Chapter Meetings
and Events
Next Chapter Meeting is May 16th, 2024 - 11:30am-1pm
Chapter Meetings are hybrid (IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL)
In-person location for April will be in OKC at: OK State Regents for Higher Education, 655 Research Pkwy 3rd floor, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(Bring parking garage ticket to meeting to be validated)
Lunch will be catered and paid for by UV&S our May Chapter Meeting Sponsor
Menu: Martha Washington Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, Corn Casserole, Mixed Green Salad, Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls,
Italian Cream Cake, and Assorted soda
If you will plan to eat a catered lunch, please
1) Register at the In Person link below AND
2) Send an email to Fariba (fwilliams@ocap.org) no later than
5pm Monday, May 13th in order to have an accurate count for the food order.
**No cost for lunch at May’s chapter meeting**
May 16th Chapter Meeting
The Top Three Key Focus Areas for IT Security Initiatives
Dan Reisig, VP of Technology & Innovation UV&S
As the data security threat landscape continues to evolve what should you be doing to combat against cyber threats?
1. Employee Training and Awareness: Educate employees about cybersecurity risks like phishing, malware, and social engineering through regular training sessions. Teach them to recognize and respond to threats, practice good password habits, and avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments.
2. Endpoint Security: Secure devices like laptops, desktops, and mobiles with antivirus software, firewalls, and endpoint detection tools. Regularly update and patch endpoints to prevent malware, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
3. Data Backup and Recovery: Implement robust data backup plans to protect critical business data. Store backups securely offsite or in the cloud, encrypting them for added security. This ensures data remains recoverable in case of cyber-attacks or disasters.
Please join us at the upcoming ARMA monthly meeting, where we'll delve into proactive cybersecurity strategies and the criticality of adopting a layered approach to strengthen your defenses against cyber threats. While no security solution is perfect, you can greatly reduce risks to your data and business. Enjoy lunch on UV&S as we engage in insightful discussions on safeguarding your organization's digital assets in a constantly evolving threat environment.
Dan Reisig embarked on his technology journey in 1986 within the U.S. Air Force, dedicating over a decade to advancing tech capabilities across the globe. His transition to the private sector in 1996 marked the start of a leadership legacy, steering transformative technology projects for Fortune 500 giants and small enterprises alike, fueled by a deep-seated passion for leveraging tech to solve complex challenges.
In 2001, Dan co-founded Concergent IT, a trailblazing tech firm in Wichita, KS, committed to delivering cutting-edge data center and tech consulting services. Under his guidance, Concergent IT flourished, expanding its offerings and expertise. The pivotal acquisition by UV&S in 2016 elevated their capacity to pioneer state-of-the-art IT solutions.
In his current role as VP of Technology and Innovation at UV&S, Dan is at the forefront of integrating acquired companies and driving the introduction of new products and services to global markets, embodying a career dedicated to the relentless evolution and advancement of technology.
Chapter Meeting - Spring Seminar-Mania 2024
What is Your Conflict Management Style? by Azure Brown
Azure will guide us to understand the neuroscience behind it and how to respond to others in a conflict situation. RIM professionals deal with conflict daily. It can range from the need for financial support to finding your forever home in the organizational structure. Either way, you have to be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders and there is bound to be conflict. This presentation will provide an assessment to learn what your conflict management style is, understand what is happening in the brain during conflict and how to effectively manage it.
An expert in conflict management within the records and information management field, Azure G. Brown currently serves as the Records Management Officer at Austin Community College and as a volunteer mediator and conflict coach through the Minnesota Conflict Resolution Center. Azure regularly presents as a keynote speaker and panelist at industry events and conferences where she talks about the transformative nature of conflict management. Azure is known for her highly engaging approach to teaching mediation tools with the power to transform lives. Though she’s been appearing as an expert since 2021, Azure most recently shared her knowledge, insight, and experiences at the 2023 e-Records Conference, For the Win! Records and Data, and the Texas Library Association: Black Caucus Roundtable.
