Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA International

Region Message - February 2012

2012-01-27T17:08:00.001-08:00

It’s Region Conference time! Or very close to it. By now the brochure for the region conference should have worked its way to your inbox or mailbox. I hope you will be able to join us in Boise, Idaho for this fantastic educational opportunity. This is also a great opportunity for networking with fellow RIM professionals. Mingle with peers at the Welcome Party, talk cloud storage at dinner on

Our Sister Chapter BEC (Bellevue Eastside) Presentation on January 12th!

2012-01-10T16:04:00.000-08:00

January Meeting Reminder! Hello RMA members and friends: The BEC Meeting this month will be on Thursday, January 12th at Symetra from 5:00-7:00 pm. It is a Technology Spotlight on both Records Management and Sharepoint 2010, presented by Julian Soh from Microsoft. Please see the attached poster for more program details! Registration Fee: $15 (includes sandwiches and beverages from Jimmy

ARMA North Program: Records Retention Schedules and Their Many Uses: Such as: Cleaning up Your File Room or Electronic Shared Drives, January 18 two sessions

2012-01-05T17:27:00.001-08:00

Greater Seattle Chapter ofARMA, International Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012Cost: FREE ARMA Members, Non-members, and StudentsSession 1: Western Washington University-Northwest Regional Archives Branch, Corner of 25th St. and Bill McDonald Parkway, noon to 1 p.m. Session 2: Snohomish County Main Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave. Everett WA 98201- New

GSC ARMA January 5, 2012 Presentation

2011-12-19T12:49:00.000-08:00

Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA DATE: Thursday, January 5th, 2012 TIME: 12noon to 1:00pm (Lunch provided) COST: $10 LOCATION: Casey Family Programs 2001 8th Avenue, Suite 2700 Seattle, WA 98121 PROGRAM: Data Privacy in Alaska Airlines Records Management Program DESCRIPTION: Aileen Cronin from Alaska Airlines will discuss with us the intersections and opportunities that arise

A Message from the Region Manager of the Great Northwest Region of ARMA

2011-12-19T12:29:00.001-08:00

A new year has arrived. While it is a nice time to reflect back on last year, this year I am looking forward in anticipation of things to come. One thing is certain, 2012 will bring changes. I used to hate change, but as I’ve grown older, I’ve learned to embrace it. For many years I was a pilot and a flight instructor. I owned an airplane, flew aerobatics and even did an airshow or two. I was

Russell Investments-A Records Team Methodology and Strategy for Moving Offices to Seattle

2011-11-17T14:08:00.000-08:00

December Meeting Announcement Date: Thursday, December 1, 2011 Time: 8:00-8:50 a.m. Breakfast; 9:00-10:00 a.m. Program Cost: $5 Location: Davis Wright Tremaine, 1201 3rd Ave, Floor 22, SeattleProgram Title: Russell Investments-A Records Team Methodology and Strategy for Moving Offices

GARP Assessment Coming!

2011-11-17T14:04:00.001-08:00

Introducing the Official GARP® Assessment!Finally, there’s an answer for how to comprehensively assess your organization’s information governance. This groundbreaking tool is sure to become the most valuable weapon in your arsenal, allowing you to take the pulse of a single department, a division, or your entire organization and providing you results that will help you move your information

2012 Conference Education Call for Proposals Extended to November 18!

2011-11-17T14:03:00.001-08:00

2012 Conference Education Call for ProposalsBe Heard! - 2012 Conference Education Call for ProposalsEXTENDED DEADLINEARMA International's 57th Conference & Expo Chicago, Illinois September 23-25, 2012Pre-Conference Seminars: September 21 - 22, 2012Are you interested in speaking at the premiere conference for information governance professionals? If so, submit your great ideas by Friday, November

Great Northwest Region of ARMA - December Message!

2011-11-14T09:18:00.001-08:00

2011 December Great Northwest Region Message Submitted by Peggy Striefel, Membership Director Hello All The Greatest Northwest Region has a valuable group of seasoned Records Management professionals with great hands on experience, college degrees, and/or CRM accreditation. Many have mentored the new recruits in their work place and their chapters, officially and unofficially. We would like

November 2011 Great Northwest Region Message

2011-10-12T11:00:00.000-07:00

2011 November Great Northwest Region MessageBy Tim Hunt, CRM, GNW Region TreasurerOur Region Manager, Marc Simpson – ever the adventurer – is shaking things up a bit by asking (begging?) other region team members to deliver the monthly GNW Region Message to our chapters. This month that honor falls upon yours truly, your humble Region Treasurer. Given my role, I have chosen to devote part of

How to Create Inventories and File Plans, October 18, 20, or 25, 9:30 Multiple Locations

2011-10-11T09:02:00.000-07:00

How to Create Inventories and File Plans to Manage Your RecordsOctober 18, 20, or 25, 20119:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.The first step in gaining control of the records in your office or organization, a Records Inventory allows you to create file plans, find unscheduled records, identify records eligible for disposition, and quantify and explain the resources used to store

Great NW Region Message

2011-09-27T10:58:00.000-07:00

GNW Region Message Happy Autumn GNW Region Members!I don’t know about you, but September felt more like summer than summer did! The only way to tell it wasn’t summer was the startup of college football. Now we are entering October and it really is starting to feel like fall. Not only are there pumpkins in the stores (and my garden!) there is the ARMA Conference coming up soon.I hope some of

October is Archives Month!

