SMPHR — 2026 Events Calendar

Q1 Foundation & Mentoring Launch January — March

Jan

15

10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Community Outreach — United Way Workshops

Location: United Way Agency

Volunteer Open to All

Mar

26

All Day

SMPHR Mentoring Program Opens

Mentor and mentee invitations sent. Apply by July 8, 2026.

Members Only

Mar

26

9:00–10:30 AM

Professional Development — Ditching the Mentoring Myth

Featuring Kendra Mack. Location: TBD

Open to All Fee for Non-Members

Q2 Service, Networking & CHRO Roundtable April — June

May

1

9:00 AM–Noon

HR Day of Service

In partnership with SHRM of Greater St. Louis and Forest Park Forever. Location: Forest Park

Volunteer Open to All

May

20

5:00–7:00 PM

New Member Happy Hour

Location: Puttshack at The Foundry. New members since the last happy hour.

New Members

Jun

22

8:30 AM–10:15 AM

CHRO Roundtable — How Does HR Stay at the Table?

AI is reshaping work. CEOs name uncertainty their #1 threat. And HR's role keeps growing. Three CHROs in candid conversation, moderated by Dr. Amy Hunter (Caleres). Panelists confirmed.

Open to All Fee for Non-Members

Q3 Summer Service & Community Partnerships July — September

Jul

9

6:00–8:00 PM

Community Partnership — Asian Chamber of Commerce

An evening with the Asian Chamber of Commerce.

Open to All

Jul

17

Virtual

Mentoring Program Kickoff

Virtual launch session for the 2026 mentoring cohort.

Members Only Virtual

Q4 Learning, Giving & Celebration October — December

Oct

TBD

9:00–10:30 AM

Professional Development — SMPHR Employment Law Legal Update

Featuring John Marino. Location: TBD

Open to All

Q4

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Date TBD

New Member Happy Hour

Location: TBD. New members since the last happy hour.

New Members Date TBD

Nov

TBD

Community Outreach — No Hunger Holiday

Assist with distribution of Thanksgiving dinners for needy families.

Volunteer Open to All

Dec

TBD

Community Outreach — Salvation Army Angel Tree

Preparation and distribution of holiday toys for needy families.

Volunteer Open to All

Dec

TBD

End-of-Year Holiday Celebration & Mentoring Program Culmination

FUN, FUN, FUN! Closing event for the mentoring cohort and the SMPHR community.

Open to All