Love it Hugh! A little humour on this day that we remember the very
talented Robin Williams.

Slot me in at backup QB!

Best,

Alex


On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 2:16 AM, Hugh Smith <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Listing those who I consider mentors might be a strike against them…….
>
> But first and foremost, this Listserve and everyone on it has been a great
> service to me over the years.  Like a newspaper, not every topic is of
> interest.  But then;  so many are amazingly so. I developed my interest in
> RM here.  (Please quit changing its name KM, RIM, IG.)
>
> Here is my fantasy records team of proven performers:
>
> Larry Medina is on my list at the very top. He is the QB. The Brains that
> I most admire.
> Peter Kurilecz is the fullback that keeps plunging the middle making the
> tough yards.
> Ginny Jones is my swift flanker back that races around writing papers,
> guidelines, books, et al.
> Gary Link has been a recent mentor.  A single thread led to an article
> being published in NIRMA that was all his work.  ( I am a bad man……..?)
> The President of ARMA who raced in to defend the organization against big
> time opponents.  I will not mention her name as it may hurt her as her
> actions were so heroic they tried to have her fired.  What cowards.  Larry
> and I worship her courage and steadfastness.
> Joanne Gallagher of Schering Plough.  What a warrior princess.
> Rae Cogar the most dominating Records Manager/lawyer in the league.
> Sharon Kuhns as the women of greatest integrity and undaunted courage. So
> very knowledgeable.
> And of course, at Blindside Left tackle is Patrick Cunningham.  We
> sometimes differ but he is the Timex that never loses a second.
> Fred Grevin who is the pulling guard that clears the way for the star
> running backs. His RFP’s are a thing of beauty. He is now on NFPA 232 and
> no one is kicking sand in our face anymore.
> Richard King for stepping up to join NFPA 232. Hopefully his position is
> locked down. He does not post enough because his material is great.
> Fred and Richard won’t know how much fortitude this will require until the
> next NFPA cycle but they will win the day; because they are mentors who
> carry the sword of knowledge into Standards and ISO battles.
>
> And so many more. NIRMA is an amazing collection of records managers.
>  They take it seriously like I wish ARMA would.  They fight the good fight
> and a Standard is a Standard. NQA-1, Risk 2018, N45, ANSI IT9.11 and so
> many more.   And they help each other out so much. You should have read
> their “Outstanding Professional Balloting.   They mentor in the most
> amazing way.  It is as if Mother Theresa was the records manager helping
> other records managers.
>
> And so many more.  I close with a little prayer for Alan Andolsen. What a
> sweetheart of a man and maybe the greatest records manager who ever lived.
>
> Start the fog machine, raise the paper banner for our Fantasy Team of
> 2014.  Hurrah!!  Cue the Marching Band!!
>
> I still have not named the defense….. and they come from NIRMA. William
> Clover is the mentor to end all mentors on their team. Denise Armentrout,
> Denise Pickett, Mary Binkholder, Lona Smith, Steve Matson, Rebecca
> Weissman, Jerry Lewis, Micehelle Smith, Rich Giska, Ken Barry, and Cheri
> Susner. To read the evaluations for their contribution to the Industry
> would make them blush and their parents proud.
>
> Often Records Management is a thankless but vital role.  Recognition has
> to come from within.  Be proud as you come out that tunnel but look out for
> the Philly Fan leaning over the railing with a beer.  Those Philly Fans
>  booed and snowballed Santa so be careful out there.
>
> I give you the honor that most nights,  ….that I wait up for the Digest to
> come in before I go to bed. Here it is 11:00 PM in Vegas at NIRMA and I am
> posting to the Listserve.  Who loves you baby? ………..
>
>
>
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