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Seasonal
Human
Resources
Association
Photo: SHRA 2005 Attendees at the MS Dixie Dock in South Lake Tahoe
The Seasonal Human Resources Association (SHRA) was
launched in 1989, as a result of discussions held at the National Park
Hospitality Association annual conference.
Throughout the last 19 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, housing,
benefits, recreation, policies and procedures.
A conference is scheduled each fall, with the goal of
continued education, legal updates and
networking. Participants range 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, to allow participants to
experience a different park/resort and to be exposed to the variety of
sites, sounds, facilities, food, recreation and employees.
2007 JOIN US IN BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA 
The 2007 Seasonal Human Resources Conference will be held at The Big Sur Lodge. Big Sur Lodge is located in the ancient groves of redwood and oak trees in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
Plan to arrive at the Lodge by early evening Wednesday, October 17, 2007. (Participants are responsible for individual flight/transportation arrangements ~ flying into Monterey is recommended.) Big Sur Lodge is located on the coast of Central California between San Luis Obispo and Monterey. It is only accessible from Highway 1. Big Sur is located 150 miles from San Francisco.
Thursday and Saturday, October 18th and 20th will be packed full with conference sessions from 9 AM - 5 PM. Group lunch both days, and dinner (Thurs only) will be planned. Saturday dinner / evening on own to allow for travel / departure as needed. Those sticking around Saturday - we can work on dinner plans ala carte :)
Friday, October 19th , Legal Update conference session scheduled from 1 PM - 5 PM, with a group dinner. Morning and evening free to explore on your own or in small groups.
Plan your departure for Sunday, October 21st. No conference activities are scheduled for this day, so you are free to make travel arrangements as needed (or continue on an extended Bay Area adventure!)
LODGING INFORMATION: Individual lodging reservations at Big Sur Lodge must be made by each SHRA attendee ~ this is in addition to the Conference Registration as noted below.
Big Sur Lodge Notes: " Step back in time to an earlier, more peaceful era and enjoy the solitude and quiet of the Big Sur Lodge. The 61 cottage-style guest rooms are located in a tranquil, natural setting of old growth redwood, live oaks and California laurel. Each of the spacious rooms has its own deck or porch. Set on a hillside away from the main lodge, lodging accommodations are within walking distance of the restaurant, gift shop, and grocery store. All guests of Big Sur Lodge receive a complimentary pass for 5 state parks/reserves."
We currently have rooms blocked at Big Sur, awaiting our individual reservations. Don't panic if you see "sold out" on the Big Sur Calendar :) TO MAKE LODGING RESERVATIONS, please call Big Sur Lodge at 800. 424.4787 and ask to speak to Debra Trotter. Identify yourself as an attendee at the conference. There are a variety of room types/sizes available, and many have multiple bedrooms ~ thus you may see a higher room rate. We encourage sharing of cottages with other SHRA attendees ~ this will help cut down costs for each attendee, and also allow all SHRA-ites to be accomodated. (There's a wedding in house that weekend, and if they don't use all the rooms they've blocked, we'll pick up some extra single rooms to help out.) Reservations require an advance deposit, and there is a 72 hour cancellation policy. Check out www.bigsurlodge.com for additional details.
Agenda Items for the 2007 Conference include:
Legal Update and Workshop ~ Employment Lawyer presentation
"Building the Pyramid of Success: Strategies to Develop Employees Who ROCK"
"EE 24/7 ~ The HR Job That Starts When Employees Clock Out"
"Marketing Your Jobs With Generational Focus"
"Beneficially Speaking: Your Must's, Your Should's and Your Might Want To's "
"How Many Hats Can You Wear in One Day? ~ the HR Manager's Reality Show"
"Where In The World Are You From? ~ International Employee preparation, recruiting, retention, markets, orientations, crystal ball
predictions
A Christian Ministry in the National Parks ~ 2007 in review
CoolWorks Staffing Center 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 Conference is $499 per person. This Registration Fee covers conference fees, speakers, materials, group breakfast Thurs/Sat, lunch Thurs/Sat, and dinner on Thursday and Friday, and conference breaks. Click here to download a 2007 Conference Registration Form.
We look forward to having you join us at Big Sur! Call or e-mail with questions or concerns.
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2006 Sessions Included:
"Back to Your Roots: Developing Your Own Mission Statement"
Employment Law Update and Workshop
"Who's Running The Show? Preparing the Next Generation for Leadership"
"Journey To A Hate Free Millenium"
"Top 10 Challenges fro Today's HR"
Technology Demands of Today's Employees
International Employment Updates and Challenges.
PRIOR CONFERENCE AGENDA
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
"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
 Participating Organizations:
Acadia Corp
A Christian Ministry in the National Parks
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 Bishoff, 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 |