Web Chair Contact InformationName: Farlie PearlEmail: f.pearl@gjo.doe.gov Phone: (970) 248-6430 Mission StatementStrive to Stay Alive for professional interaction and development.Frequently Asked QuestionsThe question is: When was this webpage updated and what changed? The answer is:12/28/06: December 5, 2006 Meeting Minutes were posted and the ANNOUNCEMENTS Section was updated regarding the availability of CQA training materials. 12/01/06: The following additions/corrections were made 1. Minutes from September, July, and April meetings were posted. 2. Member statistics were updated, including information on 11 new members to our section during 2006. 3. The list of Section Officers was updated for 2006-2007. 4. Outdated material posted in 2005 was removed. NewsSection 1314 Officers 2006 – 2007Section Chair - Gary Dechant Vice Chair - Robert Vincent Treasurer - Gretchen Davis (as of Feb. 2006) Auditing Chair - Linda Tegelman Secretary - Gretchen Davis Membership/Internet Laison - Dara Hartmann / Farlie Pearl Recertification, Exam Proctor - Donna Riddle To request information regarding our Section and the services it can provide, please contact Gary Dechant, our Section Chair, as follows: gldechant@aol.com (970) 434-4875 - office (970) 250-5832 - cell http://www.aqainc.net/ ********************************************* 2006 - 2007 EXAM SCHEDULE Click on the Exam and Certification link below. When directed to the ASQ webpage you may select the specific exam you are interested in or go a little farther down the page to "Certification FAQ". At this link there is a "What are the Upcoming Exam Dates?" question. Click on it to be directed to the full schedule of all application deadlines and exams dates for 2006 - 2007. Section SupportersWe appreciate the support given by the following companies/individuals over the past year:Sartomer Company Action PlanThe future of ASQ Section 1314 is of concern with the decline in membership and lacking participation of section members. In September 2005, the Board decided that the Section should continue and, in doing so, will seek to focus on (1) providing a site for examinations, (2)providing opportunities and resources for training (e.g., webinars and AQC certification exams), and (3) continuing to provide a local resource for recertification purposes.Minutes of Recent MeetingsDecember 5, 2006 - ASQ Section 1314 Meeting MinutesThe meeting was called to order by Chair Gary Dechant at 5:15 p.m. In attendance were Gary Dechant, Linda Tegelman, Jan Kohles, Dara Hartmann and guest Todd Mason from Coors Tek. Training: The meeting was held to discuss interest in and progress on providing a training class for those personnel interested in taking the CQT test in March. At previous section meetings there appeared to be potential interest from Coors Tek, SMS, and Williams employees. [Gretchen Davis confirmed] Coors Tek has 9 employees interested in taking a CQT class. Gary volunteered to make contact with various individuals to try and get some additional information. Gretchen Davis reviewed the current BOK for the CQT exam and determined that the previous instructional materials held by the section would no longer be usable to conduct a training class. If such a class were required new instructional material would have to be purchased or developed. Gary suggested that if there were enough interest, perhaps the section and affected employers could provide some funding to acquire a commercial training course. The CQT registration and exam dates are as follows: Register by 1/12/2007 for 3/3/2007 exam, register by 8/17/2007 for 10/20/2007 exam. Dara inquired about the availability of the CQA training material. Gary will check with his Nevada office personnel who have that course material as to whether it is available to be sent back here. Due to increased business and travel obligations Gary feels he will not be able to devote the time required to chair the section and asked for interest from members about assuming his position. If interested, contact Gary. Meetings: The next section meeting will be held in March or April. Notifications will be sent out at a later date. