they take us out of ruts
you boost our liquor sales
especially our macho males
when the season approaches
we look for your roaches
when you pee in a cup
we wish you good luck
as the end of the season nears
we'll all shed a tear |
Employee, employee
oh our employee
oh how we desire thee
we wander & we search
we even look in the church
when we find you
we keep you,
house you & feed you
your wants are our command
come to our scenic land
all that we request ~
you do your best when serving our guests |
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Photo: 2000 SHRA Fall
Conference Attendees in Death Valley
SHRA Conference History:
1989 ~ Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
1990 ~ Las Vegas, Nevada
1991 ~ Lake Powell, Arizona
1992 ~ Zion National Park, Utah
1993 ~ Estes Park, Colorado
1994 ~ Bozeman, Montana
1995 ~ Yosemite National Park, California
1996 ~ Acadia National Park, Maine
1997 ~ Arizona Golf Resort, Mesa, Arizona
1998 ~ Lake Quinalt Lodge, Washington
1999 ~ Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
2000 ~ Death Valley National Park, California
2001 ~ Wahweap Lodge, Lake Powell, Arizona
2002 ~ Sequoia National Park, California
2003 ~ Santa Fe, New Mexico
2004 ~ Park City, Utah
2005 ~ South Lake Tahoe, California
2006 ~ Seward, Alaska
2007 ~ Big Sur, California
2008 ~ Portland, Oregon
 Participating Organizations:
Acadia Corp
A Christian Ministry in the National Parks
Antelope Point Marina
ARAMARK - Denali Park Resorts
ARAMARK - Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
ARAMARK - Lake Quinalt Lodge
ARAMARK - Lake Tahoe
ARAMARK - Mesa Verde
ARAMARK - Shenandoah
Crested Butte Ski Resort
Custer State Park Resorts
Deer Valley Resort
Delaware North Park Services ~ Grand Canyon
Delaware North Park Services ~ Sequoia
Delaware North Park Services ~ Yellowstone General Stores
Delaware North Park Services ~ Yosemite Concession Services
Forever/NPC Resorts, LLC
Glacier Bay Cruiselines
Glacier Park Inc
Grand Teton Lodge Company
Guest Services Inc - Mount Rainier
Hatchet Resort
Holiday Inn - Estes Park
Las Vegas Bay Marina
Lindblad Expeditions
Mammoth Mountain
Princess Tours
Rodeway Inn - Red Feather Lodge
Ruby's Inn
Sequoia-Kings Canyon Parks Services
Signal Mountain Lodge
Sol Duc Hot Springs
St Mary Lodge Resort
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation
Xanterra Parks & Resorts ~ Corporate
Xanterra Parks & Resorts ~ Crater Lake
Xanterra Parks & Resorts ~ Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort
Xanterra Parks & Resorts ~ Grand Canyon NP Lodges
Xanterra Parks & Resorts ~ Mt Rushmore National Memorial
Xanterra Parks & Resorts ~ Utah Parks
Xanterra Parks & Resorts ~ Yellowstone NP Lodges
Yellowstone Park Service Stations
YMCA of the Rockies
Questions about SHRA
can be addressed to:
Patty Ceglio, SHRA Conference Coordinator
PO Box 751 Gardiner MT 59030
Phone: 406.848.2380 FAX: 888.276.1582
E-mail: patty@coolworks.com
Photo: 1999 SHRA Conference at the Grand Canyon
How time flies! - 1995 Conference Participants in Yosemite at the Awahnee |
