Welcome to the HRPA Southwest Chapter
The Chapter Council act as ambassadors for the HRPA and the human resources (HR) profession, providing professional development opportunities, arranging networking and social events, hosting HR Power Lunch webinars, and facilitating ad-hoc volunteer opportunities. Chapter events provide members with the opportunity to develop skills and proficiencies, obtain CPD hours and build valuable connections with peers.
Chapter Councils also help promote and support HRPA initiatives such as the HRPA Mentorship Programs, HRPA Online Communities, HRPA Student activities and more. We encourage you to explore the HRPA website further to learn more about all that HRPA has to offer. We have included some helpful links below.
Whether you are a seasoned HR professional or a student who is looking to begin a career in HR, your Chapter Council and Chapter peers are here to support you!
Sincerely,
The Southwest Chapter Council
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Southwest Chapter Council. Nominations are now closed.
Chapter Council Elections commence July 25, 2024.
Electronic ballots are distributed to all eligible members via email.*Please review the candidate statements therein and cast your vote.
Voting will close August 15, 2024 at 5PM EST.
Results of the Chapter Council Elections will be published on or before August 29, 2024.
Save the Date:
Chapter Council Welcome and Orientation Session on September 9th at 6:30pm for Successful Candidates
For the 2024-2025 Chapter Council year only, current Chapter volunteers are continuing for a one-year term in an advisory capacity.
- Nicole Papps - Chatham Kent
- Kathryn Meehan - Grand Valley
- Lauren Manna - London & District
- Lyndsay Doran - Sarnia & District
- Liz (Black) Nichols - Windsor & District
*If you do not receive your ballot, please reach out to Boski Verma at chapterelections@hrpa.ca.
FAQs
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, July 5th, 2024, at 5:00pm EST.
If you would like to volunteer in another capacity, please visit HRPA Volunteers and Committees.
View the full description here.
September 1, 2024.
Positions will be filled and staggered, based on voter results. Three individuals with the highest votes will serve for a three-year term; two will serve for a two-year term; and the remaining will be on a 1-year term.
The Chapter Council is seeking applications for 5-7 Council volunteers.
Hours spent as a volunteer Chapter Council member can be counted toward continuing professional development.
View the timeline here.
Questions?
Read the FAQs but still have questions? Contact Chapter Elections Officer, Boski Verma, at 416-923-2324/1-800-387-1311 ext. 7322 or by email at chapterelections@hrpa.ca.