ARMA '05: Chicago: celebrating 50 years: focusing on the business and technology of managing records and information.feel the excitement Chicago is the place to be September 18-21, as ARMA International comes to town for its 50th Annual Conference and Expo! ARMA '05: Chicago will offer up innovative solutions to some of the hottest issues you deal with when managing records and information, including: * Managing records and information in a global organization * Building an effective working relationship between IT and records management * Gaining executive support for the records and information management program * Training employees on how to manage records and information * Meeting legal and regulatory requirements * Protecting your organization's intellectual property This year's conference includes more than 80 educational sessions in four tracks: The Business of RIM, Legal/Compliance Issues, Information Technology and Management, and Career Development--plus four cutting-edge we-conference programs (see opposite page). No matter what your experience level is, you'll have more than enough opportunities from which to choose. ARMA '05 Expo offers additional educational opportunities as well as the latest products and services for effectively managing records and information. More than 200 of the leading industry vendors will be available to you September 18-20. To top it off, you'll be there "You'll Be There" is a single by American country music singer George Strait. It peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2005. to help ARMA celebrate its 50th anniversary and anticipate its future. Education, networking, excitement, fun--it's all at ARMA '05: Chicago. Register early for big savings! Get all the details at www.arma.org/conference focusing on ... Pre-conference Seminars (Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17) Electronic Records Management: Issues and Solutions Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. in-depth, solutions-oriented, practical training in managing electronic records? Back by popular demand, ARMA International and AIIM (Association for Information and Image Management International, Silver Spring, MD, www.aiim.org) A membership organization founded in 1943 devoted to creating industry standards and disseminating information about the document management industry. present Electronic Records Management: Issues and Solutions. This pre-conference seminar will focus on enterprise-wide implementation and management of electronic records programs. It will examine each of the building blocks that comprise a top-notch electronic records management (ERM (Enterprise Relationship Management) An umbrella term with many shades of meaning over the years. It may refer to the management of information from any or all of an organization's customers, suppliers, business partners and employees. ) program and identify potential pitfalls. This seminar is designed to facilitate a team approach to ERM programs. You'll learn how to integrate the latest compliance regulations, end-user requirements, retention policies, and software selection, creating a complete picture of that state-of-the-art ERM program. Who should attend? * Records and information managers * Information technologists * Information management compliance team members * CIOs and CTOs * Business-line managers responsible for ERM implementation Healthcare: The Changing Landscape of E-records and Regulations Are you concerned your healthcare-based organization is not meeting the latest guidelines for electronic records retention and management? This program will engage individuals in the healthcare profession, as well as government regulators, legal experts, and practicing records managers, by clarifying their direction in the national initiative toward electronic records retention and management, greater regulatory controls, and greater patient initiatives. This two-day program will feature interactive town hall discussions, insightful presentations, and practical case studies. Legal: Tools of the Trade Have the attorneys in your legal firm asked your advice regarding records management on behalf of their clients? This program will give you the tools you need to become a greater resource to your organization. Learn about new and exciting advancements in the legal records management world and their impact on your firm. Acquire practical solutions to ensure that you have the tools you need to do your job effectively in the legal environment. Hear from malpractice insurance Noun 1. malpractice insurance - insurance purchased by physicians and hospitals to cover the cost of being sued for malpractice; "obstetricians have to pay high rates for malpractice insurance" carriers regarding what you should be doing to run a compliant records and conflicts program. Records & Information Management: The Fundamentals Not sure where to start with your records and information management program? Presented by Mark Langemo, Ph.D., CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. , FAI, this comprehensive two-day seminar packed with examples and resources will get you up to speed in no time. This program will focus on * Demonstrating practical approaches for developing and strengthening organization-wide records management programs * Using the advantages of electronic records and proven strategies for going electronic in your organization * Examining the value of developing and implementing legally valid records retention programs and management of inactive and vital records And much more. An Abundance of Education Effectively managing records and information requires cutting-edge solutions. The following are just a few examples of the educational sessions that will make ARMA '05: Chicago the event of the year: The Business of RIM * Delivering a Global Records Management Program * Marketing Your Records and Information Management Program * How to Build a Business Process-Based Records Retention Schedule (A New Model) * RIM Checklist for Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Closings Legal/Compliance Issues * The World of Privacy and Data Protection * Corporate Governance/Compliance: How U.S.