Start a Chapter

The goal of local ASHRM chapters is to enable people with the same interests to come together on a regular basis to share their experiences and ideas; and to encourage each other in promoting health care risk management.

Benefits of being a local chapter member

Chapters serve as a medium for its members to meet and share their professional experiences. The most valuable benefit of being a local member is the opportunity to network with others in the same profession. Chapter meetings and activities allow members to expand their knowledge bases and gain new insights. Chapters provide the opportunity for members to provide continuous education between annual conferences and hold programs locally. 

How to Start a Chapter


Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first step I must take to start a chapter?
Answer: Contact the ASHRM for more information. ASHRM staff will talk with you about becoming a chapter. 


Will the group have to sign an agreement?
Answer: Any group wanting to start a chapter must sign an agreement. 


Are there specific criteria that each chapter must meet to become a chapter?
Answer: Yes, there are specific requirements for forming a chapter.

  1. The organization must be established as a legal business entity, by being incorporated as a nonprofit and having obtained an employer identification number, federal tax exempt certificate, and bank account.
  2. Chapters must submit a board roster annually and whenever board contact information changes. It is your chapter’s contractual responsibility to notify ASHRM if your board members change or if their basic contact information changes. 
  3. Mission statement advancing ASHRM’s mission
  4. Bylaws that are compliant with relevant laws
  5. At least 20 members and, if <100 members, 15 are also ASHRM members. If >100 members, 15% are also ASHRM members.
  6. President and President-Elect must be ASHRM members
  7. Incorporated as a not-for-profit and in good standing in its state of incorporation
  8. Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  9. Federal tax exemption certificate
  10. Bank account in the organization’s name
  11. General liability insurance (coverage of ≥$1,000,000) 
  12. Directors and officers (D&O) insurance

Note: An affiliation agreement is a contract between an organization and ASHRM.

  • Qualifying orgs may use ASHRM’s name (i.e. become a “Chapter”) in consideration 
    for annually sharing member information
  • Automatically renews and may be terminated by either party at any time
  • Will need to be refiled if changes are made
     

If I have further questions, who on the ASHRM Staff can I contact?
Answer: Please contact ASHRM at ASHRM@aha.org.