Born and raised in East Austin,Texas, Azure believes strongly in the value of teaching people to manage conflict—both in personal and professional settings. She credits her own experiences avoiding conflict and subsequently learning to manage it with springboarding her success as a “conflict management evangelist.” Azure is a Certified Records Manager and holds a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, with Continuing Education as a Mediator and Conflict Coach. When she’s not working or educating audiences, Azure enjoys all things fashion!
RIM Month Mastery: Turbocharging Your Records and Information Management Skills- Ryan Zilm
Ryan has been an active contributor to the Information Management & Technology profession for more than 27 years and is the CEO and Founder of Z’s Information Lifecycle Management. Before that, he was employed with Baker Hughes as a Senior Director, overseeing the Records & Information Management Program, based in Houston, Texas. He received his M.B.A. from the University of Texas at San Antonio, has a B.A in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, has multiple industry related certifications and has participated in developing many foundational resources supporting associated Information-related communities. Ryan has also served as Past President of the ARMA International Board of Directors and was recently inducted into the ARMA Company of Fellows in October 2022.
Chapter Meeting - Building and Sustaining Your RIM Program with a RIM Playbook- By Jessie Wilkins (joining virtually)
This workshop will introduce attendees to the concept of the records and information management playbook - the list of “plays” that keep the RIM program running. We’ll review the purpose and value of having a playbook (and not just for RIM!) and the specific benefits building one offers to the organization including centralization and standardization. We’ll also walk through the structure of the playbook and the structure of the individual plays. We’ll conclude with a look at how to actually build and maintain a RIM playbook. Attendees will receive an editable template including suggested RIM plays that they can use to develop their own RIM playbooks..
Chapter Meeting - January 18th “IG Education and Leadership”
IG Education and Leadership How do you prepare one's staff for IG? What about your educational needs? This presentation will explore academic programs and certification opportunities for IG professionals. Further, a sample of resources will be reviewed, along with an introduction to other IG/RIM and leadership resources that can be used to improve and evolve an IG program and career.
Andrew Ysasi (EE-SA-SEE), MS, CRM, IGP, CIP, CIGO, FIP, CIPM, CISM, PMP, has 25 years of experience in executive leadership and information governance. As Vice President of Advocacy for VRC, Andrew mentors, educates, and volunteers with the IG community on behalf of VRC. In addition to VRC, he served on the Executive Committee for the ICRM from 2020-2023, is an instructor at San Jose State University's MARA program, and a resume expert with Admovio®, where his work is published on CIO.com. In the past, Andrew contributed to ARMA's IGBOK and Wiley's Information Governance, Second Edition. Andrew has a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, certificates in Data Analytics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and Data Privacy Strategy from Cornell.
Christmas Day
May the peace and beauty of the Holiday season be with you at Christmas and throughout the coming year!
December Happy Hour in Tulsa
December 14th, 2023 ARMA OK Chapter Meeting in Tulsa will be Happy Hour 5-7pm at Hideaway Pizza
For December in the Tulsa area, we wanted to offer an opportunity for area Chapter members to meet in-person. So, make your plans to come gather together for free pizza and some Holiday Cheer! In Tulsa, we are spotlighting the Iron Gate Food Pantry. A few of our members currently volunteer at this organization and they will be there and share about the impact this organization has in the community. Members that attend, will want to bring canned goods items as listed on Iron Gate's website. Contributions and donations can also be made on their website Iron Gate Donation.
Location: Hideaway Pizza, 1419 E 15th St, Tulsa, OK
Beverages are the responsibility of the attendees.
To reserve your seat, please Register for In Person and email m.d.stafford@outlook.com. Reservations must be made by the Monday prior to the chapter event. All who Register for the Tulsa Happy Hour, will be treated to free December Pizza!
(Tulsa area members can contact Michelle Stafford for any questions. m.d.stafford@outlook.com )
December Meeting in OKC 11:30am-1:00pm
December 14th, 2023 ARMA OK Chapter Meeting in OKC 11:30am-1pm
Each December, our Chapter spotlights a non-profit organization. In OKC, the organization will be the YWCA and YWCA Director, Rachele Eskridge will join us for a free pizza lunch and share with us about the vision of the YWCA to provide care and hope to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in central Oklahoma. Chapter members are encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift for all ages of children, and/or women’s clothing, coats, etc. If you aren’t attending in person, contributions and donations can also be made on their website: YWCA.
