2026 Member Appreciation Cruise (Monday, August 10, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join us for our annual Member Appreciation Cruise!

The Mt. Baker SHRM Board would like to invite you to our popular “unWINEd On The Bay” aboard the Victoria Star.

Date/Time: Monday August 10th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Please plan to arrive by 6:00pm to check in

Location: Bellingham Ferry Terminal | 355 Harris Avenue

Tickets on Sale: July 13th - August 3rd

Raffle: We will be raffling off various gifts, and all proceeds go to the SHRM Foundation. Tickets are $1 each or 12 tickets for $10. To purchase your raffle tickets early, go to Donate to SHRM and purchase your tickets.

This Year's Cruise is Proudly Sponsored By

Royal Benefits is a women-owned employee benefits brokerage serving employers throughout the Pacific Northwest. We help organizations build thoughtful, long-term benefits strategies through proactive guidance, employee education, enrollment support, and year-round service. Our mission is to make employee benefits easier to understand, easier to manage, and more valuable for both employers and their employees.

August SHRM Luncheon: The Sound of Influence: Elevate Your Leadership Voice (Thursday, August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join us for August's SHRM Luncheon

"The Sound of Influence: Elevate Your Leadership Voice"

Date/Time: Thursday August 13th | 11:30am - 1:00pm

Location: Holiday Inn & Suites (Airport) | 4260 Mitchell Way

Tickets on Sale Until August 7th for Lunch

Tickets on Sale Until August 12th for Program-Only

In this interactive session, explore Sonic Leadership: the idea that how a leader’s voice sounds shapes how they’re perceived, trusted, and followed. Through small but intentional adjustments in tone, pitch, pace, energy, and diction, leaders can command attention, project authority, and create more inclusive, influential conversations.

Leaders who understand small vocal shifts don’t just elevate their own presence—they gain a practical framework for coaching others to communicate more effectively in interviews, sales, and everyday workplace interactions.

Learning Objectives:

Discover the unique qualities that make voices influential
Identify vocal mannerisms that can undermine your credibility
Practice proven techniques to enhance your vocal presence

About Our Presenter: Rebecca Murray

Rebecca P. Murray energizes audiences with the power of voice. As the founder of Showcase Your Shine, she blends theater, tech, and behavior science to help professionals speak with purpose and presence. Her sessions are high-impact, high-fun, and unforgettable—teaching people to engage, influence, and own the room.

She’s passionate about transforming team dynamics by honing the skills of listening, presenting, and facilitating. Based in the Northwest, Rebecca advocates for Voice Equity, using it as a form of applied intelligence to create spaces where shared wisdom thrives.

Rebecca’s fascination with sound began early, singing before she could speak and absorbing the magic of vinyl records on her own player. Her passion evolved into a professional journey—recording, directing, and producing hundreds of audio works, from audiobooks to TV commercials, podcasts, and live-streamed events. As a vocal expert, audiophile, and audio mastering enthusiast, Rebecca now helps clients find their authentic voice and amplify their impact, empowering marginalized voices to be heard and respected.

Proudly Sponsored By:

Restore the Day is a life logistics and support company that helps patients, seniors, employees, and clients navigate everyday responsibilities and complex systems. Through a human-powered model, the company delivers personalized, end-to-end support and engagement that reduces stress, improves outcomes, and gives people back their most valuable resource – time.

General admission tickets may be purchased at the door (lunch not included).

This program is approved for general credit for HRCI and 1.0 SHRM credit.

Mt. Baker SHRM upcoming events

2026 Member Appreciation Cruise (Monday, August 10, 2026)

August SHRM Luncheon: The Sound of Influence: Elevate Your Leadership Voice (Thursday, August 13, 2026)