-Based Rules Impact Non-U.S.-Based Companies * E-mail Archiving Retaining e-mail messages for historical purposes or to be in compliance with many industry regulations. The file structure of e-mail is different than other data formats, and message archiving software is specialized for e-mail retention and searching. , Records Retention, and Active Policy Management * A Risk Management Approach to RM * The 7-Step Roadmap to Better E-Discovery Management Information Technology & Management * Trustworthy Information Systems--A Model that Works * Records Management and Information Technology: Bridging the Chasm of Misunderstanding * Implementing EDMS--More than Just Software * Avoiding the Perils of Imaging and Document Management System Implementations * Emerging Technologies 2006 Career Development * Building Management and Leadership Skills * Taking a Leadership Role on IT Issues * Leadership and Management Coaching: Communication Training That's "State of the Heart" * Developing Records Retention Schedules: The Project Plan Keynote Speakers Monday, September 19 "You cannot stop change, but you can shape it to your advantage."--Daniel Burrus Innovations in science and technology continue to give us "new tools" to greatly increase our productivity and efficiency in all areas of our business. Knowing what these tools are and how to creatively apply them is vital to maintaining your competitive edge. Futurist Daniel Burrus will offer valuable insights into present and future opportunities that are made possible by rapid advances in technology. In his forward-thinking presentation--FUTUREVlEW[R]: A Look Ahead-Burrus will provide solid evidence supporting the view that change is opportunity as you learn how to strategically position your organization to thrive in the constantly changing technological and economic climate. Wednesday, September 21 "We all have a Mount Everest somewhere in our life and the key to success is much the same."--Brian O'Malley Today's ever-changing business environment demands that individuals go where they have never been before. This is a reality for records and information management professionals as businesses continue to grapple with to enter into contest with, resolutely and courageously. See also: Grapple electronic records, compliance, and global business issues. In Everest: The Challenge in All of Us, author, adventurer, and award-winning photographer Brian O'Malley Brian Kevin O'Malley (22 January 1930 – 6 April 1976) was a British Labour Party politician. O'Malley was educated at Mexborough Grammar School and Manchester University. He was a teacher and lecturer and a trade union branch official. will reveal the relationship between the challenge of climbing Mount Everest and the challenges we all face in the business world today. You will he awed by this inspiring multimedia presentation featuring a powerful blend of photography, music, and personal experience. O'Malley's program will give you a new perspective on your professional challenges and opportunities. Full program details are available at www.arma.org/conference. conference schedule Friday, September 16 Pre-conference Seminars (Hyatt Regency) 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17 Pre-conference Seminars (Hyatt Regency) 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Region Meetings (Hyatt Regency) 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. International Meeting and Networking (Hyatt Regency) 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Chapter Leadership Meeting (Hyatt Regency) 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Open 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. First-Time Attendees Orientation (Hyatt Regency) 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 18 Registration, Technology Center, Bookstore Open 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ISG Networking Sessions 8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Association General Meeting 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Candidate Forum 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Expo Grand Opening Noon-5:00 p.m. Lunch with the Exhibitors Noon-1:30 p.m. Educational Sessions 2:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. ICRM 30th Anniversary Reception (Hyatt Regency) 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ARMA International 50th Anniversary Celebration (House of Blues) 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday, September 19 Registration, Technology Center Open 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. OPENING CEREMONIES Daniel Burrus, Keynote Speaker 8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Exhibits Open 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Bookstore Open 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Educational Sessions 10:45 a.m.-Noon Lunch (available for purchase in Exhibit Hall) Noon-1:30 p.m. Educational Sessions 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Reception in the Exhibit Hall 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Reception in the 50th Anniversary Pavilion 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Awards Event 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Canadian Party (Hyatt Regency) 9:00 p.m.