As a Human Resources Professional... You should belong to a SHRM affiliated chapter. Why should I join a SHRM affiliated chapter? It is tough in the fast paced work enviroment of the new millenium to maintain top performance as a human resource management professional. You need all the help you can get!

As a member of a SHRM affiliated local chapter you will develop a network that will help you in many ways: Exposure to other HR professionals and companies revealing how other organizations handle various human resource situations, procedures, policies, etc. Access to a network of professionals and specialists providing HR information that might otherwise be difficult and/or expensive to obtain. Opportunity to develop relationships and contacts in other companies to share information on HR concerns. Access to current best practices to make your organization more efficient, increase employee commitment and help line managers carry out business strategy.

Availability of up-to-date information on pending legislation that may impact your company's operations. Opportunity to develop leadership skills by taking on volunteer leadership role in the local chapter. Availability of local professional development opportunities to improve your competence.
Developement of a reputation and credentials in the HR field through your involvment in the local chapter. I am already a national SHRM member, why should I join the local SHRM chapter too? Membership in both local and national level gives you full access to a wealth of service and programs that can broaden your skills and make you more valuable to your company. You will also be a part of the largest professional organization in the world dedicated to the advancement of the human resource management profession.

Below is a list of chapters in the state of Kansas:

Emporia #0681 HR Professionals Assn. of Greater Emporia
June Coleman-Hull - Emporia State University Career Svcs
Phone: (620) 341-5158
Home Page: http://www.hr-page.org

Hays/Garden City #0649 Western Kansas HRMA
Christine (Chris) Burger, SPHR,GPHR - New Customer Service Companies, INC
Phone: (785) 621-3202
Home Page: http://www.wkhrma.org

Hutchinson #0075 Central Kansas SHRM
Malynda Lightsey - The Home Depot
Phone: (620) 728-0460 ext. 401
Home Page: http://www.hutchshrm.org

Independence #0553 Southeast Kansas HR Assn.
Jim Maher SPHR
Day & Zimmermann, Kansas Operations
Phone: (620) 421-7465

Lawrence #0486 Jayhawk Chapter SHRM
Lori MacDonald - Director of Operations Adecco
Phone: (785) 842-1515
Home Page: http://www.jayhawkshrm.org

Manhattan #0662 HR Mgmt. Network of Manhattan KS
Charlotte Self - K-State Student Union
Phone: (785) 532-7338

McPherson #0650 McPherson Area HR Professionals
Terri Ridge - Chemstar Products
Phone: (620) 241-1078 ext. 101

Overland Park #0515 HRMA of Johnson County
Linda Haney - The Nelson-Atkins Musuem of Art
Phone: (816) 751-1383
Home Page: http://www.hrmajc.com

Pittsburg (Currently Being Organized)SE Kansas Corner SHRM Chapter
Connie Etzkin - City of Pittsburg
Phone: (620) 231-4100 ext. 450

Salina #0241 Salina HR Mgmt. Assn.
Martha Buess - Independent Agent Representing Aflac
Phone: (785) 827-0601
Home Page: http://www.shrmaofsalina.org

Topeka #0428 SHRM - Topeka Chapter
Dina Cox SPHR
Phone: (785) 228-2426
Home Page: http://www.shrmtopeka.org

Wichita #0036 Wichita Chapter SHRM
David Cox- The Specialists Group
Phone: (316) 267-7375
Home Page: http://www.wichitashrm.org