Chapter Elections 2010-2011

Vote for the 2010-2011 Greater Seattle board.
Each ARMA chapter must elect board members to represent members and assist with educational program development. For 2010-2011, your board of candidates are the following:

· President: Andrew SanAgustin, Foster Pepper
· Vice President: Rachel Heade, Microsoft
· Treasurer: Meaghan Kahlo, PEMCO
· Secretary: Kathy Beck, Casey Family
· Membership: Linda Muller, Dendredon and Jerry Rugh, Davis Wright Tremaine
· Programs Director: Sara Reid, Starbucks and Paul White, City of Redmond
· Member-at-large: Anton Schneider, Garvey Schubert Barer

Elections will be open until May 7, at 5 p.m. You may need to copy and paste link to browser.


Presidential Candidate
My name is Andrew J. SanAgustin and currently I am the Records and Conflicts Manager with Foster Pepper PLLC, a Seattle based full service law firm. I have been in the RIM field over 15 years, and have worked in different industries including Banking, Real Estate, Accounting,
Government, and Legal. I have been involved with ARMA for most of my career, and I have been a Board member of the Greater Seattle Chapter for three years. In 2009-2010, I will be moving into the Vice President role. I am also a member of AIIM and ALA, and I spearhead the Seattle LISG (Legal Industry Specific Group).

Vice President
I am Rachael Heade and have been part of the Corporate Records Management team at Microsoft for a little more than 10 years. As the Sr. Program Manager responsible for Document Retention I manage both the policy and operational aspects of Microsoft’s Document Retention Program. This includes the provision of both domestic and international guidance; maintaining the retention schedule and policy as well as the day-to-day operational activities. In addition, I have formalized and implements the document and information asset transition for all mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.Prior to Microsoft, I worked with the Federal Grant Administrator for the City of Everett, a small municipality 35 miles north of Seattle and spent numerous years as a consultant to local, state and federal agencies in the area of transportation funding, planning, and regulatory compliance.When not working I enjoy dog sledding in Northern British Columbia, reading, knitting, and the addictive Sudoku.


Treasurer
I am Meaghan Kahlo and I work as a Document Specialist for PEMCO Insurance Company processing the corporate archives and supporting the Records Analyst. I earned my Master of Arts degree in Museum Studies with an emphasis on collections care and conservation, primarily archival collections and historical photography, from San Francisco State University in 2005. Each week I volunteer at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) library processing a collection of Seattle Post Intelligencer black and white negatives. I have served on board of the Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA as the Membership Director for the past year and is
looking forward to transitioning into the position of Treasurer.

Secretary
I am Kathy Beck joined Casey Family Programs in 1999, from the desire to align my professional career with my extensive volunteer work in the adoption community. I had previously worked in a law firm setting, assisting injured employees who were trying to navigate the worker's compensation system. A company reorganization involving office closures drove records management to the top of the "to do" list at Casey and I was asked to do a project related to the new Records Retention Policy. Ultimately, I found myself in the position of “accidental” records manager – something that is not uncommon in this industry. As Records Custodian for Casey Family Programs, I am responsible for responding to all third party records requests in addition to implementation and compliance activities. I am grateful to ARMA and ARMA members for the support I’ve received to transition into this role over the past few years. I believe we all have something to share, and I look forward to learning more about our community as well as how to support our community.

Membership Director (Two positions)
My name is Jerry Rugh and I have served as the Records Manager for Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, a large international law firm, since 2008. Prior to that I worked as a record manager for Microsoft Corporation for six years, with specific responsibility for the management of records for the legal department. Having joined the Bellevue Eastside Chapter of ARMA in 2003, I served for several years as the Webmaster, and in 2005 was honored as the Chapter Member of the Year. I enjoy spending time with his grandchildren, eating breakfast on Saturday at Isadora's in Snoqualmie and writing stories.

I am Linda Muller, CRM, and have recently relocated back to the Seattle area joining Dendreon Corporation as Corporate Records Manager. I took an 18-month international assignment to the UK. I have years experience with companies such as Pitney Bowes (International), PricewaterhouseCoopers, Perkins Coie, and Morrison & Foerster. I have been instrumental in consulting, launching and establishing records management across businesses, development of procedure and storage models, development of retention schedules, evaluation and negotiating off-site storage provisions, development of communication plans to launch new programs, and moving programs into a full service organization. I have been an active member of ARMA, International including Seattle Chapter President 1994-1995.