Location: State Regents Office, 655 Research Parkway, 3rd Floor, OKC
If you park in the parking garage, bring your parking ticket with you to be validated for free parking
A Pizza lunch will be provided free of charge
To reserve your seat, please Register for In Person and email fwilliams@ocap.org. Reservations must be made by the Monday prior to the chapter meeting. All who Register In Person in OKC, will be treated to a free December Pizza lunch!
There is no charge to attend meetings either in person or virtually. No Zoom/Virtual meeting in December.
Chapter Meeting - A Day in the Life of Information Management
Chris Thibault, Operations Manager Iron Mountain will walk us through a standard day of operations at Iron Mountain.
Iron Mountain's employees have many different roles, but two of the most common are Record Center Specialists and Transportation Specialists. These employees are on the front lines, working to protect records as if they were their own. Join us to discuss some of the challenges they regularly face and the solutions they use to overcome them.
Chapter Meeting - September 21st (In Person and Virtual)
ARMA Leadership Panel Discussion
For our first meeting, we are excited to have a panel discussion with three amazing ARMA International Leaders. Nate Hughes, CEO; Margaret Hermesmeyer, Chair of ARMA International; and Heather Lehman, Director of Member Engagement with be joining us (via Zoom) to connect with our chapter and answer any questions you may have about ARMA. It will be an open discussion, however if you have questions already in mind, please submit them to the Board by email, armaokchapter@gmail.com so we can forward them on to the panel.
Chapter Member Appreciation Luncheon
Your ARMA Oklahoma Chapter will be hosting, at no cost to you, a Member Appreciation Luncheon in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa!! This is the first time our chapter has offered an event like this and we are looking forward to your participation and hope you will join us.
Tulsa Area Chapter Membership lunch will be held at the Boulder Grill, 17 W 7th St., Downtown Tulsa.
OKC Area Chapter Membership lunch will be held at Charleston’s Bricktown, 224 Johnny Bench Dr, Downtown Oklahoma City.
This event has been planned by the Board of Directors so that we can recognize our new and tenured chapter members and say thank you for continuing to support ARMA.
Registration/RSVP is required. Registration will close on Wednesday, June 21st @ 11:30am.
If you are not a member of the chapter, you are certainly welcome to participate as a guest for $10. Simply click the “Pay for the Lunch” link above, AND click to register for the city near you. We sincerely hope you will consider joining ARMA, and we would love to have you join the Chapter!!
Member Cost - $0
Non-Member Cost - $10
(There will be no virtual option for this luncheon.)
May Chapter Meeting - Current Legal State of Marijuana in the Workplace
Paul Ross, Labor and Employment Attorney, McAfee & Taft, will be providing a legal oversight of employment law including marijuana in the workplace in Oklahoma and the U.S. Paul has presented to our chapter before and received great reviews, so you'll want to mark your calendars!
April Chapter Meeting - Gamifying Governance: Putting the "FUN" in FUNctional for your IM Compliance Program
Ryan Zilm has been an active contributor to the Information Management & Technology profession for more than 26 years and currently is employed with Baker Hughes as a Senior Director, overseeing the Records & Information Management Program, based in Houston, Texas. He received his M.B.A. from the University of Texas at San Antonio, has a B.A in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, has multiple industry related certifications and has participated in developing many foundational resources supporting associated Information-related communities. Ryan has also served as Past President of the ARMA International Board of Directors and was recently inducted into the ARMA Company of Fellows in October 2022.
March Chapter Meeting - We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
Are you adrift in a sea of legal information? Strap on your flippers and don't fear the shark.
We'll tell a salty tale or two and explore these issues together on a deep dive. Information Governance in the Legal field. (Originally aired on February 17, 2022.)
