Welcome Ward! And CONGRATULATIONS on being selected your company's records
person.
Both ARMA and AIIM are excellent organizations. Which you join
(difficulties with websites or not) depends on which is most pertinent to
your job. From your introduction, I would suggest joining ARMA.
I have been an ARMA member for over 35 years and have realized an
outstanding ROI for my time and money.
Also, the annual ARMA Conference is the best opportunity to learn exactly
what you need to move forward and be successful in your new position as
records person.
Your local area probably has an ARMA chapter within a reasonable distance
and you'll be able to meet and network with other records people at the
chapter meetings.
Best of luck,
Su D. A. Graham, CRM, MLS
Graham Information Management Associates
15 Conestoga Road / Black Hawk, CO 80422
Voice: (303) 642-7802 / Fax: (303) 642-0115
Email: [log in to unmask] / Web: GrahamInfo.com
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> Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 14:01:03 -0500
> From: Ward Fennell <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Introduction and Questions
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> Hello, my name is Ward Fennell. I am somewhat new to this industry and
> would
> like to make sure that I am headed in the right direction. It was
> recommended by a friend to sign for this list; and obviously, I followed
> their recommendation. I am employed by a small company located in the
> upper
> midwest. Although the company is not large, it has locations in several
> cities. I have been hired as the "records" person. I have a background
> in finance and project management and am looking forward to handling this
> project for my new bosses.
>
> I have a couple of questions for this group, and not really sure just how
> many there are of you, but..........
>
> Question 1: Is ARMA a good organization? I am trying to determine where to
> spend my budget resources for professional development as I get up to
> speed.
> I have been to the ARMA website a few times and plunked around. I notice
> that I can "sign-up" for some ARMA offerings, but for others I need to be
> a
> member. I have sent e-mails to the "member services" e-mail that is
> located
> in several places on the website, but have not received a reply. I notice
> when I call the headquarters number, I have the luxury of wading my way
> through quite a few options. I would appreciate your comment.
>
> Question 2: Is AIIM a good organization? I have signed up for many of
> AIIM's
> offerings and have found them to be quite numerous, which (personally) I
> like. I would rather have more than I can afford, or have time for, than
> not
> enough. I have not experienced some of the ARMA roadblocks on the AIIM
> website.
>
> In advance, I very much appreciate any and all comments...........and
> "yes",
> I know there are a few other associations that offer something similar to
> ARMA and AIIM, but these appear to be the front runners.
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> The New Guy (no, not the one in movie)
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> Ward Fennell
> Records Director
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