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We're excited to share that our chapter will officially transition to SHRM's Dual Membership Release (DMR) program on August 17, 2026.

SHRM has announced that Dual Membership will become the required membership model for SHRM-affiliated chapters in the future. Rather than waiting until the requirement takes effect, our Board has chosen to transition now so we can provide a thoughtful, well-planned experience for our members.

We believe this is the right move because it:

  • Simplifies your membership experience with one renewal, one profile, and one annual transaction through SHRM's membership system. Going forward, chapter dues will no longer be paid separately to GAASHRM—they will be included as part of your SHRM membership renewal.

  • Strengthens the value of membership by seamlessly connecting your local GAASHRM community with SHRM's national resources, tools, research, and professional development opportunities.

  • Allows our volunteer Board to focus more on serving members by spending less time on membership administration and more time delivering meaningful programming, networking, and career development.

  • Positions GAASHRM for the future by aligning with SHRM's evolving chapter model while continuing to provide the local connections and experiences that make our chapter unique.

This transition reflects our commitment to making membership easier, more valuable, and more sustainable for years to come.

How will this transition work?

Select the appropriate category below the reflects your current GAASHRM and/or SHRM Membership status to understand how this program transition will work.

Are You a GAASHRM Chapter Member and a SHRM Member?

To make this program work, your chapter membership renewal date will be aligned with your existing SHRM membership renewal date. Going forward, your SHRM renewal date will become your single renewal date for both SHRM and GAASHRM memberships.

As part of this one-time transition, your chapter membership will be adjusted to align with your SHRM membership expiration date. To make this process as seamless as possible, GAASHRM is offering a Chapter Dues Holiday during the alignment period, allowing eligible annual SHRM members to transition to Dual Membership without paying separate chapter dues during this one-time conversion.

If you currently renew your SHRM membership annually, your transition will occur automatically as part of your next SHRM renewal.

If you are currently on a two- or three-year SHRM membership, we'll reach out to you separately with a chapter dues invoice to maintain your chapter membership until your next SHRM renewal. Once your multi-year SHRM membership renews, you'll transition to Dual Membership, and all future renewals will be completed in a single transaction.

Are You a GAASHRM Chapter Member Only and not a SHRM Member?

Our Local Members Only (LMO) members will transition to Dual Membership over the next 24 months.

To help with this transition, Local Members Only are eligible for a special 50% discounted introductory SHRM Professional Membership beginning with our DMR launch. This transition pricing is available for the first two years of SHRM membership, and discount codes will be available beginning on launch day.

When your current chapter membership expires, your renewal option will be Dual Membership, which includes both SHRM and GAASHRM membership. Over the transition period, all chapter members will become Dual Members, and the Chapter Member Only membership option will be retired.

Are you a GAASHRM Chapter Member Through a Corporate Membership?

If your organization participates in GAASHRM's Corporate Chapter Membership Program, we're committed to making this transition as seamless as possible.

Your current chapter membership will continue to be honored through the end of your existing membership term, and you will continue to receive member pricing for GAASHRM events and programs through the end of the calendar year.

As GAASHRM transitions to SHRM's Dual Membership model, our Corporate Chapter Membership Program will sunset at the end of 2027. Beginning with your next renewal after the program concludes, SHRM will manage all chapter memberships, and you'll follow the same process outlined above to join or renew your GAASHRM chapter membership through SHRM.

If you have questions about how this transition affects your organization or your individual membership, please don't hesitate to contact us—we're happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How does National SHRM and GAASHRM Identify me? Both your National and GAASRHM memberships will identify you by your email address. It will be important for you to ensure your email address is the same with both National SHRM and GAASHRM.
  2. How will I pay for my membership? As of August 17, 2026, all members will now pay for their national membership and GAASHRM in one transaction through National SHRM:
    1. For brand new to SHRM, or to renew SHRM:    Join/Renew SHRM
    2. To add GAASHRM to existing SHRM membership:  Add Chapter
  3. How much will the total membership transaction cost me? National SHRM dues are $299, and GAASHRM dues are $70 making the total cost $369 which will be captured in one transaction.
  4. I am already a member of National SHRM. What can GAASHRM offer me in addition to my National SHRM membership? Being a local chapter member provides you with an amazing local network and community of HR Professionals. You will meet other local professionals who are facing the same challenges that you are and can assist you with answers to your questions. You will receive invitations to GAASHRM'S Annual HR Conference, webinars, seminars and professional development opportunities. The majority of our programs have been approved for HRCI and SHRM certification credits, and we typically host over 15 events throughout the year. Additionally, there are leadership and volunteer opportunities to assist in your professional development and to give back to the HR community.
  5. Can I belong to more than one local chapter at a time? Yes, you can belong to more than one local chapter. However, only your Primary receives financial support from SHRM National. Please consider designating [CHAPTER] as your primary chapter when joining or adding Chapter membership to your existing SHRM membership using the SHRM Dual Membership (SHRN Store) portal.

GAASHRM Membership Benefits

GAASHRM seeks to advance the Human Resource Profession by offering members a wide variety of professional development and networking opportunities and a common forum in which to share ideas and experiences. The Chapter serves members by offering Member Benefits: 

  • Discounted pricing for the general membership meetings on timely HR topics. (January - May & September - December)

  • Networking events and socials geared towards getting to know your fellow GAASHRM members.  Discounted pricing is available for members.

  • SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP Scholarship opportunities (Bi-Annual)

  • Online directory of current members, searchable by name or company

  • Access to Member Resources, including all presenter Program Content

  • Professional development committees

  • Community-based activities

  • HR mentoring opportunities

Member Category

  • Professional Membership - through 12/31/2026

    • Cost: $70

  • Corporate Membership; Up to 5 members  - through 12/31/2026

    • Cost: $250

  • Student Membership (6 credit hours or more)

    • Cost: $20

Disclaimer:

Membership is expected to be professional in nature and not to attract individuals joining for the sole purpose of soliciting business.

Here's how to designate Greater Ann Arbor SHRM as your primary chapter:

  1. Log onto www.shrm.org

  2. Click on the upper right-hand corner where it says "[Your Name]"

  3. Click on the "My Profile" tile on the lest side of the page

  1. At the top of the profile where your name is listed, select "Edit"

  2. Scroll down to where is says "Chapter Association:", then choose "Michigan"

  3. Select "Greater Ann Arbor SHRM", then "Save"

Get Involved by Volunteering!

Want to get involved? GAASHRM has a place ready for you to join us! Join a committee, run for office or donate your time to one of our student chapters or study groups.  For more information or to let us know what area you are interested in, please contact us.

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