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Q: What is SHRM?
A: SHRM is the Society for Human Resource Management and has an international membership of over 250,000 members.
Q. How do I join CC SHRM? Why should I join?
- Local Networking: Connect with HR peers through quarterly meetings, often held at locations like the Wakefield Valley Event Center in Westminster.
- Professional Development: Access educational programs and seminars featuring expert speakers, such as legislative updates on Maryland and federal employment law.
- Certification Support: Earn SHRM and HRCI recertification credits through chapter events and stay informed on HR industry trends.
- Cost Savings: Members receive discounted rates for quarterly meetings, virtual sessions, and both the local CC SHRM and Maryland SHRM State Conferences.
- Leadership Opportunities: Enhance your reputation and skills by volunteering for leadership roles or committees within the chapter.
- National Resources: Gain full access to SHRM national tools, including HR toolkits, legal update alerts, sample templates (job descriptions, policies), and the SHRM HR Jobs board.
- Community Engagement: Participate in local outreach, such as partnerships with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce or workforce development initiatives.
- 2026 Meeting Series: The chapter has planned a full calendar of meetings for 2026 focused on current trends and best practices.
- Annual Conference: CCSHRM typically hosts an annual conference featuring a lineup of business topics and networking opportunities. There is an extra fee to attend, however, CCSHRM members receive a discounted rate.
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Q: What is CC SHRM’s relationship to SHRM?
A: In 2010 CC SHRM became Maryland’s 10th and newest chapter in the State that is affiliated with SHRM. CC SHRM is an independent enterprise with its own bylaws and board of directors. As a SHRM affiliate, CC SHRM does follow certain guidelines set by SHRM in exchange for the affiliation and receiving certain funding from SHRM.
Q: I already belong to another SHRM chapter; can I belong to more than one SHRM chapter?
A: Yes! You may belong to as many as you like. Chapters receive funding from SHRM for each member that designates that chapter as their “primary” chapter. To designate CC SHRM as your primary chapter, click on the “Membership” section of the website, download the primary designation form and fax it to SHRM’s Member Relations (instructions on the form).
Q: What is the Maryland SHRM State Council?
A: The MD SHRM State Council is a body with a Board of Directors that serves as a liaison from SHRM to all the Maryland SHRM affiliated chapters to provides resources and information from SHRM to the chapters and vice versa.
Q: What does it cost?
A: The annual membership cost for CC SHRM is $60. The annual membership cost for National SHRM is $299. CC SHRM members can attend 3 quarterly business meetings at no cost (value of $30 per meeting). In addition, our members are invited to join webinars that will also be included as a free benefit of your membership. The CC SHRM Annual Conference is not included as a free event, however, our members will receive a discounted rate to attend the conference.
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