From the President

Want to get more involved with Wichita SHRM?

Four years ago I walked into my first Wichita SHRM luncheon where the only person I knew was the president who was busy preparing for the luncheon. I quickly scanned the room looking for a familiar face came up empty and joined a table at the back of the room. Shortly after the meeting, due to the president’s persistence, I joined the membership committee.  After I participated in the membership committee I always saw a familiar face at all Wichita SHRM events. I have had a wonderful experience with Wichita SHRM and even found my current position through my service on the board. 

Are you Linked In?
If so, join our group! Wichita SHRM now has its own group and we want you as a member. If not, become a member, join our group and begin exchanging information, ideas and opportunities online with members of our chapter and other HR professionals in our community. There is no cost for a basic account and you will stay informed about your industry, find the people & knowledge you need to achieve your goals and control your online professional identity. The next time you have an HR question, challenge or would just like a second opinion… The Wichita SHRM Linked In group allows members to:

•    Start or participate in a Wichita SHRM discussion – Have an HR question? Ask the Wichita SHRM network group and get answers fast
•    View or submit news articles pertinent to the Wichita SHRM community
•    Post or review job opportunities (different from jobs listed on www.WichitaSHRM.org)
•    Receive a daily or weekly digest of all activity in the Wichita SHRM Linked In group

Learn more about Linked In and create your account today.  Once you have established an account, simply go to groups and search for “Wichita SHRM” and click "Join Group."

Join a Wichita SHRM Committee...
When you join, renew, or update your member profile you have the opportunity to indicate your interest in a variety of committees within Wichita SHRM.  Committee chairs use member profile information to contact interested members. If you are unsure of which committee you would like to participate in you can send an email to the Linked In group or you can contact me at kara.hunt@commercebank.com and I would be happy to answer your questions and put you in contact with a committee chair. 

Thank you for your continued membership and support,

Kara Hunt, SPHR
Wichita Chapter President, 2009

Wichita SHRM - An HR Investment
A Wichita SHRM membership investment connects members to the local HR community through monthly programs, online forums, quarterly newsletters, job postings, networking opportunities, and much more!

Renewal is easy and only takes a few minutes! To renew, complete these three simple steps:

1.  Go to www.wichitashrm.org
2.  Log in through "MEMBERS LOGIN"
3.  Navigate to the "MEMBERSHIP STATUS" menu option and select
    “CLICK HERE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP” 

    If you prefer to renew with a check through the mail, click here.

Your membership profile will be kept in confidence and used only by the Wichita Chapter of SHRM for strategic planning and to further our mission, which is to bring together practitioners in the field of human resources and provide opportunities for them to grow professionally through education and networking.

Wichita SHRM membership is truly an investment in your professional development and is critical to our success.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact membership@wichitashrm.org.