The mission of MVHRA is to promote sound principles and standards of Human Resource management; to foster professional growth by providing opportunities for education and exchange of knowledge; and to promote the value of the Human Resources profession.

1. Serve the Human Resource Professional

• Provide members with a monthly newsletter and website with information and resources to help the HR professional make informed decisions.
• Host or Co-Host annual professional development workshops to provide our members with Human Resource development opportunities and to assist those that are PHR/SPHR certified.
• Form partnerships with local organizations to promote educational and professional growth of MVHRA members.

2. Advance the Human Resource Profession

• Networking/Publicity will develop relationships with the local media to promote events that are sponsored by the MVHRA and/or SHRM and report back monthly at MVHRA Board meetings on their success.
• Form partnerships with local organizations to promote the benefits of MVHRA & SHRM membership.
• Promote MVHRA influence in local, state and national legislation via our Governmental Affairs Chair.
• Award PHR/SPHR WSU Certification workshop scholarships to MVHRA members in 2005.
• Coordinate student Scholarship in 2005 to eligible undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the field of Human Resource Management.
• Encourage responsible leadership through community outreach activities, partner with organizations and educational institutions to prepare youth for entering the workforce and sponsor emerging HR leaders and student chapters.

3. Grow and enhance MVHRA & SHRM

• Membership committee will develop programs to enhance the growth and membership of both MVHRA and SHRM.
• Develop and implement MVHRA Orientation committee and membership package.
• Design and implement an awards program that recognizes individual members and/or their companies for their contributions to MVHRA, SHRM or the human resources profession.