The York SHRM Needs YOU!

by | Oct 20, 2020 | Affiliate News | 0 comments

Are you ready to sharpen your leadership skills?  Would you like to expand your professional skill set by collaborating with like-minded HR professionals to develop HR local events and programs?  Let your ideas flow and your voice be heard in the local HR community. 

The York SHRM has two Board openings – Vice-President and Membership Chair.  These are volunteer positions and you can receive HRCI/SHRM credits as well as other benefits.  See below for details of the positions.  Those interested should contact Kristi Weierbach at kweierbach@stambaughness.com. 

GENERAL BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES & BENEFITS OF BEING A VOLUNTEER

Thank you for your interest in becoming involved in York SHRM.  Each Board position has a specific position description.  However, here are some general requirements that should be considered before deciding to run for office. 

  • Be an active Board member.  This includes attending chapter meetings and board meetings.  It also includes being prepared for Board meetings, asking critical questions, and helping the Board come to agreement in making decisions that affect chapter membership. 
  • Know or build your knowledge about your chapter, SHRM, and its governing bylaws.  Learn about SHRM and its role with your chapter.  The SHRM Leaders Guide is available online in the Volunteer Leaders’ Resource Center (VLRC) to assist you. 
  • Stay informed of trends in the field of human resources and timely issues affecting your chapter.
  • Abstain from activities that may appear to create a conflict of interest.  Follow the SHRM Code of Ethical and Professional Standards in Human Resource Management.
  • Be willing to provide contacts and resources to help your chapter grow and develop as an organization. 
  • Maintain confidentiality, as appropriate, of chapter Board issues and membership data.
  • Be a chapter member in good standing.  SHRM membership is not required (except for chapter presidents) but is strongly encouraged.

VICE-PRESIDENT

Position Summary: Assist the president in overseeing all the activities of the chapter.  In the absence of the president, perform all the presidential responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform all special projects as assigned by the president.
  • Upon request, assist all officers in performing their responsibilities.
  • Attend (and preside over, if necessary) all monthly membership and board of directors meetings.
  • Coordinate Certification Study class(es). May enlist support from Certification Chair.
  • Facilitate new board member orientation and provide job description.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter.
  • Represent the chapter in the human resources community.

Requirements:

  • Must be an SHRM member in good standing for entire term of office.
  • Must be a York SHRM member in good standing for entire term of office.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Position Summary: Manage the membership function to successfully achieve an increase in chapter membership.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain membership roster and distribute to members as appropriate.
  • Maintain membership databases.
  • Compile applicants’ employment data and membership committee’s recommendation for status; present to the board of directors at each month’s meeting.
  • Respond to requests for information about membership through telephone calls, personal contacts, and correspondence.
  • Notify each applicant in writing (or via email) of membership status; contact applicants from whom more information is needed to evaluate application.
  • Carry out ad hoc assignments of president (e.g., membership promotion, recommendation of membership criteria changes, etc.)
  • Plan prospective member events.
  • Obtain lists of at-large members (SHRM members who are not members of any chapter) in your area through the online request form annually.  Source those lists to invite at-large members to your chapter events. 
  • Keep an up-to-date roster of names and addresses of all chapter members.  If addresses are changed, the secretary should notify SHRM headquarters.
  • Handle all correspondence in relation to SHRM membership applications and forward all applications to SHRM upon receipt.
  • Work in conjunction with Treasurer on receipt of membership dues, renewals, and meeting and seminar attendance.
  • Attend monthly membership and board of directors meetings.
  • Participate in the SHRM Membership Core Leadership Area conference calls and webcasts.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter.
  • Represent the chapter in the human resources community.
  • Complete other assignments as requested by the president or the board of directors.

Requirements:

  • Must be a York SHRM member in good standing for entire term of office.

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