ASQ Raleigh

Chair Reflections 2009

Along with the local economy, ASQ Raleigh has undergone significant change, however for the Section this change is only for the better. Over my last three years on the Executive Board of ASQ Raleigh, I have seen the Leadership Council successfully assist the community via the Good Works program; provide members with new content & value (such as an online Member Directory, Job Postings, Tweets, Presentation Downloads, etc); continue executing the QIT Conference; and completely redesigning the Online Presence of ASQRaleigh.org (or ASQRaleigh.com ~ it no longer matters as we now own both).

Unknown to many members, we have also realigned our goals with the tasks set by ASQ National and ensured our Financial Stability by operating without a loss. Of course, many of you have noticed the change in program venue and times. This was a key aspect of reducing our operating budget without impacting the learning and networking opportunities we provide to our members.

Our efforts were verified by ASQ National as ASQ Raleigh steadily improved and recently received the Section Gold Excellence Award for the last measured year 2007-2008. This award is only given to a select number of local sections who achieve or excel at all three measured areas: Member Satisfaction, Member Retention and Member Loyalty.

And with all of that we recognized one of our own ASQ Raleigh member’s contributions to the Quality Profession. Joanne Mayo was accepted as an ASQ Fellow and received the Membership Status with great fanfare on May 18th, 2009 during the WCQI Conference in Minneapolis, MN. A picture of our luncheon party is included below.

On July 1, 2009, I will hand over the reigns to the very capable hands of Tauna Schachle, who has been touting the wonders of ASQ membership to newcomers over the years. Her energy and interest in getting us to have fun will be helpful in gaining even more interest in ASQ! The foundation is in place, so stay connected to ASQ Raleigh as the excitement is now beginning!

WCQI 2009 Fellows Luncheon
(front:) Tauna Schachle (2009-2010 Chair), Joanne Mayo (New ASQ Fellow and Programs Co-Chair), Angela Hall (2007-2009 Chair), Ron Atkinson (ASQ National Past President)(back:) Roberto Saco (ASQ National President 2008-2009), Michael Nichols (ASQ National Chairman 2008-2009)