News of the Month
Important Recertification Reminders
As recertification due dates approach, please take care to avoid the following common mistakes which can result in delays:
- Remember to sign the affirmation statement in the recertification journal.
- Remember the payment (credit card or check).
- Do not send originals or anything that you need to have returned.
- Keep copies of your RU evidence and journal.
Recertification journals may be submitted by email or mail.
Email: asqdallasrecert@verizon.net
Mail: Scott Stevens
ASQ Dallas Recertification Chair
3154 Ridgeview Rd.
Caddo Mills, TX 75135
Recertification questions can be answered through the email address above. When mailing your recertification journal, please do not request a delivery signature because that can delay delivery of your recertification journal.
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2009 Dallas ASQ Scholarships
It is time to apply for the 2009 Dallas ASQ Scholarships. Applications are open to members in good standing and their family members. Please see the Scholarship Process for complete eligibility requirements. Applicants should complete the application form including the required essay and submit to:
ASQ Dallas Section - Scholarship Chair
P. O. Box 830010
Richardson, TX 75083-0010
The application deadline is February 28, 2009.
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New Professional Development Meeting Location!!!
Dallas ASQ Section 1402 is meeting at a new location now. We are meeting at the Holiday Inn Select, 1655 North Central Expressway in Richardson. The choice of a new meeting location was made by the ASQ Dallas 1402 Leadership Team after careful consideration of multiple factors at several locations around the DFW area.
New lower prices for member registering early! As a result of the arrangements at our new location, we are able to offer our members who register early for the meeting a dinner price of $15. The early registration deadline will be announced in the newsletter and on the website, but is generally the Sunday prior to the meeting. The price for member late registration and non-member registration remains at $25.
Note on directions to the new location: A map and directions are available on our website at http://www.asqdallas.org/directions/directions.html. Of course the route you take depends on your originating location, and it is difficult to go anywhere in the DFW area during rush hour without encountering traffic. However, if you are coming from the west most of the mapping websites have you take IH 635 to Hwy 75, then go up to Campbell Road . The experience of the Leadership Team members, who have met a couple of times at the new location, is that a better route is to take an east-west road such as Campbell, Arapaho or Beltline over to 75. Likewise, westbound 190 (GBT) can become very congested and it may be faster when coming from the northwest to take a southbound road down to one of those mentioned above, then go east over to 75.
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2009 Fall Conference
Planning is underway for the 2009 Fall conference, tentatively scheduled for Friday October 23, 2009. Start thinking now about how you might participate in the conference. The following opportunities are available:
Conference Chair – We need a volunteer to coordinate the entire conference.
Conference Committee – Volunteers are needed to develop a theme and begin organizing and coordinating the conference.
Presenters – If you have a topic you would like to present at the conference, please let us know.
Sponsors – Market your company’s products and services to conference attendees.
If you are interested in one of these areas, please contact Marion Bize, marion.bize@alcatel-lucent.com or Fred Martin, Frederick.martin@lmco.com.
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In Memorium: John H. Bille
John Bille (49) passed away suddenly on November 19, 2008. John was a dedicated member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ). He joined the Society in October 1985 and was elevated to Senior Member in 1990. He was recognized with the ASQ Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, Reliability Engineer, Quality Engineer, Software Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Technician and Quality Inspector certifications. At the time he achieved certification in these areas of expertise, he was one of the few individuals in the Society to hold all certifications awarded by ASQ.
John supported the section by speaking at our conferences and our professional development meetings. Additionally, John facilitated refresher courses for individuals that were seeking ASQ Certifications as well as teaching other professional courses.
John was the President of his quality consulting company that was based in Richardson.
John had a wealth of knowledge in the field of quality will be missed by many individuals locally, regionally and nationally.
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Nominations for 2009-2010 Officers
The Nominating Committee led by Kiami Rogers is now working to identify candidates for the elected officer positions for the next ASQ fiscal year: Chair-elect, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section members who wish to nominate themselves or another member must submit a petition signed by at least 10 Section members in good standing. This petition must be received at the following address no later that January 5, 2009:
Dallas ASQ Section 1402
P.O. Box 830010
Richardson, TX 75083-0010
Attn.: Beckie Ellis
A proposed slate of officers will be presented to the general membership in early 2009.
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Certification Exam Deadline
Maximize your ASQ benefits by obtaining an ASQ certification. Register by January 16, 2009 for the following certification exams to be held on March 7, 2009:
- Biomedical Auditor
- HACCP Auditor
- Quality Inspector
- Quality Technician
- Manager of Quality/Organization Excellence
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Reliability Engineer
Please ensure you select the correct exam date since the application usually lists several options.