My Time with ARMA International is up

Posted at August 31, 2011 // my professional life

For the past few years, I’ve been honored to serve on the board of ARMA International as an Outside Director.

ARMA is an association that helps promote the records management and information management practice that covers a wide spectrum of industries and currently has approximately 10,000 members. I was invited to participate on the board because of some of my background in Project Management and Information Technology, but mostly because I was on the outside looking in. Several years ago, the organization decided having a fresh set of eyes and ears in the decision making process was a good thing. After participating in several board meetings and numerous task forces, I wholeheartedly agree.

Unfortunately, with my adventures in Australia upcoming, I’ve decided to vacate my position a little early. I have formally resigned from the board effective September 1st. I suppose it would be more interesting to have some drama around this (my favorite excuse from CEOs and politicians: “I’ve decided to spend more time with my family…”), but it’s just pretty mundane. I’m going to be 15 hours ahead of most of the activity, so it’s just more practical for me to bow out.

It’s been a great experience and I sincerely hope to serve the organization again at some point in the future.