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Board Member Qualifications and Benefits

Candidates for Board Members must be Professional Members of the Chapter in good standing at time of nomination or appointment and for their complete term of office unless otherwise designated by the Chapter Board, as  defined in Article 6, Section 6.4 of the Chapter Bylaws.

To be successful volunteer leaders, candidates should also possess the following qualities:

  • Leadership skills
  • Ethical professional behavior
  • Proven ability to motivate, inspire, and empower others  
  • Sound judgment
  • Present a professional image
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in teams
  • Past history of involvement and high performance
  • Ability to identify and develop future leaders
  • HRCI certified or SHRM certified preferred
  • SHRM member required
  • Regular attendance at Chapter meetings and Board of Director meetings
  • HR professional experience, and 
  • Company support (financial and time).

Benefits

  • Opportunity to learn or enhance creativity, leadership and communication skills
  • Opportunity for networking with other HR leaders and developing future leaders
  • Membership to The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
  • Represent the values and views of CIC SHRM and SHRM
  • Free CIC SHRM membership ($75)
  • Free SHRM membership ($244)

Depending on your interests, there are many ways to get involved on a committee or as a Board Member. Committee members are not eligible for the board benefits listed above. Serving on a committee provides an opportunity to support the chapter and move into a Board position in the future!

If you are interested in getting involved, contact us at cicshrm223@gmail.com to learn more.


CIC SHRM is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. PO Box 13034, Springfield, IL 62791

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