1) Who can become a member of the Illinois Fox Valley SHRM?
A. Any current paid member in good standing of the Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM) is eligible to apply for membership in the IFV SHRM. We are
recognized as a 100% chapter. That means that all members of our chapter must also
maintain membership with national SHRM.
2) Why does the chapter maintain a 100% chapter status?
A. To our chapter, this means additional financial support from SHRM. This program
returns a portion of each SHRM national member’s dues to our chapter via quarterly
payments. In addition, 100% status helps the chapter for the annual merit award.
3) When does our chapter meet?
A. Our chapter holds luncheon meetings the third Thursday of each month. Registration
begins at 11:15am with the general meeting and monthly presentation running from
11:30am – 1:00pm
4) Can non-members and visitors attend our meetings?
A. Yes, members are encouraged to bring guests and other professionals to our meetings.
However, there is an increased charge for guests of members, visitors and non-members.
Increased rates are charged in an effort to encourage non-members to join our chapter.
If you have a guest, or know someone in the HR profession who are members of national
SHRM, please contact the Membership chairperson, who can arrange attendance at
no-charge for their first visit. The Membership chairperson is the only person authorized
to arrange a no-charge visit.
5) How can I become more involved in the chapter?
A. By running for a Board position, or volunteering to participate on a special committee
when the need arises.
6) How does the chapter communicate with me?
A. To minimize mailing costs, and because we live in a highly technical society, our
primary method of communication is email. Your email address is confidential and our
chapter only uses email addresses for IL Fox Valley chapter business.
7) I am not receiving email communication, what should I do?
A. Send an email to illinoisfoxvalleyshrm@yahoo.com. Or send an email to the
Membership chairperson.
8) How does the chapter handle confidentiality and my personal information?
A. Your member information is not shared with or sold to any business or non-SHRM organization. Additionally, the IL Fox Valley SHRM member directory is maintained on our website, and is meant for the exclusive use of our members. Any misuse of this confidential information by members or their company/organization is strictly prohibited and is a violation of the IL Fox Valley and National SHRM code of ethics.
9) Who do I call if I have an idea for a program or I know someone that would make a good speaker?
A. Call our Program Chairperson. We are always looking for speakers well in advance. Or,
we may have a cancellation or the need for a replacement on short notice.
10) How should I address a problem or issue that might arise with the IL Fox Valley SHRM?
A. Contact the President and discuss the issue.
11) I know someone that is interested in joining the IL Fox Valley SHRM. What should I do?
A. Contact the membership chair and provide the potential member’s name, phone number
and email address. The potential member will be contacted and provided with
information about our chapter. You may also invite this person as your guest to the next
open general meeting and a pay a reduced fee. If this person is a member of national
SHRM, the membership chairperson has the authority to invite this person as a guest of
the chapter at no charge. In addition, you may give this person one of the chapter
business cards that gives the potential guest a pass for 1 free visit.
One of the many benefits of membership is that several of our programs have been approved by HRCI for recertification credits
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