2011-09-23T11:52:00.001-07:00

October is Archives Month across the country and here in the Puget Sound, there are celebrations being offered for free, such as educational workshops and informational fairs to let the public know who archivists are, what they do, and what types of materials and repositories there are in the area.The theme of Washington State Archives Month is “Fairs and Festivals,” and what better way to

2011-2012 Greater Seattle Educational Programs Announced!

2011-09-23T11:30:00.000-07:00

Make sure to check out all the great upcoming program for this year, 2011-2012. We have not posted our Greater Seattle ARMA Chapter brochure online. Please take a look at it and plan the educational events you would like to attend. We have something for everyone- new members or returning members.Our programs are hosted in downtown Seattle, Everett and Mt. Vernon.If you would like a brochure

eDiscovery Certificate Program

2011-09-20T12:32:00.000-07:00

Still time to sign up for the University of Washington - Professional and Continuing Education Certificate Program, eDiscovery! This could be a great opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and learn a competitive skill in your current position or your next job! Take a look or pass this along to anyone you feel may be interested.Thank you.

Greater Seattle Chapter Kick's off another year of great programs!

2011-09-16T10:54:00.001-07:00

Date: Tuesday September 20, 2011 Time: 4:30-6:30 pm; wine and appetizers Cost: $10 Location: Foster Pepper 1111 Third Ave, Floor 30 Program Title: 2011-2012 Kickoff and How to Train your Non-Records Management Staff Description: Join us in for our 2011-2012 kickoff program; an opportunity for us to meet and greet another at the start of another great year. Current Greater Seattle Chapter

2011 MER Conference Sessions Now Available Online!

2011-09-01T09:45:00.001-07:00

2011 MER Conference Sessions Now Available Online!Thanks to our special partnership with The National Conference on Managing Electronic Records (MER), ARMA International, in association with RIM On Demand, is able to bring relevant, focused MER content to you – all from the convenience of ARMA International’s website. If you were unable to attend the MER Conference in person, this is a great

GNW Region Message for September

2011-08-17T17:16:00.000-07:00

Hello Great Northwest Region Members! Welcome to another ARMA year! Last June the GNW Region and Chapter leaders met in Portland for the annual GNW Leadership Conference. Based on the ideas, sharing and planning from that meeting, I’d have to say this year is sure to be one of our best. The first great idea that came up was a region-wide mentorship program. A number of members have voiced a

Educational Opportunity (University of Washington)

2011-06-23T17:45:00.000-07:00

University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education Certificate Program "eDiscovery" - Our own Jennifer Winkler and Andrew J. SanAgustin will be instructors. Take a look at this opportunity and share with your friends and co-workers.

ARMA Great Northwest Region Fund Raiser Request/Announcement (Shameless Begging)

2011-05-26T12:50:00.000-07:00

Subject: ARMA Great Northwest Region Fund Raiser Request/Announcement (Shameless Begging!!) Hello Friends, A number of our GNW region members are fighting cancer or are cancer survivors. As a way to support them, the Region is planning a fundraising event for Leadership. Here is the deal. A few choice heads have been offered up to the highest bidder. Our Region Manager, Marc Simpson, is head #1

Region Message for June

2011-05-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

Ah, it is June. Once again we come to the close of another ARMA year. It’s time again to reflect back on the accomplishments of the past year. One of my duties as Region Manager is to file a report to the Board of Directors twice a year. Essentially, this is a “state of the region and our chapters” report. Region Managers are asked to report on both the difficulties being faced by the chapters as

Greater Seattle-North- Email Management: A Case Study, May 19, Everett Community College

2011-05-09T14:13:00.001-07:00

Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011Time: 3:00-3:15 Registration; 3:15-4:15 p.m. Program Cost: $10 ARMA Members and Students; $15 Non-ARMA MembersLocation: Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett, WA Whitehorse Hall, Room 105 Program: Email Management: A Case StudyProgram Description: Email, email, email… it causes users headaches

A Challenge Thar Be!