-Midnight Tuesday, September 20 Registration, Technology Center Open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Educational Sessions, Training Lab 8:30 a.m.-Noon Exhibits, Bookstore Open 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Federal Government Day 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lunch (available for purchase in Exhibit Hall) Noon-1:30 p.m. Dessert in Exhibit Hall 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Grand Prize Giveaway 12:50 p.m. Educational Sessions, Training Lab 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 21 Registration, Technology Center Open 8:00 a.m.-Noon Educational Sessions 8:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. CLOSING CEREMONIES Brian O'Malley, Keynote Speaker 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. * All activities at Navy Pier unless otherwise specified. 50th Anniversary Celebration HOUSE OF BLUES House of Blues (HOB) is a chain of music halls and restaurants founded in 1992 by Hard Rock Cafe founder Isaac Tigrett and his friend and investor Dan Aykroyd. It is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine, whose clubs celebrate African-American culture, specifically Sunday, September 18, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Help Celebrate 50 Years Chicago Style Chicago style may refer to several things:
Join us for our 50th anniversary bash at the legendary House of Blues, Sunday, September 18, 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Blues band legend The Fabulous Thunderbirds and ever-popular The Groove Hogs will be on hand for an evening of rockin' blues. Full conference registrations include one complimentary ticket complimentary ticket n → billet m de faveur complimentary ticket n → biglietto d'omaggio . Must be at least 21 to attend. Travel Tips Two airports service the Chicago area: * O'Hare Airport (ORD--approximately 18 miles from the Hyatt Regency; taxi fare $40, shuttle $18 * Midway Airport (MDW MDW Midway Airport MDW Meadow (street suffix) MDW Military District of Washington (US DoD) MDW Memorial Day Weekend MDW Medical Wing MDW Chicago, IL, USA - Midway (Airport Code) )--12 miles from the Hyatt Regency; taxi fare $25, shuttle $16 Once you get to Chicago, you can get around via public transportation or taxi: * Chicago Transit Authority
* Taxis--In Chicago, you pay the amount shown on the taxi meter plus any tolls. The meter should start at $1.90 then increase $1.60 for every mile or $2.00 for every six minutes of waiting time. No matter how you travel, don't forget to pack a jacket and umbrella--and comfortable walking shoes walking shoes walk npl → chaussures fpl de marche walking shoes walk npl → Wanderschuhe pl walking shoes npl . September days September Days [1] [2] [3] [4] refers to a period during the Russian Civil War during September 1918 when ethnic Armenians were massacred by Enver Pasha's Army of Islam supported by local Azeri forces when they captured Baku, Azerbaijan in Chicago average 64 degrees Fahrenheit. The city averages almost 4 inches of rain in September. Conference Registration Full Registration--4 days:
Paid by August 1 Paid after August 1
Members $799 $949
Non-members $1,049 $1,199
Pre-conference Seminars--2 days: Members: $450 Non-Members: $525 One-day Registration: Members and Non-members: $395 Registration Details are available at www.arma.org/conference. Register securely online or by fax or mail. (Purchase order registrations will be accepted via fax or mail only.) Hotel Information The Hyatt Regency Chicago The Hyatt Regency Chicago is a 246 foot tall Hyatt hotel on East Wacker Drive in Chicago, Illinois. The hotel operates around 2,000 guest rooms in two different towers. The towers are connected by both an above-ground skyway and an underground concourse. Hotel is the headquarters hotel for ARMA's 50th Annual Conference and Expo. It's important that you make your hotel reservations within the ARMA reserved room block. Information on how to get the special ARMA rate is available at www.arma.org/conference. Hotel rates for ARMA '05: Chicago: * $199 single/$224 double/$249 triple/S274 quad, plus 14.9 percent tax The Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel is located in downtown Chicago on the Magnificent Mile The Magnificent Mile is the portion of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois extending from the Chicago River to Oak Street in Near North Side community area.[1] near the shores of Lake Michigan. It has a fitness center, high-speed Internet See broadband. access in the guest rooms, wireless Internet access See how to access the Internet. in the atrium lobby and restaurants/lounges, and a business center with secretarial support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . There are several restaurants and lounges on-property, including: * Networks Bar and Grill--American contemporary cuisine * Stetson's Chop House--Chicago's signature restaurant for steak and seafood * BIG Bar--the longest free-standing bar in the U.S. with a rare selection of spirits * Connie's Pizza--for a signature slice of Chicago pizza * Perk's--serving Starbucks coffee and Krispy Kreme doughnuts Shuttles will be provided to and from all ARMA activities. a perfect setting for a celebration! Excellent shopping, Broadway theatre, world-class museums, colorful history, world-renowned architecture--and fun. Welcome to Chicago, host of ARMA International's 50th Annual Conference and Expo. Chicago, the site of ARMA International's 50th Annual Conference and Expo, is a city of rich history, famed museums, celebrated architecture, renowned shopping, and world-class attractions. