EIHRA Committee Opportunities

The Eastern Indiana Human Resource Association has a number of committees that have been established to support the purpose and goals of the Association. EIHRA members are eligible to serve on one or more committees.

We realize that professional and personal demands often place limitations on volunteer participation. The EIHRA has taken that into account and has established volunteer opportunities ranging from short-term tasks to positions with varying term or time commitments.

There are a variety of opportunities in each respective area listed below. Please consider how you can become more involved in the EIHRA – the local association representing your profession. Please contact Dianne S. Chandler and indicate the area that you have the greatest interest in and/or would most like to serve in. I encourage you to get involved!

Membership Committee
Identify and contact potential new EIHRA members. Help increase membership in the EIHRA and SHRM by assisting with the semi-annual membership drives. Work together with other HR professionals to approach small business owners and share the value and resources the EIHRA offers when we kick off our outreach campaign. Help develop a member recognition campaign. Become a greeter at EIHRA Chapter meetings and events or serve as a mentor to a new member.

Marketing and Public Relations Committee
Help increase awareness of the EIHRA, build credibility and advance the HR profession by writing a story or article for the local media and/or EIHRA newsletter. Provide a testimonial of how the EIHRA has impacted you and the HR profession that could be used in marketing materials. Assist with the creation of marketing materials that will share the benefits of membership, including brochures and an e-newsletter.

Work together with other HR professionals to approach small business owners and share the value and resources the EIHRA offers when we kick off our outreach campaign. Promote the EIHRA in the communities that we serve by representing the EIHRA at community events (Business After Hours, 5K Runs).

Workshop/Mini Conference
Work alongside other volunteers serving in a variety of capacities from selecting and working with speakers to arranging for catering, contacting vendors, registering attendees, arranging door prizes, setting up and tearing down venue, introducing speakers, and much more!

Workforce Readiness and Governmental Affairs Committee
As an HR professional and as a member of the EIHRA, you can play an instrumental role in influencing legislation on the state and national levels. You may get involved in a letter-writing campaign or, as a SHRM member, participate in the HR Voice initiative.

Professional Development Committee
Serve as a resource to the EIHRA by identifying topics of importance to the HR profession and recommending and/or referring speakers for Chapter Meetings, Workshops, and EIHRA Events. Introduce the speaker at a EIHRA Chapter meeting.

Nominating Committee
Three EIHRA members are needed to serve on the Nominating Committee each year. The committee has a short-term assignment that includes making contact with members to determine their interest in serving on the EIHRA Board of Directors to creating a ballot and counting votes at the EIHRA Annual Meeting.

HR Certification Institute Re-Certification Event
Prepare and deliver an “after hours” educational session for HR Certified professionals who need guidance on how to re-certify. This is an outreach campaign to all HR Certified professionals in the communities that we serve. Membership in the EIHRA is not required for participation in this event.

Interested in Volunteering?

Please submit your volunteer interests and current skills and professional experience (if applicable) to: Laura Kehlenbrink

If you have additional questions, please contact Laura Kehlenbrink at Kehlenbrink@mrlinfo.org.

If you are interested in serving on the EIHRA Board of Directors and/or would like to view a listing of the EIHRA Board of Directors positions, please click on the following link http://www.eihra.com/serving-on-board-desc.htm.