Membership Benefits

Programs

We encourage all members to attend our monthly chapter meetings to network, expand their knowledge of topical HR issues and become familiar with important resources. Meetings are usually held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Penn Grant Centre, 777 East Park Drive, Harrisburg. Meetings begin with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and conclude at approximately 9:30 a.m., after a time of networking and dynamic presentations relative to "hot" HR topics. Most of our programs are approved for recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute.

Professional Development

Certification

We strongly encourage the pursuit of ongoing professional development. The body of knowledge required to remain effective in the HR field evolves continuously. Our chapter enthusiastically supports professional certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute by sponsoring an annual member certification study group and encouraging member participation in the Villanova University Certification Study Course, and by offering discounted pricing for a self-study alternative.

Mentoring Program

HRP of Central PA's newest membership benefit, the Mentoring Program, provides assistance for professionals to move ahead in their careers. The program is designed to offer long term and short term "project" oriented mentoring relationships. HRP is currently building its data base of mentors for this new program. For details about the Mentoring Program and how to become a mentor, click on a bullet below.

Community Involvement

Our members serve the regional community through our involvement with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter at Messiah College and through our Vice President's membership on the Board of Directors of the Capital Region School to Work Partnership.

Legal/Legislative

We encourage our membership to be involved in the federal and state legislative and legal process. Each month, Kevin Gold, Esq, our Legislative Director, provides our membership with legal updates. Annually, we hold a Legal & Legislative Conference to keep our members apprised of recent legal changes along with updates of current legislation being considered at the Federal & State levels. Our next Legal & Legislative Conference will be in October 2007.

Technology

Members receive regular e-grams with timely information about upcoming programs, events and legislation. In addition, our web site is updated with current information about the chapter. Members can post HR-related job postings on the Web Site for free.

Diversity

Not only is HRP of Central PA committed to the traditional objectives of equal opportunity, we also enthusiastically seek to promote a diverse membership in terms of the sectors, industries and organizations in which our members are employed. Our belief is that a diverse membership provides the greatest opportunity for valuable networking and creative thinking.

National Affiliation

Although not a requirement for membership, we encourage all members of HRP of Central PA to also belong to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Membership in SHRM has many benefits that only a national organization with over 190,000 members can provide. If you are interested in joining SHRM, visit http://www.shrm.org/

HRP of Central PA Membership

The annual membership dues are $75 for members who are national SHRM members and $100 for members who are not national SHRM members. Associate Emeritus and Student dues are $35. Complete the online membership application and submit it today! Payment of dues is available by credit card for your convenience.

If you are interested in attending one of our meetings or you want to learn more about us, please feel free to contact Kathy Campbell, Membership Director, at (717)796-7460 or kcampbe1@sovereignbank.com.