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Revised: October 2008
Section 1.1: Name.
The name of the association is the Austin Human Resource Management Association, Inc., (herein referred to as “AHRMA” or Asssociation”). AHRMA is chartered as a non-profit corporation in Texas under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. To avoid potential confusion, the Chapter will refer to itself as AHRMA and not as SHRM or the Society for Human Resource Management.
Section 1.2: Affiliation.
The association is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (herein referred to as “SHRM”).
Section 1.3: Relationships.
The Association a separate legal entity from SHRM. It shall not be deemed to be an agency or instrumentality of SHRM or of a State Council, and SHRM shall not be deemed to be an agency or instrumentality of the Association. The Association shall not hold itself out to the public as an agent of SHRM without express written consent of SHRM. The Association shall not contract in the name of SHRM without the express written consent of SHRM.
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The Austin Human Resource Management Association's mission is to promote professionalism, effectiveness, and understanding in the Human Resource Management field by offering members a wide variety of professional development opportunities and a common forum for sharing ideas and experiences. AHRMA serves members by:
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Providing a wide range of educational programming and activities that allow members to develop their expertise in the functional areas of Human Resource Management;
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Fostering increased awareness and understanding of the Human Resource profession throughout the business community and the general public;
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Encouraging the highest standards of integrity through our Code of Ethics; and
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Providing a regular forum for members to meet and exchange information in addressing current human resource issues.
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The fiscal year of the Association shall be the calendar year.
SECTION 4.1: Class of Members.
The membership of AHRMA shall consist of Regular, Life, Retired, Reserve, Affiliate and SHRM Student members. To achieve the mission of the Chapter there shall be no discrimination in individual memberships because of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other legally protected class.
SECTION 4.2: Regular Members.
A regular member shall be an individual in one of the following categories:
a. Human Resource professionals responsibly engaged in the practice of human resource management, in exempt positions, who
devote at least 50% of their time to personnel, human resources, or industrial relations or such individuals who may have other
duties but hold primary responsibility for the human resource function in a business or oganization.
b. Faculty members of professional rank in human resource management or any of its specialized phases at an accredited college or
university.
c. Full time Professional Consultants within the field of Human Resource Management and with previous experience as a
practitioner/professional in human resource management and who maintain membership in the SHRM or hold a professional
human resources certification designation such as PHR/SPHR, CCP, CBP, CEBS, etc.
d. Licensed attorneys in the State of Texas who provide legal counsel and representation to employers (private or public sector) on
human resource issues.
This class of membership shall pay regular dues and shall be entitled to all privileges of membership including the right to vote, chair a committee, or hold office.
SECTION 4.3: Life Member.
A member who has served one full term of office as President of the Association shall automatically acquire the status of Life Member upon completion of the term of office. This class of membership shall be entitled to all privileges of membership including the right to vote, chair a committee, or hold office. There shall be no dues or special levies applicable to this class of membership.
SECTION 4.4: Retired Member.
Any member in good standing at the time of retirement from any firm, organization, or institution may become a Retired Member by filing a change request with the Membership Committee indicating a retired status. This class of membership shall be entitled to all privileges of membership including the right to vote, chair a committee, or hold office. Retired Members shall pay one-half of the annual dues of AHRMA.
SECTION 4.5: Reserve Member.
A Reserve Member is an individual in one of the following categories:
a. New to the Greater Austin area AND either currently a member of SHRM or another SHRM-affiliated association prior to relocation.
b. AHRMA Regular Member in good standing during previous year but currently not employed in human resources and currently not
eligible for Regular or Affiliate membership.
c. Unemployed members or applicants whose immediate past job met the regular membership requirements, are eligible for
membership for a period of one year.
d. A current member of another SHRM-affiliated chapter with an interest in dual chapter membership with AHRMA.
A Reserve Member shall pay regular dues and is extended all courtesies of this Association including the right to vote. The right to hold office or to be appointed chair of a committee will be taken under consideration by the Executive Officers.
SECTION 4.6: Affiliate Member.
An Affiliate Member is a member who is affiliated with a company that offers a human resource-related service or product for profit such as relocation services, benefit plans, legal services, employment, temporary placement, etc. Not more than one individual per firm may be an Affiliate member and no more than ten (10) percent of the total AHRMA membership at the end of the preceding year shall be comprised of Affiliate Members. Membership is individual, not institutional; therefore, in the event that an Affiliate Member leaves his/her current employment, another employee of that firm, may become an Affiliate Member only if the ten (10) percent limit has not been reached for that year. An Affiliate Member must also maintain membership in the Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) or hold a professional human resources certification designation such as PHR/SPHR, CCP, CBP, CEBS, etc. An Affiliate Member shall pay regular dues and is given the right to vote. Affiliate members can chair a committee and hold an office; however, not more than two Affiliate members shall be an Elected Officer in any one year.
