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Seminars & Special Events

Part of the mission of RARES is to provide our members with education and information related to Human Resources, Employee Motivation, and Employee Development.

Throughout the course of each year, the Professional Development Committee of RARES, in conjunction with our training and management development partners such as the XLR8 Team and others, presents seminars (usually free) to assist our members and their companies in meeting the needs of a changing workplace.

Do note that while all of our seminars are open to the general public, this page may not be updated with all seminars RARES is presently offering to its membership. Contact the RARES office for a full listing.

And we also occasionally have fun as well - such as our annual Behind the Seams tour, dinner, and game at Frontier Field.

Upcoming Events

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Teambuilding and Implications for Coaching Back at the Work Site

Kent Winchester, RockVentures

This seminar has been approved for 2.75 recertification credit hours (General category) toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

July 15, Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Learn how to create and nurture teams in your workplace. The perfect seminar for those interested in training others at their work site.

9:00 Arrival, Welcome, Introductions and Expectations

9:30 GOALS, CHALLENGES for Teambuilding and Coaching at YOUR WORK SITE

9:45 Floor Problem Solving “Puzzles” ; Debriefing Connection to GOALS, CHALLENGES

10:30 Introduction to Rock Climbing in 3 person Teams (climbing is not assumed or expected; yes, assuming role of coach, cheer leader, rope holder IS EXPECTED). Blindfolded and Tethered to Another Person Climbing offered. Debriefing: Connection to GOALS, CHALLENGES identified earlier.

12:00 Lunch (pizza and drinks on RockVentures)

12:30 High Ropes Course Circuit (Teaming up….climbing or traversing not expected; yes, assuming role of coach, cheer leader, safety observer IS EXPECTED). Debriefing: Connection to GOALS, CHALLENGES

1:30 Discussion on Personal Accountability for achieving GOALS and removing CHALLENGES. Stating one new thing you learned about self and others today. Final discussion on implications for your TEAM (s) at work.

Target Audience: HR & Benefits Professionals, Managers, Supervisors & Leadership Teams

This seminar is open to all. The cost to attend is $15 to RARES or SHRM members, $25 to non-members. Advance registration is required. Register online here. A lunch will be provided.

Location: RockVentures is located at 1044 University Avenue, Rochester, NY. Directions.

A bit about the presenter: Kent Winchester, CEO and Owner, Rock Ventures & Shared Adventures

Kent is a certified DiSC Personal Insights Profile and OutComm Facilitator. Visual Mapping for teams to produce Vision and Mission Statements, Points of Culture and Strategic Plans. Kent previously taught at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he founded the Red Barn Leadership Training Program. In his time at RIT, he served as career counselor and mentored 25 world-wide Outward Bound Interns. After teaching students and staff "how to take risks," he realized that he needed to follow his own advice and follow a long-time dream; leaving his tenured, senior professor position and opening RockVentures in 1995. He has hosted the American Mountain Guide Association, Fortune 500 Companies, the University of Virginia (at their location) and many others.

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Behind the Seams - Tour, Dinner & Game at Frontier Field

July 22, Tuesday 4:30 PM - ?

A behind the scenes tour, picnic dinner, and Red Wings Ball game with fellow RARES members (and their families).

We'll begin with an inside and out tour of Frontier Field - the box office, luxury suites, dugouts, followed by a complete, all-you-can-eat picnic style dinner provided by the Rochester Red Wings and Frontier Field in one of the park's pavilions (The Nest in Right Field). Beginning at 7:05, the Rochester Red Wings take on the Toledo Mud Hens in a spectacular evening game.

When & Where:

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008, beginning at 4:30 pm at the front gates of Frontier Field - more info.

Cost:

Adults, $22.00. That includes the tour, picnic meal, and a ticket to the baseball game.
Children ages 4 - 12, the price is just $18.00.

Children 3 and under are free if they sit on their parent's lap. Otherwise, seating will be $5.00 (no charge for food).

Location: Frontier Field All RARES members, representatives, and their families and friends are invited to attend this informational and social networking activity. Reservations are required. Register online

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Understanding Fiduciary Responsibility and the Pension Protection Act

William Kalwas, Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors

TBA, 8:00 - 9:00 AM

The purpose of this seminar is to help plan sponsors, business owners and Human Resource Professionals aware of recent changes as well as to help make more meaning out of what they currently offer their employees. In addition we will educate everyone as to fiduciary requirements to help reduce liabilities both personally and for your business.

