About Section 0301
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Last month's meeting was well attended as Daryl Guberman spoke about the many aspects of Certification Audits. The controversial subject matter of which he spoke was about problems that are facing the ISO certification process. He began the meeting by asking this question: are you getting value added services from your Certification and Surveillance Audits? He then discussed his concerns with the ISO certifications and how they conflict with accrediting boards like ANAB and SAE and a group called OASIS. Many discussions with the audience followed about the different aspects of these organizations and their roles.
We usually have the Scholarship and the Volunteer Appreciation meeting in June; however, this year we have the opportunity to have Brian Swayne from the Juran Institute speak on June 12, so we will change the format a bit. As a result, the May meeting will be to award scholarships and to recognize our dedicated volunteer leaders who help the programs, meetings and our entire section function. Each and every one is very important to the section, which would not be operating without them. Let us show our support to them! I look forward to seeing you there.
Regards,
Tony Pedro
Chair So CT ASQ Section 301
MEETING NOTICE
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Time: Networking at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm and Awards at 7:30 pm.
Place: Blue Goose Restaurant, 326 Ferry Blvd. Stratford, CT 06497 Phone: (203) 375-9130
Directions: From Stamford: Take I95 northbound to Exit 32, West Broad Street. Go thru the light at the end of the exit ramp, and bear right. Take a left at the next traffic light (Main Street.) Proceed until the 2nd traffic light and take a right onto East Broadway Street. Stay on East Broadway until the first traffic light, then take a right into the parking lot.
From New Haven: I95 southbound to Exit 32, West Broad Street. Right at end of ramp. At next stop sign right again to traffic light. Continue straight onto East Broadway Street. Continue on East Broadway Street until the first traffic light, then take a right into the parking lot.
Cost: $25.00 (NOTE: Anyone can attend the presentation only at no charge)
ALL MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO BRING A FRIEND.
Reservations are requested via e-mail to Tony Pedro at tomane723@aol.com. Please make your reservations by Tuesday May 14, 2013. Include your name, phone number and number of people attending. We must pay for a minimum of 25 people. Please register today! If you don't cancel or don't show up we must still pay for your meal.
Topic: Scholarship Announcement/Award and Volunteer Appreciation
Summary: The Scholarship Committee is working hard going through the 2013 Southern Connecticut ASQ Scholarship applications. The goal is to identify and award the recipient(s) by the May 15th dinner meeting.
Please join us in congratulating our recipients as they attain their education goals.
MEETING SCHEDULE
The ASQ Southern Connecticut Section 301 usually meets the second Wednesday of the month between September and June unless otherwise indicated below. We are currently in the process of selecting speakers and venues for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Please note that meeting dates, speakers, topics and venues are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check the Meeting Notice on this web page or the appropriate newsletter for the latest meeting details.
Date: September 12, 2012
Place: Casa Nova Ristorante (Shelton)
Topic: How to Prepare and Handle Regulatory Inspections and External Audits
Speaker: Joseph Azary
Date: October 10, 2012
Place: Jones Family Farm (Shelton)
Topic: Wine Tasting and Tour
Date: November 14, 2012
Place: Meeting Cancelled
Date: December 12, 2012
Place: Casa Nova Ristorante (Shelton)
Topic: Vacation Photo Contest
Date: January 9, 2013
Place: Meeting Cancelled
Date: February 13, 2013
Place: Blue Goose Restaurant (Stratford)
Topic: Statistical Significance of P-values
Speaker: William Mulligan
Date: March 13, 2013
Place: Chocolate Rain Shop (Norwalk)
Topic: Chocolate Demonstration
Date: April 17, 2013
Joint Meeting with New Haven Section (305)
Place: Casa Nova Ristorante (Shelton)
Topic: Quality Certifications and Audits
Speaker: Daryl Guberman
Date: May 15, 2013
Place: Blue Goose Restaurant (Stratford)
Topic: Scholarship Award, Volunteer Appreciation
Date: June 12, 2013
Place: TBD
Topic: Juran Institute
Speaker: Brian Swayne
NOMINATING CHAIR NOTICE
Sothern Connecticut ASQ NEEDS YOU!!
We are looking for volunteers to join the Executive Committee of the ASQ Southern Connecticut section.
We have an election coming up in May 2013. We need volunteers to serve for the remainder of 2013 as well as 2014.
What?s in it for you?
- Add some leadership credibility to your resume
- Network with quality professionals
- Help make a difference for quality professionals in our local area
- Free leadership training (offered each year through NEQC)
- Get recognized as a leader in the quality profession
- Give back to society
What?s involved?
- Attending regular monthly meetings
- Attending periodic board meetings
- Provide input and ideas
- Assist with tasks to help our local ASQ section
You make it what you want and get out of it what you put in.
We would love to have you as part of our team.
If you want to volunteer or would like to nominate someone, please contact Joe Azary at jazary@erols.com.
Joe Azary
Scholarship Committee?s Message
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Announcing the Sam Lagnese Memorial 2013 Southern Connecticut ASQ Scholarship.
It is that time of year again. We are looking for a good response from our members' relatives. A scholarship of $1000 will be awarded in June 2013. The scholarship application can be found in the newsletter.
Please mail your completed applications by May 1, 2013 to:
Cynthia Scheetz
246 Terrace Avenue
West Haven, CT 06516
Scholarship committee, Cynthia Scheetz and Charles Weiss
ASQ SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT SECTION 301 WANTS YOU!
Calling all volunteers and members. We need your assistance to help promote the quality profession and assist in moving ASQ into the future. We are looking for willing volunteers to assist with various positions. Please contact any committee member if interested.
This could be a good opportunity to contribute to the profession, earn recertification points, expand your network, build leadership skills, and add some spark to your resume.
Sincerely,
The 301 Section
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