Annual Conference Director

Function:

Lead and manage the activities of the Annual Conference committee to provide the annual conference program for the chapter membership and non-members interested in furthering their HR knowledge and improving their skills to be effective professionals in their businesses.

Responsible To:

• The chapter vice president of programs
• The chapter president
• The members of the chapter

Responsibilities:

• Chair meetings of the conference committee to select topics and speakers for programs and to provide information on topics of broad interest to members.
• Recruit members to serve on the conference committee.
• Select the site/location for the conference and meet with site personnel about services, setup, etc.
• Negotiate contracts with site personnel, vendors, hotels, caterers, etc.
• Develop a timeline and budget for the conference.
• Serve as a resource to committee members in arranging periodic/regular meetings of the committee.
• Provide information regarding programs and services to the chapter leadership, newsletter editor, members, and others through presentations, written communications, and personal contact.
• Promote the conference to chapter members, state council members, and at-large members as well as any other possible attendees. Obtain mailing lists from chambers of commerce, other associations, etc.
• Review final preparations to assure that the conference runs smoothly.
• Review program evaluations and provide a report for the Board for feedback to be used in planning future events.
• Serve as liaison between the members of the conference committee.

Requirements:

• Must be a North Texas SHRM Chapter member in good standing
• Must attend at least four board meetings
• Attend at least 50% of chapter meetings and events

Benefits while serving as a Core Leadership Area Director:

• Free membership to NTXSHRM
• Free admittance to all NTXSHRM luncheons and networking events
• Free admittance to the NTXSHRM Annual Conference and up to two paid room nights at the conference hotel
• $25 admittance to the NTXSHRM Legal Symposium up to the date when late registration is required.
• May bring a guest at no charge to the monthly luncheons or networking events
• 10% discount off the National SHRM Conference