The topics of conversation will include understanding the Fiduciary Process and the Pension Protection Act. These topics will include…

What or who is a Fiduciary
The Key People Involved
Who is Not considered a Fiduciary
What responsibilities a Fiduciary has for their employees and the business
Roles of an Investment Fiduciary
What are the Key Decisions they make
ERISA Guidelines and Agencies Involved
How to establish a sound Fiduciary Process
What an Investment Policy Statement is and why it is important
Portability and Vesting Requirements
Distribution rules
Retirement Plan Diversification
- Investment Options, Age Based Portfolios
Automatic Enrollment
- How it works
- Deferral requirements
- Matching requirements

Target Audience: HR & Benefits Professionals, Retierment Plan Sponsors

This seminar is open to all. There is no cost to attend this seminar though advance registration is required. Register online here. A continental breakfast will be provided.

Location: TBA

A bit about the presenter: William Kalwas of Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors

Upcoming RARES Events, Seminars, & Speaker Bureau Sessions

Effective Workplace Conflict Resolution Skills - A Workshop
Long Term Care: Financing and Implementation
Understanding Fiduciary Responsibility and the Pension Protection Act
Financial Literacy to Help Improve Employee Retention
Home Buying 101: Home Buying Made Simple.
Weird NY: Unusual Travel & Tourism in the Empire State

Previous Networking & Professional Development Events (this is only a partial listing. Contact the RARES office for more information on seminar availability and speakers)

The Economic Stimulus Package of 2008
College Expense Preparation: Tax Filing & Preparation Techniques
Long Term Care
Identity Theft: The Business Case for Control
Strengthening Your Coaching Skills in the Workplace - Learn the difference between coaching and managing along with effective recognition techniques
Behind the Seams: Operations and Administration at Frontier Field
Home Buying 101: Home Buying Made Simple
Identity Theft: What you can do to protect your most important asset
Education Options: FAFSA Filing and Saving Techniques
Financial Literacy for Employers and Benefits Administrators: 404(c), Managing Your Fiduciary Responsibility
Softening the Financial Pressure of College Presented by David Mabee, College Assistance Plus
Identity Theft: Don't Let Your Good Name (and Those of Your Employees) Fall Into the Hands of Bad People
Financial Literacy to Help Improve Employee Retention
Microsoft Office 2007 for the HR Professional
Symptoms, Diagnosis and a Prescription for Retention Success: Addressing the Pain of High Turnover
Best Practices: Leveraging Cultural Transformation for a Competitive Advantage (ongoing series as part of The Recreation Connection)
EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION: Stop Wasting Your Time Trying to Motivate People, Do What Works and Create Motivational Experiences to Support Self-motivation
Fall Mini Vendor Fair and HR Development Conference,
Identification of Resources that will Enhance your HR Recruitment Strategy(ies)
The Recreation Industry in Upstate NY: Present & Future
EXCEL: Tips & Tricks
Maximize Your Mind; Peak Your Potential
Spring Vendor Fair
Hire Winning Talent: Hire Champions into Every Role
Rochester's Parks: A Living Legacy (Parts I, II, and III) -ongoing series as part of The Recreation Connection
Rochester's Churches: Architecture Built Upon Faith - ongoing series as part of The Recreation Connection
Stained Glass: Our Ecclesiastical Heritage - ongoing series as part of The Recreation Connection
Rochester's Third Ward - ongoing series as part of The Recreation Connection
The Mansions of East Avenue - ongoing series as part of The Recreation Connection

Service Improvements: Improve service, customer retention, expand business relationships & drive referrals with STAR
Resources to Train Your Workforce
Communication Styles and Their Effects on Others
Facility Security: Staying Ahead of the Curve
How to Develop a Wellness Program in the Workplace
Overcoming Dysfunctional Leadership
Maximizing the Value of HR on a Values Driven Organization
Pre Hire Assessments: Hire Champions with a More Compliant System
High Impact Meetings: Stop Wasting Your Time and Other People's Time

Business Leasing: Getting the Equipment you Need while preserving Cash Flow
Humor in the Workplace: The Business Case for Having Fun
Low Cost Employee Incentives
Is Your Retirement Plan Broken?
Connections and "Exercising the Brain"
GEVA Backstage Tour: Developing the Perfect Team

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Brian Mount, Chief Executive Officer

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