1. Raising HR to New Heights
2007 Human Resources & Benefits Update Conference
A Joint Event for Electric Co-op HR Professionals
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June 10-15, 2007
Grand Hyatt Denver
Denver, CO
HR Pre-Conference
Workshops
June 10
Human Resources
Conference
June 11-13
RaisingHRtoNewHeights
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Benefits Update
Conference
June 13-15
June10-15,2007
GrandHyattDenver
Denver,CO
HRPre-Conference
Workshops
June10
HumanResources
Conference
June11-13
4301 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203
Raising HR to New Heights
2007 Human Resources & Benefits Update Conference
June 10-15, 2007 • Denver, CO
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Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, June 13
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Wellness Training
1:00 – 1:15 p.m. Welcome
1:15 – 2:00 p.m. Communications Challenges
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Group Life Enhancements and Enrollment
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 – 5:15 p.m. Group Enhancements to the
Employee Benefits Web Site
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Reception
Thursday, June 14
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Retirement Programs Updates
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Investment Update
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Breakout Session 1
• Creating a Culture of Health
• Generating Income for Retirement
2:00 – 2:10 p.m. Break
2:10 – 3:10 p.m. Breakout Session 2
• Strategic Alignment of Group Employee Benefits
• Individual Investment Strategies to
Complement Employer-Sponsored Plans
3:10 – 3:20 p.m. Break
3:20 – 4:20 p.m. Breakout Session 3
• Group Insurance Programs Benefits
Updates for 2008 and 2009
• LTD Phase II Review – 2008 and 2009
Product Offerings
Friday, June 15
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Q&A with Senior Staff
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Breakout Session 1
• Creating a Culture of Health
• Generating Income for Retirement
9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Break
9:40 – 10:40 a.m. Breakout Session 2
• Strategic Alignment of Group Employee Benefits
• Individual Investment Strategies to
Complement Employer-Sponsored Plans
10:40 – 10:50 a.m. Break
10:50 – 11:50 a.m. Breakout Session 3
• Group Insurance Programs Benefits
Updates for 2008 and 2009
• LTD Phase II Review – 2008 and 2009
Product Offerings
11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Legislative Update
12:20 p.m. Giveaways/Wrap-up
Providing Benefits for Generations
2007 Benefits Update Conference
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About the Benefits Update Conference
Providing and maintaining benefit programs for all your employees –
who come from diverse backgrounds with different generational needs,
preferences and priorities – is not easy.
NRECA strives to provide electric cooperatives the tools and programs
to meet the diverse needs of your employees. Attend the Benefits Up-
date Conference and get the tools and information you need to help all
of the generations of your employees.
Program Highlights
Prepare employees who are retiring with information about
• Generating additional income for retirement
• Updates on current investment market conditions
• Roth 401(k) as an option for your employees
Help keep current employees and recruit for the future
with the latest on
• The New Group Term Life plan with new plan enhancements
• Promoting and integrating NRECA’s wellness and prevention efforts
into your co-ops culture
• Group Benefits Programs available for 2008 and 2009
• Developing an effective long-term employee benefits strategy
• New LTD plan features and plan provisions
You’ll also
• Get up to speed on major enhancements to the Employee Benefits
Web site
• Learn what NRECA is doing to make benefits selections easier for you
and your employees
• Ask questions about your benefits and voice your opinions at the Q&A
session with NRECA Senior Staff
• Examine the latest pending employee benefit legislation and regulations
affecting cooperative benefit plans
• Connect with your colleagues at co-ops across the country at the
Welcome Reception
Pre-Conference Workshop
Intermediate Wellness Coordinator Training
Beginner training is a prerequisite for intermediate training
Take your Wellness program to the next level as you explore strategies
to improve participation, target hard-to reach populations and evaluate
the success of your wellness
efforts. This session is designed
for the more experienced Wellness
Coordinator. Intermediate training
courses will be held in:
• Denver, CO – Wed., June 13
• San Antonio, TX – Wed., July 11
Look for more information on
the BUC on Cooperative.com
Can’t make it to Denver?
Plan to attend a July or August BUC
• San Antonio, TX – July 11-13
• Savannah, GA – Aug. 1-3
• Chicago, IL – Aug. 20-22
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2. HR Pre-Conference Workshops
Sunday, June 10
This year’s Pre-Conference Workshops offer you
the opportunity to add to your skill set with
in-depth examination of topics that affect how
you do business.
Workplace Law
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $495
Stay ahead of rapid developments in the legal
environment that can change the way your
co-op conducts its operations and serves
your members, including employee benefits,
discrimination, labor unions and other legal
reform. This year’s topics include:
• Examining employee benefits
• Avoiding the pitfalls of discrimination
• Working in harmony with labor unions
• Plus an in-depth discussion from an industry
expert on OSHA, EEOC and/or immigration
reform
Hiring the Best: Successful Employee
Selection and Retention
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $495
From perusing the applications to offering the
position, the hiring process can be arduous and
taxing. Learn tips and techniques to help you
choose and keep the best employees for every
position. Topics discussed in this workshop:
• Implementing best practices in
recruitment
• Evaluating resumes
• Using effective interviewing techniques
(behavior based interviewing)
• Picking out the “A” players
• Retaining employees
Monday, June 11 • 8:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Politics, Power and Influence
Margaret Morford, President, The HR Edge, Inc.
