Time to Clean House: Get Ready for the Upcoming Shred Event!
It’s that time of year again! As we approach the end of summer, now is the perfect time to start reviewing your physical files and prepare for the annual Shred Event, tentatively scheduled for late August or early September. We’re working with Shred with Us to lock in the date—and we want to make sure you’re ready when the trucks arrive!
Why Record Destruction Matters
Proper record destruction isn’t just about saving space—it’s a vital part of maintaining security, protecting sensitive information, and staying compliant with state and federal retention policies. Holding on to records beyond their required retention period increases the risk of data breaches, clutter, and potential legal exposure.
What You Need to Do
- Start reviewing your files now. Go through your paper documents and separate those that are past their retention date and ready for secure destruction.
- Consult the Records Retention Schedule. This ensures you’re only discarding items that are eligible to be destroyed.
- Complete the ARM-11 Report on Records Destroyed. This form is required for all shredding and must be submitted in accordance with records management policy.
Need Help?
Not sure if a record is eligible for destruction or how to complete the ARM-11? Reach out to one of our Record Coordinators listed below—they’re here to help guide you through the process.
You can also reach out to me directly with any questions or if you need help getting started.
Let’s all do our part to keep our records clean, our data secure, and our spaces clutter-free!
The SCFC employees who are Records Coordinators are as follows:
- Sue Creech
- Susan Gensel
- Lisa Hart
- Tiffany Gill
- Tonya Steadman
- Lenora Stukes
- Ashley McFadden
- Michelle Johnson
- Julie Leary
- Kelly Banks
- Randy Rollings
- Melissa Bickley
- Tracy Fulmer
- Mikayla Folk
- Chetna Patel