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IL FV SHRM Chapter VP Programs

    VP Programs

    Position Summary:
    Research, locate and confirm speakers for monthly membership meetings and other events.

    Responsible To:
    The members of the chapter
    The chapter president
    State council professional development director

    Responsibilities:

    • Provide information regarding potential speakers and topics at monthly board meetings
    • Coordinate efforts with other chapters and members of boards of directors to best serve the membership.
    • Contact potential speakers and make arrangements for monthly meetings including AV needs, handouts and other needs of the speaker.
    • Review chapter bylaws with speakers concerning solicitation of members.
    • Provide VP of Programs Assistant, Administrative Assistant and Member Benefits Director with outline, bio and picture of speaker as soon as available.
    • Review final preparations for meetings to assure that programs run smoothly.
    • Review program evaluations for feedback to be used in planning future events.
    • 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.
    • Attend all monthly membership and board of directors meetings.

    Resources Available:

    • SHRM supplies the following resources for chapter professional development chairs
    • Chapter Best Practices
    • Chapter Position Descriptions
    • Guide to Hosting an SHRM Speaker
    • Fundamentals of Chapter Operations
    • SHRM Speakers Bureau
    • SHRM Chapter Speaker Program

    And MUCH MORE…available online at www.shrm.org/vlrc