Become a savvy employee by identifying which of the rules of “positive
politics” you are most likely to violate. Margaret’s insights based on her
experience as an international management consultant will help you position
yourself for success. Learn the guidelines for being smart about your own conduct, your business
communication, your relationships with co-workers and your relationship with your supervisor.
Monday, June 11 • 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Who Moved My Cheese? Becoming Advocates of Change
Jones Loflin, Author, Educator, Business Owner, Spencer Johnson Partners
With more than 5 million copies in print, Who Moved My Cheese? has become
an international phenomenon. Whether we welcome or avoid change, sooner
or later we will inevitably have to deal with it in our workplace and our lives.
Relying on his broad perspective gained as a professional speaker, educator and business
owner, Jones utilizes life experience to help people deal with change more effectively.
Tuesday, June 12 • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Ethical Issues in HR
Keith Greene, SPHR, Vice President, Member Relations,
Society for Human Resource Management
Doing the "right" thing as an HR professional is sometimes easier said than
done in today's corporate environment. But, no matter how tough it is, HR
must rise to the challenge. From establishing guiding principles to devising systems for reporting
and investigation to simply just standing up for what's right, HR professionals play a critical role
in creating ethical cultures within their organizations. Learn why HR cannot afford to remain
silent and what HR leaders should do to help their organizations make sound, ethical decisions.
Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, June 10
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. HR Pre-Conference Registration
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. HR Pre-Conference Workshops
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. HR Conference Registration
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. New Attendee Orientation
Monday, June 11
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. HR Conference Registration
8:00 – 9:45 a.m. Opening General Session
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Learning Labs
11:15 a.m. – Noon Great Debates
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Learning Labs
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. General Session
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
5:15 – 8:00 p.m. Restaurant Round-up
Tuesday, June 12
6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Wake Up Walk
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. HR Conference Registration
8:00 – 10:30 a.m. General Session
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Learning Labs
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Learning Labs
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. General Session
4:30 – 7:00 p.m. A Night at the Denver Zoo
Wednesday, June 13
8:00 – 11:00 a.m. General Session
Benefits Update Conference Begins
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BUC Registration
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Inermediate Wellness Training
1:00 – 5:15 p.m. Group Sessions
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Reception
Thursday, June 14
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 – 11:45 a.m. General Sessions
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:00 – 4:20 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Friday, June 15
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 – 11:50 a.m. Breakout Sessions
11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Legislative Update
12:20 p.m. Giveaways/Wrap-up
Schedule Subject to Change
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Learning Labs offer something for everyone. Whether you are a seasoned HR professional or
just starting out, we have a session for you! These 60-minute sessions address current issues
and trends in HR that will help you stay at the top of your game.
Please Don’t Sue Me! HR Legal Top 10
Stay up-to-date on changing and evolving legal rules and regulations that will be of
importance to you in the upcoming year.
Mission Driven Interviewing
You’ll be introduced to an easy, proven system for selection that will match potential
candidates to the organization as well as the position.
Performance Appraisals that Don’t Bite
Dreading the appraisal process? Focusing on the basics can help avoid litigation and
create an effective, helpful and stress-free experience for all involved.
Get Well Now: Fighting Absence Costs
Are you aware of the full and hidden costs of employee absenteeism in the workplace?
Join in on the discussion of solutions to manage and control lost time.
Motivating Unengaged Employees
Even knowledgeable and successful employees can drag others down and be dead weight
if they are unengaged. Learn motivational techniques that work.
Fear Factor: Compromising Between Sound Legal and Business Decisions
In an environment where HR can be viewed as the “legal stewards,” learn to balance
between what is a necessary rule for legal compliance, and what is not.
Hot Topics and New Developments on Cooperative.com
Important topics are discussed every day on the HR community listserv. Check out what's
hot! Learn more about how these issues affect your cooperative and how cooperative.com
can help you conduct your daily business.
High Tech HR
Inside the office and out in the field, technology is having an increasing impact on your
workforce. Gain a broader understanding of how new technology trends will impact human
resource practices.
Mental Floss: Creativity in the Workplace
Get the tools you need to stimulate uncommon thinking and learn how to tap into your
people’s infinite resources by being flexible and spontaneous.
He Speaks, She Speaks: What Different Things They Say
Explore the role that gender communication plays in today’s workforce and gain valuable
hands-on skills.
Diverse Staff, Diverse Strategies
Examine methods for increasing the diversity amongst your most precious asset,
your human capital. Learn to attract, recruit, engage and retain a diverse workforce.
Ouch! That Hurts: Dealing with Difficult People
Equip yourself with tools to disarm the games and contentious tactics of “difficult people”
like manipulation, blame, sabotage and bullying.
Are Defined Benefit Plans Right for Co-ops?
Explore employees’ perceptions of defined benefit plans and how to pitch them to recruit
and retain employees.
