Topic:  How to Write a Successful Records Retention Rule

Synopsis:  In this session, we will define what a records retention rule is, explain its purposes, identify its key components, describe the basic types of records retention rules, and review other considerations that contribute to writing a retention rule that will well serve your organization's records disposition program.

Presenter: Joseph Suster is a former career employee at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and currently serves as Secretary to the ARMA Chicago Board. During his 41 years at NARA, he worked as a manager, records analyst, and RIM instructor. Joseph has presented at numerous ARMA education sessions over the years, both here in Chicago and at other chapters in the Midwest.

Virtual Session fee:

Hybrid Meetings Have returned -- Attend in person or via zoom

Register for the in-person session to enjoy a meal and networking with your colleagues. Or register for the virtual session to join from your remote location -- your choice!

Did you know?  Starting in 2014, ARMA Chicago was the first chapter in all of ARMA International to offer hybrid meetings.

 How It Works

1. Register for the meeting on ARMA Chicago site => https://armachicago.org/meetinginfo.php

2. Select the "Dial-in" ticket.

3. Pay your fee: $0 for ARMA members; $0 for non-members.

4. Before the meeting, ARMA Chicago will email you a link to the Zoom session. 

5. On the day of the meeting, log into Zoom before the start of the meeting.

6. Grab a cup of coffee and join the meeting, ask questions and reap the benefits of our educational offerings!

Frequently Asked Questions

What prompted ARMA Chicago to offer streaming meetings?

For years, some of our valued members have shared frustrations with the board about wanting to attend chapter meetings, but being unable to leave the office. In order to ensure our chapter constituency has the highest level of access to meeting content, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to invest in this type of project. Although you will not have the same experience as a live audience, you will be able to “attend” the presentation, go through the educational content and even ask questions.

Will the meetings be recorded?

No. Those who choose to pay to attend the meetings online will not have the option to view the videos on demand. Content presented in the online meetings will be in real-time, and not recorded.

What if my computer does not behave?

If you do have not installed Zoom yet, do it now before the meeting. => https://zoom.us/   Make sure your computer meets Zoom's standard system operating requirements. ARMA Chicago cannot remote troubleshoot or fix any chapter member or guest computer systems. 

Will the online format be available for all meetings?

Check the event details page for each meeting to see if a virtual session option is available.

Can I register at the last minute?

To ensure each registered online chapter member receives proper links and login credentials, the deadline for registration for the online format is 5PM on the day prior to the chapter meeting.

My schedule suddenly changed! Can I switch from an in-person registration to an online registration?

Once a reservation has been made for a particular format (in-person or online), you cannot switch between format. We appreciate your help and understanding with this policy.

Can I ask questions of the speaker?

Absolutely! Simply type your question in the Zoom chat window and the moderator will ask your question at the end of the presentation.