MEMBERSHIP

UTRA offers two types of membership:  professional and student.  Memberships are typically for a calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31). 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Membership in our association provides the following:

• An opportunity to be part of a local network dedicated to total rewards with a focus upon the unique needs and challenges of Upstate New York companies.
• Formal and informal networking opportunities with other professionals involved in total rewards management. 
• Members attend UTRA meetings and other events at rates below those of non-members.
  • Member meeting fee:  $0 
  • Non-member meeting fee:  
  • $30 (Professional) 
  • $15 (Student) 

*** Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic - All Membership fees are currently waived as we operate in a 100% virtual environment.***

Fees may vary for joint meetings with other professional HR organizations and special events.

• Professional development opportunities specific to total rewards. 
• WorldatWork certification credits for attending locally-sponsored courses. 
• WorldatWork re-certification credits for attending our events and/or volunteering. 
• Access to other contacts in the total rewards profession, including guest speakers from our meetings.
• Access to additional Human Resources events through a partnership with local Human Resources associations.
• Enable interested members to join one of our standing Committees (our bylaws require each individual serving on a Committee to be a dues paying member of the organization).

To become a member or renew your membership:

• Complete the UTRA membership application form, regardless if you have completed one in the past.  We are updating our membership records.
• Provide a check, payable to Upstate Total Rewards Association, Inc, to cover dues.
• Professional Membership Dues:  $60
• Student Membership Dues:  $30
• Submit application and check to:
• UTRA
• Attn:  Veronica Gorski
• PMB #427
• 3840 East Robinson Road
• Amherst, NY 14228

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We have numerous opportunities for individuals to volunteer or otherwise support UTRA.   Having dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers will help ensure the vitality of our organization as well as guarantee our association reflects our members’ values and interests. 

These groups include:

• Communications/Web Design – Chuck Brown and Rose Sweeney
• Membership/Treasury – Veronica Gorski and Lisa McLaughlin
• Events Planning – Bob Lampka

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ONE OF THE WORKING COMMITTEES LISTED ABOVE, PLEASE EMAIL UTRA AT NYS.UTRA@YAHOO.COM