Programs Director (Two Positions)
I am Sara (Nau) Reid and I am currently the Records Specialist Sr. for the Law and Corporate Affairs Department at Starbucks Coffee Company. Prior to joining Starbucks in 2007, I was the Archivist/Records Manager for the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle. I have also worked in a variety of records management, information specialist jobs and worked in creating an archives for the Alpha Phi International Fraternity and Foundation. I have a Master’s in Public History from Loyola University Chicago.


My name is Paul White and I am with King County Animal Shelter as Records Management Specialist. I previously worked at the City of Redmond Clerk's Office and the records manager and public disclosure officer. I, also, have experience as a land-use planner and served the Florida Legislature as a Supervising Editor for seven years, where I learned the subtle art of diplomatically correcting the grammar of elected officials. I am relative newcomer to the field of records management, I am eager to contribute to the success of the Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA.



Member-at-Large
My name is Anton Schneider and I am the Records and Conflicts Manager for the law firm, Garvey Schubert Barer. I began my career with Williams Kastner & Gibbs PLLC and has worked in the legal industry in both accounting and records management for over thirteen years. In my current position, I am creating a firm-wide records program for offices in Seattle, Portland, New York, and Washington DC. I graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Political Science in 1995 and has been intermittently involved with ARMA since 2000.

Social Networking: A Panel Discussion

Hello,

I would like to invite you to our meeting if you are in Seattle area. Have you ever looked down onto the Space Needle? Well, if not than you want to make sure you attend the May 6, event at the Columbia Tower Club to do so. It is the best view in town!

Social Networking: A Panel Discussion will be on Thursday, May 6, from 8 to 10 a.m. our panelist from business and public sector will discussing Social Networking. You can down load a flyer about the program at: http://www.armaseattle.org/images/May6Program.pdf


The speakers are: Rod Brooks, PEMCO; Sharon Johnson, City of Seattle; and Andrew SanAgustin, Foster Pepper.

The cost is $15 all attendees (cash or check at door)

You will enjoy continental breakfast and a hot RIM topic. Please feel free to bring guests or supervisors to this meeting.

The Columbia Tower Club is located at, 601 5th Ave. Floor 75, top of the building. The Columbia Tower Club has a dress code--please don’t wear jeans to this venue you will be unable to enter.

Register Online: http://www.armaseattle.org/events.htm#Registration_Form_
Or, reply to this email! Please RSVP by May 3 noon.

Questions the panelists are covering:
· Does your company have Social Networking Policy?
· Are you willing to provide it for the ARMA (or parts of it)?
· Who assisted in development of this policy?
· How has Social Networking helped your business model?
· How has Social Networking given you new challenges?
· Who's policing the policy?

I hope to see you in the sky!

Andrea Bettger
Greater Seattle President

Greater Seattle New Members! Congratulations

New Members April 2009 from April 2010


Glenn Bell, Building Biography
Abigail Bonk, Sound Transit
Steve Boyce, Munters
Helen Christian, Dendreon
Emily Glenn, SBRI
Richard Koefod, COB
Betty Lopez, Watson Wyatt & Company
Julie Moceri, PEMCO Insurance
Linda Muller, Dendreon
Jana Musseau, Munters
Caitlin, Oiye, King County Records and Archives
Blynne Olivieri, University of Washington
Jeimmy Ornelas, Zymogentics
Cori Phelps, Puget Sound Energy
Eric Pono, First Republic Bank Western Washington
Neil Simons, Smead Manufacturing Co.
Sarah Skaggs, Newman & Newman
Kellie Smith, Cornerstone Advisors
Bruce Struthers, Third Stone Group
Shelia Welebit, Consultant
Joan Wisnowski, Consultant

April Digest-Message from the President

Message from the President

Dear member,

I am very excited about our upcoming events. On April 29, we will have our New Member Meet and Greet Foster Pepper, 1111 3rd Ave, 30th floor. It is going to be fun!

