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Chapter News!

It's Membership renewal (or join!) season as well as announcements about chapter programming!

Membership!

Being a dual member of both national SHRM and a local chapter provides a comprehensive combination of national resources and local connections. National membership offers access to extensive tools, research, and a large online community, while local chapters provide localized networking, professional development, and legislative insights relevant to your specific area. This dual membership enhances professional growth by offering a wider scope of learning and the advantage of a local, accessible network to address region-specific HR challenges


SHRM-MEDINA chapter membership — By joining a local SHRM-affiliated chapter, you will gain access to: Networking Opportunities, Career Resources, Professional Development Opportunities. Click HERE or on the Membership image above for more information and to join/renew with the SHRM Medina chapter!

SHRM Professional Membership — HR is evolving fast—that’s why 95% of the Fortune 500 turn to SHRM for expert guidance. SHRM Membership is your HR edge—backing you with the tools you need to lead with purpose. As us about a 50% off membership opportunity for NEW MEMBERSHIPS with National SHRM. Contact us at  SHRM-Medina@ohioshrm.org


Chapter programming updates!

Introducing COFFEE HOUSE TALK!

This monthly virtual meeting is open to SHRM Medina Chapter members and non-members and will last one hour and is eligible for recertification credit.

Coffee House Talks will be scheduled on the SECOND Thursday of each month, 8:30am to 9:30am, set up in ZOOM MEETING format, and each attendee receives a $5 gift card from Starbucks.

The program would consist of a 45-50 minute talk (for credit) on a “BURNING TOPIC” in HR. Meaning an interesting topic that would get the audience thinking and will include 10-15 minutes for Q&A  

The session dates are as follows: 

  • Thursday, December 11, 2025
  • Thursday, January 8, 2026
  • Thursday, February 12, 2026
  • Thursday, March 12,
  • Thursday, April 9, 2026
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026.
  • Introducing Joint Chapter Monthly Webinars

    This monthly webinar is a joint chapter webinar offering from:

  • Akron SHRM
  • Ashtabula SHRM
  • Lake Geauga Area SHRM
  • Portage SHRM
  • Western Reserve SHRM
  • SHRM Medina County
  • Webinars will be scheduled on the FIRST Thursday of each month, 12:00pm to 1:15pm, set up in ZOOM Webinar format, and each meeting will be co-sponsored by one of the six partner chapters.

    Cost: 

    $15 - SHRM MEDINA CHAPTER MEMBERS / $20 - NON MEMBERS 

    PURCHASE all six webinars for just $75 for members; $100 for non members. 

    The session dates are as follows:

  • Thursday, February 5, 2026 - with VAL GRUBB
  • Thursday, March 5, 2026 - with SUMMER JELINEK
  • Thursday, April 2, 2026 - TBD
  • Thursday, May 7, 2026 - TBD
  • Thursday, June 4, 2026 - TBD
  • Thursday, July 2, 2026 - TBD

  • 2026 Ohio HR Conference

    SAVE THE DATE - TUESDAY through THURSDAY - September 22 - 24, 2026

    Please consider joining us, as we are thrilled to return to the Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky, Ohio.  


    IN PERSON with an ON DEMAND option! Join us for two and a half days of superior programming in a great venue! Attendees can enjoy the conference at the resort AND then have the option to obtain additional recertification credits via the ON DEMAND platform for any missed sessions. The ON DEMAND option will be available for up to 60 days after the conference ends. We can't wait to see you in Kalahari!


    2026 National Annual SHRM Conference & Exposition

    SAVE THE DATE FOR SHRM26

    With HR moving faster than ever, this is your front-row seat to more than 375 expert-led sessions, global networking with people who get it, and actionable strategies that will allow you to make an impact immediately. This is your moment — secure it now before prices increase.  

    Click Here for more information.