November Meeting Notice

11/1/2025 12:00 am

RETENTION WITH CONFIDENCE: ALIGNING POLICIES WITH COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
PRESENTED BY ROBERT JOHNSON - ACCESS

Description:

Retention policies are the backbone of any records and information governance program—but too often they are outdated, inconsistent, or ignored. Robert Johnson will walk attendees through developing and maintaining retention schedules that are defensible, cost-effective, and easy to follow. Topics include:
• Weighing business needs against regulatory obligations
• Determining optimal retention periods and managing risk
• Encouraging accountability and confident decision-making on record disposal

Bio: Robert Johnson is the Engagement Manager for Access’ Virgo platform, where he oversees the development and management of retention schedules, content types, and supporting legal authority. With extensive experience across the insurance, academic, and regulatory sectors, Robert specializes in creating defensible and practical information governance programs. His expertise spans industries including oil & gas, utilities, municipalities, education, aviation, and transportation.

Charity

7/1/2025 12:00 am

Willie’s Underwear Project (WUP) provides sweatpants, underwear, T-shirts, and socks to Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) students who experience accidents during the school day.

WUP was founded in 2002 by retired LPS middle school teacher Willie Shafer. Her mission was simple but powerful: to ensure that students who have accidents can return to class quickly and continue learning without embarrassment or interruption.

The project operates out of the basement of Saratoga Elementary School, where school nurses and health technicians pick up supplies each month for their buildings. WUP supports more than 42,000 students across the district—from Head Start through high school—and is run entirely by dedicated volunteers. Every penny of every financial donation goes directly to the project.

The board will collect items for Willie’s Underwear Project in October, November, and December. Please consider donating a package or two of underwear—or perhaps some sweatpants.

In December, we’ll host our annual charity auction and raffle, where you’ll have the opportunity to support the project by purchasing an auction item and/or participating in the raffle.

Donation Guidelines:
Boys’ Underwear
Sizes: 4 and 6–8
Style: Briefs or boxer briefs (not boxers)

Girls’ Underwear
Size: 4
Style: Briefs (not bikini style)

Sweatpants (Unisex)
Sizes: 6, 7, 8, or 10–12
Neutral colors like gray, navy and black

Thanks!