2011-04-22T17:04:00.000-07:00

Tis long been known in the Great Northwest, that the crews of ARMA love a good challenge.Tis also known from far and wide that the folk of the Great Northwest are a charitable folk.And it is also too sadly known that the menace known as cancer be striking way too many folk in the Great Northwest.It be time to make Caner walk the plant! Therefore, the challenge be made!WHO can raise the most

May 26 Symposium - Advanced Records and Information Management and Litigation Readiness

2011-04-18T18:02:00.000-07:00

ARMA Greater Seattle Chapter is partnering with the Puget Sound Chapter and Bellevue Eastside to collaborate on a sponsorship for this Symposium on May 26, hosted by Contoural, "Advanced Records and Information Management and Litigation Readiness". This presentation is free to ARMA members and we look forward to seeing you there - take a look and don't miss out! http://contoural.com/

GNW Region Message - June 2011

2011-04-18T17:31:00.000-07:00

Hello GNW Region Members,For many of you this is the last month your chapter will be having a meeting, and for some of you, there is one more meeting left in the ARMA year. Whichever fits at the time you read this message, I hope your ARMA year has been successful and educational. I would like to take a minute to thank all the volunteers who have given their time over the past year to make

Member Question:

2011-04-15T13:46:00.001-07:00

Dear Seattle ARMA members, We’ve recently completed a general retention schedule for the central agency of the Archdiocese of Seattle. As part of the adoption process, I need to have it reviewed by an attorney with an understanding of records management in general and corporate retention policy in particular. Unfortunately, our general counsel doesn’t have expertise in this area, and I haven’t

May 5th Presentation "GARP" - Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA

2011-04-13T19:55:00.001-07:00

Hope to see you there - Speakers will be Andrea Bettger with the City of Seattle, and Andrew J. SanAgustin with Foster Pepper PLLC discussing GARP "General Accepted Recordkeeping Procedures."

Upcoming ARMA Program - "Preservation of Electronic Records"

2011-03-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMADATE:Thursday, April 7, 2011TIME:8-8:50am (Breakfast)9-10am (Program)COST:Free LOCATION:Russell Investments1301 Second AvenueFloor 16Seattle, WA 98101PROGRAM:Preservation of Electronic Records PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:Carol Shenk and Tim Westhoff will discuss the challenges of electronic records preservation. The dual presentations will focus on e-records preservation

Region Message for April

2011-03-18T14:57:00.000-07:00

We did it! In February, we held our first region-wide webcast program. Did you attend? Or did you listen to the recording at a later time perhaps? Either way, it was great. Members from every one of our chapters from Alaska to Oregon, Bellevue to Boise were in attendance! The task to produce the whole event was no small undertaking indeed. Speer-headed by Committee Chair Alex Acevedo and GNW

Public Records Act Compliance , March 17, 2-5 p.m. Everett Community College

2011-03-09T16:01:00.000-08:00

Greater Seattle Chapter ofARMA, International Date: Thursday March 17, 2011Time: 2:00-2:15 Registration; 2:15-5:00 Program Cost: $10 ARMA Members and Students; $15 Non-ARMA MembersLocation: Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett, WA Whiteshorse Hall, Room 105 Program:

GNW Region Message for March

2011-02-15T10:08:00.001-08:00

Hello GNW Region Members,Can you believe we are already into February 2011! It seemed such a long way off when I was growing up. Weren’t we supposed to have flying cars by now? It’s funny to think about all the things that some of us remember from our childhood and how the future generations will never know them, except in a museum (or their grandparents house!). Telephones were rotary

Law and Order: Records as evidence

2011-01-21T17:24:00.000-08:00

Date: Thursday, February 3rdTime: Noon – 1pm Lunch Brown BagCost: Free Location: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave. Floor 40 room 4080Program: Law and Order: Records as evidenceProgram Description: Microsoft Senior Attorney, Scott J Stein will provide us with insights and share his expertise as we learn about and discuss the role of records in criminal compliance

Region Message

2011-01-19T16:20:00.000-08:00

One day a few months ago, prior to attending the ARMA International Conference, I looked over the sessions being offered. I remember reading about the sessions regarding clouds and cloud computing. Although I had something of an idea of what a cloud is, still I thought, no pun intended, that clouds were simply over my head. But then in his comments during the opening session in San Francisco,

Great NW Region Message for January

2010-12-31T10:08:00.000-08:00

I trust everyone had a joyous holiday season and your celebrations were merry and full of family and friends and memories. In my family we celebrate Christmas and each year brings another tradition that builds memories. A couple of years ago we started making sprinkle cookies in honor of Grandma W (my mother-in-law), sugar cookies with sprinkles were one of the things she really wanted when

SharePoint 2010, Demo and Discussion, January 6

2010-12-16T15:15:00.000-08:00

Date: Thursday, January 6th Date: Thursday, January 6th Time: Noon – 1pm Lunch Brown Bag Cost: Free Location: Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave, Sam Smith Room 214Program: SharePoint 2010, Demo and DiscussionProgram Description: Demonstration of SharePoint 2010 and discussion on SharePoint functionality around records management Speaker: Sheryl Nolan, has 14 years experience delivering software