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the city of 2.8 million boasts 54 museums, 200-plus theatres, 15,500 restaurants in the metropolitan area, three of the world's tallest buildings, 31 miles of lakefront, and 550 parks. You won't want to miss a minute of this year's conference. It promises essential educational sessions focusing on legal and compliance issues, the business of records and information management, career development, and information technology and management, as well as special 50th anniversary events. But no matter how harried your conference schedule, be sure to take time to enjoy this exciting city that offers something for everyone. Chicago's Best You could spend a month in Chicago and still not see and do everything the city has to offer. But whether you are spending a few days or a week, there are many things that you just shouldn't miss when visiting this great destination. One of Chicago's newest attractions is Millennium Park (www.millennium-park.org), which opened in July 2004. The 24.5-acre park features an outdoor performing arts pavilion, an indoor theatre, restaurant, ice-skating rink, contemporary garden, public art, fountains, and landscaped walkways and green spaces. Art and Architecture Visitors come from all over the world to get a peek at Chicago's renowned architecture. The Art Institute of Chicago Art Institute of Chicago, museum and art school, in Grant Park, facing Michigan Ave. It was incorporated in 1879; George Armour was the first president. Since 1893 the Institute has been housed in its present building, designed in the Italian Renaissance style by Museum (www.artic artic Noun Brit informal an articulated lorry .edu) houses 300,000 works and the largest collections of Impressionist paintings in the world outside of the Louvre Louvre (l  `vrə), foremost French museum of art, located in Paris. The building was a royal fortress and palace built by Philip II in the late 12th cent. in Paris and is one of the world's
leading art museums. Here you can see "American Gothic" by
Grant Wood. In September, visit the "Toulouse-Lautrec and
Montmarte" exhibit, featuring more than 250 works, primarily by
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (IPA /ɑ̃ʁi də tuluz lotʁɛk/) (November 24, 1864 – September 9, 1901) was a French painter, printmaker, draftsman, and illustrator, whose immersion in the decadent and . The exhibit includes paintings, drawings,
posters, prints, sculptures, zinc silhouettes from the Chat Noir cabaret
shadow plays, and printed matter such as illustrated invitations and
song sheets.The Museum of Contemporary Art (www. mcachicago.org) offers exhibitions of painting, sculpture, video, film, and performance created since 1945. The Museum of Contemporary Photography's (www.mocp.org) permanent collection focuses on American photography produced since 1945. It holds more than 6,000 photographs and photographically related images and objects. From historic landmark buildings to contemporary technological masterpieces, Chicago has shaped American architecture. Thanks to the work of Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Robe, Heimut Jahn, and other world-famous architects, Chicago is a living architecture museum. Take advantage of one of the many walking and river tours and be ready to be impressed. Chicago is home to the world's first skyscraper--the Home Insurance Building--designed by William Le Baron Jenney William Le Baron Jenney (25 September 1832—14 June 1907[2]) was an American architect and engineer who became known as the Father of the American skyscraper [1] in 1885. Although the building no longer stands, today Chicago is home to three of the world's 10 tallest buildings, including the Sears Tower, which opened in 1974. Other landmark buildings include the Chicago Cultural Center The Chicago Cultural Center is a Chicago Landmark building that houses the city's official reception venue where the Mayor has welcomed Presidents and royalty, diplomats and community leaders. , completed in 1897 in the Beaux beaux n. A plural of beau. Arts style; Adler and Sullivan's 1889 Auditorium Building; and the Art Deco-era Chicago Board of Trade Building The Chicago Board of Trade Building is a skyscraper located in Chicago, Illinois. It stands at 141 West Jackson Boulevard at the foot of the LaSalle Street canyon, in the Loop community area in Cook County, Illinois, United States. , designed by Holabird and Root in 1929. At 1,450 feet, the Sears Tower is the tallest building in the world. Chicago is also home to two more of the world's tallest buildings--The Amoco Building (1,136 feet) and The John Hancock Building (1,127 feet). For views that will take your breath away, visit the Sears Tower Skydeck or the Hancock Observatory. Tribune Tower, home of the Chicago Tribune, has exterior walls embedded with authentic pieces of famous buildings including Westminster Abbey, the Alamo Alamo Eighteenth-century mission in San Antonio, Texas, site of a historic siege of a small group of Texans by a Mexican army (1836) during the Texas war for independence from Mexico. , Hamlet's castle, the Great Pyramid, the Taj Mahal, Fort Sumter, and the Arc de Triomphe Arc de Triomphe Largest triumphal arch in the world. A masterpiece of Romantic Classicism, it is one of the best-known monuments of Paris. It stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western terminus of the Champs-Élysées. . Under instructions from William Wrigley, architects designed the Wrigley cake." Building to look like a "luscious birthday It also became the first air-conditioned office building in 1946. The first of Marshall Field's clocks was installed at the corner of Washington and State Streets in 1897. The cast bronze dock rests some 17.5 feet above the sidewalk and weighs a hefty 7.75 tons. Must-See Museums Chicago made a $110-million investment to move an eight-lane