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The deadline to vote in the Society of California Archivists’ 2025 Officer’s Election is fast approaching! Don’t forget to make your voice heard in shaping the future of the Society of California Archivists. Your vote counts!
Voting Deadline: March 14, 2025Head to your personal ballots in your email to cast your ballot!
Vice President / President Elect (3-year term)
Secretary (2-year term)
Membership Director (2-year term)
Director-at-Large (2-year term)
Nominating Committee member (2-year term)
Let’s keep moving forward, together!
All tours are scheduled for Wednesday, April 2 and each tour will be no longer than 2 hours. Sites include the Autry Resources Center, Burbank Historical Society, Disney Archives, NBC Universal and Warner Bros. Corporate Archives. Detailed descriptions of each tour can be found on the Repository Tours webpage.
All tours will include standing and walking. All sites are wheelchair accessible unless otherwise noted. For those who require any special accommodations can note their needs in the tour registration form.
In addition, unless noted otherwise, there is no easy or quick public transit route to these locations from the conference hotel. Driving or using ride-share is the most viable option.
The 2025 SCA AGM Gourmet Night will be held on Thursday, April 3.
Gourmet Night is a fun opportunity to connect with others in the archival profession who you may not already know. Sign up here to join others for dinner on Thursday, April 3rd at 7pm. The shared spreadsheet will be available online through March 31st. In-person sign-ups will also be available at the conference. All costs are the responsibility of the attendees.
The restaurants to choose from include Idle Hour, Laurel Tavern, Don Cuco, SunCafe Organic, Jon & Vinny’s, Vitello’s, The Smoke House, and The Front Yard
The Board of Directors of the Society of California Archivists stands by our colleagues at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) during this chaotic and uncertain time. With the unprecedented firing of the Archivist of the United States; the sudden removal of DEI programs, documentation, and guidance across federal agencies; and the threat of widespread federal layoffs; we call on Congress and the courts to protect the vital, nonpartisan role of NARA and uphold the rule of law.
Political interference into NARA's work threatens the transparency and integrity of our nation's documentary heritage.Central to SCA’s core values is the “belief that public notice should be given before removal of any online government information” and a “commitment to offer users free access to information without discrimination.” If you want to learn more about current efforts to preserve public government data, please see the Data Rescue Resource Guide compiled by SCA’s Labor Advocacy and Public Policy Committee.
This is a constantly evolving situation, but your voice matters! We urge SCA members and fellow archivists to support our colleagues at NARA by contacting legislators and pushing for accountability, transparency, and support for the important work that they do to “preserve, protect, and share the historical records of the United States to promote public inquiry and strengthen democratic participation.”
In solidarity,
Board of Directors of the Society of California Archivists
We have five offices to fill from our slate of candidates. Each candidate has provided a brief bio, statement, and responded to a specific question related to the office for which they are running. Below is a brief description of each position on the ballot this year.
Please follow the link from the candidates’ names to see their candidate statements.
The elected candidate serves the first year as the Vice-president and as the program chair for the Society's annual general meeting, and assists or substitutes as the President, as needed. The Vice-president is President-elect and automatically becomes President on the expiration of the President's term. This is a three-year commitment.
Azalea Camacho
Joanna Black
The Membership Director acts as corresponding secretary in matters relating to membership and membership development and keeps records and data relating to all membership functions. The Membership Director also serves as Chair of the Membership Committee. This is a two-year commitment.
Jessica Gambling
The Director-at-Large attends quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors, serves as a liaison to the WAI Joint Management Committee, and actively participates in the work of the Society and its committees. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the President. This is a two-year commitment.
Stella Castillo
Suzi Noruschat
The Nominating Committee solicits candidates for the SCA Board of Directors and prepares a slate of candidates for offices falling vacant within a given year. The three member committee is chaired by the Immediate Past President. This is a two-year commitment.
Marlayna Christensen
All members in good standing before February 10, 2025, will be eligible to vote. Members who join or renew while the election is open (February 10, 2025, through March 14, 2025), will be sent a personalized link to participate in the election. See the SCA website for membership information.
Contact the chair of the Election Committee, Rebecca Leung, at elections@calarchivists.org with any questions.
Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the catastrophic fires in Southern California. At this point we don't know the extent to which our local archives and cultural heritage institutions have been affected, but we will be monitoring the situation and sharing any additional resources as they become available. Please share your own news and resources on the West_arch listserv or by tagging us on social media so that we can repost:
Sincerely,
SCA Board
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