California Employer Advisory Council

Foothill EAC

December 14, 2011

Mission Statement

The Foothill Employer Advisory Council to the Employment Development Department is committed to:

• Providing opportunities for information resources, networking, education and services.
• Strengthening the links between EDD and employers.
• Utilizing EDD programs and services in achieving mutual goals.
• Facilitating local economic growth that benefits the community.
• Contributing to and supporting local programs for education.
• Contributing to and supporting the employment and the quality of life of military veterans. 

Why Join

• You can obtain a better understanding of Unemployment Insurance and use the knowledge immediately to save your company time and money.
• You will learn the latest in employment law.
• You can help educate the employer community on important employment issues and legislation that affects the way we all do business.
• You will help direct your local Employer Advisory Council to meet community employment needs.
• You will increase your company's awareness of the importance of keeping up-to-date on employment issues and their impact on business operation.
• You will develop a network of contacts. 
• Reduce cost when attending EAC sponsored functions such as seminars and monthly luncheons. 

Membership

Your cost to become a FEAC member is $25 per year which runs from January until December. Your membership dollars support the California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC). As a FEAC member you will have access to the Management Hotline, and the opportunity to attend seminars sponsored in conjunction with the South Placer EAC, and to network with other business professionals. FEAC has monthly luncheon meetings dealing with current employment issues. The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month (July and August no meetings due to summer vacations) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sizzler Restaurant on Lincoln Way in Auburn.

Foothill Employer Advisory Council
(Auburn & Surrounding areas)

FEAC
PO Box 173
Auburn, CA 95604
916-865-2439

A non-profit employer organization partnering with the Employment Development Department that offers workshops and seminars designed to assist California businesses in keeping up-to-date on current issues, trends and legislation that affect them.

Meets on the second Wednesday of the month starting at 11:30 until 1:00. Lunch fee of $15.00 for members ($20.00 for non members) which includes lunch and speaker materials.

Annual Employer Seminar 

The Annual Employer Seminar is held in October every year. To receive more information please contact Laurel Andrews at 916-774-4031 or . 

2011 Subjects*

May 11th - Financial Strategies to Grow Your Bottom Line, David Scinto, CPA, Strategic Growth Network

• June 8th - Wrongful Termination, Kimberley A. Worleyo    July - DARK/No Meeting
• August - DARK/No Meeting
• September 14th - TBA
• October 4th – 22nd Annual Employer Seminar
• November 9th – Business Collections in the 21st Century
• December 14th - Annual Celebration & Recognition

*Subjects may change due to speaker availability and/or other business needs.

Membership for FEAC in 2011 is $25.00 for the year (January through December) for each business location, not including monthly lunch fees.

For additional information, contact one of our Board Members:

Chairperson
Rachelle Shannon
California Payroll Concepts
(530) 823-7000

Vice-Chair
Julie A. Denker
Reynolds Maddux LLP
(530) 885-8500

Secretary
Carol Pettit
Boys & Girls Club of Auburn
(530) 889-2273

Treasurer
Vicki Myers
American Body & Frame
(530) 823-1202

Board Member
Sandy Sindt
Sierra Economic Development
(530) 823-4703

Board Member
Donna J. Lowenthal
PaleoResource Consultants
(530) 885-9696

Board Member
Katie Kenoyer
County of Placer, Office of Economic Development (BAN)
(530) 889-4090

EAC Coordinator
Laurel Andrews
EDD
(916) 865-2438