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WHRMA Board Vacancies: Application Deadline November 28, 2022
November 18, 2022
Dear Members,
We have some opportunities for members to become more involved in our organization! Westchester Human Resources Management Association (WHRMA) is currently seeking volunteers to fill the following Board vacancies:
- Legislative Chair
- Co-Chair – Conference Planning/Marketing
- Young Professionals Chair
- Workforce Readiness Chair
To be eligible, the applicant must be a registered WHRMA member. Interested members may submit a letter of interest (can be an email) and a resume with their qualifications for a specific position addressed to the WHRMA Board Selection Committee at [email protected]. Following a review of submitted materials, the Selection Committee will schedule interviews with selected candidates. Not all applicants for the Board vacancy will be interviewed.
Board positions have two-year terms, with the opportunity to serve a second two-year term. The WHRMA Board position descriptions and are available online at https://whrma.org/Board_of_Directors_-_Job_Descriptions If you have any questions concerning the role of the Board, please contact us at the [email protected].
Letters of interest must be received no later than November 28, 2022.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Kimmel, President
WHRMA
Dual Membership
Dear Members,
Our Chapter is excited to join with SHRM National on the Dual Membership Release (DMR) program. We will be launching this program on 5/16/22.
This program enables us to jointly sell and renew our Chapter membership along with SHRM’s membership in one transaction with one profile – all of this will be handled by SHRM’s robust systems. Chapters have been asking for this solution for years, and it is finally happening! Chapter members will no longer pay separate Chapter membership dues directly to the Chapter, but will instead renew their Chapter membership at the same time that they renew their SHRM membership.
Renewal Date Alignment: To make this program work, the renewal date of your Chapter membership must be aligned to the renewal date you have on your SHRM membership. The SHRM renewal date will be the only renewal date going forward. This alignment means that on 5/16/22 your chapter membership will automatically either be (1) lengthened so that it lasts as long as your remaining SHRM membership; or (2) shortened so that it is as short as your remaining SHRM membership. Depending on how much your chapter membership is lengthened or shortened to align with your SHRM membership, you may receive a credit or an invoice!
After this one-time alignment, whenever you renew in the future, you will be able to renew both memberships seamlessly and simultaneously!
If you have any questions please let us know.
We will remind you of this important program again. Thank you for your support during this conversion process.
Jeffrey Kimmel
WHRMA Chapter President
Frequently Asked Questions
A professional journey to growth and opportunity is best done with trusted partners alongside you—all advancing together. In this spirit of partnership, and with the goal of long-term maximization of membership benefits and growth for our members, the Westchester Human Resource Management Association (WHRMA) is excited to announce that we are fully aligning ourselves with SHRM by implementing the Dual Membership program.
Q: When does the Dual Membership partnership between WHRMA and National SHRM take effect?
- May 16, 2022
Q: How does National SHRM and WHRMA identify me?
- Both your National and WHRMA memberships will identify you by your email address. It will be important for you to ensure your email address is the same with both National SHRM and WHRMA.
Q: How will I pay for my membership?
- As of May 16, 2022, all members will now pay for their national membership and WHRMA in one transaction through National SHRM:
- For brand new to SHRM, or to renew SHRM: Join/Renew SHRM
- To add WHRMA to existing SHRM membership: Add Chapter
Q: How much will the total membership transaction cost me?
- National SHRM dues are $229, and WHRMA dues are $55 making the total cost $284 which will be captured in one transaction.
Q: What if my National SHRM and WHRMA membership expire at different times?
- If your WHRMA membership expires after your SHRM membership: When you go to renew your SHRM membership, you will need to pay the full amount for both memberships, and then you will be given a pro-rata credit by WHRMA for the Chapter membership you already paid for by WHRMA.
- If your WHRMA membership expires before your SHRM membership: You may receive an additional invoice from WHRMA to cover the gap. Your following membership renewals will then be at the regular price and your expiration date will be the same for both organizations.
Q: I am already a member of National SHRM. What can WHRMA offer me in addition to my National SHRM membership?
- Being a local chapter member provides you with an amazing local network and community of HR Professionals. You will meet other local professionals who are facing the same challenges that you are and can assist you with answers to your questions. You will receive invitations to WHRMA’s Annual HR Conference, webinars, seminars and professional development opportunities. The majority of our programs have been approved for HRCI and SHRM certification credits, and we typically host over 40 events throughout the year. Additionally, there are leadership and volunteer opportunities to assist in your professional development and to give back to the HR community.
Q: Can I belong to more than one local chapter at a time?
- Yes, you can belong to more than one local chapter. However, only your Primary receives financial support from SHRM National. Please consider designating WHRMA as your primary chapter using this Chapter Designation Form.
Q: Why should I join National SHRM when WHRMA gives me all I need?
- National SHRM membership is and has been a requirement of having a WHRMA The National SHRM membership offers many resources to save time and money as they strive to stay compliant and create a great workplace for their organizations. SHRM has an Ask an Advisor service, that gives personalized advice on your specific HR questions or challenges. SHRM provides how-to guides, sample policies, job descriptions and interview questions, and more. SHRM members also get discounts on many professional, personal and travel services plus HR labor law posters, employee handbook builders, and much more.
