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April 30-May 1, 2026
Little Rock

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 SHRM Annual Conference and Expo
June 16-19, 2026
Orlando

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WCASHRM Managers Seminar
August 27, 2026

Hot Springs Convention Center

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 Arkansas SHRM HR 
Conference & Expo
October 14-16, 2026
Hot Springs

Building Teams that Perform: Trust, Accountability & Momentum

 

March 31, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Greater Hot Springs Chamber | 659 Ouachita Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
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Building Teams that Perform: Trust, Accountability & Momentum with minnie Lenox

IN PERSON MEETING WITH LUNCH INCLUDED.

$15 FOR WCASHRM CHAPTER MEMBERS. $20 FOR NON-WCASHRM MEMBERS. $5 LATE FEE IF REGISTER AFTER Noon ON FRIDAY prior to meeting.

IN PERSON LOCATION: Greater Hot Springs Chamber | 659 Ouachita Ave. | Hot Springs, AR 71901 

We had a speaker change for our March Meeting. Minnie Lenox will be speaking on Team Building.


Workshop Purpose: Elevate Team Effectiveness in HR led workplaces

Session Description: A practical, evidence informed workshop on how HR professionals can shape team culture, improve collaboration, and strengthen accountability. 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Identify three drivers of high performing teams
  2. Apply a simple framework for diagnosing team friction
  3. Design one actionable intervention to improve trust and accountability

Minnie Lenox, a native of Hot Springs, attended the historic Langston High, Hot Springs High, Indiana University and University of Oklahoma. She retired as the Director of Human Resources from the City of Hot Springs after 41 years of employment. She is a nationally renowned speaker and motivator who has traveled the country speaking to businesses, federal and district courts, conventions, associations, communities, college commencements, and leaders from diverse backgrounds. She has been very involved in the community, especially working with our youth, through various tutoring programs as the past Community Faith-Based Tutoring Liaison for the Hot Springs School District. She was named the Arkansas SHRM HR Professional of the Year in 2017 and was most recently presented the Hot Springs Women's Leadership Alliance’s Legendary Leader Award which recognizes a woman whose lasting leadership has helped shape our community.

One hour of SHRM PDC & HRCI is approved.

 

WCASHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

HR Certification Institute's® (www.HRCI.org)  official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval, including SPHR® and PHR®.

SPONSOR

At 1st Employment, our mission is simple and unwavering: to provide 1st-class employment solutions built on a foundation of honesty, integrity, and exceptional customer service. We are committed to supporting the needs of our customers, employees, and job seekers by delivering staffing  experiences rooted in transparency, respect, and excellence. 

Our leadership team brings decades of proven expertise: David Kirkland, Business Development Manager, carries a strong background from his time at FirstStaff and now proudly represents 1st Employment.  Terry Davis, Operations Manager for our Hot Springs and Benton locations, has dedicated 23 years and counting, delivering reliable staffing solutions and operational excellence.  Together, David and Terry bring over 30 years of combined staffing experience, making them a  powerhouse team focused on understanding workforce needs and providing dependable, skilled, and well-matched talent.

We work tirelessly to ensure every employer receives what matters most:

• Reliable employees who show up ready to work
Candidates with strong hard and soft skills
• Clear, proactive communication throughout the placement process

At 1st Employment, we don’t just fill positions—we build long-lasting partnerships that help businesses grow and people succeed. Just tell us what you need!

Contact [email protected] about this opportunity or visit Marketing Opportunities for more information.


We are giving away a complimentary registration to the Arkansas SHRM ELLA conference to one lucky member. Must be present to win!
If you haven't yet registered, register today or find more information at ELLA.arshrm.com


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Donate $10 for opportunity to win doorprize. (You can donate when you register or go to our catalog

Giving For A Cause

Donate to our quarterly “Giving for a Cause.”  Add it to your registration or go to the  WCASHRM Catalog and we will donate on your behalf!!


NOT A WCASHRM MEMBER? MEMBERSHIP IS FREE FOR SHRM MEMBERS!

If you're not a WCASHRM chapter member, we hope you will consider joining us. Our chapter provides monthly education with 1 hour of CE. Our dues are free for SHRM members who primary designate their SHRM membership with our chapter, $30 for SHRM members designated to another chapter, or $45/annually. Our members consist of HR professionals, small business owners, office managers, payroll clerks, benefit coordinators, and others interested in the Human Resource function. WCASHRM offers certification and college scholarships, legislative updates, a monthly newsletter, free virtual meetings, free online job ad posting, and more to our members. [Your membership will more than cover your registration to all 8 virtual meetings.]

In addition, the national organization - the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - provides a multitude of resources including articles, legal updates, research, online tools including job descriptions, templates, audit information, and expert help in HR and business. SHRM membership costs $299/annually. (Then your local chapter dues with WCASHRM are free!)

Visit our Join page for membership information where you can find the online application. Or email questions to: [email protected].

Tickets

$15.00 Member Ticket
$20.00 after 12:00 pm March 27

$20.00 Guest Ticket
$25.00 after 12:00 pm March 27

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Donation to the chapter's designated charitable cause. Click View Product then Add to Cart on the next screen to enter the amount you wish to donate. WCASHRM will donate this amount* on the chapter's behalf.

*Please note:  For tax purposes, you will be provided credit for the total contribution. However, a credit card processing fee (2.95% =$.25) is subtracted from the chapter's contribution.

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Business Ethics for HR Professionals

 

August 18, 2026
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

 

Virtual

with Cindy Kolb

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Managers Seminar

 

August 27, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 

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134 Convention Blvd
Hot Springs, AR 71901

with Keynote, Cindy Rowe

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Creating a Culture of Feedback

 

September 29, 2026
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

 

Greater Hot Springs Chamber
659 Ouachita Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901

with Kristi Spaethe

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