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• Reasonable Suspicion and Medical Marijana in the Workplace

  • When
    October 15, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Blair County Convention Center - 1 Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA 16602
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  • Registered
    37 registrants

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  This presentation will be held at the Blair County Convention Center

  Registration and Presentation Timeline:  

  • Meeting Registration: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Breakfast served during registration
  • Presentation begins at 8:00 AM
  • Presentation ends at 9:30 AM

  Recertification Credits: 1.50 HRCI (General) and 1.50 SHRM PDCs                            Codes will be provided to those in attendance at the in-person meeting.

  Topic: Reasonable Suspicion and Medical Marijana in the Workplace

  Details: This presentation and training will focus on the role of supervisors, managers and human resources in a drug and alcohol-free workplace and how medical marijuana plays a role.

  Learn:

  • The basics: Commonly used terms.
  • How to identify when there is a reasonable suspicion. and how to approach the employee to address the concern. 
  • The impact of substance abuse in the workplace.
  • How medical marijuana differs from other drugs in the workplace, how it is the same and how can it be addressed.
  • The process for obtaining and maintaining a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania.
  • What happens at the dispensary for medical marijuana, obtaining refills and guidance from qualified dispensary staff.
  • Devising a drug and alcohol policy and why should you have a policy.
  • Ensuring legal compliance in Pennsylvania and navigating the legality of medical marijuana. 

  Presenter: Jamie Stumph, SHRM-CP, PHR, MSHRD - General Manager, Advantage Resource Group

  Presenter Bio: 

  Jamie Stumph holds the role of General Manager for Advantage Resource Group, Inc., an HR consulting organization, and National Staffing Solutions, Inc., a company specializing in payroll services and workforce solutions. She manages the operations of two com­panies across three office locations, all while fostering a culture of leadership and community engagement. Jamie has been with Advantage Resource Group since 2010.

  Jamie received her bachelor of science degree in business with a concentration in management and marketing with a minor in entrepreneurship in 2008. She obtained her master's degree in human resource development from Villanova University in 2014.

  Jamie actively contributes to the Blair County Chamber of Commerce as Chair of the Advocacy and Operations Board. She also drives initiatives like the BASICS Career Shadowing program and inspires young minds as an instructor for the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Blair County.
  

  A proud Altoona, PA resident, Jamie values quality time with her husband, daughter, and three beloved dogs. Her commitment extends beyond her professional life, as she dedi­cates herself to strengthening her community through active involvement and service in her church, embodying a balance of professional excellence and personal devotion.

  Jamie has received numerous awards including:

  • 2012 Altoona Mirror 20 Under 40
  • 2015 National Independent Staffing Association’s Community Service Award
  • 2021 PA Business Central Foremost Under 40
  • 2022 Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award
  • 2023 PA Business Central Women Making a Difference
  • 2023 PA Business Central Foremost Under 40
  • 2025 PA Business Central’s Top 100 People
  • 2025 ATHENA Award Recipient

  Recertification Credits: 1.50 HRCI (General) and 1.50 SHRM PDCs                            Codes will be provided to those in attendance at the in-person meeting.

  

  This activity has been approved for 1.5 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org. 

  The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s^® (HRCI^®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

  

  This program has been approved for 1.5 Professional Development Credits (PDC) toward SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). HRMA of Blair County is recognized by SHRM to offer (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.  Please be sure to note the program ID number in the online portal, www.portal.shrmcertification.org.   For more information about SHRM certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org

  
  

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• Employment Law with Attorney Patrick Fanelli

  • When
    November 12, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Blair County Convention Center - 1 Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA 16602
  • Spaces left
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  This presentation will be held at the Blair County Convention Center

  Registration and Presentation Timeline:  

  • Meeting Registration: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Breakfast served during registration
  • Presentation begins at 8:00 AM
  • Presentation ends at 9:30 AM

  Recertification Credits: 1.50 HRCI (General) and 1.50 SHRM PDCs                            Codes will be provided to those in attendance at the in-person meeting.

  Topic: Trending Employment Law Practices

  Details:

  Attorney Patrick Fanelli will conduct his yearly review of the law that most impacts the world of Human Resources professionals.  Covering topics including Labor Law, Employment Law, Employment Litigation and Collective Bargaining, Patrick uses specific cases and case studies to help HR Professionals better understand the laws and give us strategies to manage situations within their organizations. His presentation is timely citing the most recent and impactful litigation and legislation that affects our profession. His presentation will examine issues from both a state and federal perspective.

  Presenter: Attorney Patrick Fanelli

  Presenter Bio: 

  Along with Ms. Willett, Mr. Fanelli is a founding partner of the Firm. Patrick focuses his practice on helping public and private employers navigate the increasingly regulated landscape of labor and employment law. Every year Pennsylvania school districts and other public entities turn to him for assistance in the collective bargaining process, while a number of others seek his guidance as a general solicitor.

  Patrick serves as the Immediate Past President of the Pennsylvania School Boards Solicitors Association. He has presented at numerous seminars in the field of education law, including the Sam Francis School Law Seminar in Pittsburgh, the Penn State School Study Council Seminar at the Dickinson School of Law, and various seminars and events sponsored by PSBA.

  Patrick served as an Adjunct Professor for Penn State University in the College of Liberal Arts, Department of Labor and Employee Relations where he teaches Employment Law.  He is also served as an Adjunct Professor for Saint Francis University’s Graduate School of Human Resource Management where he taught Labor Law.  He is a regular lecturer for The Lorman Institute.

  His Practice Areas Include: Labor Law, Employment Law, Employment Litigation, School Law, Municipal Law and Collective Bargaining.

  Patrick is a graduate of Penn State Dickinson School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate, Penn State University earning a Master of Public Administration and BA in Political Science.

  His bar/court admissions include the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the US District Court of Western Pa, and the US Court of Appeals – Third Circuit.

  Patrick is proud to be practicing in the Altoona and Blair County area, where he was born and raised. Patrick and his wife Tiffany, who grew up a short distance away in Martinsburg, now live in Altoona with their five children.  He is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time with his family. Patrick also enjoys helping with activities in his church and other community organizations.

  Recertification Credits: 1.50 HRCI (General) and 1.50 SHRM PDCs                            Codes will be provided to those in attendance at the in-person meeting.

  

  This activity has been approved for 1.5 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org. 

  The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s^® (HRCI^®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

  

  This program has been approved for 1.5 Professional Development Credits (PDC) toward SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). HRMA of Blair County is recognized by SHRM to offer (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.  Please be sure to note the program ID number in the online portal, www.portal.shrmcertification.org.   For more information about SHRM certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org

  
  

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