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The Association of Records Managers and
Administrators, Inc. (ARMA) is a not-for-profit professional
association formed on July 1,1975. ARMA’s purpose is as
follows:
- Promote and advance the improvement of records and
information management and related fields through
study, education, and research,
- Advance professional knowledge and techniques by
sharing and exchanging experiences and information
related to the field of records and information management,
and
- Develop and advance standards of professional competence
in the field of records and information management.
Please feel free to visit the ARMA
worldwide web site for additional information.
trIANGLE AREA CHAPTER HISTORY
On July 28, 1982, thirteen people gathered to form
a local chapter of ARMA. They selected a temporary steering
committee and voted on the name "triangle Area Chapter."
After several organizational meetings, December 6,
1982, became the new chapter’s charter night. Thirty-six
people were in attendance for the installation of officers
and the presentation of the charter to the chapter:
Since its inception, the chapter has experienced continual
growth, with over 100 members. These members contribute
to a wide selection of occupations within the realm
of information management. The following industries
and services are represented.
| Vendors |
Insurance |
Legal |
| Optical Disk |
Government |
Software |
| Micro../graphics |
State |
Manufacturing |
| Filing Systems |
Local |
Communications |
| Records Storage |
Education |
Financial Services |
| Temporary Services |
Utilities |
Chemical |
| Consultants |
Retail |
Pharmaceutical |
HOW TO JOIN ARMA
Any individual, holding or occupying
a position as manager, supervisor, education, student
or generally interested in the field of Records and
Information Management shall be eligible for membership.
Any individual so qualified may not be excluded from
or denied membership in ARMA International, subject
to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws.
ARMA EVENTS
The triangle Area Chapter holds monthly
meetings beginning in September and ending in May. Anyone
interested in attending may contact the Chief Records
Officer at 919-715-2320 for more information.
Watch this space for meeting agendas and
news regarding local ARMA events.
ARMA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 4 - 7, 1998
HOUSTON, TX
Exploring the Information Universe
ARMA is the Association of Records Managers
and Administrators. The 1998 conference, Exploring the
Information Universe, will take a look at going beyond
the conventional limits of information management. Educational
and Networking Sessions can be chosen from over 50 different
selections. Sessions cover the areas of Information Administration,
Technologies, Career Advancement, Industry Specific, and
Special Interests. Representatives from over 150 companies
will be present to share products and services dealing
with Information and Imaging Technology. The conference’s
keynote speaker is Gene Kranz, former NASA flight director.
The cost of the conference with Advance Registration
is $625 for members and $775 for nonmembers. Advance
Registration must be postmarked or faxed by August 16.
To receive a Registration Form for the conference or
for conference information, call 1-800-422-2762 (U.S./Canada)
or 913-341-3808. Hotel Accommodations can be arranged
through: Housing Bureau, 801 Congress, Houston, TX 77002,
Fax: 713-227-6331.
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