Our section would like to invite you to our September event. Our speaker for the evening is Mark Rusco. Mark is an Associate Professor at Ferris State University. He currently serves as the main faculty member for the Bachelor of Science in Quality Engineering Technology program. He has 15 years of manufacturing experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, in Supplier Quality, and as a Quality Assurance Manager at a tier one automotive supplier.
The Bluff Banquet and Conference Center
2035 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508616-243-3313
Registration:5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Tutorial:5:40 p.m.– Quality Management Plan by Paul Prunty
Dinner:6:00 p.m., speaker immediately following dinner
Please Note – A 10% discount is being offered to any company sending 3 or more persons to any of the current refresher courses. That’s right! If three or more people sign up for any refresher from the same company they will get 10% off the course fee.
For example: if one company had three people who each wanted to attend a separate class, it might appear like this: 1-CQE, 1-CQPA, and 1-CQA; or 3-CQPA, or 2-CQE and 1-CSSGB. Any combination will work!
for a great meeting year and for enabling your section to achieve the
ASQ Total Quality Level Award 2007-2008
ASQ Section Excellence Silver Award 2007-2008
Welcome to ASQ Section 1001 Grand Rapids 2010-2011
Welcome to the 2010 -2011 section year.
I trust everyone received a letter and brochure in the mail highlighting ASQ Section 1001 Grand Rapids.Our section Leadership Committee continues to give you value for your membership by organizing and providing monthly events, preparation courses, workshops and seminars, newsletters, scholarships and the annual golf outing – we are rewarded by your participation.If you are a member and did not receive the letter and brochure, please check your personal information listed with ASQ National at www.asq.org Manage My Account / My Contact Information to verify the correct information is available.
We have a diverse program schedule of events and tutorials for attendees to the monthly ASQ Presents!The monthly events are filled with knowledge, networking and opportunities for everyone.Come share your experiences and hear our great speakers and gain recertification units.
AWARDS
Congratulations to Jim Anderson, Gary Follet, Andy Higgins, Shaun Jones, Paul Prunty, Sharon Swadner and Andrea Ward. These members attended every ASQ Presents!™event held during the 2009-2010 membership year. In recognition for this “perfect attendance” these members will be admitted for FREE to September’s event.
Also congratulate Jarrad Grandy the winner of our Each One Reach One campaign drawing. Jarrad sponsored a new ASQ member. He is also awarded a free pass to the September section event.
Our Hans Bajaria Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Travis McCrumb, a Ferris State University student.Congratulations to you Travis.
West Michigan Manufacturing Societies United presents “Swing for Manufacturing 2010”
WMMSU presents a golf outing where everyone will have a great time, good food, great fellowship and hopefully an excellent round of golf with people from ASM, ASME, ASQ, Air & Waste Management Association, AWS, SAE, SME and SPE.
DATE and TIME: September 23, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION:Scott Lake Country Club, 911 Haynes NE, Comstock Park, MI
COST: $85 per golfer
Includes green fees and golf cart, fresh coffee and donuts at arrival, lunch on the turn, and a delicious DINNER buffet on site at the Club House.Winners will be announced and prizes awarded after dinner.
Bring your own group of four or we can assign you to a team.
All proceeds will be used to provide scholarships for local students for West Michigan Manufacturing Societies United! Members.
Sign up today! Several preparation courses have started and others are about to start. Check out our certification preparation courses and ASQ exam dates for the coming member year. The complete list of upcoming preparation courses can be found at www.asq1001.org/Refreshers.php.If you have questions, contact the Education Coordinator, Gary Camp, at gcamp@steelcase.comor our Education Chair, John Morrison, at jmorris3@steelcase.com.
ASQ Unemployment Benefit
Please also remember that if you are unemployed, ASQ has a member fee structure where you can reduce your membership by as much as 100%. Check out ASQ’s Unemployed Member Dues page at: http://www.asq.org/members/account/unemployment.html
Have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! Thank you to everyone for your contributions and support of our section.
Job Seekers - if you are seeking employment and wish to do so, please forward your resume to Bob Suchy at rwsqmark@sbcglobal.net. Bob is the Section Employment Chair and may be able to connect you with potential employers.
We made a commitment to hold a tutorial every month this member year. Tutorials begin at 5:40 PM and will cover a variety of quality and business related topics. Attend a tutorial and earn RUs. Give a tutorial and earn even more RUs.
