Welcome to the Washington, DC and Maryland Metro Section's website
Section Members, website log-in is now ready!
The ASQ 509 website is ready for section members to log-in. The log-in instructions are as follows:
- Click “Login” link on left side.
- For username, use your First Initial + Last Name
- For password, use your ASQ membership number. DO NOT ADD LEADING ZEROS.
If login is not successful, contact the webmaster (webmaster@asq509.org). If login is successful, you will see your “My Profile” page with five or six tabs. You may also see the ASQ Newsfeed and links. You will see the newsfeed/links on the “My Profile” page each time you log in. Select the Login/Contact Information Tab to change your Username or password. Password must be at least 7 characters. Click here for detailed member login instructions and features.
Call For Officer Nominations
The Executive Board always invites your
participation in your Section. In particular,
it is that time again to nominate members for
Section officer positions. The Nominating
Committee is seeking nominations for
Chair-Elect, and Secretary.
In addition,
there are committee chair positions, as well
assistant chairs. The areas are: Publicity,
Webmaster, International, Auditing Special
Interest Group (SIG), and Testing SIG.
If
you have personal interest in being on of the
open positions, or would want to nominate
someone, please email your interest or your
nomination to the Nominating Chair at Chair-Elect@asq509.org
Meet the Section Officers for 2007 – 2008 Year
- Chair - Herb Richardson
- Chair-Elect - Eugene Kirsch
- Secretary - Suzanne Roberts
- Treasurer – Geoffrey Withnell
To learn more about our new officers, read their biographies here.
Section 509 offers Exam Certification Refresher Courses
The Washington DC and Maryland Metro Section is now offering refresher courses for some of the ASQ certification examinations. See the Certification and Training Page for the offered courses as well as other training resources.
Volunteers Needed
The Executive Committee is calling for volunteers to serve their section. We are specifically looking for someone to fill the role of Nominations Chair. If you are interested, please contact Herb Richardson (Chair@asq509.org).
Upcoming Events
May ISO 9000 UG Meeting
May 14, 2008 - "Understanding and Implementing ISO-20000-1:2005" Presented by John Garten and Dennis Strother.
Event Details · May 14, 2008
May General Meeting
May 15, 2008 - “Best Practices in Service Management can help you drive Quality” Presented by Mr. Kirk Holmes, President, Holmes and Associates, Inc.
Event Details · May 15, 2008
MPEA - Performance Excellence Users Group
May 20, 2008 - MPEA Performance Excellence Users Group
Event Details · May 20, 2008
May Software SIG Meeting
"SQA Sojourn - Lessons Learned from 6 Appraisals" presented by Lenny Eng (presentation originates in Eatontown.)
Event Details · May 27, 2008
May Lean Six Sigma SIG Meeting
May 28, 2008 - “LSS as the Methodology for Business Transformation” Presented by Ms. Amy Speth, Executive Director of Business Transformations, Femme Comp Inc.
Event Details · May 28, 2008
News Feeds
Setback in Production Transition Delays Airbus Deliveries
News Item · National Feed · May 15, 2008
Screening Cargo About to Become a Mammoth Duty
News Item · National Feed · May 15, 2008
Schools Zero in on Measuring Preschoolers' Progress
News Item · National Feed · May 15, 2008
Health System Looks to Toyota on Road to Improvement
News Item · National Feed · May 15, 2008