Philadelphia & Suburban Healthcare

                                                         Human Resources Association

Pashhra Bylaws  ARTICLES I—XIII

ARTICLE I                   NAME OF SOCIETY

The name of the Society is the Philadelphia and Suburban Healthcare Human  Resource Association (‘PASHHRA’).

 

ARTICLE II                  MISSION

‘PASHHRA’ exists to support the growth of Healthcare Human Resource professionals and to assist them in making a positive contribution to the mission of their Healthcare organizations.

 

ARTICLE III                 VISION

To be a part of the Society, members must share in the Society’s vision. 

· A personal commitment to the field of Healthcare Human Resources.

· The belief that continuous learning must be central to anyone in Human Resources.

· That we grow from the dynamic interaction with one another.

· That Healthcare Human Resource professionals add to the quality of care provided by our organizations.

· That local Healthcare Human Resources’ professionals must work together with Local, State and National colleagues for the betterment of the profession and   industry.

· The willingness to have fun while we support each other.

 

ARTICLE IV                 STATUS

PASHHRA is a non-profit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. The Society is affiliated with the American Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administration and the Society of Healthcare Human Resources Professionals of   Pennsylvania.

 

ARTICLE V                  DIVERSITY

The Society celebrates diversity and its positive contribution to the vitality of the organization.  The Society does not discriminate against or in favor of any applicant for membership or member on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, political, religion, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation.

 

ARTICLE VI                 MEMBERSHIP

Section 1           An applicant must devote the majority of his/her time as a professional in Human Resource Administration or servicing the Human Resources profession in the Greater Delaware Valley area ‘Healthcare Organization’ to be eligible for consideration, or to retain membership in the Society.  For the purposes of this section, ‘Healthcare Organization’ shall be defined as an enterprise whose primary function is the delivery of healthcare services to patients, clients and /or residents.

Section 2            Each member is encouraged to attend meetings and members are encouraged to

participate in the Societies with which ‘PASHHRA’ is affiliated.

Section 3            Each member is encouraged to participate in the programs of the Society.

Section 4            Each member must pay the dues established by the Executive Board. The

yearly dues will be mailed out at a date established by the Executive Board. New members

admitted into the Society after September shall be exempt from dues for that Society year.

Section 5            Memberships are individual and are transferable, if the member moves

from one institution to another provided that all conditions described in this Article are met.

Section 6            Types of Membership

                Active – Conferred by the meeting the requirements for membership as defined by

the Bylaws.

                Honorary – Conferred by the majority vote of the Executive Board. Honorary

Members are not responsible for dues, but must complete membership paperwork on

an annual basis to maintain membership.

                Emeritus – Conferred by the Executive Board to those members who have been

active Society members for a significant number of years and who retire from their

position while an ‘Active Member.’ Emeritus members are not responsible for dues,

but must complete membership paperwork on an annual basis to maintain

membership.    

                Grandfathered – An active member of the Society who is not employed in a

Healthcare institution due to loss of position.  Members may also remain in

this status, if they remain independently employed and are involved with

services to the Healthcare industry. Grand fathered members must follow the

same guidelines of Consultant members with regard to solicitation of

members. Grand fathered members can vote or hold office. Anyone in this

category as of January 1, 2002 will remain in this category.

                Consultant – An individual who services the Health care industry and who agrees to

participate in the organization for professional growth and development.  The member

agrees not to directly solicit other members of the organization but may share

information on their service, if requested. Consultant members may be limited in

attending certain meetings at the discretion of the Executive Board. In addition, when

functions are sponsored by another organization, some additional cost may have to

be assessed at the discretion of the sponsor. Consultant members cannot vote or

Hold office.

                Students – A currently enrolled student in an accredited undergraduate or Graduate

program in Human Resources or Industrial Relations may be granted student

(non-voting) membership privileges.  Student members may attend meetings and

social events. Students are encouraged to engage in internships, orientations,

mentoring and coaching activities which may be offered by member volunteers in an

effort to bridge academic preparation to career initiation and career advancement.

Students may also apply and be invited to assist Board Committees or to adjunctively

staff association sponsored events. Student members cannot vote or hold office.

Section 7            Termination of Membership

Membership shall automatically terminate when: Annual dues are not paid by

established deadlines. A member becomes employed by an organization whose

purpose and focus is unrelated to the Healthcare field, or not related to those of the

Society. The Executive Committee shall review those instances on an individual

basis. A majority vote of the Executive Board for inappropriate activity. If a member is

termed by a vote of the Executive Board, the member may seek a review. The

President of the Society will convene a Review Committee and be the Chairperson of

the committee. In addition to the President, the Review Committee will be made up

of 4 members, 2 members selected by the terminated member and 2 selected by

the Board. The result of the Review Committee will be final. 

 

ARTICLE VII               ADMINISTRATION

Section 1            The meetings of the Society will be held at a time established by the

Executive Board and announced each year. The President, with approval of the

Executive Committee, may call special meetings.

Section 2            The Executive Board will determine issues that will have a vote

within the entire Society and the methodology that will be use for the vote (mail,

email, or meeting referendum.)

For mail votes, a majority of the returned ballots will be required

For email votes, a majority of the returned emails will be required.

For meeting votes, a majority of the members present may be acceptable

providing the members present constitutes a quorum and providing proper

notice was given the membership.  Proper notice is at least two weeks prior

to the meeting where the vote will be taken.

