AHRMA Committees

One of the most rewarding aspects of belonging to AHRMA is participating in a committee. And a great way to show your support! There are many committees to choose from as listed below.

Executive Committee

Career Development Committee

The Career Development Committee Vice President coordinates several committees who are each under their own Chairperson — Credentialing, University and College Relations, and Career Services. The Career Development (Job and Resume, Mentoring) Committee acts as a liaison between members seeking employment and employers who have available human resources positions and maintains appropriate communications between all members participating in the Resume Bank. The Mentoring Chairperson coordinates efforts between senior HR executives and those in the human resource management profession seeking coaching as they progress their skills and careers.

Credentialing Committee
The Credentialing Committee promotes the benefits of professional certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), plans and conducts study groups, serves as a process liaison and advisor to members seeking test application study materials and resources, and coordinates an annual recognition event for newly certified members.

University and College Relations Committee
The University and College Committee coordinates AHRMA’s educational activities and partnerships with area universities and colleges to develop future HR professionals, student chapters, student competitions, and scholarships. The committee serves as an advisor to local student chapters and acts as liaison between AHRMA and the student chapters.

Mentoring Committee
This program offers an outstanding opportunity for the more experienced HR professional to give back to our profession by sharing his/her knowledge and expertise with other professionals. It is also designed to be a resource for those less experienced professionals to gain guidance, support, and advice regarding the challenges that one might encounter during the normal business day. Registration deadline for the 2010 program has passed. If you are currently involved in a mentoring relationship with another AHRMA member, you may join the 2010 mentoring program until March 24. Please provide information about you and your mentoring partner on this form.  Click here for program information.

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee manages AHRMA's information communication venues including the AHRMA website, blog, newsletter, social networking sites, and photo gallery. 

Technology & Web Presence Team:  investigates, implements and maintains technologies to facilitate AHRMA's workflow including the AHRMA website, AHRMA's social networking sites, AHRMA's intranet and AHRMA EC email accounts.

AHRMA Website - You're looking at it!  The Technology & Web Presence team maintains the website with consistent information about AHRMA and its programs.
AHRMA Social Networking Sites - AHRMA's LinkedIn Group, AHRMA's Facebook Group, Follow AHRMA on Twitter
Multimedia - AHRMA's Photo Gallery and, hopefully soon, webinars.

Blog Team: Manages the AHRMA blog.  Look to the AHRMA blog for AHRMA's most current news, information and happenings.

News Team: The AHRMA Newsletter "Update on Us" is now sent via email.  Archives of the PDF newsletter are available online here:  http://www.austinhumanresource.org/displaynewsletter.cfm

Conference Committee

The Conference Committee shall be responsible for all activities involved in the production of an Annual Conference under the direction of a Conference Committee Chairperson and the Vice President of Annual Conference. The Annual Conference reflects the professional development, networking and informational needs of a diverse Association.

Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee Chairperson coordinates programs, partnerships and resources that reflect the diverse interests, concerns and needs within the Austin human resource community. The Committee’s objective is to promote diversity as a strategic component in the individual and organizational success of AHRMA members.

Finance Committee

The Vice President of Finance is responsible for the financial affairs of the Association. The Vice President of Finance ensures the receipt and deposit, in the bank, of monies of the Association, keeps an itemized record of receipts and disbursements; make disbursements by check; and reports to the Executive Officers monthly and the general membership once per year. The committee assists in reconciliation of accounts, or overseeing of budget, or in whatever tasks might assist the Vice President in service to the Association.

Marketing & Public Relations Committee
Directly responsible for overseeing and managing the marketing and public relations activities for the chapter.  Work directly with the Membership Director and the Communications Director to increase membership in the AHRMA chapter ensuring community awareness of the chapter activities and events.  Represent the chapter in the Human Resources community.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committees responsibilities include obtaining applications and approving requests for membership in AHRMA. When membership qualifications are not explicitly evident, the Membership Vice President will bring the application to the attention of the Executive Officers or the President for review and approval. The Committee extends an official welcome to new members. The Committee recruits members and assists in the development of strategies for promoting membership in AHRMA and SHRM.

New Member Orientation: 

SHRM Champion: 

SHRM Liaison:  The SHRM Liaison promotes membership in SHRM, SHRM programs and facilitates communications between AHRMA and SHRM. The SHRM Liaison maintains contact with the SHRM Texas State Council and District Director and contributes to appropriate publications to summarize Chapter activities.

Volunteer Placement/Community Relations:
This Committee assists AHRMA members in their match with committee interests. It coordinates the annual fundraiser to benefit a local charity or non-profit organization, and to raise funds for an AHRMA volunteer appreciation activity. It also assists to identify and highlight the work of local non-profits to membership to increase education.

Programs Committee

The Programs Committee develops and schedule programs, workshops and seminars for the regular meetings and any special meetings of the association as appointed by the Executive Officers, including choosing subject material and providing speakers. The Programs Committee makes all arrangements for facilities for regular and special meetings of the Association, and arrange for special entertainment for events.

Legislative Committee:
The Legislative Committee provides periodic updates on the status of key legislative issues that affect the human resource management field through the newsletter and at membership meetings. The Committee works directly with SHRM and the Texas State Council to ensure that the views and concerns of AHRMA members are well represented in Congress and in the media.

Senior Forum Committee

Workforce Readiness Committee

The Workforce Readiness Committee shall coordinate the development and delivery of the Chapter workforce readiness initiatives by helping to bridge WFR gaps in our community.  Workforce Readiness is a SHRM core leadership area defined as:

• Ensuring that today's and tomorrow's workforce has the skills, competencies and behaviors in order to succeed in today's and tomorrow's workplace.
• Ensuring that today's and tomorrow's workplace maximizes the potential of today's and tomorrow's workforce.