freeway to create the downtown "Museum Campus" connecting three world-class museums: the Field Museum of Natural History Field Museum of Natural History, at Chicago, Ill. Founded in 1893 through the gifts of Marshall Field and others, it was first known as the Columbian Museum of Chicago and later (1943–66) as the Chicago Natural History Museum. , the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, and the John G. Shedd John Graves Shedd (July 20, 1850 - October 22, 1926) was the second president and chairman of the board of Marshall Field & Company. Born on a New Hampshire farm, Shedd arrived in Chicago, Illinois in 1871 and began working as a stock clerk for Marshall Field. Aquarium and Oceanarium o·cean·ar·i·um n. pl. o·cean·ar·i·ums or o·cean·ar·i·a A large aquarium for the study or display of marine life. . The Adler Planetarium (www.adlerplanetarium.org) was the first planetarium planetarium, optical device used to project a representation of the heavens onto a domed ceiling; the term also designates the building that houses such a device. A modern planetarium consists of as many as 150 motor-driven projectors mounted on an axis. in the Western Hemisphere. It's the perfect place to gaze at the heavens or wish upon a star. A popular show, "Sonic Vision," transforms today's hottest music into wildly imaginative images on the Adler Planetarium's StarRider dome with a pulsing roller coaster ride by alternative and techno music artists. The show takes music in a new dimension with digital animation. Visit the planetarium for free on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Shedd Aquarium (www.sheddaquarium.org) is the largest indoor aquarium in the world. It houses the world's greatest array of more than 8,000 aquatic mammals, reptiles, amphibians amphibians members of the animal class Amphibia. Includes frogs, toads, newts, salamanders and cecilians all capable of living on land or in water. , invertebrates, and fish. The aquarium's Wild Reef Exhibit is one of the largest and most diverse shark habitats in North America. You can visit for free on Monday, September 19, and Tuesday, September 20. The Field Museum (www.fieldmuseum.org) boasts mummies, Egyptian tombs, Native American artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. , and dinosaur skeletons. In 1997, the museum purchased "Sue," the largest, most complete, and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus Tyrannosaurus (tīrăn'ōsôr`əs, tĭr–) [Gr.,=tyrant lizard], member of a family, Tyrannosauridae, of bipedal carnivorous saurischian dinosaurs characterized by having strong hind limbs, a muscular tail, and short Rex ever discovered. The museum is free on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning September 19. Other Chicago museums worth a visit include the Chicago Historical Society (the city's oldest cultural institution), the Museum of Science and Industry Museum of Science and Industry can refer to:
Chicago's Navy Pier Navy Pier is not only the site of Festival Hall, the home of the ARMA '05 Conference and Expo, but it also is Chicago's No. 1 tourist destination. Navy Pier (www.navypier.com) has something for everyone. Located on Lake Michigan just east of Chicago's downtown, Navy Pier is an exciting recreation and exposition center. Festival Hall offers more than 170,000 square feet of exhibit space, with 60-foot vaulted ceilings enhancing the exhibit areas. In addition, a 18,150 square foot Grand Ballroom located at the east end of the Pier offers panoramic views of Lake Michigan, as well as an 80-foot domed ceiling. Navy Pier's 1,500-seat, open-air theater, Skyline Stage, hosts concerts, plays, and other events throughout the summer season. The theater's steel frame and white Teflon-coated fiberglass roof structure is a unique addition to the city's skyline. Navy Pier is also home to the Chicago Children's Museum The Chicago Children's Museum is located at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. On September 28, 2007, Mayor Richard Daley's proposal - a new $100 million Chicago Children's Museum near the Grant Park playground — had been protested by Alderman Brendan Reilly, Figiel, Cate , a Family Pavilion with specialty shops, a 3-D IMAX IMAX Noun a film projection process that produces an image ten times larger than standard Theater, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, several themed restaurants, the Crystal Gardens (a giant indoor botanical park), a 15-story Ferris wheel, a musical carousel, the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows is a permanent exhibition which opened in February 2000 at Chicago’s Navy Pier entertainment complex. It is the first American museum dedicated solely to the art of stained glass windows. , and many cruise and sightseeing ships. In addition, Navy Pier boasts several restaurants including Riva, Bubba bub·ba n. Slang 1. Chiefly Southern U.S. Brother. 