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The following are some key deadlines to keep in mind as you plan your group's work for the coming year:
Annual Reports and Roster Updates
The outgoing Chair submits the group’s annual report through this survey form. Include election results and leader roster updates. If your group would like the Council to consider a funding request for group activities in 2018/2019, include that request in your annual report if possible. See March 1 below for more budget information.
Agenda Items for Fall Council Meeting
Submit to your Council liaison any recommendations you may have for Council action or discussion at the fall 2017 meeting (scheduled for November 5-7, 2017). Agenda items are due to your liaison 4 weeks before the meeting; materials must be submitted 3 weeks before the meeting.
2018 Annual Meeting Session Proposals
Session proposals due to the 2018 Program Committee. See the Call for Proposals.
Archival Outlook Submission Deadline
Submit your article in time for the January/February issue of Archival Outlook, SAA's bimonthly magazine. Articles are typically 700 words (one page in layout) to 1,200 words (two pages in layout) in length. They should include some kernel of information that will enlighten the reader professionally. Photographs are encouraged. Please contact SAA's Editorial and Production Coordinator, Abigail Christian, with queries and ideas.
Archival Outlook Submission Deadline
Submit your article in time for the March/April issue of Archival Outlook, SAA's bimonthly magazine. Articles are typically 700 words (one page in layout) to 1,200 words (two pages in layout) in length. They should include some kernel of information that will enlighten the reader professionally. Photographs are encouraged. Please contact SAA's Editorial and Production Coordinator, Abigail Christian, with queries and ideas.
SAA Awards and Scholarship Nominations Due
Nominate your colleagues for SAA's Awards and Scholarships - click on the link to a specific award to see the nomination guidelines. Email achristian@archivists.org with any questions.
Component Group Annual Meeting Details
Submit your section's annual meeting details for inclusion in the 2018 Annual Meeting schedule via Survey Monkey (link forthcoming). Include agenda, description, preference for onsite/offsite location, AV needs, duration, and indication of whether it is a solo or joint meeting.
Appointed group leaders will receive an email from Governance Coordinator Felicia Owens to schedule and confirm your meeting needs.
FY 2019 Funding Requests
Deadline for submitting to your Council liaison any funding requests for consideration as part of the draft FY 2019 budget (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019).
Archival Outlook Submission Deadline
Submit your article in time for the May/June issue of Archival Outlook, SAA's bimonthly magazine. Articles are typically 700 words (one page in layout) to 1,200 words (two pages in layout) in length. They should include some kernel of information that will enlighten the reader professionally. Photographs are encouraged. Please contact SAA's Editorial and Production Coordinator, Abigail Christian, with queries and ideas.
Agenda Items for Spring Council Meeting
Submit to your Council liaison any recommendations you may have for Council action or discussion at the spring meeting. Agenda items are due to your liaison 4 weeks before the meeting; materials must be submitted 3 weeks before the meeting.
Call for Nominations for Section Elections
Deadline to issue calls for nominations for section elections to your section discussion list. See Communication Strategy: Tools and Tips.
Ballot Information
Sections submit basic ballot information (message to voters, list of offices, candidate names, links to supplementary information, etc.) to Felicia Owens at fowens@archivists.org. Supplementary ballot information (bios, statements, photos, etc.) is optional, and should be posted to your group’s microsite at this time.
Archival Outlook Submission Deadline
Submit your article in time for the July/August issue of Archival Outlook, SAA's bimonthly magazine. Articles are typically 700 words (one page in layout) to 1,200 words (two pages in layout) in length. They should include some kernel of information that will enlighten the reader professionally. Photographs are encouraged. Please contact SAA's Editorial and Production Coordinator, Abigail Christian, with queries and ideas.
Agenda Items for Washington, D.C., Council Meetings
Submit to your Council liaison any recommendations you may have for Council action or discussion at the August 13 or August 18 Council meetings. Agenda items are due to your liaison 4 weeks before the meeting; materials must be submitted 3 weeks before the meeting.
Ballots Open for Section Elections
SAA staff facilitates online elections. Eligible members are sent unique links to the ballots via Survey Monkey. Ballots remain open for two weeks. Within a week of the ballot closing, staff notifies group leaders of the results (interpretation of results, notifications, and reporting is the responsibility of the group leaders). Group leaders notify staff, via their annual reports, of the new roster by September 1.
Archival Outlook Submission Deadline
Submit your article in time for the September/October issue of Archival Outlook, SAA's bimonthly magazine. Articles are typically 700 words (one page in layout) to 1,200 words (two pages in layout) in length. They should include some kernel of information that will enlighten the reader professionally. Photographs are encouraged. Please contact SAA's Editorial and Production Coordinator, Abigail Christian, with queries and ideas.
Leadership Orientation and Forum
All leaders attend the 2018 Leadership Orientation and Forum at the 2018 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. (Date is tentative.)
Annual Reports and Roster Updates
The outgoing Chair submits the group’s annual report via Survey Monkey (link forthcoming). Include section election results. If your group would like the Council to consider a funding request for group activities in 2018/2019, include that request in your annual report if possible. See March 1 for more budget information.