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Get Connected to RIM Globally and Locally!
Become A Member of ARMA International &
The Greater Kansas City
Chapter of ARMA 

About ARMA:  ARMA International is a not-for-profit professional association and the authority on managing records and information – paper and electronic. The association was established in 1955. Its approximately 11,000 members include records managers, archivists, corporate librarians, imaging specialists, legal professionals, IT managers, consultants, and educators, all of whom work in a wide variety of industries, including government, legal, healthcare, financial services, and petroleum in the United States, Canada, and 30-plus other countries.

How to Join:  Go to www.arma.org and click on Join/Renew at the top of the page.  You may register to join ARMA International and GKC ARMA on the ARMA website.  Please note that you must join ARMA International in order to become a member of GKC ARMA.  You will find Greater Kansas City Chapter of ARMA under the Midwest/Rocky Mountain Region.

Fees:  ARMA International one-year membership fee is $175.00. To join a local chapter an additional fee is required. GKC ARMA Chapter fees are outlined below.

Membership type	Member fee
Regular Member	$35
Honorary Member	No charge
Retired Member	$10
Student Member	$10

Membership Information:  Please note that membership is tied to the individual.  ARMA International does not offer corporate or organization based memberships.  Should you change employers your membership stays with you.  Once you are a member, please be sure to keep your profile updated (name change, contact information etc…) via www.arma.org.

Who to Contact With Questions:  You may contact Matt Waters, Director of Membership, with questions regarding membership.  Deborah’s e-mail is membership@gkcarma.org,

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Volunteer for Mentor Program

Get connected with GKC ARMA by becoming a mentor to new members!
If you are interested in participating as a GKC ARMA Mentor, please contact Matt Waters at membership@gkcarma.org.

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Chapter Member of the Year Award

Chapter Member of the Year Nomination form

The GKC ARMA Chapter recognizes one RIM professional each year with the Chapter Member of the Year Award. GKC ARMA members are encouraged to submit nominations. The award is open to all Chapter members in good standing. The award recipient will be selected based on his or her contributions to the field of records and information management during the current program year. Criteria include, but are not limited to: speaking or taking an active role in any RIM events, participatory roles in RIM-affiliated task forces and teams, promotion of RIM to audiences outside the Chapter, and participation in the GKC ARMA Chapter.

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Chapter Events:

• Educational luncheon meetings the second Wednesday of each month, September thru June.
• Informative and fun Spring Seminar.
• Electronic monthly newsletter, September thru June, with information concerning upcoming events and topics of interest.
• The “new” GKC ARMA website contains information concerning upcoming Chapter events, news of interest and it affords the ability to register and pay for meetings on line.
• Volunteer outreach events that allow our Chapter to make a difference in the community.

Benefits of Membership:

• Informative educational sessions that address current RIM issues. The meetings are held at attractive and enjoyable venues.
• Educational sessions that allow for the opportunity to maintain CRM continuing education credits.
• Opportunities to contribute to your own professional development and the growth of your Chapter.
• Great opportunities for networking with colleagues.
• Automatic subscription to the award-winning Information Management Journal.
• Legislative news alerts that apply to RM.