ESHRM

05/22/2026

ESHRM – Memorial Day Weekend 2026

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, ESHRM reflects on the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. 🇺🇸

This weekend is more than the start of summer — it is a time to honor sacrifice, courage, and commitment. As HR professionals, we recognize and respect the values of leadership and service exemplified by our fallen heroes. 🤝

We also hold in our thoughts the families who continue to live with both pride and profound loss.

May we carry the spirit of remembrance into our workplaces and communities throughout the year.

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05/15/2026

Today’s ESHRM meeting was incredibly insightful as we focused on Mental Health Awareness Month and supporting well-being in the workplace. 🧠💚

A huge thank you to C.J. Quick, MEd. from Communicare, Inc. for delivering such valuable information on recognizing burnout, reducing workplace stress, and building resilience within our organizations. The tools and perspective shared today will truly make an impact for HR professionals and the employees we serve. 👏✨

We also want to thank Communicare for being our May Nonprofit Spotlight and for the meaningful work they do in our community to support mental health services across Kentucky. 💙

And a special thank you to Angie Covin with Malone Staffing for sponsoring our delicious lunch — we appreciate your continued support of ESHRM! 🍽️🙌

We are grateful for a strong HR community that prioritizes both leadership and well-being. 🌿

05/11/2026

🎳🤝 ESHRM Social Networking Night – June 16th! 🤝🎳

Join us for an evening of fun, food, and fantastic connections at our upcoming ESHRM Social Networking Event!

🗓 Tuesday, June 16th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Social Food Hall
110 S. Main St.
Elizabethtown, KY

We’re renting the Duck Pin Bowling lanes for a night full of laughter, friendly competition, and meaningful networking with fellow HR professionals and business leaders in our community.

Whether you’re a long-time member or new to ESHRM, this is the perfect opportunity to build relationships, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed evening together.

Bring a colleague, invite a friend, and come ready to bowl and connect!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

05/04/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At Elizabethtown Society for Human Resource Management (ESHRM), we recognize that mental health is not just a personal issue — it’s a workplace priority. As HR professionals and business leaders, we play a critical role in fostering cultures where employees feel supported, valued, and safe.

Workplace mental health impacts engagement, productivity, retention, and overall organizational success. Creating environments that encourage open conversations, provide meaningful resources, and reduce stigma makes a lasting difference for employees and the communities we serve.

Join us at our upcoming ESHRM meeting on May 15th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (Bldg. JSO – Room 112) as we continue conversations that strengthen our workplaces and our profession.

Let’s lead the way in building healthier workplaces — together.

https://elizabethtownshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=39&ts=1777384933

05/01/2026

🌟 May ESHRM Board Spotlight: Sherry Whitman-Powers 🌟

This month, we are honored to spotlight Sherry Powers, one of ESHRM’s founding leaders whose passion for building relationships has fueled her commitment to HR for the past 20 years. Sherry helped establish ESHRM and continues to pour into our chapter with the same dedication and heart for service.

As our Speaker Chair, Sherry identifies relevant and engaging speakers who bring insight and value to the topics our members prioritize through our annual survey. She also leads our community outreach efforts, helping connect employers with local nonprofits and highlighting how HR professionals can support and strengthen those missions. Her work strengthens workplace culture and deepens our impact across the community.

Beyond ESHRM, Sherry has served on boards including Helping Hand of Hope, Feeding America, Greenspace, and United Way, and currently serves as a Hardin County Election Officer. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering at Mammoth Cave, Hospice, and the Glendale Lions Club, biking, and spending time with her husband, Dale, and their two boys, Drew and Gaige.

ESHRM thrives on connection—to ideas, to people, and to our community. Sherry’s leadership is a powerful reminder that strong relationships create strong workplaces. 💙

04/28/2026

🌿 ESHRM May Meeting – Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace 🌿

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us on Friday, May 15th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at:

📍 ECTC, Bldg. JSO – Room 112
600 College Street Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

We are honored to welcome C.J. Quick, MEd., Assistant Director of Children’s Services at Communicare, Inc.. With nearly 20 years of experience as a therapist, C.J. specializes in trauma-informed care, attachment, play therapy, and professional self-care. She is a highly sought-after trainer across Kentucky, equipping professionals with practical tools to support mental health in their organizations and communities.

