Foundation News

The Foundation sadly announces the passing of its Vice Chairman, Gary Lewis, CRM, CDIA+ on April 23, 2009.    A memorial page has been established in his honor.  For further information, please click Gary Lewis Memorial

Plan now for upcoming Foundation events to be held in conjunction with the ARMA International Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida,  October 14 - 20, 2009.

• The Gary Lewis Memorial Golf Challenge It's not too soon to tee up for this golf challenge to honor former AIEF Vice Chairman, Gary Lewis.  The challenge will be held immediately before the start of the ARMA International Annual Conference on October 14 at Hawk’s Landing golf course, the on-property golf course at the Marriott Orlando World Center Resort, Orlando, FL. All profits from the event will be used to build the Foundation’s endowment fund.  For complete information, click Gary Lewis Golf Challenge Brochure  Register early to be sure of a chance to play on this spectacular course by completing the  Golf Challenge Registration Form .
  

• The Foundation Silent Auction

The International Records Management Trust and the ARMA  International Educational Foundation signed an Accord of Partnership and Cooperation on April 23, 2009.  This accord will facilitate undertaking  cooperative ventures focused on advancing education, research and scholarship in the field of records and information management.  At the time of the signing, the two organizations announced that the Foundation is providing  $5,000 US to distribute educational modules to developing countries in Africa which provide training on the management of electronic records .

The most recent Annual Report of the Foundation is now available. Click: Annual Report for more information.

The Trustees announce with pride, the award of three graduate level scholarships to:

• Charis Wilson, CRM, a candidate for a Ph.D. in Library and Information Management, Emporia State  University, Emporia KS USA
• David Mukembo, a candidate for a Masters degree from Makerere Univeristy in Kampala, Uganda
• Donald Johnson, a candidate for a Masters of Archival Studies from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada.  Mr. Johnson's award is funded by a special grant from the Canadian Region of ARMA International.

The application process for the 2009 Graduate Level Scholarship award is now open. The winners will be announced at the ARMA International Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida on October 16, 2009.  Click Grants / Scholarships for complete information about the application process for 2009.

The Foundation has undertaken a project to improve records and information management education in memory of Michael J. Kinunda (1948-2008). Mr. Kinunda sponsored many RIM education projects via his work with the United Nations (UNESCO and UNICEF). Text books and donations are being solicited by the Foundation for classroom and library purposes in Mr. Kinunda's home country, Tanzania. Click: University of Tanzania Book Project for more information.