Friday, May 16, 2008

The Nebraska Chapter of ARMA is focused on providing quality education to its membership. This is accomplished though monthly educational events and an annual full day Spring Seminar.  The Chapter program year begins in September and runs through June.  Meetings are generally scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

The registration fee for each program is $15.00 for members/students and $20.00 for non-members unless otherwise noted in the program details.

Please do not let special needs deter you from attending an ARMA Nebraska meeting. We can accommodate your special needs. Contact Mary Ott, Program Director for arrangements.

If you have any questions regarding programs, please feel free to contact Mary Ott, Program Director via email or by phone at 402-471-4184.

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May 21, 2008

A CEO's Perspective on the Value of Records Management Kathleen Glasgow Sparks Tyson Foods Three different organizations are examined for the "drivers" that justify the Records and Information Management Program in the eyes of their management. The three organization types are: A city government, A large telecommunications company, and A manufacturing company. The objectives of this session are to: Learn how to read and respond to the current dynamics and the areas of vulnerability of your organization, Learn ways to optimize your opportunities to educate and sell Records and Information Management to your management, and Practice via group role-plays actual management encounters providing opportunities to promote Records and Information Management initiatives in your organization. This will be a fun, interactive session for attendees. Kathy Glasgow Sparks, CRM is the Records Retention Manager for Tyson Foods, Inc. which is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. She and her staff of 7are responsible for all records retention-related matters affecting paper and electronic records, data and documents for the company. Kathy has been actively involved in the Records and Information Management Profession for 31 years. She is a former Region 7 Vice President for ARMA and a former President of the Institute of Certified Records Managers. She was a chapter member of the year for both the Dallas Chapter of ARMA and the Buffalo and Niagara Frontier Chapter of ARMA. She has taught a Records Management course for the Graduate School of Information & Library Science (now the School of Informatics) at the University of New York at Buffalo, NY. Outside of work, Kathy loves to crochet. You can also find her every weekend hiking in the hills with her husband, Brian, and their little dog, Sandy. LOCATION/SCHEDULE Ironwood Country Club 12627 Pacific Street Omaha, NE 68154 11:00 - Networking 11:30 - Lunch 12:00 - Presentation RESERVATIONS Please make reservations to Mary Ott, Program Director ott.mary@gmail.com or phone (402) 471-4184. All reservations must be received by 2:00 pm on Friday, May 16, 2008. REGISTRATION FEE The registration fee includes lunch and the training program. Member or Student: $15 Non-Member: $20 Late Registration or Walk-In add $5.00 CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations must be received by the reservation deadline above or you will be charged for the meeting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Board Meeting immediately following the program.

June 18, 2008

ARMA International Competencies / ARMA Nebraska Membership Appreciation Day Steven Gray STEVE GRAY is corporate memory librarian for World Vision’s International Global Centre in Monrovia, California and is on World Vision’s Knowledge Management Team. His primary responsibility is managing information used for reference, statute, or organizational history purposes. World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian organization supporting projects in 98 nations touching the lives of over 100 million people. The organization assists the poor in sustainable community based development focusing especially on the needs of 3.2 million children. Celebrating 37 years with World Vision, Steve has held a variety of positions with the organization. In 1993 he was selected “Employee of the Year”. Steve received his formal education at Point Loma Nazarene University. Active in ARMA since 1988, he has held several chapter board positions including two terms as president with the Upland Inland Empire Chapter. He was selected Chapter Member of the Year in both 1991 and 1994. Steve served the ARMA Pacific Region as a Region Coordinator and Region Manager. In 2005 he was inducted into the Pacific Region Stars Hall of Fame as Star Number Two. Steve served three years on ARMA’s Board of Directors. His association involvements have included: the Awards Committee, the Communication Advisory Committee, the Branding Task Force, and the Leadership Task Force. He championed Self Assessment and Conflict of Interest ARMA Board initiatives. Steve currently chairs ARMA’s Leadership Development and Training Committee. Over the last seventeen years, Steve has spoken at numerous chapter and region leadership conferences. He led interactive sessions on diversity and culture at three ARMA Annual Conferences. LOCATION/SCHEDULE Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Main Lodge, Nebraska Room 28500 West Park Highway Ashland, Nebraska 68003 11:00 - Networking 11:30 - Lunch 12:00 - Presentation RESERVATIONS Please make reservations to Mary Ott, Program Director ott.mary@gmail.com or phone (402) 471-4184. All reservations must be received by 2:00 pm on Friday, June 13, 2008. REGISTRATION FEE The registration fee includes lunch and the training program. Member or Student: $15 Non-Member: $20 Late Registration or Walk-In add $5.00 CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations must be received by the reservation deadline above or you will be charged for the meeting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Board Meeting immediately following the program.