Munters is now Polygon

2010-11-29T11:02:00.000-08:00

Fellow Greater Seattle ARMA member would like to announce.....Munters MCS Division changes name to POLYGON 1st November 2010MCS, a global leader in property damage restoration and temporary humidity control services, today announces that the company is changing name to Polygon. The name change will be effective from November 1, 2010.Stockholm, Sweden – 1st November, 2010 – On 1st October 2010,

Region Message for December 2011

2010-11-15T16:58:00.000-08:00

As of this writing, I have just returned from San Francisco and the 55th ARMA International Conference and Expo. My shuttle to SeaTac airport picked me up at 4:50 a.m. on Friday the 5th. Good thing I had a chance to snooze on the plane. From the time we landed in San Francisco until we took off heading for home the following Wednesday, it was non-stop. After two days of Region Managers and

Greater Seattle Awarded: Chapter Participation Award in the Large Chapter Category for 2009-2010

2010-11-12T15:05:00.001-08:00

The Greater Seattle Chapter has been awarded the Chapter Participation Award in the Large Chapter Category for 2009-2010. This is a new award offered at ARMA International Annual Conference, which was held in San Francisco Greater Seattle Chapter increased attendees at our events and meetings by 26 percent. And we have three new board members! Great work members of

ARMA GSC November 4 Program "PageFreezer Web Archiving"

2010-10-26T16:18:00.000-07:00

Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA InternationalDate -Thursday, November 4, 2010Time -Noon to 1 pm (brown bag lunch, there is a cafe at Foster Pepper)Cost -Free for ARMA members$5 for non ARMA membersLocation -Foster Pepper1111 Third AvenueFloor 30Seattle, WA 98101Program -PageFreezer Web ArchivingProgram Description -Website & Social Media archiving is a new field in records management. Michael

ARMA Great Nortwest Region Chapter Message for November 2010

2010-10-26T09:26:00.000-07:00

Wow, hard to believe it is already November and we are 3 months into the beginning of another ARMA year! I hope everyone had a great summer and enjoyed the more temperate weather this year. I particularly enjoyed the not too hot weather, but yet still warm enough to have lots of picnic dinners outside with the kids and the deer. I know, deer aren’t very exciting, when we visit my father-in-law in

NEXUS 10 Conference, Bellevue WA, NOV 4-5

2010-10-10T20:09:00.000-07:00

NEXUS10 ECM Conference in Bellevue, WA NOV 4-5. ARMA members receive a discount. Our own Andrew J. SanAgustin is presenting (Records Management & E-Discovery). Hope you are able to take advantage of this great opportunity to attend a local conference, right here in our own back yard. See the attached for more information, or contact the Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA for more information."

Greater Seattle-North October 20, 3-5 p.m. Munters Inventory of Vital Records & Water Damage Restoration Process

2010-10-04T19:55:00.000-07:00

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Time: 3:00-3:15 registration; 3:15-5:00 Program Cost: $10 ARMA Members and Students; $15 Non-ARMA Members Location: Everett Community College, 2000Tower St. Everett, WA Whiteshorse Hall, Room 105 Program: Munters Inventory of Vital Records & Water Damage Restoration

In Memoriam - HILARY CARMAN

2010-09-30T19:28:00.000-07:00

HILARY CARMANThe Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA, Records Managers in the Profession, family members and friends lost a great person on September 21, 2010. Hilary Carman (formerly the Director of Conflicts Docketing and Records with Lane Powell here in Seattle, WA) passed away early that morning. She will be missed in our community, and throughout. Out thoughts and prayers are with her and her

October 7 Greater Seattle Program: Building a Relationship between RIM and IT

2010-09-29T13:31:00.000-07:00

Greater Seattle October Program Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010 Time: 8:00-8:30 networking and breakfast; 8:30-9:45 program Cost: $5 ARMA members; $10 Non-ARMA members Location: Seattle City Hall, room 217 (600 4th Ave Seattle, WA) Program: Building a Relationship between RIM and IT Program Description: PEMCO staff member will speak on building, developing and maintaining

A Message From the Great Northwest Region

2010-09-16T17:03:00.000-07:00

A Message From the Great Northwest Region…Ask any program chair or anyone who has chosen speakers for a seminar or conference. Trying to find a balance of topics that appeal to members of varying levels of expertise is quite a challenge. Next, factor in our ailing economy. Fewer members are receiving financial support from their employers. For many chapters, attendance at meetings and seminars

Kick Off Meeting - SEP 23rd! (Wine, Food, Fun, Friends!)

