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February 2024 – Brad Swanson

We are thrilled to have Brad Swanson from Critical Insight talk to us about Cybersecurity. He will discuss the current state of cybersecurity how to better protect ourselves, our organizations, and our customers. Come ready with questions and to learn new things about securing our companies’ futures! Many thanks to Central Utah Water Conservancy District for sponsoring our lunch this month!

Who is Brad Swanson? Brad Swanson is a security professional with Critical Insight. Brad has been in the cybersecurity field for 28 years, and currently specializes in vCISO, audit prep, and security awareness training. He has presented at many security conferences and enjoys talking cybersecurity with anyone who will listen! When not keeping critical infrastructure safe from bad actors, he enjoys Jeeping around the desert and mountains near his home in the greater Las Vegas area. To learn more about them visit their website.

When: Thursday, February 15, 2024; 11:30am -1pm

Where: Taylorsville State Office Building (4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT 84129) or Zoom

Registration (Online): https://byu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqc-qtrjsvE9K9ytgHA9C9HZqkjgtaJa8Y

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January 2024 – Arctic Wolf

To start off the new year we are thrilled for the chance to visit the Arctic Wolf Data Center. This visit will include a tour, an introduction to Artic Wolf Cybersecurity – Operations and a lunch provided by Artic Wolf. Our meeting will begin at 11am this month not 11:30am. Please come with enough time to check-in at the front desk and register for your visitors pass. Whether you’re involved with the cybersecurity of your company, or just curious to see how a data security center works, this tour won’t disappoint! Hope to see you all there!

What is Arctic Wolf? Arctic Wolf is a Cybersecurity company. There mission is to end cyber risk. “We envision a future without cyber risk. Every organization should be so effective at security operations that both the likelihood and impact of a cyber attack is minimized to the point where risk is essentially zero. The Arctic Wolf® Platform and Concierge Security® Team make it fast and easy for organizations of any size to get world-class security operations that continually guard against attacks in an efficient and sustainable way.” To learn more about them visit their website.

When: Thursday, January 18, 2024 11am -12:30pm

Where: Artic Wolf Data Center (1221 S Valley Grove Way, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062)

Parking: Park in the building’s parking lot. There is plenty of parking on both sides of the building.

Registration for this event is now closed. If you missed this event and would like to view the presentation please go to “Presentations from Monthly Chapter Meetings“. Thank you for attending your ARMA Utah Chapter Meeting.

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ARMA Utah Chapter Quarterly Newsletter

December 2023 | Issue No. 01 | Newsletter PDF

Happy Holidays from the Board of Directors of the ARMA Utah Salt Lake Chapter.

Launching the ARMA Quarterly Newsletter

To enhance communication and keep our members informed about the latest activities, we are excited to introduce the ARMA Quarterly Newsletter. This newsletter will serve as a comprehensive roundup of board updates, event highlights, and noteworthy achievements.

Your Involvement Matters

ARMA thrives on the active engagement of its members, and we invite you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community. Your participation is not only valued but crucial to the continued success of our chapter. Here are a few ways you can get more involved:

  • Monthly Meetings: We extend a warm invitation for more members to join our monthly meetings (mark your calendar: every third Thursday of each month).Your presence contributes to the richness of these conversations and helps foster a vibrant community spirit. You are always welcome to bring friends or coworkers (first meeting is free for non-members).
  • Board Committees: We have several exciting opportunities for members to actively participate in membership and education board committees. Contact us for more information.
  • Active Feedback: Your feedback is invaluable to us. We are eager to hear your thoughts on how we can enhance our programs, chapters, and overall member experience. Send your feedback here.
  • Membership Growth: Help us grow our community! Spread the word about ARMA to colleagues and industry peers who can benefit from our resources and networking opportunities.

Thank you for being an essential part of the ARMA Family and always supporting us. We look forward to seeing you in the new year.

A new year is the perfect opportunity to embrace a new RIM practice. If you’ve been thinking of trying something new, now’s your chance—carpeannum!
– Renee Wilson, President

Wishing you a season adorned with joy, sprinkled with laugher ,and wrapped in the warmth of cherished moments.
– Sara Bench, Program Director, Quarterly News Editor

A REMARKABLE YEAR IN REVIEW

As we bid farewell to another year, it is with great pleasure that we reflect upon the milestones and growth that have defined the journey of ARMA Utah Salt Lake Chapter. Here is a comprehensive look at our year in review:

Christmas in the Library | December 21, 2023

ARMA members unwrapped the joy of the season at our holiday social, where relaxation, delightful activities, and festive cheer created an enchanting tapestry of memories. This event transformed records and information management into a hub of holiday magic and fostering connections that carry the spirit of joyful gathering into the hearts of our community throughout the coming year.

Shredding the Past: Best Practices in Records Management Destruction Panel |November 16, 2023

The panel was a resounding success, underscoring the importance of trust, persistence, and the adage that a little move is a good move. The insightful discussion delved into the delicate art of records management destruction, emphasizing the need for a meticulous approach and unwavering trust in established processes.