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April 23, 2008

Spring Seminar - Records Management and Information Technology: Bridging the Chasm of Misunderstanding Dr. Mark Langemo, CRM, FAI and Dr. Tim O'Keefe Harrah's Casino Hotel 1 Harrahs Blvd. Council Bluffs, IA View Brochure

March 18, 2008

Managing Electronic Records: Basic Framework for Getting Started Laurie Fischer Cohasset Associates Organizations acknowledge the urgency and necessity of incorporating electronic records into their existing records management programs. Most organizations, however, do not have comprehensive and prioritized plans in place to do so. Instead, they address electronic records management in a reactive mode on a "one-up" basis due to actual problems that arise, or to perceived risks and threats. What is often missing is a sound understanding of the basic framework of an organization's computing environment. Since there are many different categories or "groupings" of electronic records (usually based on the type of application or system that was used to create them), an understanding of the similarities and differences among these groupings is key to defining electronic records management solutions. LAURIE A. FISCHER, Senior Consultant with Cohasset Associates, Inc., has overseen the development of records management programs for some of Cohasset’s largest Fortune 500 clients, primarily in the highly-regulated pharmaceutical and financial services industries. She has been responsible for designing effective information management programs for paper, microfilm and electronic records, including the development of comprehensive retention schedules, the design and implementation of vital records protection programs, alternate technology assessments, records storage space planning, and program audits and reviews. Ms. Fischer is a frequent speaker on records management and technology-related topics. In addition, she conducts many in-house training sessions for her corporate clients. LOCATION/SCHEDULE Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Main Lodge, Nebraska Room 28500 West Park Highway Ashland, Nebraska 68003 11:00 - Networking 11:30 - Lunch 12:00 - Presentation

February 20, 2008

Implementing Electronic Recordkeeping - Getting it Right for your Organization Bruce Miller RIMtech Inc. EDRMS (Electronic Document & Records Management System) promises to manage our electronic records. But usually, the "R" is left behind - document management happens, but not the electronic recordkeeping. This sessions examines why the "R" goes missing, and how to prevent it. EDRMS software has plenty of recordkeeping capability, but we have not learned how to make the recordkeeping actually happen for real. Probe the underlying barriers to success such as business culture and policies, user complacence, technological issues, and more. Learn a new implementation strategy developed by Bruce Miller, the inventor of modern e-records software. This structured approach spells out what you need to do, and how, to put the "R" back in EDRMS. The approach defines clear goals, specific tasks, and measurable outcomes to deliver the confidence that your project is on track, and succeeding. Attendees will learn the methodology, based on lessons learned from countless past real-world EDRMS projects. LOCATION/SCHEDULE Thompson Center at UNO 6705 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68132 11:00 - Networking 11:30 - Lunch 12:00 - Presentation

January 16, 2008

Process for Transitioning Records from Acquired Companies Rachael Heade Microsoft Law & Corporate Affairs Consistency is one of the keystones to successful records management. So, how do you keep that alive during the acquisition process or divestiture process? In this session Rachael Heade will discuss some of the key concepts and processes she has found essential for successfully capturing the records of acquired companies as well as some of her experiences and lessons learned. Key areas she’ll cover include; how to get involved, when to get involved, who to contact and how to get what you need. There will also be plenty of time set aside for specific questions. Rachael has been on the Corporate Records Management team at Microsoft for over 7 years. As the Records Management Analysis Manager she is responsible for the oversight of the maintenance of Microsoft’s Corporate Retention Schedule, providing guidance on document retention and disposition, the development and implementation of departmental implementation guidelines; as well as the development of all records management training which includes modules which are common to all Microsoft employees and modules which are based on roles within the corporation. The scope of her work is primarily US-centric; however; she does conduct research on international retention compliance, and provides guidance in this area to field offices and subsidiaries around the globe. She also developed a formalized process for transitioning records and information assets for use in mergers & acquisitions as well as divestitures. She is currently responsible for implementation of this process for all Microsoft mergers & acquisitions as well as divestitures. LOCATION/SCHEDULE Ironwood Country Club 12627 Pacific Street Omaha, NE 68154 11:00 - Networking 11:30 - Lunch 12:00 - Presentation

December 19, 2007

What's Up With Records Management at Starbucks? Joanna Blackburn, CRM Manager, Corporate Records, Starbucks Coffee Company The Starbucks logo seems to be popping up everywhere, but what kind of company is behind all those stores? What kind of businesses make up Starbucks and what kind of records would they have? How does the records management program work? What is it like to work there? Does the culture impact the records program? Starbucks is a consensus driven, complex, fast-paced and growing organization with a strong commitment to six guiding principles. This presentation will take an interactive FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) approach to providing an overview of company and the records program that supports it. Plan to come early (11:00 AM) for networking, a coffee tasting and an amazing holiday experience! Attendees are invited to visit www.starbucks.com prior to the meeting for company background information and send their questions to joanna.blackburn@starbucks.com by December 12th. Joanna Blackburn has worked as a records manager since 1992, joining Starbucks in August 2006 where her responsibilities include program management and internal consulting. She is a member of the ARMA Nebraska Chapter, The Sedona Conference, Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) and Society of Southwest Archivists (SSA). She is also a Starbucks Coffee Master and allowed to wear the black apron. Previously, she worked as an elevator operator, archery teacher, special education teacher, school librarian, contractor to the U.S. Dept. of Education, and records manager for great organizations, including the City of El Paso, Texas, Mutual of Omaha and Union Pacific Railroad. She has an M.L.S Library and Information Science from Texas Woman’s University and a postgraduate Endorsement of Specialization in Records and Information Management from the University of Texas at Austin. ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION Immediately following the program, we will be holding our annual charity auction. This year's auction will benefit the Northeast Family Center in Lincoln. LOCATION/SCHEDULE Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Main Lodge, Nebraska Room 28500 West Park Highway Ashland, Nebraska 68003 11:00 - Networking 11:30 - Lunch 12:00 - Presentation ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Board Meeting immediately following the program.

