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★ Calendar

2026 Events Calendar.

We look forward to you joining us again this year. All dates and times subject to change.

Q1 Foundation & Mentoring Launch January — March
Jan 15 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Community Outreach — United Way Workshops
Location: United Way Agency
VolunteerOpen to All
Mar 26 All Day
SMPHR Mentoring Program Opens
Mentor and mentee invitations sent. Applications due June 1.
Members Only
Mar 26 9:00–10:30 AM
Professional Development — Ditching the Mentoring Myth
Featuring Kendra Mack. Location: TBD
Open to AllFee 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
VolunteerOpen 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 5 Virtual
Mentoring Program Kickoff
Virtual launch session for the 2026 mentoring cohort.
Members OnlyVirtual
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 Amy Hunter (Caleres). Panelists confirmed.
Open to AllFee for Non-Members
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 — Date TBD
New Member Happy Hour
Location: TBD. New members since the last happy hour.
New MembersDate TBD
Nov TBD
Community Outreach — No Hunger Holiday
Assist with distribution of Thanksgiving dinners for needy families.
VolunteerOpen to All
Dec TBD
Community Outreach — Salvation Army Angel Tree
Preparation and distribution of holiday toys for needy families.
VolunteerOpen 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