Announcements Applications for the LeRoss Parker HR Scholarship are due! Named after the scholarship founder LeRoss Parker, the scholarship awards $500 to an HR professional either pursing certification and/or participating in an HR degree program.  SHRA is awarding TWO $500 scholarships this year! For more information, click on About SHRA, LeRoss Parker Scholarship.  Applications should be submitted to lphrscholar@myshra.org.  Hurry; the applicatiaon deadline is approaching!   ............................................ Seeking 2009 Board Members!  Would you like to serve as a volunteer leader in SHRA? Not only is it great for  you, but you also can get recertification credits.  Besides, we need you!  If you're interested, please contact Heather Vogel at heather@twovogels.com.  For a listing of board positions, click on About SHRA, Board Duties. .................................................. August 25-27th marks the 30th anniversary of HR Florida's Annual Conference and Expo! The conference will be headlined by acclaimed actor, producer and leading social activist Danny Glover, widely respected for his philantropic efforts in the areas of economic justice advocacy and access to healthcare and education. Also appearing will be the author of It's Your Ship, Commander of the USS Benford, Mike Abrashoff and SHRM Board of Directors' Chair Janet Parker, SPHR, Executive Vice President of HR at Regions Financial Corporation. Plus...special musical guest MORRIS DAY and the TIME! Please visit HR Florida to make your reservation. Hurry; discount rates will be ending soon!  .................................................. A special reduced rate of $145 is being offered for all SHRA members to join SHRM - use promotional code, CHSED when completing the application.  Join now and receive all the benefits of SHRM and SHRA!