Membership Benefits

BV–SHRM is the only organization in the Brazos Valley solely dedicated to the advancement of the Human Resources profession.  Our membership is representative of almost 100 different Brazos Valley companies and organizations, across a variety of industries. We represent individuals who recognize the importance of our professional affiliation to stay current on HR trends and networking. Brazos Valley–SHRM members enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including:

• Discounted rates on monthly luncheons, and our highly anticipated annual Business Seminar, which feature engaging speakers on HR topics and provide recertification credits

• Opportunities to build your professional network through peer-to-peer interactions, mentee/mentor relationships, and engagement with the Texas A&M chapter of SHRM

• Access to high-quality online video courses for recertification credit and discounted HR certification test prep programs

• On-going federal and state legislative updates keeping you informed in an ever-changing legal landscape

• Leadership development opportunities by joining our board or serving on a volunteer committee

• Insight into the local market, including advertisement of local HR jobs and internships

• Opportunities to support the community through food and clothing drives, mock interview programs, resume reviews, and guest speaker opportunities

Dues

Professional Membership

• $40/year Non-SHRM Members (Half price after July 1st)​
• $20 for SHRM Members (Half price after July 1st)

Student Membership

• Free

Membership Categories

Professional Membership

Professional membership shall be limited to those individuals who are engaged as one or more of the following: (a) practitioners of human resource management; (b) certified by a Human Resource credentialing agency; (c) faculty members holding an assistant, associate or full professor rank in human resource management or any of its specialized functions at an accredited college or university and have at least three years of experience at this level of teaching; (d) consultants with at least three years’ experience practicing in the field of human resource management; (e) attorneys with at least three years’ experience in counseling and advising clients on matters relating to the human resource profession; (f) individuals who are retired from the field of, or association with, Human Resources. Professional members may vote and hold office in the Chapter.  

Student Membership

Individuals who are (a) enrolled either as full-time or part-time students, at freshman standing or higher; (b) enrolled in the equivalent of at least six (6) credit hours; (c) enrolled in a four-year or graduate institution and/or a consortium of these or a two-year community college with a matriculation agreement between it and a four-year college or university which provides for automatic acceptance of the community college students into the four-year college or university; (d) able to provide verification of a demonstrated emphasis in human resource management subjects, and (e) able to provide verification of the college or university's human resources or related degree program. A Student member pays no dues and is extended all courtesies of this Chapter except the right to vote or hold office.

Membership Application

Complete an application online by clicking here:

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Once your application is received, it will be reviewed by the board, and an individual on our Membership Committee will email you with the status of your application. Membership becomes effective upon approval of your application and payment of dues.

Membership Referral Program

Do you have a friend or colleague who would benefit by being a member of Brazos Valley–SHRM? Share your referral details with us! Current BV–SHRM members who successfully refer a new member will be entered in a quarterly prize drawing. For more information on our Membership Referral Program or to refer a prospective member, please click here.