SECTION 4.7: Student Member.
AHRMA Student Membership is open to individuals who are enrolled in a college or university as full-time undergraduate (9 or more credit hours) or graduate student (6 or more credit hours) in a Human Resources related degree program and are not employed or working on a full-time basis in an HR position. Student Members pay dues at a discounted rate to be determined by the Executive Board and are extended all courtesies of the Association except the right to vote, chair a committee or hold office.
SECTION 4.8: Associate Member.
Individuals who are either in a non-exempt human resource position or who do not meet the criteria for Regular or Reserve membership but have a bona fide interest in human resource management may apply for Associate Member status. Associate Members pay regular dues and are extended all the courtesies of the Association including the right to vote. The right to hold office or to be appointed chair of a committee will be taken under consideration by the Executive Committee.
SECTION 4.9: Retention and Transferability of Membership.
If at any time a current member becomes unemployed or changes career to a non-human resource profession, that individual may remain a Regular Member until their membership renewal date. AHRMA Membership is considered an "individual" membership rather than a "firm" or "company" membership. Therefore, transfer of membership from one individual to another, whether or not within the same company, is not allowed.
SECTION 4.10: Special Restrictions.
If at any time it becomes apparent, through investigation by the Executive Officers that an individual has joined the Association without meeting the criteria specified for the appropriate class of Membership, the Executive Officers reserve the right to take action to discontinue the individuals from AHRMA membership at any time without the refund of dues.
SECTION 4.11: Application for AHRMA Membership.
Application for Regular, Associate, Retired, Reserve, Affiliate or Student Membership will be received by the Membership Committee. 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 Membership Committee will facilitate notification of acceptance into AHRMA. A new member will have the privileges of membership upon payment of membership dues and approval of AHRMA.
SECTION 4.12: Membership in SHRM.
Members are strongly encouraged to apply for membership in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Membership in SHRM may be mandatory for some levels of Membership in AHRMA.
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Section 5.1: Non-Solicitation.
Members shall not distribute solicitation materials or actively solicit business in person, in writing, or electronically during AHRMA meetings or events. Members shall not use the AHRMA member directory or mail lists for mass marketing or mass solicitaqtion purposes. Exceptions to this must be approved in advance by the Executive Officers. Members determined to be soliciting by an Executive Officer investigation will be subject to Executive Officer administrative action up to and including being expelled from membershipwithout a refund of dues.
SECTION 6.1: Dues for Membership.
Dues shall be paid on a calendar date basis and the amount shall be established by the Executive Officers as approved by the membership.
SECTION 6.2: Dues for SHRM Members.
Annual dues shall become payable on the member's SHRM anniversary. The amount of the dues shall be determined each year by the SHRM’s Board of Directors prior to the due date. The membership shall be informed thereafter. Dues are payable to the SHRM.
SECTION 6.3: Delinquency.
Any AHRMA member who has not paid appropriate dues by March 1 shall be considered inactive and shall be removed from Membership after due notice. Reinstatement may be made as a New Member upon the payment of dues and application fee providing qualifications for membership have remained current.
SECTION 6.4: Levies.
Levies to pay the expenses of the Association shall be made upon all members, as necessary, upon two thirds (2/3) vote of the membership in attendance at any regular meeting provided a notice in writing shall have been made in advance to all members by the Executive Officers.
SECTION 6.5: Exemptions
Life Members shall be exempt from payment of annual dues and levies of AHRMA.
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SECTION 7.1: Regular Meetings.
Regular meetings of the Association will be held at a time and place as planned by the Programs Committee and reviewed by the Executive Officers. The President will establish meetings.
SECTION 7.2: Special Meetings.
The President or the Executive Officers may call Special meetings for business or special programs.
SECTION 7.3: Quorum.
Members of AHRMA in good standing and who are eligible to vote and in attendance at any meeting for which the voting membership has been duly notified, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a regular or special meeting of the Association.
SECTION 7.4: Guest Attendance.
Members are encouraged to bring guests to meetings. Guests will pay the registration fee established by the Executive Officers. Guests are prohibited from solicitation at the meetings, either orally or through printed material, unless approved in advance by the Executive Officers.
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