Your Invitation to Join ARMA

Join the Information Management Professionals
One of ARMA's strengths is its ability to bring together people with the common purpose of managing information in today's world while protecting information of the past. Established in 1956, ARMA's 10,000 plus members, from 30 countries, are from every level of the profession and every type of organization. A broad-based professional society, ARMA International can meet your needs, whatever your particular records management interests, experience or responsibilities.

We invite you to join the over 400 members of the Houston Chapter of ARMA who, through a strong network, encourage professional development, education and the exchange of ideas. 
Contact us at
ARMA Houston Chapter
Membership Manager
P. O. Box 1794
Houston, TX 77251-1794
E-mail: membership@armahouston.org.

Membership Advantages
As a member of ARMA, you can count the following among your benefits:
Member access from the ARMA International Web site:

• Electronic access to information, tips, and guidance through the ARMA Member Forum.  
• Legislative and regulatory updates 
• Standards and best practices 
• Technology trends and applications 
• Live and web-based education 
• Marketplace news and analysis 
• Books & videos on managing records and information 
• Global network of 10,000+ records and information management professionals

Local Professional Activities

• Monthly meetings with up-to-date topical presentations.
• Hands-on workshops delivered by experts 
• ARMA Houston Conference, a multi-track, multi-day event with a large trade-show exhibit, brings the most current topics together for attendees. All sessions are presented by leading experts in the field.

Publications
The Information Management Journal is recognized as the leading professional journal of the records and information management industry. The Information Management Journal is filled with articles and information on the latest trends, observations, and case studies that affect the industry, business, government, and other entities that rely on accurate and reliable information resources.

Infopro contains information on current key and critical topics in the records and information management area, in addition to activities of ARMA chapters, Industry Specific Groups (ISG)-Sectors, the ARMA Board of Directors, and other Association happenings. This on-line publication from ARMA International is distributed to members by email.

ARMA International Washington Policy Brief. on-line updates from ARMA International for members on legislative actions involving documents and records.

ARMAdilla is the Houston Chapter's newsletter and a primary resource for local workshop, seminar, and event information. This award winning publication is available in paper copy as well as on the ARMA Houston Chapter Web site.

ARMA Bookstore, on the ARMA International Web site, provides concise published information for the records and information professional. Titles range from the Internet to professional development to ISO 9000 to the latest automation and imaging technologies. All publications are available to ARMA members at a  discounted price.

On-line Professional Development
On-line courses, Web seminars and streaming records management-related presentations are available to members as discounted prices on ARMA International Web site. The up-to-date courses provide a resource to sharpen your skills and advance your career.

CareerLink Resume & Job Placement Services
Located on the ARMA International Web site for ARMA members, CareerLink lists open international and domestic records and information management positions and assists members in creating resumes for postings on the site. Use "Careerlink" as a search term on ARMA International Web site or go to http://www.arma.org/careers/jobseekers.cfm.

ARMA International's Annual Conference
ARMA's annual four (4) day conference brings together information managers from all corners of the globe. The latest technology is displayed and the most recent events that affect information are discussed. The 49th ARMA International 2004 Conference and Expo will be held in Long Beach California, October 3-6. Visit ARMA International's Web site for up-to-date information regarding the Annual Conference.

Industry Specific Groups - Sectors
Industry Specific Groups (ISGs) - Sectors address the needs of a specific industry. These industries range from banking to health care to energy to law. The function of each business specific unit goes beyond the local level to give you a broader range of information and perspectives. There are no additional charges to belong to an ISG and no limit to the number of ISG's a member can choose. ARMA members can join as many ISGs as they wish. ARMA has organized the ISG's into Sectors by large general topics.

Go to Industry-Specific, under Career Development on ARMA International Web site for the latest information on the hot topics:
• Records Retention And Disposition Programs,
• Information Retention Requirements,
• Electronic Signatures,
• Information Compliance,
• Information Storage Media,
• Scanning And Imaging,
• Information Audits And Certification,
• HIPPA, Sarbanes-Oxley And More.

Also, visit all the ISG - Sector pages on ARMA International Web site by using "ISG" as a search term. ARMA members can participate in the Member Forum, an on-line bulletin board with a special section for ISG -Sector postings.

Leadership Development
There are numerous opportunities to participate in committees charged with promoting the records and information management profession, determining programs, editing and writing chapter newsletters, presenting awards, reaching out to the community and enhancing professional standards at the local Chapter level and international level. Your opportunity for development begins with ARMA membership.