ASQ e-News: September 7, 2007
Raleigh ASQ e-News ::: September 7, 2007
In This Edition: Upcoming Event, 2007-8 Program Schedule, Good Works Project Highlighted
Programs
| Tour of Chatham Hill Winery and Tasting | 3:30pm | September 18, 2007 |
Join the ASQ Leadership, network with quality professionals, and learn about quality techniques in the fermenting process.
Space is limited at 30 people, so register soon! http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=140486
2007-8 Program Schedule http://asqraleigh.org/events/
| Tutorial and Dinner Meeting Schedule North Raleigh Hilton, 3415 Wake Forest Road |
More information will be made available soon concerning registration, costs, and additional details on topics/speakers.
Timeline of Meeting
5-6 pm Tutorial (Free)
6-6:30 Social
6:30-7:30 Dinner
7:30-8:45 Dinner Presentation
Schedule, Tutorial and Dinner Presentation Topics
October 16: “ASQ Goodworks” and “Quality in Marketing”
December 18: “Risk management in medical devices, for safe and effective products”, “What’s new what’s current in ISO 14971: Application of risk management to medical devices.”
February 19: “Case Study: Combining Lean and Six Sigma”, “GKN Key Elements of automotive supplier quality or global quality performance system.”
April 15: “SPC without statistics - a practical application of process control for both manufacturing and service organizations”, “Obstacles to TQM”
| Tour Schedule |
Due to the limited space, registration for these tours will open at the beginning of the month they occur.
September 18: Chatham Hill Winery
November 20: Solectron Repair Operations
January 15: Eaton
March 18: Bio-manufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC), at NCSU
| Quality in Triangle May 20th, 2008 |
If you are interested in volunteering, speaking or have recommendations, please contact Frank Golden, Conference Chair, at frank.j.golden@gsk.com.
| Six Sigma Special Interest Group Meeting | 6-7:30pm | Nortel Networks |
Registration is open for these events on the website http://asqraleigh.org/events/
Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Tuesday each month, between September 25 thru May 27, and excluding December.
“Discussion Topics” will be lead by facilitators using existing examples/ projects, allowing for bidirectional dialog to discuss approaches.
The DMAIC process will continue to be highlighted, with ‘Measure’ as the next topic for September 25th.
ASQ Raleigh Highlighted in National “ASQ Weekly - September 5, 2007″ Email
| Community Good Works & DCRC | Questions? Contact Kevin Hopkins mrvawn@hotmail.com |
ASQ Raleigh donated $2800 in support of our section’s Community Good Works improvement project with the Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) http://www.durhamcrisisresponse.org/.
We were also applied and received approval for a $5000 grant from ASQ National.
DCRC is the only non-profit agency in the Durham community that provides safe shelter and support services for victims and their families in the aftermath of domestic and sexual violence.
If you or your organization are interested in supporting DCRC by donating money, goods or your time contact Aurelia Sands-Belle at the number or e-mail below.
Aurelia Sands-Belle
DCRC Executive Director
Office: 919-403-9425 x233
e-mail: abelle@durhamcrisisresponse.org
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