Upstate Total Rewards Association

1. Upstate Total Rewards Association Webinar Meeting Thursday, January 21, 2010 9:00 am – 11:00 am

2. Agenda 9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and Introductions 9:15 – 9:45 Feedback from October Meeting; State of the UTRA Union; Committee Updates; Survey Results 9:45 – 10:45 Guest Speakers – Linda Havlin, Barry Schilmeister, Geoff Manville Mercer Legislative Updates 10:45 – 11:00 Questions; Conclusion

3. Feedback from October Meeting

4. Feedback from October Meeting

5. State of the UTRA Union • Since October 2008: • Four quarterly in-person meetings, rotating between Buffalo and Rochester; one webinar • Averaging 30 people per meeting • Sponsored one networking event in Batavia • Sponsored Worldatwork certification course • Became Local Network of WorldatWork

6. State of the UTRA Union • Since October 2008: • Developed website www.upstatetotalrewards.org • Developed our branding, including a logo, tag line and colors, working with Gram Design • Explored using outside vendors to assist in website development; decided to keep internal at this point

7. State of the UTRA Union • Since October 2008: • Initial mailing list 38 individuals across 33 companies • Now 109 individuals across 59 companies • Companies represent a broad spectrum • Held elections • Have draft by-laws, being finalized under advice of attorney • Three additional committees formed

8. State of the UTRA Union • For 2010 and Beyond (under consideration): • Continue to partner with WorldatWork for educational and revenue generating opportunities • Implement an annual membership fee, inclusive of a student fee • Develop a members only section on our website to foster increased networking opportunities

9. State of the UTRA Union • For 2010 and Beyond (under consideration): • Develop a job posting database to assist in recruitment and provide an additional revenue source • Develop contacts in Buffalo and Rochester media to raise the profile of the group • Develop a joint meeting or event with local SHRM organizations and/or the Greater Toronto Rewards Association

10. State of the UTRA Union • For 2010 and Beyond (under consideration): • Continue to build on our membership base to be take advantage of opportunities provided larger organizations, such as the WorldatWork speakers bureau • Develop partnerships with select local colleges to foster student interest in the organization and profession • Audit Committee to be implemented

11. Organizational Committee Update • Elections • 66 members were eligible to vote based on their prior attendance at a UTRA meeting • 33 votes were cast (50% of those eligible) • President – Bob Lampka 33 votes • Vice President – Rose Sweeney 32 votes • Treasurer – Lisa McLaughlin 33 votes • Secretary – Chuck Brown 33 votes

12. Organizational Committee Update • Elections/Organizational Matters • By-law draft - Approved 32 votes; 1 No with suggested changes to be incorporated • Met with Buffalo area attorney that specializes in non-profits; he is providing assistance in becoming a more formal organization

13. Events Committee Update Co-Chairs Bob Lampka, HSBC Robert.w.lampka@us.hsbc.com, 716-841-7648 Denise Martin, Kaleida Health dmartin@kaleidahealth.org, 716-859-8588

14. Events Committee Update • WorldatWork certification courses for 2010 at Crowne Plaza in Niagara Falls • C12 Variable Pay – Improving Performance with Variable Pay - May 3rd and 4th • C17 Market Pricing – Conducting a Competitive Pay Analysis – September 13th and 14th • 5% discount to be offered UTRA members for registering at least a month prior to the event

15. Events Committee Update • April meeting likely Thursday 15th or 29th and hosted by Lawley, who will be presenting on Wellness Initiatives; plan to have networking lunch immediately after meeting • ESL Federal Credit Union in Rochester tentative host July meeting; ideas for guest speaker needed • WorldatWork offers a speakers bureau with attendance of 50 or more

16. Membership/Treasury Committee Update Co-Chairs Veronica Gorski, FedEx Veronica_Gorski@ftn.fedex.com, 716-879-1048 Lisa McLaughlin, ESL lmclaughlin@esl.org, 585-336-1354

17. Membership/Treasury Committee Update • Membership Statistics as of January 6, 2010: • 109 members (increase of 9 from October 2009 meeting) • 59 companies (increase of 3 from October 2009 meeting)

18. Membership/Treasury Committee Update • Annual Membership Fees: (to be finalized and presented soon) • $50 Professional Member • $25 Student

19. Membership/Treasury Committee Update • Meeting Fees (pending finalization): • $10 Members (instituted July 2009) • $25 Non-Members • $ 5 Member – Student • $15 Non-Member – Student

20. Membership/Treasury Committee Update • Treasury Statistics: • Income • $230 10/8/2009 UTRA meeting (23 attendees • @$10) • $5,280 11/2 - 11/4/2009 World at Work course • Expense • $1,752.50 Crowne Plaza WorldatWork course

21. Membership/Treasury Committee Update Treasury Statistics 2009 Calendar Year: Income $6,210.00 Expense $2,280.76 Balance $3,929.24

22. Communications/Web Design Committee Update Co-Chairs Chuck Brown, Gibraltar cbrown@gibraltar1.com, 716-826-6500 x3282 Rose Sweeney, Rich Products rsweeney@rich.com, 716-878-8065

23. Communications/Web Design Committee Update • Since our last update, the primary focus has been keeping our website current and sharing relevant information with members. That has included: • Promoting upcoming events • Recapping events that have occurred • Maintaining an archive of presentation materials from previous meetings

24. Communications/Web Design Committee Update • Our intent is to have our website as the primary source of communication for members • During 2010, we will look to add new features and types of content which members find valuable • To identify these features, we will be surveying members • We will also be seeking individuals who have an interest in providing content

25. Guest Speakers Linda Havlin Worldwide Partner Barry Schilmeister Actuary Geoff Manville Legislative Relations Leader Mercer

26. Questions

27. Thank you for your continued participation and support