Monthly Meetings:
Our fast-paced monthly luncheon meetings for human resource professionals are held on the second Wednesday of each month.  Topics include updates, presentations, and discussions on the current human resources issues. Our web site includes meeting opportunities and topics.

Job Opening Notifications:
At our meetings we share information on any HR openings in our area or region.  Some are listed on our web site also.

Chapter Web Site:
Our web site is loaded with web pages devoted to HR interests.

Networking and Recognition: 
Colleagues have the advantage of exchanging ideas, questions, and information before, during and following our regular meetings. Our membership is broad and knowledgeable.  Each member has the opportunity to share and exchange a wealth of information to maintain top performance as human resource professionals.  Being part of  Western North Carolina HR Association provides each member with the opportunity for professional growth and recognition.  

Newsletter:
Our periodic newsletter includes current information to help each member stay abreast of important changes in our field.  Newsletters are mailed to each member.

Membership Directory:
This is provided solely for the use of our membership for networking purposes and is not shared with non-members.

Member Participation in Direction of our Chapter:
As a member you have the opportunity to participate in and provide input to guide the direction and growth of our professional chapter, as well as the opportunity to volunteer for important leadership positions.

Certification as an HR Professional:
Accreditation information and training programs information available online and at the monthly meetings.

 

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Annual Membership Dues* see below for mid-year price discounts

PROFESSIONAL AND A SHRM MEMBER (PS) $150

PROFESSIONAL without SHRM MEMBERSHIP (PN) $175

ASSOCIATE MEMBER (A) $280

CORPORATE MEMBER (C) $1000

Please remit payment to:

WNCHRA
P.O. Box 5752
Asheville, NC 
28813-5752 

• Other recertification programs, member events, and other activities not associated with a regular monthly meeting may have additional charges.

For Professional SHRM, Professional Non-SHRM, Associate, and Corporate Members, your dues will include your membership registration, attendance at the regular monthly meetings/programs, (at least nine per year), one half-day program offering three re-certification credits, special interest groups, the quarterly newsletter, the members-only website (once completed, and the discussion board.*)

If you are a Retired or Student Member, you will pay a nominal membership dues and then pay for whatever events you register for. You will also be able to participate in special interest groups, member-only website, and discussion board and you will receive the quarterly newsletter, at no additional cost. 

PROFESSIONAL AND A SHRM MEMBER: Active or job-seeking HR professionals; individuals certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute; faculty members holding an assistant, associate or full professor rank in HR management or any of its specialized functions at an accredited college or university; full-time consultants with at least three years experience in the field of HR management; full-time attorneys with at least three years experience in advising clients on matters relating to the HR profession. Professional Members may vote and hold office in the Association.

PROFESSIONAL without SHRM MEMBERSHIP:  Same as above but who is not a current SHRM national member or whose membership has expired.

RETIRED: HR professionals who have retired from active service in the human resource profession. Retired Members may vote and hold office in the Association. 

STUDENT:   Non-working, full time undergraduate or graduate. If working in a full time position, you may not qualify at the Student rate regardless of the number of credits currently enrolled in. (Please note: you may be asked for official transcripts)

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