ARMA Conference Wrap-Up and Core Competencies

As the saying usually goes, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, unless we are talking about the 53rd Annual ARMA International Conference and then we just have to share all the details! Which is exactly what our November program will do! Join us on Thursday, November 6, at the Best Western Executive Inn in Seattle to hear about the conference from several members who attended. Attendees will share information about the sessions they attended and the newest gadgets, software, etc. from vendors they visited.

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008

Agenda: 5:30 p.m. networking; 6:00 p.m. dinner; 7:00 p.m. program

Cost: $25 (dinner); presentation only $10
Serving harvest green salad, grilled Mahi Mahi, rice pilaf or vegetarian option pasta primavera with vegetables. For dessert Key Lime Pie.

Location: Best Western Executive Inn (200 Taylor Avenue North). For directions, see below.

Program Title and Description: ARMA Conference Wrap-Up and Core Competencies Attendees of the ARMA International conference will share their knowledge about their favorite presentations. You will hear from records managers from several different sectors, such as government, hydro-power, biotechnology, and legal field. You will understand ARMA’s RIM Core Competencies; also how to access ARMA International’s tools on their Website. We will also be giving away several goodies—you won’t want to miss this meeting!

Who will be speaking?
This will be a joint Bellevue Eastside and Greater Seattle Chapter meeting, so members from both chapters will be invited to speak and share their ARMA Conference experience. Some of the speakers will be: Andrea Bettger, Fran Blaylock, Andrew SanAgustin, Jennifer Winkler, and many more!

Register: This program is open to all professionals interested in learning about the ARMA International Conference. Please register by Monday, November 3, by emailing registration@armaseattle.org and include your name, organization, phone number, and DINNER selection.

Directions to the Best Western Executive Inn: From Interstate 5, driving north or south, take the Mercer Street exit (Exit #167). At the bottom of the ramp, bear right (onto Fairview) and then go left at the stoplight. After crossing 9th Avenue, you will pass through a short tunnel and the street becomes Broad Street. Stay in the left lane as you proceed on Broad Street. The first opportunity to turn left is a left-turn lane pull-out, which you should take (onto Taylor Avenue). The Best Western Executive Inn is on the left (East) side of the street.

Parking: There is on-street metered parking available. (We can no longer offer parking for our members in the hotel’s garage.) You may also take Metro buses 3, 4, or 16.