BFMA Clubhouse

New Member Quick Start

BFMA International knows the forms world can be overwhelming. No child sporting pigtails or a backwards baseball cap shouts up at a parent, “I want to be a forms person when I grow up!” Nearly everyone ends up in this industry by a bizarre twist of fate. To help you orient yourself in the world of forms, BFMA has prepared the following materials.

Get Oriented in the Form Systems Field…

On Workflow Analysis:
Process Flowcharting and Analysis
by Dr. Ben Graham, Jr., CFSP, Chairman of The Ben Graham Corporation

On Forms Analysis and Design:
Introduction to Forms Analysis and Design
by Marc T. Durbin, Forms Systems Analyst for Michigan Department of Community Health

On E-Forms:
An E-Forms Primer: Getting Started as a New Designer
by Jack Russ, President of Russ Associates

On Starting a Forms Management Program:
Creating aSuccessful Forms Management Program
by John Downs, Forms Manager for the State of Missouri

On Forms Management:
What is Forms Management?
by Margaret Tassin, CFC, CFSP, President of Forms Doc, LLC

On Usability Testing
In Fine Form: Designing and Managing the Effective Form
by Craig Dartnell, Managing Director of Howick Design Pty Ltd

On Printing Forms
Forms Manufacturing 101
By Alice Ladd, System Forms Administrator for Mt Carmel/St Ann's Hospital

Conduct More Intensive Research…

For In-Depth Discussions
Articles Database

For Individual Terms
Forms and IS Glossary

For Current Issues
inFOCUS Newsletter Archive

For the Serious, Book-Toting Student

On Forms Design and Analysis
Forms for People
by Robert Barnett, Managing Director of Robert Barnett and Associates Pty Ltd

On Forms Management
Managing Business Forms
by Robert Barnett, Managing Director of Robert Barnett and Associates Pty Ltd

All Books for Sale in the Professional’s Library

Receive Specific Answers to Specific Daily Questions…

To Subscribe to BFMA E-mail Discussion Listserv
Formspace

Find a Mentor in Your Industry…

To Look Up Contact Information on Fellow Members
BFMA Membership Directory

Boost Your Professional Growth with Face-to-Face Learning…

To Review Curriculum or Register for BFMA Conferences
Symposium St. Louis - 2007

Master Series: Usability in Information Collection
January 11, 2007 -- February 15, 2007

Master Series: Forms Design and Analysis
February 22, 2007 - March 29, 2007

Master Series: Management Skills for Forms Professionals
June 21, 2007 - August 2, 2007

Master Series: Forms Management
August 9, 2007 - September 20, 2007

Master Series: Business Process Analysis and Design
September 27, 2007 - November 1, 2007

CFSP
2007 Spring CFSP Study Group

To Find Events Local to Your Area
Association-Wide Events Calendar

Locate a Product or Service to Help You Do Your Job…

To Read More About Industry Vendors
Symposium Vendor Bios

Advance Your Career…

On Working in the Field
Career Skills for the Forms Analyst
by Robert Barnett, Managing Director of Robert Barnett and Associates Pty Ltd

For Career Development Tools
BFMA Salary Survey
Sample Job Descriptions

Advance Your Profession…

To Promote Excellence in the Workplace
BFMA Professional Awards

To Recognize Support of Association Development
BFMA Member Awards

To Recognize Support of Chapter Activity
BFMA Chapter Awards

To Recognize Support of Association Membership Growth
BFMA Membership Drive

To Recognize Excellence in Communication
BFMA Communications Awards

To Acknowledge Lifetime Achievements
Jo Warner Award
BFMA Award of Excellence

Share Your Ideas and Concerns…
To Contact Your Representatives
International Board of Directors

To Contact Association Staff Members
Headquarters Staff

For any questions regarding your membership, please contact Office Services Manager at BFMA International headquarters at (503) 227-3393 or by e-mail at bfma@bfma.org.