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Upcoming ASAP Programs 3rd Annual National Training Conference February 7-10, 2010 New Orleans NEW! The ASAP NTC is being held as scheduled. We recognize that the Eastern snowstorm will delay some travelers. We expect most flights to resume on Sunday. Some registrants may be delayed and are encouraged to come to New Orleans, even if it means an arrival for Monday. The published cancellation policy is in effect: at this time, there are no refunds. ASAP still has some seats available. Please register on-line or fax in your registration. We must have complete payment information or completed SF-182s. ATTN: AIR FORCE We have reports that your agency firewall is not allowing access to the registration form. If you cannot access the registration form, please click here for a pdf version.

Upcoming ASAP Training Programs Detailed information for the programs, fees and registration will be posted as soon as it is available. NOTE: Please continue to scroll down. Many times ASAP lists other organizations' programs that we think are of interest to our members and colleagues. ASAP Training Series Spring/Summer 2010 Washington, D.C. Dates and Site to be finalized A three-day series of one-day training programs. Overviews of the FOIA and Privacy Act, sessions on various FOIA exemptions, privacy issues and other hot topics will be covered. ASAP FOIA & Privacy Act Workshop September 20-22, 2010 Chicago, Illinois — Sofitel Hotel A two and half day intensive program specifically designed as an in-depth refresher course or for those who are new to working with the FOI or Privacy Acts, those who have limited experience, or those who deal with the Acts as an adjunct responsibility. Instruction and practical application work sessions are utilized to include overviews of both Acts, procedural guidance, redactions, fees and fee waivers, negotiation & litigation considerations, Privacy Act processing, conditions of disclosure under the Privacy Act, and specific sessions dealing with FOIA exemptions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, and special sessions on various hot topics. ASAP Annual Symposium & Training Conference December 1-2, 2010 Washington, D.C. — Walter E. Washington convention Center Dates are Site are being finalized The ASAP Annual Symposium is the flagship forum for the discussion of broad concepts, issues concerning government information, current and future trends in access and privacy, and best practices in these areas. The leaders in the access community concern themselves with much more than just the daily processing and practical applications of information access. They take the time to learn and understand more about the various issues that eventually shape the policies. The Symposium is designed for those persons who want to advance their awareness and understanding -hence, their careers — by listening, participating and learning the various positions and practicalities surrounding the hot topics of the day.

American University Washington College of Law Collaboration on Government Secrecy 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW room 603 Washington, D.C. Transparency in the Obama Administration: A first Year Assessment January 20, 2010 General Registration — No charge Third Annual Freedom of Information Day Celebration March 16, 2010 Keynote Address by John D. Podesta, Founder and President of the Center for American Progress General Registration — No charge

Reference Items: President's Memo on the FOIA, January 21, 2009 — Click Here President's Memo on Transparency and Open Government, January 21, 2009 — Click Here Attorney General's Memo on the FOIA, March 19, 2009 — Click Here

Current ASAP Newsletter — Now Available Please Click on ASAP Newsletter Link

About ASAP

ASAP was founded as a professional forum dedicated to bringing government FOIA and Privacy Act personnel in touch with the requester community. The requester community includes private citizens, law firms, businesses, media and nonprofit organizations; it is not a government agency.

ASAP is the leading organization providing quality professional educational programs. ASAP draws upon the highest caliber of government FOIA and Privacy instructors along with known experts in the public requester field to teach and discuss common problems in an open-dialogue forum. Tremendous insight and education are attained by both sides as each learns from the perspective of the other.

ASAP takes great pride in its programs, which have been cited consistently for their content excellence and for providing the opportunity to network with others across the United States and beyond. ASAP programs have something for everyone, from technical sessions to open forum discussions to informal gatherings where members and participants make some of their most important and long-lasting contacts. Learning — updating — enhancing skills — cost effective programs — these are just some of the reasons why our participants keep returning to ASAP programs year after year.

Who are ASAP Members?