During this session, we will:
✔️ Recognize common signs of burnout in ourselves and our employees
✔️ Identify practical strategies to reduce stress and prevent burnout
✔️ Explore ways HR professionals can support staff well-being and build resilience

As HR professionals, we are often the steady voice and safe space for others — but who is supporting us? This session will provide practical insight you can immediately apply in your workplace.

Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, please join us on Friday, May 15th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM for our May ESHRM meeting.

04/22/2026

🌟 ESHRM Board Spotlight – Jerisia Lothery Lamons🌟

This month, we’re excited to highlight Jerisia Lamons, our Workforce Readiness representative!

Jerisia serves as the Director of Career Services at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC), where she assists students who are nearing completion of their programs with successfully transitioning into the workforce. While she has been in her current role since January, Jerisia has been making an impact at ECTC in various roles since 2017.

Within ESHRM, Jerisia focuses on Workforce Readiness—helping strengthen the connection between education and employment. She volunteers with ESHRM because it provides valuable networking opportunities that increase career pathways for ECTC students. As she says, workforce is the backbone of all systems—and we couldn’t agree more!

Thank you, Jerisia, for your dedication to students, employers, and our HR community! 👏

04/19/2026

👏 What a Great ESHRM Meeting This Past Friday! 👏

We had an incredibly informative and impactful session on Workplace Violence Prevention and Active Shooter Training. The information shared was practical, eye-opening, and relevant for every organization represented in the room.

A HUGE thank you to our outstanding speaker, Chris Elam with the Elizabethtown Police Department, for sharing his expertise and helping equip our community with tools to build safer workplaces. Your professionalism and real-world insight made a lasting impact!

We also want to extend a big thank you to our generous lunch sponsors, John MacFarland and Ashlie Richerson with the PNC Bank, for providing a great meal and supporting our chapter. We truly appreciate your partnership!

💙 Community Spotlight Reminder – CASA 💙
We also heard from Sherry Powers about ESHRM: Community Connection featuring CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

CASA recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children. Advocates ensure children do not get lost in the overburdened legal and social service systems and remain on a case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home.
▪️ Time commitment: 5–15 hours per month
▪️ Training is provided
▪️ Currently, 90 children are in need of a CASA representative

They need YOU to help spread the word about the urgent need for CASA Advocates!

🏃‍♀️ You’re also invited to participate in the Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run – Hardin County Edition. Be sure to register and support this incredible cause!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=148285

Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to make ESHRM a strong force for both workplace excellence and community impact.

04/17/2026

ESHRM: Community Connection-CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate

CASA is a non-profit that recruits, trains and supports volunteers who watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children.

They need you to share their need for CASA Advocates!

What are their responsibilities?

Advocates ensure children do not get lost in the overburdened legal and social service systems, or languish in inappropriate group or foster homes. A CASA volunteer stays with a case until it is closed, and the child to whom they are appointed is placed in a safe, permanent home.

Time commitment varies between 5-15 hours per month. You are provided training for your role.

Currently there are 90 children who need a CASA representative.

You are invited to the CASA 5k Run/Walk! Register here.

Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Hardin County Edition Online Registration

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=148285

04/17/2026

April 23, 2026

10-11:30 a.m. ET | RPC 212

AI isn’t a buzzword anymore; it’s the new baseline. The tools are moving fast, and the gap between those who adapt and those who don’t is growing by the month. This session cuts through the noise to give business leaders, professionals, and community members a clear-eyed look at where AI actually stands today and what it means for your work, your team, and your community.

This session is offered live and in-person at the Elizabethtown campus. It will be offered in-person and via live video feed at the Leitchfield and Springfield campuses.

Click here to register for this FREE info session!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ukwm8ev/lp/a6ad832e-a3ee-4fa2-8dfa-467bd0a1d77e

Or visit ectc.us/chat-to-change.

AI isn't a buzzword anymore; it's the new baseline. The tools are moving fast, and the gap between those who adapt and those who don't is growing by the month. This session cuts through the noise to give business leaders, professionals, and community members a clear-eyed look at where AI actually st...