1	Welcome American Society for Quality Merrimack Valley
2	Region 1 ASQ Region 1 comprises most of New England Merrimack Valley section runs between Rt 2, Rt 128, the North Shore and Portsmouth, NH
3	How can I learn more? Our website is www.asqmv.org We give information on monthly meetings We give information on education courses We have links to other local sections and quality organizations We have information on job postings
4	Get Noticed. Get Certified.
5	Upcoming Meetings Thursday February 4, 2010 Theresa McCarthy – ISO 9001:2008 Woburn Hilton Registration 5:30 – 6:00 6:15 – 7:00 Dinner 7:00 – 8:00 Speaker Thursday March 4, 2010 Robert Desmaris – Pivot Tables Jackson’s Check website for directions and locations
6	New Faces in ASQMV Don Hedeman John Hevey Debra keller Joseph Lepine Michael Mcglothlen Christopher Messner Patricia Mongold Teo Chin Nam Brian Sams Todd Worcester WELCOME!
7	Education Program: 2010 Winter / Spring http://www.asqmv.org/education_02.html
8	Should You be a Senior Member? Have been an individual member for 1 year Have 10 years of professional experience Meet one of four professional criteria Conducting quality-related work for 2 years Teaching quality or related arts/sciences for 2 years. Being a Senior member or comparable grade in an American Society for Association Executives’ list of recognized organizations. Currently holding an ASQ certification that requires recertification. Costs no more than a regular membership Obtain an application at http://www.asq.org/membership/individuals/senior.pdf
9	Running in the spring! CQE Starting March 30^th Classes on Tues. 5:00 -8:00 pm Location – Millipore- Billerica Instructor – Bill O’Brien Application deadline – April 16, 2010 Exam date- June 5, 2010
10	Running in the spring! Certified Quality Auditor Starting April 1, 2010 Classes on Thursdays 5:30- 7:30 pm Location – TBD Instructor – Bill O’Brien Application deadline – April 16, 2010 Exam date- June 5, 2010
11	Running in the spring! CSQE Starting March 30, 2010 Classes on Tuesdays 5:00- 8:00 pm Location – Millipore- Billerica Instructor – William Caswell Application deadline – April 16, 2010 Exam date- June 5, 2010
12	Did you know… Only 56% of our members elect to receive email from ASQ/ASQMV Help us and change now @ www.asq.org
13	Recently Certified Certified Quality Improvement Associate Edward Boynton Jenessa Caswell Thomas Wooldridge Certified Quality Engineer Fernanda Barraza Michael Webb Tony Yergeau Certified Quality Technician Arvid Ohlen Derrick Ybanez Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence Paul Hanke Francis Dwyer Keith Kelly Certified Biomedical Auditor John Perigaut Certified Software Quality Engineer James Lacey Susan Schueller Certified Quality Auditor Debra Archambault Arthur Bourbeau Paul Cardarelli Brian Gerrior Paul Hanke Linda Hodlin Joseph Lepine Michael MacDonald Cristina Mcglothlen John Middleton Leo Nangle Michael Noyes Mary Ryan Steven Percy Robert Troisi Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Michelle Alley Roger Benson Stephan Lattari Michael Mcglothlen Katherine Jackson
14	Did you know… You can pay for all meetings and educational courses through
15	Other Education Courses Check our website for proposed classes www.asqmv.org If a course location is TBD and you host the class you get a free seat in the class If you are interested contact Brenda Dukeshire or Ken Morman and we will schedule it If you don’t see a course offered let us know too. We can work with you to see if we can offer it. START PLANNING FOR THE FALL AND WINTER!
16	Leadership Team Slate of Officers 2009-2010 Chair – Gary Belt Vice Chair(QMP) – Robert Cook Secretary – Barbara Morin Treasurer – William Hoose
17	Leadership Board Members Brenda Dukeshire – Education Roger Benson - Education Co-Chair Ken Morman – Registrar Joe Pavolaitis – Membership Charlie Muzzey – Recertification Gary Belt - Newsletter Jim Lacey – Website
18	Leadership Board Members Deborah Akmakjian - Auditing Tom Brooks - Programs Co- chair Amalendu Sanyal -Programs Co-chair Alison Von Iderstine – NEQC/ Archivist Open – Examining Bob MacKeen - Arrangements
19	Did you know… Attendance at any monthly ASQMV meeting can count up to 0.3 CEUs towards any recertification. Helping on the Leadership Team can earn another 1.5 CEU/ year. To attend the meeting at no charge come a little before 7 pm.
20	How can you make your membership more worthwhile? Interact with the Leadership Team Take advantage of education programs If you want to see different topics suggest them Volunteer to help out!
21	We are looking for a few good men and women! Examining – Advise section members on qualifications for advancement to Senior or Fellow member (10 hrs/yr) We are also looking for members to help in support positions. If you have an interest contact us.
22	What can you get in return? Experience working as a team Education in your field CEUs Something to add to your resume Networking Friends
23	2009 - 2010 QMP Goals
24	QMP In 2008 – 2009 we completed SMP section basics, section planning and completed 75% of our goals
25	"Welcome back for a great..." Welcome back for a great second half!