2. A white working-class man of the southern United States, stereotypically regarded as uneducated and gregarious with his peers. Gump Shrimp Co. & Market, Billy Goat Tavern The Billy Goat Tavern is a famous chain of taverns located in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1934 by Greek immigrant Billy Sianis. Its original location was across the street from the old Chicago Stadium and later moved to the lower level of the Magnificent Mile between the offices , Dock Street Cafe, and Joe's Be-Bop Cafe & Jazz Emporium. Attractions include the Wave Swinger ride, the Navy Pier Big Bounce, the Links at Navy Pier (an 18-hole miniature golf course), Amazing Chicago (a 15-minute virtual reality ride/mirror maze), and the 3-D ride Time Escape. In 2002, Navy Pier attracted more than eight million visitors. It is one of Chicago's most enduring landmarks. A Shopper's Paradise Chicago is home to some of the finest shopping in the country, offering everything from famous-name department stores to specialty boutiques. There are several well-known shopping districts downtown, each with its own distinct style. While you're in Chicago, shop like royalty at the famed "Magnificent Mile," (www.themagnificentmile.com) which runs along Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to the Chicago River and offers 460 stores in eight city blocks. Department store giants such as Marshall Field's, Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue is a chain of upscale American department stores that is owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the elite luxury department store market with Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New , and Bloomingdale's are here, as well as hundreds of specialty shops and boutiques. More shops can be found at The Shops at North Bridge, Water Tower Place, the 900 North Michigan Avenue Shops, Chicago Place Shopping Center, Navy Pier, dozens of Chicago neighborhoods, and "The Shops at the Mart" at Chicago's Merchandise Mart. State Street, located in the "Loop"--an area of downtown Chicago surrounded by elevated train tracks--is known as one of the world's most famous shopping districts. Shopping in Chicago began on State Street with the opening of the original Marshall Field's Department store in 1852. The store features nine floors of designer clothing and merchandise, as well as a Visitor Center, a Marshall Field's Archive, the Walnut Room restaurant, and Frango Cafe. The street is also home to another famous Chicago department store, Carson Pirie Scott Carson Pirie Scott & Co., known informally as Carson's, is a chain of traditional department stores that have been in business for over 150 years. Their product price points are targeted to the moderate-to-upscale shopper. , which fills seven floors. The store's entrance features ornate ironwork designed by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan in 1899. For bargain hunters, State Street is also home to Filene's Basement. More than 70 exclusive boutiques and salons--featuring the latest fashions from Paris, London, and Milan--line Oak Street, which is located just off of the Magnificent Mile. If you're looking for antiques and art galleries, visit the River North neighborhood located on the north bank of the Chicago River, just west of Michigan Avenue. River North features loft buildings that house art galleries, auction houses, antique dealers, jewelers, and clothing boutiques. Spectator Sports A trip to Chicago would not be complete without visiting the city's legendary sports franchises and the hallowed homes where they play. Chicago is home to the Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks, but the best tickets in town may be to the old ballgame. The Chicago Cubs (www.cubs.com) play at Wrigley Field, which was built in 1914 and is the second-oldest ballpark in the major leagues. The Cubs, who haven't won a World Series title since 1908, came close in 2003 by playing in the National League Championship Playoffs. Chicago so loves baseball that it has two teams. If you prefer the American League, check out the Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the White Sox have played in U.S. (www.chisox.com). Chicago's "South Side" team plays at U.S. Cellular Field • • [ and is led by veteran Frank Thomas. The White Sox won the 1908 World Series and became the Western Division Champs in 1993 and 2000. Nightlife Chicago is a place to see and be seen after dark. After a long day of sessions and walking the Expo floor, you can relax at one of the city's many hotspots. Visit the upscale Jilly's Piano Bar and enjoy the sounds of Sinatra. Many celebrities frequent Jilly's, so you can also take in a little star gazing. Blue Chicago, located near Ontario Street's "restaurant row," is considered Chicago's best blues joint. This safe, friendly club is popular with blues fans around the world. Since 1959, The Second City (www.secondcity.com) has been making audiences laugh with its signature brand of socio-political satire. The starting point for many famous "Saturday Night Live This article is about the American television series. For the show related to Big Brother (UK), see Saturday Night Live (UK). Saturday Night Live (SNL " actors, directors, and writers, The Second City is a Chicago institution not to be missed! For more Chicago information, visit www.chicago.il.org. conference schedule Friday, September 16 Pre-conference Seminars (Hyatt Regency) 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17 Pre-conference Seminars (Hyatt Regency) 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Region Meetings (Hyatt Regency) 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. International Meeting and Networking (Hyatt Regency) 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Chapter Leadership Meeting (Hyatt Regency) 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Open 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. First-Time Attendees Orientation (Hyatt Regency) 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 18 Registration, Technology Center, Bookstore Open 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ISG Networking Sessions 8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Association General Meeting 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Candidate Forum 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Expo Grand Opening Noon-5:00 p.m. Lunch with the Exhibitors Noon-1:30 p.m. Educational Sessions 2:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. ICRM 30th Anniversary Reception (Hyatt Regency) 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ARMA International 50th Anniversary Celebration (House of Blues) 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday, September 19 Registration, Technology Center Open 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. OPENING CEREMONIES Daniel Burrus, Keynote Speaker 8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Exhibits Open 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Bookstore Open 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Educational Sessions 10:45 a.m.