DAMA Canberra Chapter

DAMA Canberra Chapter's Corporate members include the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Centrelink, Customs, Department of Defence (DoD), Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) and Medicare Australia. There are also a number of individual members who are independent contractors and consultants working in government agencies.

The Chapter holds bi-monthly meetings and hosts regular meetings of the Metadata Implementors Group that focuses on metadata standards, metadata registries, and other emerging metadata issues.

The major benefit sought by members is to be part of an informal network to hear guest speakers, network, and exchange ideas with data managers who have similar responsibilities in other organisations. To assist the networking, DAMA provides cocktails or a dinner with each meeting. On average thirty members will attend each meeting.

Upcoming Meetings: 

Topic:		Mid-Year Dinner, Roundtable Discussion and Annual General Meeting  [view/hide details] We are required to have an Annual General Meeting each year to elect committee members and be regailed with exciting and inspirational presentations from the President and Treasurer. Peter Davis is stepping down this year as, for some reason, he would rather take an extended trip around the world. After the AGM we will have a roundtable discussion on what each of the represented Departments and organisations are doing in the data management arena. Following drinks, we will be finishing the night with a dinner, heavily subsidised by DAMA. Partners are welcome to attend. The cost for dinner will be $25/person for pre-dinner drinks and a two-course meal including wine. About the AGM The objectives of the annual general meeting are for the Committee to give members an update on what they have been up to and to fill committee positions. Whilst we haven’t been too rigorous about it in the past, the time has come when we really need to get some new and active participants involved. We definitely need a new president and our Treasurer wouldn’t mind a change. If anyone is interested in a particular position - please volunteer. The existing committee has always been a cooperative and flexible team. Although sometimes it has been tough to maintain connections as jobs, circumstances and email accounts change! Below is a brief role description for a president and the treasurer. President The role of DAMA Chapter President requires a small amount of time and a bit of planning, a bit of admin and a bit of coordination. Add to that - at least some background and interest in Data Management and you have a role which could really be filled by any of our members. For the investment of your time in organising and promoting this professional development “self help” group you get: opportunities to meet a broad range of IT professionals from across the APS and private industry; invitations to presentations covering common technical and business issues; and opportunities to expand your personal network and contacts. You can also take opportunities to develop your own presentation skills (although you should avoid getting carried away - and bad jokes ...... apparently). Treasurer DAMA Canberra has organised with the Canberra office of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for them to take on the membership and other administration functions that the Treasurer has previously performed. Though there will remain oversight and reporting requirements, the Treasurer's task will be much simpler and it is hoped that members get much better service than they have in the past! Please think about getting involved and helping out - the Committee needs fresh input and new perspectives.
When:		Tuesday 19 August 2008 5:30 - 5:45pm - AGM 5:45 - 6:30pm - Roundtable Discussion 6:30 - 7:00pm - Drinks 7:00 - 9:00pm - Dinner
Where:		Rydges Lakeside
Parking:		Parking available at back of hotel
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RSVP:		Please email Andrew Smailes at by COB Friday 15 August.

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