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ASHRM Anchorage Society for Human Resource Management
ASHRM Committees

Closing Date

12/18/2025

Current Position Description

ASHRM Committees

ASHRM committees are organized to assist with Awards, Business Partnerships, Hospitality, MatSu Branch activities, Programs, Public Relations, and other initiatives. Committees also support College Relations, Diversity and Inclusions, Education and Certification, Legislative Issues, Membership, Research and Scholarships through the SHRM Foundation, Workforce Readiness, and Community Service.

The Anchorage Society for Human Resource Management (ASHRM) is the Anchorage chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), established in 1974. We serve over 500 members. All persons who manage people are welcome to ASHRM and its parent organization, SHRM, for education, networking, and betterment of ‘all things work’.

  • Engages with business owners and leaders to increase the potential for hiring and retaining the talent required for a healthy economy
  • Engages with the community through partnerships and collaborations with major organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, AEDC, and NLAC (payroll professionals)
  • Develops avenues of job force readiness, such as second chance, youth, and military hiring
  • Supports local membership via access to informative continuing education programs
  • Provides certification preparation classes for the SHRM Certification exam
  • Holds monthly and special pre-approved programs for recertification credit (SHRM and HRCI) with timely and relevant topics
  • Supports the SHRM Foundation via fundraisers and distribution of program information
  • Supports student chapter initiatives for all local students
  • Posts complimentary job postings for the HR community
  • Educates members on legislative affairs that affect HR and recruits Advocacy Team members
  • Recognizes members for contributions to the profession
  • Submits successful programs for local, regional, and national recognition
  • Maintains a social media presence to advance and promote the role of SHRM in economic development and members’ contribution to business strategy, as well as recognizing chapter achievements and events and raising community awareness (“Elevate HR”)
  • Provides opportunities for local organizations to promote services to the membership via pre-determined sponsorship programs
  • Provides mentoring and networking opportunities for members and other local HR professionalsThe Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. It is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. SHRM is profession-focused, member-driven, volunteer-led and managed. The very structure of SHRM and the involvement of the volunteer leaders support this position. SHRM.org is the official website of the organization.SHRM-affiliated professional chapters represent an important link for the human resource profession by providing a two-way channel of communication between SHRM and individual members. In addition, chapters provide:
    • A forum for the personal and professional development of its members, dedicated to people management
    • An opportunity to develop leadership, managerial, public speakin,g and group decision-making skills
    • An opportunity to focus on current human resource management issues of importance to its members
    • A focus for legislative attention to state and national human resource management issues
    • A local voice for the awareness of the value of HR knowledge in the business community and the advancement of the HR profession

Position Type

Board of Directors: Voluntary, legal governing body of a nonprofit.

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Community Relations, Fundraising, Other, Public Policy

Other areas of focus

Community Service projects that support workforce development so that employers have more recruitment options.

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

The Anchorage Society for Human Resource Management (ASHRM) is the Anchorage chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), established in 1974. We serve over 500 members, including the addition of a Member Service Area in 2019, and we support a local Student Chapter hosted by Wayland Baptist University for all local students.
ASHRM is a national award-winning chapter. It is one of a handful of chapters in the United States that have received SHRM’s Pinnacle Award (six times) for outstanding achievements and contributions to the advancement of effective human resource management. The chapter and some of its members have also been recognized at the regional level by the Northwest HR Management Association (NHRMA) for successful programs and individual member contributions to the profession.
What Does ASHRM Do?
▲ Engages with business owners and leaders to increase the potential for hiring and retaining the talent required for a healthy economy
▲ Engages with the community through partnerships and collaborations with major organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, AEDC, and NLAC (payroll professionals)
▲ Supports local membership via access to informative continuing education programs
▲ Provides certification preparation classes towards the SHRM Certification exam (and historically, towards HRCI)
▲ Holds monthly and special pre-approved programs for recertification credit (SHRM and HRCI) with timely and relevant topics
▲ Supports the SHRM Foundation via fundraisers and distribution of program information
▲ Supports student chapter initiatives at Wayland Baptist University for all local students
▲ Posts complimentary job postings for the HR community
▲ Educates members on legislative affairs that affect HR and recruits Advocacy Team members
▲ Recognizes members for contributions to the profession
▲ Submits successful programs for local, regional, and national recognition 6
Inquisitive. Resourceful. Always Engaged.
▲ Maintains a social media presence to advance and promote the role of SHRM in economic development and members’ contribution to business strategy, as well as recognizing chapter achievements and events and raising community awareness (“Elevate HR”)
▲ Provides opportunities for local organizations to promote services to the membership via pre-determined sponsorship programs
▲ Provides mentoring and networking opportunities for members and other local HR professionals

Briefly describe your board culture.

The board is highly active and values getting things done. We train and promote from positions as board interns, to committee members, to directors, and finally to the officer level. People get involved because they have careers in people management and HR, or because they see the importance of human resources in making their businesses thrive.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

ASHRM aligns with SHRM on diversity and inclusion. SHRM promotes Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) as essential to workplace success, emphasizing merit-based access and belonging through its BEAM framework. It has shifted away from the term “DEI,” focusing instead on inclusion as the catalyst for meaningful change.

The BEAM Framework (Belonging Enhanced by Access through Merit) is designed to guide organizations in implementing legally compliant and performance-driven I&D initiatives. Its five core principles are:

Inclusion: Opportunities open to all, regardless of protected status
Access for All: Engaging talent from every background
Merit-Driven: Advancement based on qualifications and performance
Inclusive and Accessible Information
Skills-First Optimization

Link to diversity statement.

https://ashrm57216.wildapricot.org/Diversity

Board Meeting Location

Varies - local businesses host meetings

Online meeting optional?

No

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

12

Average hours per month?

5-7

Are there term limits?

Yes

Board terms (years)

2

What is the total length of time of potential service?

4

Primary language spoken in board room.

English

Please describe any giving and/or fundraising expectations of your board members.

We encourage all members to make annual donations to the SHRM Foundation.

Are travel expenses related to board service reimbursed? If so explain.

Yes, if a member is designated to represent ASHRM at a regional or national event.

Is there any additional information you would like prospective board members to know?

We have a Board of Directors Manual that we share with interested board members. We meet individually with interested parties to determine interests and to match these with the needs of the organization. Annual membership in SHRM is required for board leadership positions, especially at the Officer level.

Address

P. O. Box 240182
Anchorage AK 99524
Website: https://www.alaskashrm.orgWebsite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageSHRMFacebook
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2077147/LinkedIn

Organization Info

EIN: 92-0157673
Year of Incorporation: 1974
Location: Anchorage
Focus: Economic Development
Operating Budget: $100k-$500k
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Board Members: 22
Guidestar page: https://app.candid.org/profile/8369914/anchorage-society-for-human-resource-management-92-0157673

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Mary Rydesky (she/her)