State Council Business Operations

SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE)

The SHAPE year-end report is a checklist of 12 items in two parts. Completing all items in Section 1 is required of all chapters to remain in "good standing." Section 2 is optional however, all items in Section 1 and Section 2 must be completed to qualify for an Excel Award and later, a Pinnacle Award. Submission Deadline: January 31, 2018.

You may now access the 2018 State Council SHAPE Workbook, don't forget to use this document as a planning tool for your state council.

Excel Award Application

If you have completed Sections I and II of the 2017 Chapter or State Council SHAPE report, you have the option to apply for an Excel Award. We are now accepting applications for Excel Awards. Excel Award Application Deadline: March 15.

Note: Your Excel Award application may be submitted any time following successful submission of both Section I and II in SHAPE, but no later than the March 15 deadline. View the 2017 SHRM Excel Awards Workbook, for information about eligibility and applying for an award before the upcoming deadline.

The 2018 SHRM Excel Awards Workbook is now available, use this information in your planning for 2018.

State Council Leader Information Form (SCLIF)

The State Council Leader Information Form (SCLIF) provides SHRM with a list of the state council's board members. Please create a username and password as the first step in completing your SCLIF. Please contact a member of your regional team with any questions or concerns. Deadline: December 1.

Reaffirmation Statements

In order for chapters to remain SHRM Recertification Providers, the point of contact for the SHRM Provider program must submit the annual Reaffirmation. Please contact the SHRM Recertification Provider team at 703-535-6250. Your Field Services Director can also assist with any questions that you may have regarding the Reaffirmation requirement.