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Upcoming Meetings 2021-2022

The Greater KC Chapter’s membership year runs from July 1 – June 30. The Chapter conducts professional development programs/luncheons on the 2nd Thursday of each month from August through April. Monthly programs begin at 11:30 am and conclude around 1:00 pm.

The Chapter makes every effort to keep membership fees to a minimum. We understand that workplace emergencies happen and when that occurs, it is important to immediately notify the Chapter Secretary. Non-members that RSVP for a monthly meeting, and then are unable to attend, will be invoiced for $15 to cover the cost of food (unless cancellation is received at least 3 days before the meeting.) If the $25 non-member fee has already been paid, it will not be reimbursed.

Save these dates and join us for another year of professional development, networking and fun with your HR colleagues from around the KC metro and surrounding areas!

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Chapter Objectives

To provide a forum for persons engaged in public administration.
To provide a medium for professional development, mutual self-improvement and growth through the exchange of ideas, information and experiences with peers in human resources.
To provide a medium for mutual professional development by exchanging information, ideas, and experiences.
To provide a medium for mutual professional development by exchanging information, ideas, and experiences.
To interpret human resource information and communicate to the general public.
To support national objectives and programs of IPMA-HR.

History

The formation of the IPMA-HR Greater KC Chapter was the work of several individuals: Richard Krueger (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), Tom Lewinsohn (City of Kansas City,MO), and James Witkop (U.S. Office of Personnel Management). Other key members included Larry Harkness (City of Kansas City, MO), and Pat Brazil (U.S. Department of Labor).

Pat Brazil was appointed as the Chapter's first President. The Chapter's charter was officially filed with IPMA-US on July 1, 1975, even though the progression toward the development of the Chapter began in the early 1970s when the Chapter's "founding fathers" started crossing paths with one another.

The IPMA-HR Greater KC Chapter now serves as a clearing house and source for human resources research, information, surveys, studies, and best practices. Locally the organization has grown to be recognized as an outstanding resource for public sector and non-profit human resources professionals by providing developmental, networking, and educational opportunities.