About Wichita SHRM

Since 1960, when the Wichita Chapter was chartered, we have provided a local forum to address many of the issues that HR professionals encounter here in the Air Capital. The Wichita Chapter is the largest SHRM affiliated chapter in the state of Kansas with over 425 members as of October, 2011.

Wichita SHRM's Mission

The Wichita Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (Wichita SHRM) exists to serve the needs of the HR professional, to advance the HR profession, and to enhance the effectiveness of our members as business partners.

What is in Wichita SHRM for you?

Membership in Wichita SHRM offers you many opportunities to meet other HR professionals and to expand your knowledge of our industry. Through the organization, you have access to a full array of resources to meet your human resource needs. For a complete list of benefits, please visit the Member Benefits page.

We look forward to your participation in our activities and programs and we encourage you to become involved in one or more of the volunteer areas listed below.

Our Vision

The objective of our mission is put into action through:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Community Involvement
• Chapter Growth and Development

Wichita SHRM’s Goals & Objectives

     Professional Development Opportunities

• Enhance networking and learning opportunities
• Promote continuing education through scholarships and certification
• Provide timely information on Legal and Legislative issues that impact the human resource field

     Community Involvement

• Partner with other area organizations to offer professional development opportunities: Wichita Metro Chamber, Visioneering Wichita and the Non-Profit Chamber of Service which was added in 2007.
• Expand involvement in the local community and continue the partnership with Wichita area Colleges and Universities.

     Chapter Growth and Development

• Continually foster our volunteer program to include: maintaining an active volunteer roster, identifying all types of volunteer activities, requesting that all members volunteer for a minimum of one activity, and promoting volunteer opportunities at monthly meetings and orientations.
• Further develop and enhance the Chapter web site.
• Continue to identify opportunities for non-dues revenue and continue to provide programs and services to our members at a reasonable cost.
• Provide continual focus on retention of Chapter members.
• Identify and develop future chapter leaders.

Wichita SHRM By-Laws

The Wichita SHRM Chapter Bylaws (revised 6/12/06)  are available for your review in PDF format. Please email the Chapter Administrator at admin@wichitashrm.org with questions, concerns, or comments regarding the by-laws.