How Open AI will Revolutionize Information Governance | October 19, 2023

The integration of OpenAI and ChatGPT is revolutionizing the landscape for records and information governance, catering to both structured and unstructured data. This dynamic combination provides a powerful toolkit for managing vast volumes of information, granting the ability to enhance the scope and reach of RIM programs. Their newfound role extends beyond traditional responsibilities, now encompassing the critical task of providing essential data quality and sensitivity assessments. In navigating this brave new world of artificial intelligence and natural language processing, this new technology plays a crucial role in maintaining compliance, security, and the ethical application of technology, marking a paradigm shift in
significance within enterprise frameworks.

Keeping Up with the Information Avalanche: Governing the Wild, Wild Tech of the Digital Age!
| September 21, 2023

In the fast-evolving landscape of technological advancement, a torrent of new information is rapidly generated and accumulates in colossal volumes resulting in a digital blizzard, where information flows incessantly from all directions. Recognizing the critical need to integrate this influx of information into a company’s Information Governance program is paramount. Unlike traditional records, which were akin to individual snowflakes, unique and separate, contemporary data demands a comprehensive strategy for classification, storage, and compliance. Organizations must become the avalanche predictor, not the avalanche victim, by understanding, organizing, and governing their data proactively.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2024*

ARCTIC WOLF: Learn More on Cybersecurity and Data Center (in-person only, since it’s a tour)
Date: January 18, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 1221 S Valley Grove Way, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

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Speaker: Brad Swanson | Critical Insight Cybersecurity

Date: February 15, 2024
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Taylorsville State Office Building,4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT 84129

2024 ARMA UT – Salt Lake Chapter Spring Seminar | Unveiling the Future of Information: Navigating the Digital Landscape and Emerging Technologies
Date: March 21, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Utah County Administration Building, 100 E Center St., Provo, UT 84606

*All events are subject to change.

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Speaker: Mark Diamond | Contoural

Date: April 18, 2024
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: TBD (Davis County)

BI-ANNUAL
LUNCH MEET-UP

Introducing our fresh and friendly (pay-your-own lunch) initiative that invites members and their friends/coworkers for a lunchtime networking experience — because great connections often start with a good meal!
Date: April 25, 2024
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: City Creek

ANNUAL ARMA SERVICE PROJECT “TBA”
Date: May 16, 2024
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: UT State Records Center Clearfield

2024 Summer Closing Social
Swearing in new board members, chapter awards, games, and food

Date: June 20, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: TBD (Salt Lake County/Utah County)

PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ARMA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s
scholarship program encourages the development of the information management community.
Click here to find more information on available scholarships or reimbursement.

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Holiday Social 2023

Food, Holiday Relaxation, Activities, and more! You and a +1 are invited to join us for our Christmas in the Library Holiday Social. Among other activities, there will be a White Elephant Gift Exchange (please bring something under $5 or from your office). This event will be in person and we are SO excited to see you all this holiday season!

When: December 21st @ 11:30 am

Where: Utah State Library Division Bldg, Room 218/219 (250 North 1950 West, Suite A, SLC, 84116)

Cost: FREE for Current Members! $15.00 for Non-Members and Guests (If you have problems paying please contact us at contactarmautah@gmail.com)

Registration: Registration for food is available through 12/16/2023. Please note, the email notification of submission is currently not working. We will do our best to forward the Admin notification to you, but if you need a copy please email armautwebsite@gmail.com . (If your total cost is NOT 0.00, you will need to pay at the Holiday Social. We will have a card reader for you to use. Thanks!)

Registration for this event has closed. If you have questions or concerns please contact us at contactarmautah@gmail.com

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November 2023 – Shredding the Past

When was the last time you looked over your destruction procedures? We are blessed to have several of our very own members have a panel discussion, Shredding the Past: Best Practices in Records Management Destruction. Come ready with questions and thoughts as we learn how our various organizations deal with destructions and the issues that we all face in these processes.

Who are our Panelists? Kendra Yates, Chief Records Officer at Utah Division of Archives and Records Service; Ryan Stock, Records Manager for Ray Quinney & Nebeker; Haley Dunkley, Records Analyst for BYU URIM and the CES Privacy Center.

When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:30am -1pm

Where: Sandy Library Small Meeting Room (10100 Petunia Way, Sandy, UT 84092)

Registration for this event is now closed. If you missed this event and would like to view the presentation please go to “Presentations from Monthly Chapter Meetings“. Thank you for attending your ARMA Utah Chapter Meeting.

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October 2023 – OpenAI

We are excited to host David Gould from EncompaaS. He will be talking to us about how OpenAI will revolutionize information governance. Specifically “how the implementation of OpenAI and ChatGPT in the enterprise will give records and information governance managers a new and extremely important role in providing the data quality and sensitivity required to make these new technologies work effectively and safely within their enterprise environments.” Come with questions and we hope to see you all there!!

