Background

NOVA SHRM stands for the Northern Virginia chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. Since being chartered in 1979 with just 14 members, the chapter has grown to nearly 700 members today. The chapter is an affiliate of The Society for Human Resource Management (www.shrm.org), the premier HR professional organization representing over 200,000 members worldwide. NOVA SHRM is a 100% chapter, which means that we limit our membership to those HR professionals who are members of SHRM. Today, we are one of the largest 100% chapters in the United States.

Vision

Mission

Goals

Education/Professional Development

• To maintain a vibrant range of educational and professional development opportunities and tools that will build and reinforce HR professionals' understanding and enhance their effectiveness as a strategic partner in their organization.

Membership

• To identify and develop new, more effective ways to attract, recruit, retain and engage members.

Web Technology

• To leverage new and existing user-friendly technology to improve communication and the quality and efficiency of internal services.

Governing Documents

NOVA SHRM Bylaws

NOVA SHRM Code of Conduct

Chapter Financials

2007 Balance Sheet

2007 Income Statement

Benefits of Membership

• Professional development opportunities through seminars, conferences and informational meetings.
• Networking with other HR professionals.
• Professional leadership and volunteer opportunities.

Activities and Programs

Membership in NOVA SHRM offers you many opportunities to meet other HR professionals and to expand your knowledge of our industry. We look forward to your participation in our activities and programs.

• Monthly meetings
• Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• Professional development seminars
• New member orientations
• Chapter newsletter
• Membership directory
• Legislative updates
• Leadership and volunteer opportunities
• Professional mentoring

Chapter Achievement Plan

The CAP is a reporting and planning tool designed to:

• Assist chapters in planning and setting annual goals
• Develop effective and well-managed chapters
• Serve as a tool for SHRM to gather and share information on successful chapter activities
• Recognize excellence in chapter operations.

In addition, successful completion of the CAP qualifies NOVA SHRM for financial support from SHRM and among many other benefits, eligibility to receive the SHRM Chapter Merit Award.

The CAP is broken down into categories that every chapter should do to be successful and to operate smoothly. Some of the basic requirements include financial and legal management, chapter communications and promotion of SHRM. Other categories includes chapter operations, which among many things includes membership recruitment and retention. Member services is another category included, which encompasses professional development of members, award programs and employment assistance. HR Leadership in the community and general leadership in regard to college relations, diversity, government affairs, relationship building, information sharing HRCI Certification, SHRM Foundation and Workforce Readiness are also included in the CAP. Please see attached CAP for further information.

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Past Chapter Presidents

• 1980 John Farrell
• 1981 Mary Janitas
• 1982 Fred Williams
• 1983 Eleanor (Ellie) Larson
• 1984 Patrick Davis
• 1985 Leslie Weatherly, SPHR
• 1986 Phil LoPresti
• 1987 Susan (Raphael) Ward
• 1988 Diane Godding
• 1989 Gayle Abbott, SPHR, CCP
• 1990 Gayle Abbott, SPHR, CCP
• 1991 Lauren Schoon, SPHR
• 1992 Diane Godding
• 1993 Sue Krieger, PHR
• 1994 Keith Greene, SPHR
• 1995 Michele Mikkelsen
• 1996 Jane Meyer, SPHR
• 1997 Jane Meyer, SPHR
• 1998 Kathleen Ferris, SPHR
• 1999 Patricia Scott, SPHR
• 2000 Beth Unger
• 2001 Michele Mikkelsen
• 2002 Leslie Weatherly, SPHR
• 2003 Leslie Weatherly, SPHR
• 2004 Christine Smith, SPHR
• 2005 Cina Nguyen
• 2006 Letty Kluttz, PHR
• 2007 Emily Jardim
• 2008 Jo Ann Foltz, SPHR, CCP

Past Chapter Honors