We must learn how to communicate with IT , Corporate Counsel ( Legal ) and other stakeholders so that we can work with each other instead of against each other . Our roles in the RIM profession are constantly evolving and that means we will have to constantly evolve in order to remain viable and relevant within the workplace . If I could offer one ounce of wisdom it would be to never stop learning RIM and technologies because it ’ s always changing and you must adapt and change with it .
Take advantage of the chapter meetings , the international conference if you can , and utilize the educational resources on the ARMA website ; many of them are free now for members . Be sure to also check out the ARMA Arizona website frequently as well as their social media sites Facebook , and Twitter , for postings on educational opportunities in the area .
This year ’ s Annual Spring Seminar theme is ‘ Agents of Change ’. We have a lot of good things in store so be on the lookout for upcoming meeting notices .
Furthermore , we will also be recruiting for board elections soon . If you know someone who would be a good fit for a board position , nominate them ! If you would like to be considered for a position please see me or Liz Carrera and we will answer any questions you have .
Lastly , I wanted our members in the northern and southern regions to know I have not forgotten you . We understand that it is difficult for to make the commute to Phoenix for our chapter meetings . That ’ s why I am coming to you !
I will be hosting an ARMA Arizona Road Show , Tucson in April and an ARMA Arizona Road Show , Flagstaff sometime in May . The events will be forthcoming and there is some information in this newsletter . I hope you can attend as it would be an honor to meet you . I think our chapter meetings are important and valuable to your membership , so if distance is an issue we will make it every effort to bridge that gap by coming to you .
In closing , I want to express my sincere thanks to our members , guests and member providers who make the effort to stay active in our chapter and for reaching out to me and other board members with questions . If you have any comments or suggestions or ideas you would like to see in the newsletter , or in the chapter meetings , please talk to me or any board member .
Best Regards , Chapter President
ARMA ARIZONA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAPTER PRESIDENT RUBEN VARGAS rubendvargas1 @ gmail . com
Records Analyst . Arizona State Archives and Records Management Branch
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT ELIZABETH CARRERA PayPal , Inc . CHAPTER VICE PRESIDENT VACANT CHAPTER TREASURER VACANT CHAPTER SECRETARY MARY SIMMONS Mary . simmons @ dysart . org District Records Manager , Dysart Unified School District
CHAPTER VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS
KATHERINE ELAINE HERRICK ECM Solutions Analyst , Salt River Project Katherine . Herrick @ srp . net
CHAPTER VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP AND HOSPITALITY
GARY HANBY Gary . hanby @ yavapi . us Yavapai County , Yavapai County Records Manager DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS SOPHEA VERONICA SOEUN sopheasoeun @ gmail . com Records Analyst , Salt River Project
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