Who is David W. Gould? Gould serves as Chief Customer Officer for EncompaaS, where he is responsible for the company’s global go to market plans, programs and strategies. In addition, David is a frequent speaker and blogger on “everything” information governance and data management. David is a subject matter expert on how large enterprises discover, classify, retain, and dispose sensitive and high value information, especially for enhancing content intelligence, meeting compliance and regulatory mandates and improving employee productivity. Visit his LinkedIn profile for more information.

When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 11:30am -1pm

Where: Beehive Room, East Senate Building, Utah State Capitol (120 East Capitol Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103)

Registration for this event is now closed. If you missed this event and would like to view the presentation please go to “Presentations from Monthly Chapter Meetings“. Thank you for attending your ARMA Utah Chapter Meeting.

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September 2023 Randy Kahn & Annette Weller-Collison

Welcome back to ARMA! This month we’re very excited to 2 members of Kahn Consulting join us virtually! Randy Kahn & Annette Weller-Collison will be presenting: Keeping Up with the Information Avalanche: Governing the Wild, Wild Tech of the Digital Age! The presentation will discuss new types of information that is being generated at a fast pace and in large volumes by newer technologies. It will provide examples of why the information needs to be integrated into a company’s Information Governance program. We hope to see everyone there!

Who is Randy Kahn? Mr. Kahn is a highly sought-after speaker, and a two-time recipient of the Britt Literary Award. He has written numerous published works, including; “The Executive’s Guide to Navigating the Information Universe”, “Chucking Daisies,” “Email Rules,” “Information Nation: Seven Keys to Information Management Compliance,” “Information Nation Warrior” and “Privacy Nation.” Mr. Kahn teaches Law and Policy of Electronic Information at Washington University, School of Law and The Politics of Information at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Visit his LinkedIn profile for more information!

Who is Annette Weller-Collison? Ms. Weller-Collison is an experienced Vice President Consulting Services and Chief Operating Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the information governance industry. Ms. Weller-Collison was an executive at any automotive company that implemented one of the first global Information Lifecycle Management programs. She uses her practical experience to advise corporations on their Information Governance programs. Ms. Weller-Collison was major contributor to “The Executive’s Guide to Navigating the Information Universe” and “Chucking Daisies.”  She is a guest author for American Bar Association/Business Law Today. Visit her LinkedIn profile for more information!

When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 11:30am -1pm

Where: Taylorsville State Office Building (4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT 84129)

Registration for this event is now closed. If you missed this event and would like to view the presentation please go to “Presentations from Monthly Chapter Meetings“. Thank you for attending your ARMA Utah Chapter Meeting.

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Summer Closing Social!!

It’s time to PARTY! Let’s soak in the sunshine and good company for our last meeting of the year! We’ll be swearing in the new board, giving out Chapter Awards, and having some good eats!

When: Thursday, June 15, 2022 11:30 – 1pm

Where: Dry Creek Park, East Pavillion
100 West 1500 North
Lehi, UT
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Food: Lunch and Dessert!

Registration for this event has closed. If you have questions or concerns please contact us at contactarmautah@gmail.com

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May 2023 – Usana Foundation Service Project

Join us for our service project with the Usana Foundation/Kids Eat! We will have the opportunity to assist the Usana Kids Eat with packing meals for children facing food insecurity. If anyone has extra time and wishes to tour the main USANA lobby/building, they can give a quick tour (through the manufacturing window) after the service project. Anyone is invited so feel free to let others in your organizations know about this opportunity! We hope to see everyone there!

Some Additional Instructions from the Facility– CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS:   Under Covid, we currently have the following restrictions in place.  These are subject to change.  

  1. MASKS ARE CURRENTLY OPTIONAL- please do what you feel most comfortable with.  
  2. Everyone in your party must be completely well and symptom free.  Because we are packing food, it’s important that everyone is healthy (not just covid free, but free of any type of sickness) 
  3. Volunteer slots are for age 7 and up, but we do make exceptions for 5 and 6 year olds who can pack as a pair with a parent.  

What is Usana Kids Eat? Established in 2019, the USANA® Foundation, acquired KidsEat!Utah to form USANA® Kids Eat. Providing backpacks filled with food for at-risk youth to schools and organizations in the Wasatch Front, the Foundation was able to provide the best global reach, with a strong local impact. They provide secure and safe food sources to at-risk children, raise public awareness of this important issue, and generate resources and revenue through local campaigns and volunteer opportunities. They work to involve and connect the community, and create a network of support for our local kids. Together, we can address hunger in Utah. Because no child should ever go hungry. For more information visit their website.

When: Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:45am -1:30pm (Lunch will be from 11:45 to 12:30pm)

Where: Usana Foundation/Kids Eat, 2538 S. 3850 W. SLC, UT 84120 (Use Google Maps to find it. Apple Maps won’t work)

Registration for this event is now closed. If you missed this event and would like to view the presentation please go to “Presentations from Monthly Chapter Meetings“. Thank you for attending your ARMA Utah Chapter Meeting.