Panelists:
Tyrene Bada, MLS, CRM - Born and raised in the Portland, Oregon area Joined ARMA and the Oregon Chapter in 2007 Past Chapter President, VP of Education, still serving as webmaster Has attended every ARMA International Conference since 2008 Currently serving on the ARMA Board of Directors (Elected in 2020) Is a proud SWIFTIE
Moderator:
Heather Lehman, ARMA International
February Chapter Meeting
Disaster Recovery
Kimberly DeCola, CRM, Information Management and Public Information Manager| Austin Energy
Kim has presented this session at numerous workshops and conferences including ARMA InfoCon. She is currently serving as the President of the Austin ARMA Chapter.
January Chapter Meeting
Navigating Today's HR/People Operations Records and Information
Mike Rusnack is currently the Director of Human Resources for BIS, Edmond OK, since 2016. He has been with BIS, formerly known as Business Imaging Systems, Inc. since 2013, where he started out managing the document conversion department. He owned his own company for 11 years, MJR Cornerstones, a records and document storage company, until October 1st of 2022. Prior, he was the Senior Manager, Records and Information Management for Devon Energy. He has a bachelor’s in Special Education for Physically Impaired Children from Western Michigan University, with a Science and Math teaching minor and a Master’s in Human Resources and Personnel Management from Golden Gate University. He holds certification as a SHRM Certified Professional since 2017. Mike is a 22-year retired Air Force officer.
December Chapter Meeting - In Person Only
City Rescue Mission, OKC - December Chapter Meeting - No virtual option this month
ARMA Oklahoma Chapter supports the City Rescue Mission by hosting an annual chapter Toy Drive. Join us on December 8th by bringing an unwrapped toy for a child. A representative from City Rescue Mission will share briefly about their mission in the Oklahoma City area.
For nearly 60 years, City Rescue Mission has been a beacon of hope to thousands in Oklahoma City and beyond.
We’re here to help. Because sometimes bad things happen in life, leading people to make choices that lead them to a dark place. Without a good support system, people can turn to drugs, alcohol and crime, landing them on the cusp of homelessness.
Not able to attend or donate a toy? Consider donating to City Rescue Mission.
November Chapter Meeting
Document and Media Recovery
We will be discussing Document and Vital Record Recovery, steps to restore documents, film etc, what is restorable and what is not restorable, stories from previously jobs and their process.
Speaker: Matt Jaroma
Matt Jaroma is Vice President of Document Recovery Sales at BMS CAT and works with customers who have a vested interest in the storage and retention of documents and records. With a background in the records storage industry, Matt is the ideal person to guide his customers as they navigate the tricky world of document recovery. Since 1999, Matt has worked in the records industry, providing him the expertise in the process from both the consumer and sales side. Matt works with his customers to ensure that their valuable records and documents are handled with care.
October Chapter Meeting
Data Storage Wars Speaker: William Basinger, CRM
Every organization is facing the challenge of managing its unstructured data. This presentation is a case study of how one organization is tackling this issue by implementing an organization wide process to ingest shared drive and Sharepoint files into a repository that can apply retention automatically. He will be discussing the ups and downs experienced while implementing the solution and working through individual network drives to ingest for access, holds, and ultimately disposition.
About our Speaker:
William graduated in 1998 with a BA from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX. He spent 7 years as a contracts administration in telecommunications before joining the Records Management ranks in 2007 where he managed an in-house records center at AT&T Wi-Fi Services. William spent 11 years at BBVA USA where he started managing vendor consolidation, retention schedule creation, and training development. He rose to VP for the Information Lifecycle Management team there, and led the team to implement an electronic information management solution to organize and manage the structured and unstructured data across the company’s footprint. Today he has accepted a position at PNC as their Program Manager for eRecords.
William has been an active member of ARMA since 2007. He has served on the Austin ARMA Board as Newsletter Editor, WebMaster Co Chair, Vice President, President and Immediate Past President. He is currently a Chapter Advisor on the Southwest Region leadership team for Governance and Operations. He achieved his CRM in Mar of 2016 and received his certificate in Understanding the Generally Accepted Record Keeping Principles (the Principles) in 2014.
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The meeting will be held in-person and virtually. Lunch will be provided and costs $15, although lunch is optional, or you can bring your own.
REGISTER - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chapter-meeting-october-13-2022-tickets-419937342897