2010-09-14T16:24:00.000-07:00

Hello Member!Are you ready for all that the Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA has planned for you? We are starting this year off with a bang! Join us for the Fall Kick-off on Thursday, September 23rd, at Garvey Schubert Barer. Say hello to old friends and get to know other professionals in your field.Also, this is a great chance to meet your new Board members (some new, some old, some returning),

FREE Webinar - SharePoint 2010 and Colligo for ECM and Records Management

2010-09-07T08:55:00.000-07:00

Check out the FREE SharePoint Webinar - "How Microsoft is Using SharePoint 2010 and Colligo for ECM and Records Management." Our own Nishan DeSilva (ARMA Greater Seattle Chapter member) is presenting as a speaker. I hope you have some time to join in on the experience. Use the link below to register!

Certificate in Electronic Discovery Management

2010-08-25T09:28:00.001-07:00

If you are interested in learning more about the Certificate in Electronic Discovery Management course available through the University of Washington - Professional & Continuing Education program. Please take a look to see if you may be interested, or perhaps you could share this with your colleagues. There will be an information meeting on Wednesday, August 25th, from 6 to 7pm, at Puget

Certificate in Electronic Discovery Management

2010-08-24T21:08:00.001-07:00

You, or someone you know, may be interested in learning more about the Certificate in Electronic Discovery Management course available through the University of Washington - Professional & Continuing Education program. Please take a look to see if you may be interested, or perhaps you could share this with your colleagues.There will be an information meeting on Wednesday, August 25th, from 6 to

ARMA Tri Chapter Picnic (2010)

2010-08-15T22:20:00.000-07:00

This year's Tri-Chapter Picnic was a wonderful success! If you couldn't make it, take a look at the pictures we have on FaceBook. Thanks to everyone that brought food and fun, and thanks to Puget Sound Chapter, Bellevue Eastside Chapter, and Greater Seattle Chapter!!!

Nexus 10 Conference

2010-08-12T15:20:00.000-07:00

Interested in attending the Nexus 10 conference (sponsored by ImageSource) in Bellevue, WA - November 4 - 5? ARMA Members get a special discount - take a look... http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/225112/1a95fdbddd/260000159/654ee15fa4/

IPads saving cities paper costs

2010-08-10T09:51:00.001-07:00

Here is an article about the IPad saving cities paper costs, but at the cost of public disclosure laws. For the full article go to: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-08-09-ipad-government_N.htm Andrea Bettger

ARMA Series Webinar - Law Firm Records Management

2010-07-29T14:15:00.000-07:00

Andrew J. SanAgustin (President, Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA) will be hosting an ARMA Series webinar entitled, "Law Firm Records Management". Discussion topic will include E-Mail, Litigation Support, and Legal Hold. Register now at arma.org for this opportunity - but hurry! Registration closes on Friday, 07-31-2010. The presentation will run 08-02-2010 thru 08-10-2010.

On YouTube: Using Records Management at the University of Washington

2010-07-28T11:57:00.001-07:00

I hope you will take a few minutes to view the University of Washington Using Records Management video. You may recognize a few of the staring people. Check out the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVTJOElEgx8 Posted by Andrea Bettger

2010-07-27T12:23:00.000-07:00

Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010Time: 11:30am to 1:30pmCost: FREE (attendees will be asked to bring sides)Location: Steel Lake Park, Site 2 , 2410 S. 312th St., Federal Way, WA 98003 Program: TRI-CHAPTER PICNIC Program Description: Puget Sound, Bellevue Eastside, and Greater Seattle Chapters of ARMA want to welcome members and their families to the ARMA Tri-Chapter Picnic at Steel Lake Park! Come

AIIM NW Summer Evening Cruise on Lake Washington

2010-07-08T14:23:00.001-07:00

AIIM NW Summer Evening Cruise on Lake Washington Wednesday, August 11 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Boarding Time: 6:30 pm Leaving the Dock: 7:00 pm Join our annual AIIM Northwest Chapter dinner cruise on a summer evening on Lake Washington. Our boat, the Champagne Lady, will be leaving from the Argosy Cruise dock at 7:00 pm for a relaxing cruise including dinner and sightseeing along the shores of Lake

Chapter of the Year Award Applied

2010-06-30T18:15:00.001-07:00

Hello, I am handing the reigns of the chapter over to Andrew J. SanAgustin. Today as my last duty of Greater Seattle Chapter President, I sent the Chapter of the Year Application into ARMA International. I will post it on the Web site soon for all chapter members to review our great year! Andrea Bettger Greater Seattle Chapter President

Whining About Records-Canadian ARMA Mountain Pacific Region

2010-06-29T14:36:00.000-07:00

You are invited to Canadian ARMA Mountain Pacific Region Conference Whining About Records from October 12-15, in Kelowna, BC. Come whine about records in the Okanagan Valley with fellow ARMA members and RIM enthusiasts alike. While you’re there, why not take in an orchard tour, or play a round of golf? Perhaps whine about your records and information management woes over a glass of wine?Featuring

Electronic Discovery Managment-University of Washington Continuing Education Program

