News of the Month
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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The "Cowtown Conference" is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2009. Here is a link to information on the conference. It is a full day conference, with breakfast AND lunch for $97. Earn 1.0 RU's for attending. The Ft. Worth Section has always had informative sessions and this year will not be different.
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New ASQ Dallas Officers Announced
Chair – Fred Martin
Fred is Supplier Quality Manager at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. He has served as Chair-elect for Section 1402 for 2008-2009, and was Conference Chair for the 2006 and 2007 Fall Conferences. A member of the Dallas Section since 1997, Fred is a Senior member of ASQ and holds certifications as a Six Sigma Black Belt and Quality Engineer.
Chair-Elect – Joseph Sepulveda
Joseph is with the Material Quality Group at Raytheon. He is a Certified R6Sigma Expert as well as a Certified Knowledge Champion for Raytheon. Joseph currently serves as the Certification Chair for the Dallas Section. He has been a member of the Dallas Section since 2005, is currently a Senior member and holds certifications as a CQM/OE and Quality Engineer.
Secretary – Rebecca (Beckie) Ellis
Beckie is Vice President, RA/QA & Organizational Excellence with OsteoMed. She is currently serving as Secretary and is a former Chair of the Lean Six Sigma Special Interest Group and former Chair of the DFW Biomedical Discussion Group. A member of the Dallas Section since 1995, Beckie is currently a Senior member and holds certifications as a Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, and CQM/OE.
Treasurer – Jennifer (Jenni) Sherman
Jennifer is Business Development Director with SRI Quality System Registrar. She currently serves as Treasurer of Dallas Section 1402 and was Secretary for the 2007-2008 year. She served as Exhibitor and Sponsor Chair for the 2006 and 2007 Fall Conferences and was also part of the committee for the 2008 North Texas Quality Golf Tournament. She has been a member of the Dallas Section since 2006 and is currently a Senior member.
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ASQ Section Satisfaction and Loyalty Study
All Section members should have received an email from ASQ in early January asking members to take an ASQ Section Satisfaction and Loyalty survey. The results help ASQ understand the role sections play in creating a positive member experience, and give section leaders guidance for creating opportunities focused on member needs. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey online so that your feedback may be considered.
Members completing the survey are entered in a drawing to win one of four 2009 ASQ World Conference on Quality Improvement registrations (a $925 value). The conference is May 18-20, 2009 in Minneapolis, MN. If you did not receive the email or can no longer find it, please contact Marion Bize.
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New Placement Chair Announced
Please check out the Leadership Team Page for an introduction to Mike Lynch, our new placement chair. This is an especially important position on the LT considering these economic times.
Thanks for volunteering to help Mike!
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Important Recertification Reminders
As recertification due dates approach, please take care to avoid the following common mistakes which can result in delays:
1. Remember to sign the affirmation statement in the recertification journal.
2. Remember the payment (credit card or check).
3. Do not send originals or anything that you need to have returned.
4. Keep copies of your RU evidence and journal.
Recertification journals may be submitted by email or mail.
Email: asqdallasrecert@verizon.net
Snail 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.