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The Boise Valley Chapter of ARMA International was formed in 1973 to offer a forum for professional education, community awareness of the importance of records management, and to foster a sense of professionalism among its members. The chapter currently has more than 30 members that work within the records and information management professions.

See below for details about upcoming meetings.

Pay Online for Chapter Meetings (if required):

Meetings/Events:

September 2026 Meeting: Corporate Servant Leadership – To Lead is to Serve featuring Dave McDermott, CRM, FAI, and Bruce Walters, CRM/NS

Session Description: What does it take to be a good leader? Be a good servant. Everyone needs to start somewhere, sometime. Start with baby steps and work your way up. Learn from a couple of seasoned RIM vets what it means to lead by serving, a lesson that crosses all aspects of your professional and personal lives.

Dave McDermott, CRM, FAI, is an independent consultant providing information governance guidance and best practices to organizations. With more than 46 years’ experience in almost every facet of records and information management. He is a Certified Records Manager, Fellow of ARMA International, and past president and chairman of the board for both ARMA International and the Institute of Certified Records Managers.

Bruce Walters, CRM/NS, is the Director of Records Management for AECOM and is nearing 50 years in the RIM profession. He is a multiple-time president of the ARMA BVC and is now a past president of NIRMA (the nuclear industry’s version of ARMA). He served ARMA International on numerous committees as well as the Institute of Certified Records Managers as a grader and an appeals grader, earning his CRM in 1993 and his Nuclear Specialist designation in 2018.

Location: Ada County Highway District (ACHD), 5800 N Meeker Ave, Boise, ID 83713. Meeting Room: Sawtooth Boardroom. Attendees will need to check in at the front desk. Parking Map.

Date/Time: Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, Lunch starts at 11:30am, presentation from 12-1pm MT

Cost (Includes Lunch):  BVC ARMA Members: $15. Non-Members: $20. ($3 processing fee to pay on the website, or pay with cash in person). Pay here online.

RSVP: here.