2010-06-23T09:47:00.001-07:00

This fall, the class in Electronic Discovery Management will again be available as part of the Professional & Continuing Education Program at the University of Washington. The class will be held in classrooms located on 4th Avenue, in downtown Seattle (Puget Sound Plaza) - an ideal location with wonderful classroom facilities. Additionally, on Monday, July 12th, and

Greater Seattle Chapter Election Results

2010-06-03T11:07:00.001-07:00

Hello, I am very pleased and excited to announce the Greater Seattle Chapter Elections Results. In 2010-2011 you new board will be: President - Andrew J. SanAgustin Past President - Andrea Bettger Vice President - Rachael Heade Treasurer - Meaghan Kahlo Secretary - Kathy Beck Director of Membership - Linda Muller Director of Membership - Jerry Rugh Director of Programs - Sara Reid

Region Manager Message

2010-05-14T14:36:00.001-07:00

Is it really June already? As another ARMA year comes to a close and I finish my first term as Region Manager, I find myself reflecting back. I remember how nervous I was when I started out two years ago. Talk about feeling like you’re stranded on an island! Fortunately I have been blessed to be surrounded by great people on the Region Team. That’s made all the difference. So to Fran Blaylock,

MER 2010: Live Streaming for FREE!

2010-05-13T13:58:00.001-07:00

MER 2010: Live Streaming ARMA International brings you the education you need, in cooperation with Cohasset Associates. This year, thanks to the sponsorship of infoBOOM! (www.theinfoboom.com), you can watch two MER Conference sessions live and free of charge over the internet. Both sessions are on Monday, May 17: 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST U.S. (GMT-6) The Action Imperative: The New

ARMA presents Social Networking: a panel discussion

2010-05-11T09:56:00.000-07:00

ARMA presents Social Networking: a panel discussionMay 6, 2010, the Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA (the Association of Records Managers and Administrators) presented a panel discussion about social networking and corporate policy. The panel featured Rod Brooks, VP and Chief Marketing Officer, PEMCO Insurance; Sharon Johnson, Public Records Officer city of Seattle-Legislative Department; and

Chapter Elections 2010-2011

2010-04-27T17:20:00.001-07:00

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,

Social Networking: A Panel Discussion

2010-04-26T12:23:00.000-07:00

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

Greater Seattle New Members! Congratulations

2010-04-23T16:46:00.001-07:00

New Members April 2009 from April 2010Glenn Bell, Building BiographyAbigail Bonk, Sound TransitSteve Boyce, MuntersHelen Christian, DendreonEmily Glenn, SBRIRichard Koefod, COBBetty Lopez, Watson Wyatt & CompanyJulie Moceri, PEMCO InsuranceLinda Muller, DendreonJana Musseau, MuntersCaitlin, Oiye, King County Records and ArchivesBlynne Olivieri, University of WashingtonJeimmy Ornelas,

April Digest-Message from the President

2010-04-23T16:41:00.000-07:00

Message from the PresidentDear 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

Digital Dialogue: Resulting in Effective E-Mail Management Solutions

2010-04-08T15:03:00.001-07:00

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?

2010-04-08T15:03:00.000-07:00

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

ARMA Industry Membership Available Now!

2010-03-26T14:32:00.000-07:00

ARMA Industry Membership Available Now! ARMA International is excited to offer a new membership for businesses that serve the records and information management profession. In the past, our membership was comprised of only professional practitioners. Businesses and organizations can now join the association under a special new membership designation of Industry Member and enjoy the many

President's Message and March Digest

2010-03-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

March DIGESTMessage from the PresidentDear member,The 2009-2010 ARMA year is coming to close, but there are still some great meeting and events coming up. On April 15-16, in Bellevue the Great Northwest Region Conference will be hosting a two day conference. Make sure to look on the Great Northwest Region Website for all the details and register for the event. If you can’t attend the two day

Shredding Day

2010-03-22T10:29:00.000-07:00

Commonly in April the Greater Seattle Chapter host’s a Shredding Day. However, the Washington Attorney General is hosting several of these days throughout the year. We have decided to pass on our annual shredding event this year and hopefully we will attempt one in the fall.There are several free shredding events in April throughout Washington. If you need to do shredding or if some asks, please

Great Northwest Region Message

2010-03-18T16:03:00.000-07:00

Message from the GNW Region ManagerThe message for April can be wrapped up in one word CONFERENCES. We have some really great ARMA conferences coming up.First up is the Region Conference 2010 in Bellevue, Washington, April 15-16.Through the collaborative efforts of our Region Team and the Bellevue/Eastside, Greater Seattle, and Puget Sound Chapters, we have a fantastic educational opportunity

Records Management in the News

2010-02-26T10:31:00.000-08:00

There has been some intersting articles in the news lately. The first one Zubulake at it again! Judge Scheindlin (Zubulake v. UBS Warburg) is at it again - The duty to preserve documents is so well recognized that failure to comply merits severe sanctions. http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/judges_latest_e-discovery_ruling_is_wake-up_call_to_litigants/ The second items in