Section 3            For issues requiring a vote, there shall be one vote per member. Only

currently ACTIVE and GRANDFATHERED members with paid membership can vote.

Section 4            The Society year for general operations, term of office, Committee

assignments and fiscal matters will run from January 1 through December 31.

Section 5            The membership year will run from January 1 to December 31.

 

ARTICLE VIII                          OFFICERS

Section 1            There will be five officers of this Society: President, President-Elect,

Immediate Past President, Treasurer, and Ad Hoc. The term of office will be for one

year.

Section 2            In September, the Executive Board will either nominate individuals for

the following year’s Board or select a Nominating Committee to assist with seeking

individuals for office. If the Nominating Committee is utilized, the Chairperson of the

Committee will be the immediate Past President. The Board on an annual basis will

determine when, where, and how the vote will be conducted for that year.

Section 3            In the event of a vacancy in any of the officer positions, the President

may call upon the Ad Hoc Members to fill the vacancy.

Section 4            Only Active members in good standing will be eligible to hold office.

Section 5            All Society Officers will serve a full society year (January – December)

in addition to any partial meeting years required because of vacancy.

Section 6            Each officer will be responsible to transfer all records pertinent to their

office to the succeeding officer.

 

ARTICLE IX                 DUTIES OF PRESIDENT

Section 1            The President develops a slate of activities each year in conjunction

with the other members of the Executive Board. The President will preside at all

meetings of the Society, appoint all Chairpersons and perform such duties as the

Society may direct.

Section 2            The President will represent the Society with the National and State

Societies. Since the President represents the Society at the National and State levels,

the President must be a member of the National and State Societies. If the President’s

Healthcare facility does not pay or reimburse memberships, the Society will pay the amount for the year the person serves as President. ‘PASHHRA’ will pay

the conference fee and other reasonable expenses for annual ASHHRA convention

attendance up to a maximum amount approved by the Executive Board each year

The Treasurer prior to payment will require proof in the form of receipts. The

President will be a voting member of the State Society.

Section 3            The President, in conjunction with the Executive Board, will arrange for

Administrative services required by the Society. Administrative Services include

membership information, communications with members (e.g. newsletters,

membership directory, etc.).

Section 4           The President will appoint in October an Auditing Committee. It shall

be the duty of the Auditing Committee to examine the accounts of the Treasurer at

the close of the Society year and report the results of its findings at the regular

meeting in January.

 

ARTICLE X                  DUTIES OF PRESIDENT-ELECT

Section 1            The President-Elect will assist in developing the slate of activities for

the Society and in the absence of the President will preside at all meetings of the

Society and will perform all other duties of the President.

Section 2            The President-Elect will be responsible for PASHHRA submissions of

recognition award nominees for ASHHRA, SHHRPP and other recognition programs.

The President-Elect may seek input from other members of the Executive Committee

prior to submission. Yearly, the Society will try and submit a recommendation to

ASHHRA to recognize a member for their Chapter contribution. The recipient is not

required to be an ASHHRA member. The selection process takes place at the

Chapter level and can be done through whatever method the Chapter leadership

deems appropriate. After selection has been made, the President-Elect will return the

Selection form to the ASHHRA National Office by May 1. The Chapter President

should be notified of the nomination.

Section 3            The President-Elect will attend the annual Leadership Conference of

The American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Association, if budget

monies are available. The decision will be made when the budget is developed and

when ASHHRA defines what costs they will assume.  

Section 4            Other duties as assigned by the President.

 

ARTICLE XI                 DUTIES OF TREASURER

Section 1            The Treasurer will assist in developing the slate of activities for the

Society and will oversee the Society’s bank account and will be one of the co

-signers for the account with the Secretary. Funds will be maintained in a federally

insured depository. Periodically, the Treasurer will make a financial report to the

Society. The procedure for payment of bills will be as follows:  The officers and

Committee Chairpersons are the only Society members who have the authority to

approve expenditures for Society projects. Any proposed the Executive Committee

prior to obligating the Society must approve expenditures over $50.00. If expenditure

must be made prior to an Executive Committee Meeting, verbal approval from the

President or an Officer must be received. Vouchers attached to an original bill and

submitted to Treasurer. The Executive Committee will approve all vouchers.

Section 2            Other duties as assigned by the President.

 

ARTICLE XII               EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Section 1            The President, the immediate Past President, the President-Elect,

and the Treasurer form the foundation of the Executive Committee. In addition,

Committee Chairpersons and up to 3 Ad Hoc Committee Members may be added to

the Executive Committee. An ‘Ad Hoc’ Member will perform an Advisory function to

the Society and may be a former Officer and/or someone offering to support the

activities of the Society. 

Section 2            The President shall serve as Chairperson of the Executive Committee

A quorum of any meeting shall consist of a majority of the entire membership of the

Executive Committee providing at least two weeks notice of the meeting was given.

Section 3            Regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at such

time as may be fixed by the Chairperson.

Section 4            Each Executive Board member will have one vote.

Section 5  One more than 50% of membership present at the meeting will

constitute a majority for voting purposes. 

 

ARTICLE XIII                          PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Section 1            The Executive Committee will develop the programs for the year. The

President will appoint a Program Chairperson.  The Chairperson will organize the

activities and ask members of the Society for assistance.

Section 2            The Executive Committee may elect to set up conferences, seminars

Or development courses either independently or jointly with other groups, dealing

with the Human Resources administration and/or Health Care relations.

Section 3            The Chairperson establishes the number of members needed to

Accomplish the goals of the committee.