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What is the history of the PAC HR group? 
We have existed for approximately five years [as of 2005]. The group was started by the Presidents of various Performing Arts Centers who got together to discuss common issues. This group decided that other departments with the Arts Centers also would benefit from meeting.

What geographical location or sub-sector do you serve?
United States, Canada, Britain

How many people are currently in the group?
28.

How do you determine who can join?
We are selected by the Presidents of the Arts Centers.

What is the governing structure of your group?
We are volunteer-based. A group member agrees to host the annual meeting and the group as a whole supplies agenda items.

What resources do you offer to the people in your network?
The group’s main function is to share information.

Are your events or meetings ever open to the public?
No.

How often do you get together?
Annually.

How are events or meetings structured?
Each Arts Center contributes to discussion as we share ideas, solutions, and problems.

Do people in your group pay dues? If so, how do you take care of collecting/organizing/accounting for the budget?
No.

If you have presenters, how do you determine what topics and who can present?
Rarely do we have presenters outside of our own organization.

What advice would you give to HR professionals within member organizations that were seeking to start a similar group?
Formulate a group in the same industry. Try to organize around issues not already addressed by some other organization.