ARMA International is a not-for-profit professional association and the authority on managing records and information - paper and electronic 

Meet Our Newest Member!

Mr. Gary Stoetzer is the newest member of the Dayton Chapter of ARMA. Gary is the Business Development Director for Business Data Solutions (BDS) which is located in Springboro. BDS supplies health care, government, education, medical, financial, insurance and business clients with secure records conversion and storage. BDS stores original paper files - after they have been scanned, while the client can have access to them whenever they desire. BDS also shreds paper files at a Din-Level 3 site.

Gary is a Springboro resident and enjoys golf, basketball and his grandson. He and his wife have 3 daughters that are married and are excelling in their careers.

When you see Gary at our next meeting, give him a warm welcome!

March Chapter Meeting Preview:
Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles (GARP)

Guest Speaker Komal Gulich, of FirstEnergy Corp. and ARMA International’s Board of Directors, will present the most current information available on ARMA International’s new initiative, Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles (GARP).

This meeting will begin at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 23 at the Miami Conservancy District.

For further program information, please see the March Meeting Notice.

E-Records Forum April 20-21, 2010 in Austin Texas

a unique conference focusing on current issues in Electronic Records Management

Program schedule and registrationm information available from the Event Flyer

Archives and Records Management Education Goes eGlobal

Today’s archivists and records managers are faced with a variety of challenges, including managing records created using emerging technologies and records residing in more than one country. While many archivists and records managers recognize the need for further education to prepare them to meet these challenges, busy work schedules and family commitments present barriers.

In response, the San Jose School of Library and Information Science launched a fully online Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) degree program two years ago. Students can live anywhere as they complete their degree in less than three years using a variety of sophisticated distance learning tools, including web conferencing for real-time audio and video discussions, as well as wikis, blogs, twitter, and 3D immersive learning environments.

MARA students participate in a cohort model, studying with a small group of peers who share the learning journey together. They receive instruction and mentoring from faculty and professionals who are award-winning scholars and leaders in their academic and professional communities – and who live around the globe, bringing an international perspective on emerging trends in the field.

Applications are now being accepted for the third MARA cohort, scheduled to begin classes in August 2010. The deadline to apply is March 30.

Additional information about the MARA program can be found at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/mara/.

Individuals interested in applying for the MARA program can also contact Dr. Patricia Franks, MARA Program Coordinator, at pfranks@slis.sjsu.edu.

E-Discovery Conference Announcement

ARMA Greater Indianapolis Chapter will hold this informative conference on March 24, 2010. Full program details and registration information available here.

Attention Genealogists & Researchers:
One Million Hamilton County (Ohio) Documents
Now Available Online!

According to the Family Tree- A Monthly Publication of the Montgomery County Chapter of the OGS, Vol 30, Issue 1, more than 1 million Hamilton County (Ohio) Probate Court documents, dating back to 1791 are available online.

You can find the documents at http://www.probatect.org/case_search/index.htm

New edition of The Information Record newsletter is now available!

Greater Dayton ARMA 2009 - 2010 Meeting Schedule
Updates & Changes Announced

Thanks to the hard work of Tina Ratcliff and the Program Committee, the calendar year events will be both fun and informative. Please come out and join us for our chapter events on the fourth Tuesday of month!

2009-2010 Chapter Meeting Schedule

Photos from the 2009 Leadership Conference
in Lansing, Michigan

Greater Dayton Chapter members (from l-r Gillian Hill, Cindy Manz, Tina Ratcliff, Jahzerah Brooks, and Debbie Andrews) enjoy an evening river boat cruise

Debbie Andrews, Board Chair Debbie Andrews delivers Greater Dayton Chapter's highs and lows at the 2009 Leadership Conference

Cindy Manz and other Great Lakes Region members are toasted as Chapter Members of the Year

Digitizing Projects 101 Seminar a Success!

Greater Dayton ARMA hosts successful spring seminar "Digitizing Projects 101" with Angela O'Neal of the Ohio Historical Society.

More photos from the seminar available on the Photo Gallery page

2008 Chapter Member of the Year

ARMA Greater Dayton Chapter President, Debbie Andrews, presents Chapter Member of the Year Award 2008 to Sharon Lane. The presentation took place at the February meeting at The African American History museum in Wilberforce, Ohio.

The Information Record now available online!

The Greater Dayton ARMA chapter newsletter is an excellent source for reviews, commentaries, upcoming event schedules, and general RIM-related information. Check it out today!

See the PUBLICATIONS page for more information.