Special Activities

State Legislative Directors Meeting
Welcome Reception
Breakfast with Dr. Mark McClellan
Networking Lunch
Meet to Eat
SHRM Store
Advocacy Day and Capitol Hill Visits

State Legislative Directors Meeting
(An invitation only event)
Sunday, March 9
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

SHRM members who hold the office of state legislative director will have the opportunity to discuss legislative best practices, benchmarking programs and other key strategies practiced around the country by fellow SHRM leaders. In addition, participants will discuss legislative trends and learn about resources offered by the SHRM Governmental Affairs department. With SHRM's recognition as a leader in public policy affecting the HR profession, the role of chapter and state legislative leader is more important than ever. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn how you and your state may become more influential.

Welcome Reception
Monday, March 10
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Network with your colleagues during this informal reception and establish ties that will enhance your conference experience and help you prepare for Wednesday's Capitol Hill.

Breakfast with Keynoter Dr. Mark McClellan
Tuesday, March 11
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Join us for a continental breakfast. You will have the opportunity to sit with colleagues from your state to prepare for Hill visits Wednesday morning. Tables will be grouped by state in preparation for the Capitol Hill visits at lunch as well.

Networking Luncheon
Tuesday, March 11
Noon – 1:30 p.m.

You will be seated according to the state in which you live. This will give you the opportunity to discuss state-specific issues facing the HR profession.

Meet to Eat
Tuesday, March 11
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

The Meet to Eat program is designed to assist conference attendees with dinner arrangements. If you would like assistance with restaurant selection and reservations for a small group, stop by the information booth in the registration area and they will make reservations for you at the restaurant of your choice.

SHRM Store
Sunday, March 9 Monday, March 10 Tuesday, March 11
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Select from among the most current resources available on employment law and legislative issues at the SHRM Store. Choose from a wide variety of topics, including labor law, employee privacy, harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), violence in the workplace, employee lawsuits and much more. Meet the authors! Selected authors may be available at designated times for book signings. To view the complete inventory of all the books, products and logo accessories, visit the Web site at www.shrm.org/shrmstore.

Capitol Hill Visits
Wednesday, March 12

There are only a handful of public policy-makers throughout the nation who have an HR background. As an HR professional, your expertise on workplace issues provides an invaluable real-world perspective into how public policy impacts both employers and employees. Plan on sharing with your elected officials, and their staffs, your views on employment, verification, the challenges with the rising cost of health care and the benefits of offering flexible workplace options to employees.

This visit to Capitol Hill will give you the opportunity to walk the halls of Congress, ensuring public policy-makers hear the HR voice. The day will begin with a continental breakfast on Capitol Hill followed by visits with congressional offices. SHRM Governmental Affairs staff will be on-site to answer any last-minute questions.

Registration Open
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Capitol Hill Visit Desk Open
7:00 a.m. – Noon

Shuttle Service Departs for Capitol Hill
7:15 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.

Breakfast on Capitol Hill
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Briefing/Debriefing Room Open
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Capitol Hill Visits
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Final Shuttle Departs Capitol Hill
2:30 p.m.