Keynote Presentations Networking Opportunities
Sunday, June 10 • 5:00 – 6:30pm
New Attendee Orientation
Get plugged into the HR electric cooperative
network by joining other first-timers at this
event. Pick up your first time attendee gift,
meet members of the HR advisory group and
become familiar with the conference program
at this special affair.
Monday, June 11 • 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Wine and Cheese Welcome Reception
Meet new friends and re-connect with
old friends at this formal welcome to
the Mile High City.
Monday, June 11 • 5:15 – 8:00 p.m.
Restaurant Round-up
Don’t miss this opportunity to get to
know other attendees better, join informal
discussions of current HR trends and dine
at some of Denver’s great local restaurants.
Sign up at registration. Not included in
conference fees.
Tuesday, June 12 • 6:00 – 7:00 a.m.
Wake Up Walk
See local Denver sites and breathe in the
mountain air by taking a brisk walk around
the town with your HR friends.
Tuesday, June 12 • 4:30 – 8:00 p.m.
A Night at the Zoo!
Sign up to enjoy a memorable evening at
the internationally acclaimed Denver Zoo
as you network with HR people from across
the country.Great Debates
Join your colleagues in a spirited discussion
regarding current HR issues. Come learn
how things are viewed from the “other side
of the fence.”
Money vs. Benefits
What do new hires want? Is it better
to offer a higher salary or an increased
benefit package?
Permission vs. Forgiveness
Should you step up to the plate and make
the decision or delay the decision in order to
gain permission and explore all possibilities
and legal aspects?
PTO vs. Sick Leave
Is changing to a Paid Time Off (PTO) system
beneficial or detrimental? Which is better for
the co-op and for the employee?
Employer Control vs. Employee Privacy
Who owns electronic data in the cooperative?
Does an employer have the right to view
e-mails, tape phone calls and control Web
site viewing or is this an invasion of privacy?
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Information about Continuing Education Credits
Learning Labs Travel & Accommodations
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
Reservations: 303.295.1234
Room rate: $169 single/double
Reservation Deadline: Friday, May 18, 2007
Airfare Discounts: United
Phone: 800.521.4041
Refer to meeting ID code 507UA; 7% discount on
tickets purchased 30 days prior to arrival date;
2% discount on tickets purchased within 29 days
prior to arrival date.
Airfare Discounts: Delta
Phone: 800.241.6760
Refer to Sky Bonus Code #US530116145
Car Rental Discount: Avis
Phone: 800.331.1600
Discount code AWD #A403898;
rate code M7-M9
Questions?
Human Resource Conference
Cambrey Hameedi
703.907.5619
cambrey.hameedi@nreca.coop
Benefits Update Conference
Christine Freije
703.907.6081
christine.freije@nreca.coop
Registration
Jamie Grieg
703.907.6473
jamie.grieg@nreca.coop
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2007 Human Resources Conference
Experience Denver
Denver is a vibrant city that offers year-round
adventure and the breathtaking Rocky Mountains
in the backyard. Experience, explore and discover
the Mile High City.
With its mild weather, outdoor recreation, exciting
nightlife, tantalizing restaurants, unique history,
lively culture, extensive shopping and world class
attractions, Denver has something for everyone.
What more could you ask for?
Step 3. Total Registration Fees.
Human Resources Conference........$______
Pre-Conference Workshops ............$______
Guest Fees......................................$______
Intermediate Wellness Training .....$______
Total................................................$______
Step 4. How Do You Want to Pay? Please check one.
Name on Card Card No.
Exp. Date Signature
Step 5. Register.
Online: www.cooperative.com
Fax: 703.907.5951
Mail: NRECA, P.O. Box 758777, Baltimore, MD 21275-8777
Cancellation, Substitution and Refund Policy
All changes must be made in writing. Cancellations received by May 25, 2007 are fully refundable. Registrants who cancel
after this date will be issued a refund minus a $150 materials fee. Substitutions are always welcome. Registrants failing to
cancel prior to the start of the event and no-shows are responsible for paying the full registration fee. For more information
regarding administrative policies such as cancellations, refunds or complaints, please contact Membership and Association
Support Services at 703.907.5868, membership@nreca.coop, or fax to 703.907.5951.
2007 Human Resources & Benefits Update Conference
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Address
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*Guests, aged 16 and over, cannot be electric co-op employees or members of the Board of Directors.
Step 2. What Do You Want to Attend? Select the programs you would like to attend.
registrationform
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HR Conference Registration – June 10-13, 2007
Human Resources Conference ..........................$695
Guest Fee $50 (per guest).................................# of guests______
Pre-Conference Workshops (select one) – June 10, 2007
Workplace Law...................................................$495
Hiring the Best...................................................$495
Event – June 12, 2007
A Night at the Zoo (conference attendees
and registered guests only)...............................Total Number______
Benefits Update Conference Registration – June 13-15, 2007
Benefits Update Conference...............................Free
Pre-BUC Workshop (select one) – June 13, 2007
Intermediate Wellness Coordinator Training......Free
(NRECA medical plan participating co-ops)
Intermediate Wellness Coordinator Training......$250
(Non-participating co-ops)
To register for a July or August Benefits Update Conference,
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