If you have not attended an event all year long, you want to make sure you attend our May 6 meeting. Why? Two reasons: HOT topic at an even HOTTER location--the Columbia Tower Club. The topic will be Social Networking in a panel discussion format and it should be a very educational event. The Columbia Tower Club has a dress code--please don’t wear jeans to this venue you will be unable to enter. Even our members will be smoking!

Finally, I am very very excited to announce our Board Elections. We will be having some new and returning faces to our board. In this April Digest, you will find more details about the exciting upcoming events.

I hope to see you in the sky!

Andrea Bettger

New Member Meet and Greet On April 29, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Foster Pepper, 1111 3rd Ave, 30th floor, the Greater Seattle Chapter will be having a meet and greet for new members. Members that joined the chapter from April 2009 to present will be invited to join board members and select chapter members. The new members will learn about the chapter and tools that are on ARMA International Website that can assist you with your Records and Information Management knowledge. If you are a new member, I hope you will consider on attending.

Social Networking: A Panel Discussion Have you ever looked down on the Space Needle? Well, if not than you want to make sure you attend the May 6 event at the Columbia Tower Club to do so. It is the best view in town! On Thursday, May 6, from 8 to 10 a.m. our panelist from business and public sector will discuss Social Networking. The speakers are: Rod Brooks, PEMCO; Sharon Johnson, City of Seattle; and Andrew SanAgustin, Foster Pepper. The cost for this event is $15 (we needed to increase the fee--sorry), but you are still getting a steal of a deal. Make sure to attend and enjoy the best view in town also a hot RIM topic. The Columbia Tower Club is located at, 601 5th Ave. Floor 75, top of the building. The Columbia Tower Club has a dress code--please don’t wear jeans to this venue you will be unable to enter. Register Online: http://www.armaseattle.org/events.htm#Registration_Form_

Questions the panelists are covering:
· Does your company have Social Networking Policy?
· Are you willing to provide it for the ARMA (or parts of it)?
· Who assisted in development of this policy?
· How has Social Networking helped your business model?
· How has Social Networking given you new challenges?
· Who's policing the policy?

Greater Seattle Board Elections You will be receiving an email regarding voting for our new board members next week. Elections for the Greater Seattle board will open April 28 through May 7. In the email message, you will receive the biographies of the members that would like to work for you. And, there will be a short three question mini survey. I hope you will make sure to take the time to vote on our amazing NEW board.

ANNOUCING THE CANDIDATES!!!
President: Andrew SanAgustin, Foster Pepper LLP
Vice President: Rachel Heade, Microsoft
Secretary: Kathy Beck, Casey Family
Treasurer: Meaghan Kahlo, PEMCO
Programs Director: Sara Reid, Starbucks and Paul White, King County
Membership Director: Jerry Rugh, Davis Wright Tremaine and Linda Muller, Dendredon

Shredding Day Commonly in April the Greater Seattle Chapter hosts a Shredding Day; however, the Washington Attorney’s General is hosting several of these days throughout the year. We have decided to pass on our annual shredding event this year. The Greater Seattle board will be working on a new community activity for next year.

There are several free shredding events in April throughout Washington. If you need to do shredding or if someone asks, please see http://www.atg.wa.gov/Shredathon.aspx#events the dates, times, and locations are listed on the Washington Attorney’s General Website.

Leadership June 11-12 The Greater Seattle Chapter will be hosting Region Leadership this year. I will be working with Marc Simpson, Region Manager on finding a location and a fun activity for the out of town ARMA members. If you are a CRM and need continuing education credits, I hope you will consider attending because the conference will provide great information on ARMA International and Leadership skills.

Digital Dialogue: Resulting in Effective E-Mail Management Solutions

 

Digital Dialogue: Resulting in Effective E-Mail Management Solutions by Andrew J. SanAgustin (Hey we know that guy!) 

In ARMA International - Information Management

http://content.arma.org/IMM/ColumnsWebExclusives/columnwebexclusivedigitaldialogue.aspx

 

 

What in your email?

Toyota email highlights internal debate over recall - 

 

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2010/04/toyota-email-highlights-internal-debate-over-recall.html