Membership Information
The El Paso Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management was established in 1954 and currently has nearly 250 members. This chapter maintains a direct relationship with SHRM and many members belong to the National organization. All EPSHRM members are strongly encouraged to affiliate themselves with SHRM. The chapter has monthly meeting and sponsors several seminars throughout the year. Members enjoy discounted rates to attend these functions.
Members also receive a monthly newsletter, networking opportunities with other HR professionals on a monthly basis, and access to information that helps keep members current on changing legislation. Events are held in a casual atmosphere and run on a tight time schedule, therefore, no soliciting is allowed. Our organization is run by volunteer leaders committed to promoting the human resource profession and to meeting the needs of its members.
Qualifications and Dues
The Vice President of Membership shall approve all applications for membership. Full payment of dues is required upon submittal of application. Annual dues of $85 pay for the calendar year January 1 through December 31 for "Local Only" Members. National SHRM members pay $40 to be affiliated with the El Paso Chapter. Membership is on an individual basis only. EPSHRM does not provide corporate or institutional memberships.
Regular Membership Qualifications
Professional Member: Professional membership shall be limited to those individuals who are engaged as one or more of the following:
- Those members currently employed in the practice of Human Resources at the exempt level.
- Faculty members holding an assistant, associate, or full professor rank in personnel, human resources, or industrial relations of their specialized phases an accredited college or university.
- Full-time attorneys
- Consultants who specialize in providing counsel and advice on matters of concern to human resource professionals.
Associate Member: Individuals in non-exempt human resource management positions as well as those individuals who do not meet the qualifications of the other classes of membership, but who demonstrate a bona fide interest in human resource management and the mission of EPSHRM. Associate Members may not vote or hold office in the Chapter.
Student Member: Individuals who are actively enrolled (minimum of 12 hours) in a human resource program at the college or university level. Student Members may not vote or hold office in the Chapter.
How to Apply for EPSHRM Membership
New Membership Applications are taken by filling out an application and mailing it along with your payment. Click the following link to download and print the application:
2010 EPSHRM Membership Application
Once you have completed the application, mail it with your payment made payable to EPSHRM:
EPSHRM
P. O. Box 973072
El Paso, TX 79997
Please note: Membership is not activated until payment is received.
If you are interested in joining the national Society for Human Resource Management, EPSHRM has provided a link below. For all new members, SHRM has reduced the cost of membership from $160 to $145! Click the link below for more information!
SHRM Membership Application
For more information about SHRM Member Benefits, please visit the SHRM Member Benefits page by clicking here.
2010 SHRM Membership Goals
- Develop and implement (or maintain) a SHRM membership campaign that could include tactics such as:
- Hold a special chapter program on the value of SHRM membership
- Hold at least one chapter event to recruit SHRM at-large members to chapter members
- Include a link to the SHRM membership application (www.shrm.org/join) on the chapter’s web site
- Publicize SHRM’s special membership promotion programs (e.g., the $145 first-time SHRM membership fee for chapter members, SHRM online membership promotions, SHRM regional codes for $145 first-time members — obtain the regional promo code from your Field Services Director)
- Develop and implement (or maintain) a SHRM retention campaign that could include tactics such as:
- Member recognition program
- Hold a special chapter program on the value of SHRM membership
- Use a “looped” PowerPoint presentation at the beginning of your chapter meeting or event to highlight SHRM member benefits and/or upcoming conferences in addition to your chapter activities