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President’s Message
What would you tell me if I asked you if Atlanta ARMA should cease to exist? Would you notice? What would you miss?
What does Atlanta ARMA mean to you? One response might be “opportunity”.
Atlanta ARMA’s membership of 209 is continually increasing. We are the 5th largest ARMA chapter and tantalizingly close to being number 4. More than a third of our membership regularly attends our monthly meetings, so there is opportunity to network and share ideas with a growing group of fellow professionals. We enjoy two new educational opportunities at each monthly meeting and a special event or seminar each year. We will soon expand our opportunities to participate in charitable outreach programs.
The best opportunity is leadership.
You know what is coming. I challenge our membership to make the leap from being passive observers to embrace the opportunity of leadership.
Volunteer to serve on a committee. (see description of the 6 current committee opportunities for which we need help now)
Volunteer to serve on the board. I challenge our chapter to discontinue the practice of having the current board beg members to serve, let’s have so many wanting to serve that we can have a real election.
You tell me you don’t have the time to serve on the board? Keep in mind that each board position may have a committee to assist them with their responsibilities. In addition, you gain the benefit of leadership training provided for free by ARMA International. I have found the training to be of value in increasing my leadership skills. I promise that your investment of time will be repaid in multiple ways by being part of a team that influences the chapter’s direction and makes an impact on the chapter’s future.
Please let me know by the end of March, which Committee or Board position on which you wish to serve. I can be reached at 404-572-3309 or mafry@kslaw.com.
To help you with your decision I have listed below the 6 committees needing reinforcements and their contacts. I have also summarized responsibilities of each of the elected board positions. I look forward to hearing from our membership.
Mary Anne Fry - President
On behalf of the Atlanta ARMA Board
The 6 committee opportunities:
Chapter of the Year Committee
Contact: Jerry Van Loozen
jvanloozen@blueridgesolutionsgroup.com
Community Outreach Committee
Contact: Cherise Forbes
cherise.forbes@merial.com
CRM/Education Committee
Contact: Tamara Livingston
tlivings@kennesaw.edu
Membership Committee
Contact: George Brodnax
gbrodnax@sbssolutions.com
Programs/Meeting Education Committee
Contact: Joe Pearson
jpearson@kilpatrickstockton.com
Sponsorship Committee
Contact: Pete Smith
pesmith@ikon.com
Summary of Board Positions
President (will automatically become Chair of the board the following year)
¨ Create and supervise committees
¨ Preside over general membership meetings
¨ Serve as the main liaison with ARMA International and the Region
¨ Assist with compiling the chapter’s annual report
First Vice-President
¨ Chair the Program and Hospitality Committee
¨ Develop the monthly meeting programs with committee assistance
¨ Manage the speaker budget
¨ Inform the Chapter membership of meeting programs
Second Vice-President
¨ Chair the Marketing Committee
¨ Manage the marketing budget
¨ Post information on the Chapter website and supervise the outsourced group maintaining the site
¨ Manage the vendor program
Treasurer
¨ Receive and disburse the funds of the Chapter
¨ Keep and preserve books of accounts on the Chapter’s expenses and funds and supply all financial records to the audit committee
¨ Collect Chapter membership and meeting fees
¨ File the Chapter’s renewal with the Secretary of State
Secretary
¨ Keep the minutes of the meetings ob the Board of Directors
¨ Keep the Standing Rules Log
¨ Chair the Archive Committee
¨ Collect the records of the outgoing board members and committees
Directors (3 directors serve on the board. Two are elected in odd numbered years and one in even numbered years)
¨ Hold office for 2 years
¨ Chair a standing committee
¨ Act in an advisory and voting capacity
Qualifications of the Board
¨ The Chair of the Board, President, and either or both Vice Presidents shall not be employed by the same firm or agency
¨ Must be a member in good standing of the Chapter
¨ Must not be currently holding an office with ARMA on a regional, national or international level with the exception of committees
In December, our members contributed to a great organization! The kids there were so thankful that a few of them wrote letters.
Read those heartfelt letters here!
Board Chair Jerry having some fun!
January Meeting 1-15-08
Facilities Managers Meeting
Presentation by Dr. Mark Langemo
December Meeting 12-18-07
Project Adventure Kids & Center for Puppetry Arts
Ask The CRM -- Updated Article!
read here
Are You Interested in
Becoming a CRM?
Find more information at ICRM.org
Plus - a handbook for the exam!!!
Several of the chapter's CRM have volunteered to chair a study group.
The sessions are underway now! For more info, email:
Barb.Compton@mirant.com
EXCITING NEWS 
Records Management Internet/Radio Talk Show to Air on Tuesdays at 8pm EST
Ray Davis, VP of the Liberty Bell Chapter of Philadelphia's local ARMA chapter will be hosting an internet/radio talk show dedicated to records management.
Inside the Records Room will be a weekly talk show for the records management professional looking for solutions to the challenges they're facing in today's environment. There will be set topics along with opportunities for listeners to e-mail topics they would like to hear.
For information on future shows or to listen to past shows: www.insidetherecordsroom.com
November Meeting 11-20-07
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Wondering what your
Board of Directors are
up to?
Read the Board Minutes here:
February 2008
2007-2008 Board
