Dear SOA Member:

The Membership & Awards Committee invites you to renew your SOA membership or join as a new member in 2025. Membership may be renewed online through the secure site provided by the Ohio History Connection’s Ohio History Store or by mailing the PDF invoice with check or money order. SOA continues its hardship membership program for those experiencing uncertainty. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with questions or interest in the program.

Thank you for supporting the Society of Ohio Archivists during the past year. Your dedication enables SOA to provide community, networking opportunities, professional development, funding, and advocacy efforts for archivists and aspiring archivists. Highlights from the past year include:

• Providing professional development events through the SOA’s hybrid Spring Annual Meeting and the joint SOA/OLHA Fall meeting
• Commitment to the work of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (JEDAI) Committee
• Recognizing students, archivists, and organizations through awards and honors
• Collaborating with the Ohio Local History Alliance, Ohio Preservation Council, Ohio History Connection, and others to provide professional development, scholarships, and awards
• Coordinating the creation of the Archives Month poster, “O-H-I-Olympics” and special blog postings recognizing and celebrating Archives Month
• Publishing the Ohio Archivist newsletter
• Creating community and fostering communication about cultural heritage activities, internships, funding opportunities, and advocacy efforts through the SOA blog, listserv, and social media

Thank you again for your support, and we are glad to help with any questions.
Stephanie Shreffler and Helen Conger
SOA Membership & Awards Committee co-chairs

Last Updated on December 10, 2024 by Emily Gainer