Message from the Great Northwest Region of ARMA Treasurer, Cindy Fredrickson

2010-02-16T15:51:00.000-08:00

Marc’s message last month talked about the courage of the fearless Minnow crew. This month, I would like to highlight patience. Can you believe the patience it would take to be stranded on an island and hoping to be rescued for 98 episodes!Relating this with information management and into today’s world, patience is even more of a virtue. Patience is called for when dealing with the ever

Western Roundup 2010 super-regional archivists conference

2010-02-16T15:48:00.000-08:00

Please join us for the Western Roundup 2010 super-regional meeting of archivists from across the western U.S.April 28-May 1 at the newly renovated Renaissance Hotel in downtown Seattle. This is a joint meeting sponsored by Northwest Archivists, Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists, Society of California Archivists, and Rocky Mountain Archivists, but all are welcome!For general information

Managing Records in a Law Firm - LECTURE

2010-02-04T08:59:00.000-08:00

Lecture tonite - University of WA, Electronic Records Management for Litigation Readiness "Managing Records in a Law Firm." If you are intersted in receiving some information after the presentation, please contact me directly at sanaa@foster.comThank you!Andrew J. SanAgustinRecords and Conflicts Manager

AIIM ECM Seminar: 8 Factors to Consider in Creating an Information Management Strategy

2010-01-29T09:32:00.000-08:00

AIIM will be hosting a free, one-day seminar in Bellevue, WA on March 9th The Event will be AIIM ECM Seminar: 8 Factors to Consider in Creating an Information Management Strategy, How your Organization can Improve Efficiency, Increase Productivity, and Reduce Risk. Come to AIIM’s FREE, one-day seminar to learn about infrastructure and platform options and the role of SharePoint in your

ARMA Program: February 4, noon Electronic Records Storage and Retrieval in a Regulated Industry

2010-01-28T13:33:00.000-08:00

Thursday, February 4, 201012:00-1:00 p.m. programFREE, please bring Brown Bag lunch!Hosted at Stoel Rives, One Union Square, 600 University Street, 36th Floor. (CORRECTED VENUE LOCATION)Program: Electronic Records Storage and Retrieval in a Regulated IndustryProgram Description: This presentation will focus on the long-term storage and retrieval of electronic records in a regulated industry.

Message from the President-January 2010 DIGEST

2010-01-28T13:29:00.000-08:00

Message from the PresidentLast year at this time, the board made a decision to bring our meetings to the downtown area and hold them either morning or at the lunch time. I would like to report back that with this move. We are seeing increase of attendance and more importantly a larger variety of members. We made these changes due to shrinking attendance and we could no longer afford venue and

Expanding from global to local: looking for opportunities

2010-01-14T20:34:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, my name is Michael Hoyle. I am a Seattle resident and a consultant in records information management. Until recently my records and archives management activities have been primarily internationally focused, but I would like to expand and work locally as well. Consequently I am interested in any local consulting opportunities and would be very interested to

Region Message: We interrupt our regular programming to bring you this special news update

2009-12-28T17:37:00.000-08:00

I remember the very special episode of Gilligans Island where they interrupted the radio programming (remember that old radio that the batteries never seemed to wear out?), to let the listeners know that Santa Claus had disappeared near the island. And next thing we know there is the big guy in the red suit, well more like a darker shade of gray depending on what era we’re talking about wandering

Message from the President

2009-12-16T14:36:00.000-08:00

The ARMA year is almost half way over. If you have not been able to attend a program make sure to view our Educational Brochures on our Website. The last two programs on November 19 and December 5 were very interesting presentations. On November 19, many of you crossed Lake Washington to Redmond were we co-hosted a presentation on SharePoint 2010. We had people wanting to attend the meeting up

Blog Abuse

2009-12-11T11:25:00.000-08:00

Hello,I wanted to let Greater Seattle Blog readers know I have removed several inappropriate comments. I have also decided to restrict comments to members of the blog only. If you would like to provide a comment or would like to comment in the future, please feel free to contact me at president@armaseattle.org and I will add you as our blog members.Andrea BettgerGreater Seattle President

Law Firm Records Management: January 7 Seattle Municipal Tower, Rm 1610

2009-12-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010Time: 11:45-12:00 p.m. networking; 12:00-1:00 p.m. programCost: FREE (Brown Bag lunch)Location: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave Room 1610 (16th floor) Program: Law Firm Records Management Program Description: This session is an introduction to records management in a law firm environment (mid- to large-size). Come discuss all

Functional Classification: What it is and how to benefit

2009-11-20T15:20:00.000-08:00

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009 Time: 11:30-12:00 p.m. networking; 12:00-1:00 p.m. program Cost: FREE (Please bring a can food for Northwest Harvest or monetary donation) Location: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave Room 1610 (16th floor) Program: Functional Classification: What it is and how to benefit Program Description: The topic of taxonomy, or classification

A trip into the secret, online 'cloud'

2009-11-20T15:17:00.000-08:00

A really great article about Web2.0 technologies. Please take a look at it! http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/11/04/cloud.computing.hunt/index.html

December Message From the Region Manager...

