2009 Committees
 
Certification
The certification committee promotes certification efforts by organizing study groups and related activities.  Two informal study groups are offered annually, prior to May and December testing, to prepare participants to take the PHR or SPHR certification examination.  Committee members are needed to coordinate all aspects of the prep classes and facilitate the study group on a weekly basis for 8-9 weeks.
Contact: certification@gmshrm.org
 
College Relations
The College Relations Committee partners with the student chapters at universities in Dade County offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a concentration in Human Resources. The committee's focus includes increasing HR awareness and knowledge at the college level, as well as serving as a liaison between the student members and GMSHRM for networking and internship opportunities with local companies in the field of HR.
Contact: collegerelations@gmshrm.org

Communications
The Communications Committee manages the information posted on the GMSHRM's website, launched in 2005, and published in GMSHRM's Weekly Update. The committee's goal is to expand the content and improve the content quality. One of the main functions is to liaison with other committees of the organization to ensure that the programs and benefits are being well published, well funded and well attended. Committee liaisons' are needed to interface with Membership, Programs, Marketing and Special Events.
Contact: communications@gmshrm.org
 
Community Relations
The Community Relations Committee promotes and represents GMSHRM throughout Miami Dade County, partners with and supports local community organizations and recommends community service projects which GMSHRM supports. The proceeds from the quarterly networking events coordinated by the committee go to local non-profit organizations. Members work closely with the Marketing Committee to act as liaisons with the local Chamber of Commerce, business organizations, business news writers and other community groups.
Contact: communityrelations@gmshrm.org
 
Diversity
The Diversity Committee focuses on diversity education, fostering employment opportunities and recognition of diversity efforts. In 2008, we are seeking individuals who wish to connect with others interested in encouraging diversity and who will assist in the coordination of a job fair, as well as work on activities to encourage diversity, provide multi-cultural education, and recognize the efforts of companies who celebrate diversity.
Contact: diversity@gmshrm.org
 
Executive Forum
These events focus on giving the Senior HR leadership the most current information on business leadership needs. The idea is to provide seasoned Human Resources executives with the information and inspiration needed to leverage their corporate partnerships to ensure long-term business success.  Speakers in this series are requested to provide state-of-the-art, best practice thinking. We believe that we can assist HR to lead business into a better tomorrow.
Contact: executiveforum@gmshrm.org
 
Foundation
The SHRM Foundation promotes research, innovation and the use of research-based knowledge for the HR profession. The local foundation committee educates the Chapter regarding the existence, purpose and activities of the SHRM Foundation. To generate donations to the foundation, the committee holds fund-raising events such as raffles, drawings, and silent auctions.
Contact: foundation@gmshrm.org
 
Global Forum
Global Forum is the branch of SHRM that groups the Human Resources Professionals who practice International HR and have Regional or Global responsibilities. Global Forum is held quarterly for breakfast and offers speakers to discuss global staffing, compensation and employment laws as well as more globally-oriented HR topics. The committee coordinates and offers the workshops.
Contact: globalforum@gmshrm.org
 
Job Bank
The Job Bank manages resume postings of our members and non-members and HR job opportunities.
Contact: jobbank@gmshrm.org
 
Legislative Affairs
Legislative Affairs educates membership on key legal issues and advocates appropriate action. The committee plans and coordinates the bi-annual legal updates and helps to keep members apprised of changes in employment law.
Contact: legislativeaffairs@gmshrm.org
 
Marketing
The mission of the Marketing Committee is to promote and support the Greater Miami SHRM Chapter, its programs and activities in the local, state and national SHRM community, through a comprehensive marketing campaign that strengthens the Chapter's brand, membership and revenue in 2008.  The committee will explore and execute new marketing strategies to increase awareness of GMSHRM's programs and initiatives in South Florida and develop new marketing tools to assist other GMSHRM Committees in reaching their goals.
Contact: marketing@gmshrm.org
 
Membership
The Membership Committee recruits new members, promotes retention of  current membership and oversees member relations. There are many opportunities on this committee including coordinating membership contests, calling members, manning the membership table at the meetings, being an Ambassador who greets both guests and new members at the monthly meetings, presenting orientation to new members and assisting members as needed.
Contact: membership@gmshrm.org
 
Professional Development
The Professional Development Committee facilitates affordable workshops on timely subjects related to the Human Resources profession. Committee members benefit from the experience of working and connecting with other GMSHRM members, networking with various speakers and planning and coordinating workshops.
Contact: professionaldevelopment@gmshrm.org