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    SHRM Rio Grande Valley welcomes human resource professionals, business professionals, and students in related programs to join us in advancing the profession of Human Resource Management.  Membership is open to individuals actively engaged in a professional, educational or consulting capacity within Human Resource Management.  Detailed Chapter's membership information is below, please read it fully to determine which membership category you are eligible for. The application iink is at the bottom of the page. 

    Benefits for Membership

    • Special Programs: Membership Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month or as determined by the Board of Directors
    • SHRM and HRCI recertification credits for programs: Most programs offer a minimum of one (1) general credit hours
    • Confidential Membership Directory: Available online in membership secured area
    • Network resource of business and human resource professionals
    • Sponsorship of student chapter members
    • Job networking for all Members seeking employment or employees
    • Texas State Council Support

    Qualifications for Membership

    Membership in the Chapter is neither transferable nor assignable. Membership is held in the individual's name, not an organization with which the member is affiliated. 

    Membership is effective from January 1 through December 31 and is renewed annually. To receive member rates at SHRM RGV monthly meetings, your annual dues must be current. Renewal membership for the following year invoices are emailed in December. If you do not receive an invoice by the end of December, please request a membership renewal invoice at treasurer.shrmrgv@gmail.com We will reactive your membership status to Active once payment is received.

    Membership Categories

    Professional Members

    Individuals who fall into one of the following categories: (a) engaged in the profession of human resource management at the exempt level for at least three years and who devote at least fifty percent (50%) of their time to personnel, human resources or industrial relations functions; (b) certified by the Human Resource Certification Institute; (c) certified by Society for Human Resource Management; (d) faculty members holding an assistant, associate or full professor rank in human resource management or any of its specialized functions at an accredited college or university and have at least three years of experience at this level of teaching; (e) full-time consultants with at least three (3) years experience in counseling and advising clients on matters relating to the human resource profession.  Professional members may vote and hold office in the Chapter.  Professional Members may choose Traditional Professional, Dual Professional, or Elite for dues structure categories.

    Student Members

    Individuals who (a) do not fit into a Professional or Associate Member definition and (b) who are enrolled as students at the college or university level and are able to demonstrate an emphasis in human resource management subjects.  Student members may not vote or hold office in the Chapter.

    Membership Dues

    Payment due upon receipt of invoice for your membership.  Membership is based on your selection and eligibility. 

    $100 Professional Membership: This allows you to attend Chapter meetings at a discounted member rate as well as receive all the other benefits allotted to local Chapter membership.

    $50 Student Membership: This allows you to attend Chapter meetings at a student rate as well as receive some membership benefits. Please review Student Membership eligibility criteria.

    NEW 2024:

    • Dual SHRM Membership Credit: Professional Members who have a current national SHRM membership will receive a credit of $25. Credit can be applied towards SHRM RGV Annual Conference. 
    • 2 Membership Tiers 
    • National membership will be verified bimonthly through SHRM national directly. Credit will be applied to member's account upon completion of verification.
    • Chapter Association selected in member's SHRM National account profile must be SHRM Rio Grande Valley to receive Dual SHRM Membership Credit.

    Approval of Memberships

    The online membership application must be completed on this site. Your membership application will be reviewed and to ensure the membership level requested meets the criteria listed above. Once approved, an invoice for membership dues will be emailed to you. Once payment is submitted and received, you will become an active member and your account on this website will be activated within a couple of weeks. Click here to set up your account and complete your membership application online. Note: Invoicing may take a few weeks from the date membership application was submitted. 

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