• FOIA/PA and access professionals throughout the United States and Canada

• Federal state, local, and foreign government officials concerned with FOIA releases, information privacy, and electronic records

• Faculty and staff of colleges and universities

• Attorneys and paralegals

• Journalists

• Not-for-profit public interest organization personnel

• Government contractors

• Businesses whose records are held by the Federal government

• Librarians

• Privacy advocates

Job Announcements

• Chief Privacy Offier, Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC), Washington, DC
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• FOIA Program Specialist, (Information Analysis), GS-301-13, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Riverdale, MD
  Job Announcement Number: 6LP-2010-0008
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• Freedom of Information Specialist, AP-0301-03/04, Department Of Agriculture, Washington DC
  Job Announcement Number: W-ECIMS-2010-0004
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• Information Disclosure Specialist, GS-0301-12/13, Office of Financial Stability (TARP), Washington DC
  Job Announcement Number: 10-DO-155DH
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• Privacy Compliance Specialist, GS-301-11, Dept. of Homeland Security, Rosslyn VA
  Job Announcement Number: OS-20100211
  Status Candidates: OS-20100211
  Public Candidates: OS-20100209
  The vacancy will close Wednesday, January 13, 2010.

• Supervisory Research Specialist, SK-0301-15, Securities & Exchange Commission, Washington DC
  Job Announcement Number: 10-301327-DW
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• Management & Program Analyst, GS-0343-12/13, Department of Commerce, Washington DC
  Job Announcement Number: ITA-Admin-2010-0006
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• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA Analyst)
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• FOIA Analysts — Junior, Mid and Senior Level, GSS
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• Privacy Act Specialist, GS-0301-12/14, Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Washington DC
  Job Number: OS-CP-09-MM281072
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• Freedom Of Information/Privacy Act, Experienced Attorney Advisor, GS-905-13/14/15, U.S. Dept of Justice, Washington DC
  Job Number: 09-CRM-OEO-032
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• Research Assistant, Investigations & Research Department of Judicial Watch
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• Deputy Director, Office of Government Information Services, College Park, MD
  Job Number: N 09-244
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• Management & Program Analyst, National Archives & Records Admin., College Park, MD
  Job Number: N 09-248
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• Senior Document Reviewer, Phacil, Landover, MD
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• FOIA Analyst, Phacil, Washington DC
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• Document Reviewer, Phacil, Landover, MD
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• FOIA Analysts, Phacil, Washington, D.C.
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For advertising: Send job announcements to asap@bostrom.com

ASAP Programs & Benefits

ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM - Assuming a basic familiarity with the FOIA and PA, the two-day Symposium addresses policy issues, airs current controversies, and explores information disclosure frontiers. This program is usually held in the Washington, D.C. area in late fall or early winter.

BUSINESS INFORMATION DAY PROGRAM - Program content concentrates on business information - the issues and procedures associated with Exemption 4. There are lectures, panel discussions and even role-playing with a hypothetical. This program usually immediately precedes or follows the Annual Symposium.

NATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE (NTC) - This program was created to bring educational opportunities beyond the Washington, D.C. area. The program combines "nuts & bolts" type training topics with the thought - provoking and practical issues associated with FOIA and Privacy Act processing and requesting. A special feature of the program is concurrent breakout sessions for individual agencies, thereby giving personnel a unique opportunity for Questions & Answers as they pertain to their own agency policies. The program is usually two or three days depending upon the venue. The venue is rotated throughout the nation with the program typically held the first week in March.

FOOD-FOR-THOUGHT LUNCHEON SEMINARS - ASAP sponsors four to six luncheon seminars each year highlighting a specific FOI or Privacy topic or issue. Speakers and topics vary according to interest levels and have included high profile members of the judicial branch, congressional staffers, journalists, new or proposed regulations, Web page content, appeal processes, etc. The program is designed to attract 20-50 people in an informal setting, conducive to questions and answers. ASAP underwrites the major costs of this program.

NEWSLETTER - ASAP publishes a newsletter for its members that provides information about upcoming and recent ASAP events, insights, and information about changes in the laws, court decisions.

JOB BANK - ASAP maintains an informal job bank. From time to time, ASAP receives job opening notices from federal agencies that are in turn distributed to members who have signed up to be on the distribution list. When time allows, job notices are also publicized in the newsletter and distributed at various events.

DISCOUNTS - Members receive substantial discounts on ASAP educational programs.

CREDIBILITY - Benefit by belonging. All members agree to abide by the Statement of Principles and help develop the vision and shape the future of information access and privacy.

NETWORKING - Members take advantage of the relationships they build with other access professionals.

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