-Noon Lunch (available for purchase in Exhibit Hall) Noon-1:30 p.m. Educational Sessions 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Reception in the Exhibit Hall 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Reception in the 50th Anniversary Pavilion 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Awards Event 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Canadian Party (Hyatt Regency) 9:00 p.m.-Midnight Tuesday, September 20 Registration, Technology Center Open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Educational Sessions, Training Lab 8:30 a.m.-Noon Exhibits, Bookstore Open 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Federal Government Day 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lunch (available for purchase in Exhibit Hall) Noon-1:30 p.m. Dessert in Exhibit Hall 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Grand Prize Giveaway 12:50 p.m. Educational Sessions, Training Lab 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 21 Registration, Technology Center Open 8:00 a.m.-Noon Educational Sessions 8:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. CLOSING CEREMONIES Brian O'Malley, Keynote Speaker 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. * All activities at Navy Pier unless otherwise specified. Free Chicago Museums * Chicago Architecture Center * Chicago Cultural Center * Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Center * City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower * David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art * Gallery 37--5th Floor Galleries * Jane Addams Hull-House Museum * Martin D'Arcy Museum of Art * Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum * Museum of Contemporary Photographs * Oriental Museum * Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows What's Going On What's Going On is a record by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. Released on May 21, 1971 (see 1971 in music), What's Going On reflected the beginning of a new trend in soul music. ... September 15-18 Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals--Wrigley Field is the second-oldest ballpark in the major leagues. Catching a game in the ivy-lined outfield walls is a must for any sports fan. September 19-21 Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians--The south side White Sox play at U.S. Cellular Field. It lacks the ivy, but catching a game here is just as much fun. September 17-18 Celtic Fest Chicago--Celebrate the music, dance, art, and cuisine of the Celtic regions in Grant Park. Regions represented will include Brittany, France, Ireland, Galicia, Spain, Scotland, Isle of Man Noun 1. Isle of Man - one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea Man British Isles - Great Britain and Ireland and adjacent islands in the north Atlantic , Cornwall, Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. , Nova Scotia, and the United States. Chicago Trivia * The world's longest street is Chicago's Western Avenue, * The term "jazz" was coined in Chicago in 1914. The city's native musicians included bandleader Benny Goodman and drummer Gene Krupa. * Chicago's Harold Washington Library The Harold Washington Library Center is the central library for the Chicago Public Library System. It is named for former Mayor Harold Washington. is the world's largest public library. * Chicago is the birthplace of air travel. The first commercial air passenger departed Chicago for San Francisco in 1927. * The University of Chicago became the site of the world's first atomic reaction. * The first Ferris wheel made its debut in 1893 at the World's Columbian Exposition World's Columbian Exposition, held at Chicago, May–Nov., 1893, in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. Authorized (1890) by Congress, it was planned and completed by a commission headed by Thomas W. in Chicago. Sunday, Sept. 18--Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005 Navy Pier Festival Hall Exhibition Halls A & B Chicago ARMA '05 Expo--a GOLDEN opportunity to find cutting-edge technological solutions to records and information management challenges. This is your single source for compliance solutions, software, systems integration, and disaster recovery tools. At ARMA '05 Expo, you will find solutions to your critical records and information management challenges--all on one show floor. Browse more than 200 vendor displays and discover the answers you have been searching for. Expo hours Sunday, September 18 Noon--5:00 p.m. Monday, September 19 10:00 a.m.--5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 9:30 a.m.--2:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.arma.org/conference/expo exhibitors (As of April 1) 3M RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. Tracking Solutions ABBYY USA Software House Inc. Access Sciences Corp. Accutrac Software Inc. ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. Accurate Document Destruction Adminserv Adobe Systems Inc. Advanced Digital Technology Inc. Agfa/Sourcecorp. Allegheny Paper Shredder Corp. ALOS Micrographics The production, handling and use of microfilm and microfiche. Images are created by cameras or by COM units that accept computer output directly. The documents are magnified for human viewing by readers, some of which can automatically locate a page using indexing techniques. Corp. AlphaCorp. Anacomp Andrews Software Inc. Archive America ArchivesOne Aspen Systems Group A.S.R.S. of America/Elecompak AXS-One Inc. BELFOR USA BMS BMS abbr. Bachelor of Marine Science Catastrophe Inc. Book Factory Boston Rack Archive Systems Solutions Brinks Document Destruction Canon USA Inc. Captaris Captiva Software Corp. Captovation Inc. CENSA/GERA CEXEC Inc. Cohasset Associates Inc. Computhink Cranel Imaging CROWLEY Micrographics Cuadra Associates Dahle North America Datacap Inc. DHS DHS Department of Homeland Security (USA) DHS Department of Human Services DHS Department of Health Services DHS Demographic and Health Surveys DHS Dirhams (Morocco national currency) Worldwide Software Disaster Services Inc. DocuDATA Software Inc. DocuLex Inc. Document Control & Compliance Inc. Document Imaging Solutions Inc. Document Reprocessors DRYCO Easi File Manufacturing Corp. Eastman Kodak Co. e-Image Data Corp. Elecompak/A.S.R.S. of America EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. Corp. ENTIUM Technology Partners, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control EPSIIA Corp. Esselte Corp. Eye Communication Systems FBIA FBIA Fashion & Beauty Internet Association FBIA Federal Bug Intelligence Agency FBIA Florida Business Incubation Association Film Based Imaging Assn. Fellowes Inc.--Bankers Box FileNet FIRELOCK Fireproof fire·proof adj. Impervious or resistant to damage by fire. tr.v. fire·proofed, fire·proof·ing, fire·proofs To make fireproof. Verb 1. Modular Vaults GRM GRM Gross Rent Multiplier GRM Geospatial Resource Management (GIS, mapping) GRM General Routing Matrix GRM General Relationship Model GRM Gregg Reference Manual GRM Gross Refining Margin GRM Global Request Manager Information Management Services Hewlett-Packard Hummingbird Ltd. Hyland Software Inc. IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Image Fortress Corp. ImageMax Inc. ImageNow by Perceptive Software Imaging Business Machines, LLC (IBML IBML Imaging Business Machines, LLC (Birmingham, AL) IBML Ion-Beam Materials Laboratory ) Imitrieve Inception Technologies InfoGuard Inc. Infolinx System Solutions Information Network International Information Requirements Clearinghouse Infovision Software Inc. Interlake Archive Group Interwoven in·ter·weave v. in·ter·wove , in·ter·wo·ven , inter·weav·ing, inter·weaves v.tr. 1. To weave together. 2. To blend together; intermix. v.intr. Inc. Iron Mountain iTech Automation Inc. Joyce Records Keystone Envelope Kefax Image Products Kruysman/Redweld LaserFiche Liberty IMS (1) See IP Multimedia Subsystem. (2) (Information Management System) An early IBM hierarchical DBMS for IBM mainframes. IMS was widely implemented throughout the 1970s under MVS and continues to be used under z/OS. LizardTech Inc. MDY MDY Month Day Year MDY Minimum Detectable Yield Advanced Technologies Inc. Meridio Inc. Millican & Associates Mobius Management Systems Inc. Munters Corp.--Moisture Control Services NARA Nara (nä`rä), city (1990 pop. 349,349), capital of Nara prefecture, S Honshu, Japan. An ancient cultural and religious center, it was founded in 706 by imperial decree and was modeled after Chang'an (see Xi'an), the capital of T'ang China. Record Center Program National Records Centers Inc. (NRC NRC abbr. 1. National Research Council 2. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Noun 1. NRC - an independent federal agency created in 1974 to license and regulate nuclear power plants ) NewWave Technologies nextScan OmniRIM Solutions Inc. O'Neil Software Inc. Open Text Corp. OPEX See CAPEX. Incoming and Scanning Optical Laser Paige Company, The Panasonic Digital Document Co. Pegasus Imaging Corp. Plasmon Inc. PRISM International QStar Technologies Inc QStar Technologies was founded in 1987 in Bethesda, Maryland by Brian Swafford. In the beginning, Brian was asked to support large format optical drives on the SunOS platform. This gave him the idea to create an intelligent storage management solution. . RCO RCO Remote Communications Outlet RCO Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra RCO Recycling Council of Ontario (Canada) RCO Royal College of Organists (UK) RCO Rear Commodore RCO Regenerative Catalytic Oxidizer REB Storage Systems International Recall--Total Information Management Redwallet Connection Ricoh Corp. Scanning America Inc. Saillant Consulting Group SECURIT Records Management SEI Technology Inc. Shred-it Smead Manufacturing Co. Smooth Solutions Inc. Society of American Archivists The Society of American Archivists (established 1936) is the oldest and largest archivist association in North America, serving the educational and informational needs of more than 3,400 individual and institutional members. , The (SAA (Systems Application Architecture) A set of interfaces designed to cross all IBM platforms from PC to mainframe. Introduced by IBM in 1987, SAA includes the Common User Access (CUA), the Common Programming Interface for Communications (CPI-C) and Common Communications ) Sony Electronics Inc. Sourcecorp./Agfa Spacefile International Corp. SpaceRak Spacesaver Corp. Specialty Restoration Services Spicer Corp. Stellent Inc. StumgeTrac Surety SWT SWT - Standard Widget Toolkit TAB Products Co. Tabbies (division of Xertex International) TAWPI--The Association for Work Process Improvement THEBOXCOMPANY.COM Thomson-Elite Thomughbred Technologies Inc. TOWER Software TRIADD Software Corp. Underground Vaults & Storage Inc. United Material Handling Inc. Vignette Corp. Xerox Corp. Yaletown Technology Group ZyLAB North America LEG |
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