Dear Readers :
As this issue goes digital , we will be on the cusp of a new year . It ’ s during this time that many people are thoughtful about their professional ( and personal ) development . In my opinion , there are four key components to professional development : practical experience , education , mentorship and networking .
With this in mind , I recommend that you take advantage of three key opportunities that are on the horizon for 2017 : attending the Chapter ’ s networking event on January 19 th , participating in ARMA International ’ s Mentorship Program ( see page 15 for details ) and attending the Chapter ’ s Annual Spring Conference on March 7 th . The conference covers a broad range of topics and features notable speakers , such as Bill Saffady .
Before highlighting the content in this issue , I would like to take a moment to welcome new members to the Chapter : Jeannette Castro , FileBank Inc .; Rovindra Budhu , Baker & McKenzie ; Jennie Catherine Dubin-Rhodin ; Steven Aellis , NYSE ; and Sean Fredricks , LegalShred .
As you may know , the issues for this Chapter year will feature IG Practitioner Lauren Barnes speaking about standing up an IG Program at her Company . In this issue , she addresses the planning process touching upon funding , the use of consultants , business area compliance and sustainability . She also talks about laying the proper foundation for an IG program , which includes fortifying the records management function . One way is to establish a governing body , such as a Records Management Steering Committee , which can play a strategic role and plant the seed for looking at the management of information more broadly . Author Earl Johnson , Jr . CRM , provides valuable insight in standing up such a Committee in this issue .
In closing , I want to congratulate Team bike kARMA , comprised of Chapter members and friends , who rode 30 miles around NYC on Sunday , October 23 rd and raised a total of $ 7,824 to help stamp out Multiple Sclerosis . Congrats to Gene Stakhov and his team of 13 .
Jen Best Editor-In-Chief , exchange ( NewsletterVP @ armanyc . org )
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