November 15, 2007

Managing Structured and Unstructured Data as Records in Relational Databases Randy Cecrle Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court IT DAY - ARMA Members: Invite your non-member IT person - their lunch is FREE! (Please be sure to register your guest; just mention this special offer) Upon completion of this session, participates will able to: 1. Recognize an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) and various notation symbols 2. Inventory information stored in relational databases under records series using an ERD 3. Develop with technical staff strategies for sending lists of "candidate" records up for destruction to owners; approving all or parts of the records for destruction; and destroying and reporting on the destruction 4. Discuss with technical staff possible limitations in relational database environments, including major commercial software/database packages such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and records management software and develop strategies through workarounds or additional software, particularly with respect to protection. Bio: Randy Cecrle has worked in the information technology field for 30 years. In the private sector, he has been a programmer, analyst, planning analyst, quality assurance analyst, and data analyst in the insurance, telecommunications, and banking industries. He has been with the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court for the past 11 years and is the Information Technology Manager, Chief Engineer, Data Analyst, and Oracle Database Administrator. He is a member of ARMA, AIIM, and NMA (National Management Association). LOCATION/SCHEDULE Champions Club 707 Stadium Dr Lincoln, NE 11:00 - Networking 11:30 - Lunch 12:00 - Presentation

October 17, 2007

The Unique Challenges of Managing White House Records Philip Droege Director of the White House Office of Records Management BOSS'S DAY ARMA Members: Invite your non-member boss - their lunch is FREE! Philip Droege has served in the Office of Records Management for three presidential administrations over the past 17 years. He is responsible for consulting on all White House records issues and manages the transition of records from the White House to the National Archives at the end of an Administration. Among the daily tasks Droege's office undertakes is to make a record of the letters - currently 50,000 a week - from Americans to the president. Among other things, his presentation will discuss the Presidential Records Act, Presidential Transitions, and relationship with the National Archives. Mr. Droege grew up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC and graduated from Concordia College in Seward, Nebraska in 1989. He started his professional life as a high school teacher on Long Island, New York. In July of 1990, he moved back to Washington, DC to take a job in the White House as a Records Technician. During his 17 years in the Office of Records Management, he has served in three Presidential Administrations as a Records Analyst, Supervisor, Deputy Director and his current position as Director since 2004. Mr. Droege and his wife, Kate, have four daughters, Grace, Alice, Lucy, and Eleanor. LOCATION/SCHEDULE Ironwood Country Club 12627 Pacific Street Omaha, NE 68154 11:00 - Networking 11:30 - Lunch 12:00 - Presentation

September 19, 2007

HALF DAY WORKSHOP:Blogs, Wikis, RSS, Oh MY! An introduction to social technologies for RIM professionals. Jesse Wilkins Principal Consultant with Access Sciences In this half day workshop, attendees will learn what blogs, wikis, and RSS feeds are and how they can put them to use in their organizations. Attendees will learn about the information management challenges associated with each technology and will "learn by doing" - these sessions will be hands-on, so bring a laptop! Session 1: Blogs and RSS In this session, attendees will learn what a blog is and how it works. We will examine the ways it can be used by organizations to inform and collaborate while reducing the volume of email. Attendees will set up their own blog using a hosted service and create posts. We will also examine some of the implications of blogs on a records program and key considerations for managing them effectively. Attendees will also learn what RSS feeds are and the effectiveness of using RSS feeds to stay abreast of changes to blogs, websites, wikis, and even back-end systems. Attendees will set up their own feed reader and list of feeds and will understand how to view individual posts, individual feeds, and the “river of news” view of all their feeds. Session 2: Wikis In this session attendees will learn about wikis: what they are and how they work. Attendees will examine Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and several other wikis to understand how they are structured and updated. Students will learn the different uses wikis can be put to in the organization, and the ways in which they can be managed effectively from a business and records perspective. Students will also set up their own wikis using a hosted service. Jesse Wilkins has worked in the document industry for twelve years, most recently as a Principal Consultant with Access Sciences. His areas of expertise include enterprise content and records management strategy, system design, and implementation oversight. Jesse is very active in ARMA, serving on the ARMA International Board of Directors and as served as Chair of the Communications Advisory Committee. He will be speaking at ARMA 2007 where he will present an AIEF Research Project session on email management. DC Centre 11830 Stonegate Cir Omaha, Nebraska 68164 11:00 - Networking 11:30 - Lunch 12:00 to 4:00- Presentation

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