HR Society Meeting Minutes: 02/24/10

Looking for people who are interested in competing in the HR Games.
-The funding for the trip will be presented to the student government on Friday.
-Internship scholarship through SHRM available.

Opportunity to help SWARMA complete mock interviews:
-March 11th from 8-3 or from 8-12

On 17th National conference in Seattle $40.00 to attend.

Guest Speaker: Alex Teagarden

What is SHRM?
-Large national HR association
-WSUV part of SWARMA is the local representative for SHRM
-Angie is our contact with SHRM
-There are things that we have to have to maintain our partnership with SHRM
-SWARMA is offering a local mentor for students.

Benefits:
-Students get discounts $30 vs $160
-HR Magazine for entire year as part of annual fees
-Echoes Newsletter
-SHRM Store
-White Papers
-SHRM Annual Conference Student discounts for conference
-SHRM Foundation Scholarships

HR society relationship with SHRM:
-Interesting HR or career related speakers
-Job Shadowing
-Internships
-Mentoring
-Site Visits
-Scholarships
-HR Games
-Professional Chapter Meetings
-Other educational programs

PHR exam
-Shows that you are qualified and that you are prepared to be in the HR field.
-Best to take the exam this year because the requirements will be changing

SHRM Student Membership Requirements:
-Enrolled in at least 6 credits/ semester

Who can help you?
-Student chapter liason
-Helps to keep the club on track with the SHRM requirements
-Helps with guest speakers

HR Club gets a merit award:
-Club is hoping to get the Superior merit award for the year.

HR club T-Shirts
-Get matching shirts for the HR games or if you want to have an HR shirt of your own.