Association for Federal Information Resources Management Association for Federal Information Resources Management AFFIRM_c66b7179-b431-4e09-98a8-50f69b252f6aTo improve the management of information, and related systems and resources, within the Federal government_1e7e6fd9-212a-479d-acaf-a2baca24816bEducational EventsSupport IRM/IT educational opportunities by conducting seminars and related educational sessions where AFFIRM handles the entire event, by sponsoring seminars as part of larger events where AFFIRM coordinates the seminar content, and by promoting worthy events in the IRM/IT field being conducted by others._0e35358d-45cb-49e3-971b-4c3ac7bb33fa1NetworkingProvide networking opportunities to members, by providing one of the largest virtual forums of IRM and IT professionals serving the Federal community._9a66e553-cc13-46f7-9be7-bac7d834f93b2IRM and IT PolicyOffer members the opportunity to influence the development of IRM and IT policy in the Federal arena by providing the venue for members to interact as individuals, as opposed to members of their respective employing organizations, with the key policy development organizations. _551e9249-d078-4a13-a3ee-1a61a09403c03This opportunity is especially evident in AFFIRM's Emerging Issues Forum, which focuses on the significant changes impacting the Federal IRM community. Findings and recommendations of the Emerging Issues Forum are formalized in AFFIRM White Papers.2010-02-08ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com