2009-11-20T14:58:00.000-08:00

It’s hard to believe that a month has already gone by since the 54th ARMA International Conference and Expo in Orlando. I was fortunate to have ‘caught the boat from the island’ and attend another great conference. The educational opportunities are always first rate, but what I think I personally find even more valuable is the networking. I especially enjoyed our region members all sitting

What's New in SharePoint 2010 for Records Management

2009-11-02T10:30:00.000-08:00

Join us for this free presentation on SharePint 2010. On the heels of the SharePoint conference, we're getting to know more and more about the new Records Management components!Date - November 19thTime - 10am to noonCost - FREELocation - City of Redmond City Hallhttp://www.armaseattle.org/images/Nov19SharePoint.pdf

Are you following on Twitter?

2009-11-02T08:06:00.000-08:00

Following along with Andrew J. SanAgustin on Twitter! Up to the minute tweets regarding ideas, articles, functions, suggestions, opinions, presentations, and more! Knowledge sharing and being connected - you never know where your next big idea is going to come from!http://twitter.com/AJSanAgustin

Follow Andrew J. SanAgustin, on his blog!

2009-11-02T08:01:00.000-08:00

In additional to ARMA news, take a look at Andrew's Blog for RIM updates and job postings outside the Seattle area!http://ajsanagustin.blogspot.com/

ARMA Greater Seattle Chapter - MISSION STATEMENT

2009-10-31T12:23:00.000-07:00

The Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA International present it's newly adopted mission statement:The mission of the Greater Seattle Chapter of ARMA International is to serve as a leading resource for the Records and Information Management (RIM) community in and around the Seattle metropolitan area by providing educational programs and social networking opportunities for RIM professionals that

Certificate in Electronic Discovery Management - UW School of Law

2009-10-21T13:54:00.000-07:00

This certificate program, through the University of Washington, Law School, is being offered for fall 2009. If you are interested, there may still be time left to sign up!Some of Seattle's finest Records and Information Management experts sat on the advisory board for this program (take a look, you may recognize some familiar names).

KCBA - Bar Bulletin, Records Management Email

2009-10-13T14:16:00.001-07:00

Article by Andrew J. SanAgustin, published in the October 2009 issue of the King County Bar Association, "What's in Your Email...and Where Is It?"Take a look!

How Well Do you Communicate?

2009-10-02T07:44:00.001-07:00

Hello,During October 1, Nicole Smith's presentation she presented a video clip of Medieval Service Desk. I am sending the link of the YouTube video. This is not new to the Records and Information Management community, but this is a great reminder that new technologies can have a difficult start. Enjoy!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIuFfxg9saE

Out of Work or need Records Management Staff?

2009-09-25T15:22:00.000-07:00

Vision Search Partners, LLC would like to inform the records management community: We are a specialized recruiting (full time positions) and contract staffing (temporary positions) resource available to you. We help companies find great talent and we help RIM professionals find new opportunities with great companies. We are based near Madison, WI and work nationally --> primarily in major metro

Glossary

2009-09-24T13:34:00.000-07:00

ARMA Member, Do you need a records management glossary for terms to explain what you are doing? This is a great resource for quick glossary on records management terms.http://www.jlab.org/div_dept/cio/IR/records/handbook/rmglossery.html Andrea Bettger

Bellevue Eastside Meeting

2009-09-22T10:59:00.001-07:00

Bellevue Eastside Chapter meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Coast Hotel in Bellevue. (625 116th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004)Topic: Web 2.0: An Overview. Do you know what's a blog, wiki, IM, or a social network? Learn what they are and how they can benefit your organization.Speaker: Representative from Allyis.Cost to be announcedPlease registration with

October 1, 8-10 a.m. Electronic Recordkeeping for RIM & IT Professionals

2009-09-21T16:31:00.001-07:00

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009Time: 8:00-8:30 networking and breakfast; 8:30-9:45 programCost: $5, less then that coffee store!Location: Seattle City Hall, room 217 (600 4th Ave Seattle, WA) Program: Electronic Recordkeeping for RIM & IT ProfessionalsProgram Description: Ms. Smith will discuss Electronic Recordkeepingfor RIM & IT ProfessionalsSpeakers: Ms. Smith has been in the document

Job Announcements

2009-09-21T16:16:00.000-07:00

There are a few new job announcements for positions in the Great Northwest Region. Please take a look at them on the ARMA Northwest Jobs Blog at http://armajobsnw.blogspot.com/Andrea Bettger