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 pm. Respectfully submitted, Linda Tegelman Auditing Chair, Section 1314 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * September 26, 2006 ASQ Section 1314 Meeting The meeting was called to order by Chair Gary Dechant at 5:30 p.m. In attendance were Gretchen Davis, Gary Dechant, Donna Riddle, Cheryl Schloesslin, Ryan Taylor, Linda Tegelman, and Robert Vincent. Treasury: The checking balance is $6360.95 as of 9/29/06. Meetings: The letter requesting members’ input and assistance with meetings, programs, training, etc. was sent out September 10, 2006. No responses were received. Another request will be issued with the annual plan which will be distributed sometime after the next meeting, which is scheduled for October 24, 2006. Webinars: Robert will review the list of webinars available through ASQ and propose possible topics at the next meeting. He will also contact Dara Hartmann to determine available times for Sartomer to host the meeting. The group agreed on a lunch hour session; the section has funds available to provide free lunch to participants. Gretchen will check into publicizing the webinars on the community calendars (Daily Sentinel, KJCT, KREX, etc.), and send out a mass mailing (email and snail mail, if necessary). Subject line needs to emphasize American Society for Quality, Free Quality Training in Grand Junction with Free Lunch. Ask for RSVP. Training: CQT: Gretchen will contact Sartomer and Coors, and Gary will contact Lee Jachter at SMS to determine if a class for the March exam is feasible. Training materials: Gary authorized the purchase of new ASQ training materials for the CQT and the CQA. Gretchen will order them from HQ. Robert has a coupon that he will send to Gretchen to use for this purchase. Library: Gary will make a list of training materials and references available through the section. He will distribute it to the members by email and add it to the website. SMP: Robert is working on this and will submit it to HQ by October 1, 2006 Other: Robert is working with Sandy Cruz of Wingate Elementary on next year’s District 51 science fair. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. The next meeting will be held October 24, 2006 at Gary’s house at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Davis Secretary, Section 1314 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * July 18, 2006 ASQ Section 1314 Meeting The annual planning meeting was called to order by Chair Gary Dechant at 5:15 p.m. In attendance were Lynn Christiansen, Gretchen Davis, Gary Dechant, Dara Hartmann, Donna Riddle, Cheryl Schloesslin, Linda Tegelman, and Robert Vincent. Treasury: The checking balance is $5772.95. Meetings: To maintain section status a minimum of four meetings/activities is required by Headquarters. The following ideas for topics were offered: Health care Banking Oil/drilling Hotels/motels Small industry Food industry Education Continuous process improvement Real estate Lean manufacturing Construction Six Sigma TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) A letter will be sent to all members with this list and suggestions for presentation (i.e., seminar, webinar, training, speaker, etc.) asking for champions for topics hoping to involve more members in the working of the section activities. Of course, the list is open to include other topics of interest. The letter will be drafted by Donna, Gretchen, and Linda by mid-August and will be mailed to members after Labor Day. Annual schedule: Based on the commitment from the membership above, the annual schedule for section activities will be developed and sent to local businesses and organizations. Training: The group committed to at least one formal training. Sartomer is interested in a Certified Quality Technician Class. Dara will solicit overall interest. The CQT exam is given in October and March. Miscellaneous activities suggested: 1. ASQ designed webinars: At the April meeting, it was suggested that the section offer two webinars. Sartomer is available for a location or UTEC has larger rooms for rent if necessary. The webinars are no longer free ($100-200). 2. Training work groups. 3. QA/QC book fair/swap meet. 4. Web-based training 5. Science Fair: Help with judging at annual Science Fair give an award on behalf of ASQ. Robert Vincent volunteered to champion this activity. Contact information: Julie Fredlund at Mesa State College, 248-1993. 6. Notify educational organizations of job openings. Other: Chamber of Commerce membership was discussed and rejected. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The next meeting will be held at Sartomer on September 26, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. Gretchen will send notice to Daily Sentinel and Free Press. Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Davis Secretary, Section 1314 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * April 20, 2006 ASQ Section 1314 Meeting The meeting, hosted by Sartomer Co., was called to order by Chair Gary Dechant at 5:00 p.m. In attendance were Lynn Christiansen, Gretchen Davis, Gary Dechant, Dara Hartmann, Jan Kohles, Donna Riddle, Paul Smith, Ryan Taylor, Linda Tegelman, and Robert Vincent. Section Business/Officers: The primary focus of the meeting was to encourage new people to become involved in the operation of the Section by serving as officers and participating in planning and activities. The goal is to rebuild the Section over the next few years into a functional group serving the members and the community in quality matters. The following people have agreed to serve in positions on the Board: Chair: Gary Dechant, AQA Vice Chair: Robert Vincent, Williams Production Secretary: Gretchen Davis, Stoller/AQA Treasurer: Jan Kohles, AQA Auditing Chair: Linda Tegelman, Stoller Membership/Website Admin: Dara Hartmann, Sartomer Certification/Recertification/Proctor: Donna Riddle, Stoller Donna Riddle will report the above names to Headquarters by the deadline for the Executive Officers of May 1, 2006. It is not too late to volunteer for other positions. Anyone wishing to serve in any capacity, such as Publicity, Education, Quality Month, etc., or help on a committee, please contact Gary Dechant (434-4875 or gldechant@aol.com). Experienced officers have offered to mentor anyone who is new and willing to accept a position. Planning Meeting: The 2006-07 Planning Meeting has been tentatively scheduled for July 18, 2006 at Gary’s home. Specifics on time, address, etc. will be announced as the date approaches. Gary has asked that we think about the following topics in order to provide input at the meeting: ▪individual and company needs ▪items for the Section Management Plan (SMP) ▪Webinars of interest (what’s available can be found on ASQ website www.ASQ.org) ▪ways to grow the Section The group agreed that completing an SMP, which is simply a plan for the year’s goals and activities along with responsibilities for carrying out the plan, will keep the Section more active than it has been in the past few years. The SMP will be submitted to Headquarters, and we will monitor our progress through out the year. The basic plan at this point is to hold at least four meetings (minimum requirement) and provide two Webinars. With more commitment from the members, we can certainly add to that. Gary will send out a reminder of the meeting in July, and Dara and Gretchen will make personal contacts to encourage attendance and participation. We encourage the entire Membership to attend. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Davis Secretary, Section 1314 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * February 16, 2006: ASQ Section 1314 Board Meeting Attendees: Gary Dechant, Lee Jachter, Farlie Pearl, Donna Riddle, and Linda Tegelman Guests: Dara Hartmann and Ryan Taylor from Sartomer Corp. The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Section Chair Gary Dechant Topics of discussion: 1. Notification of noncompliance from ASQ HQ – Re: email Fwd: ASQ - Compliance Issues - on behalf of Clay Hodges a. G. Davis addressed issue of Treasury Report b. F. Pearl posts meeting minutes on section web page c. G. Dechant to reply to C. Hodges and detail how this section complies with requirements. 2. Section need of new members. a. Solicit members from local businesses, company/ business partner link on web page, employment opportunities – members and businesses b. Identify member needs – training opportunities, training materials, certifications, etc. c. Encourage active participation of section members. 3. Schedule next meeting for April 2006. a. Election of Leader Members (due May 1, 2006) – new members or positions, elected members cannot hold same office for more than two consecutive terms. This rule affects most current leaders. b. Goal for April meeting - each member in attendance bring one other person. c. D. Hartmann volunteered to host next meeting at Sartomer. Time: 5:30 p.m., April date to be determined. 4. G. Davis will take over duties as section Treasurer until election in April. The board meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Membership Statistics:Membership Total: 33 as of 12/02/06Section 1314 appreciates it's renewing members throughout the year and welcomes the following new members: October 2006 Gerald S. Palecki - Director of RA/QA, PhotoThera, Inc., Durango, CO Cheryl A. Schloesslin - Data Validator, AQA, Inc., Gr Jct, CO Adrianne C. Telles - Compliance Spec., Aleut Mgmt Services, Colorado Springs, CO September 2006 Chris A. Kuhns , Quality Engineer, Ametek, Gr Jct, CO July 2006 Todd A. Brown - President & COO, BIOTA Brands of America, Inc.,Telluride, CO R. Barry Crook - Asst to the City Mgr, City of Aspen, Aspen, CO Robert L. Getty Ph.D., Retired, Bayfield, CO June 2006 Lynn S. Christensen - Chemist, Sartomer, Gr Jct, CO May 2006 Candice Paumen - Technician, C5 Medical Werks, Gr Jct, CO February 2006 Dara M. Hartmann - Technical Mgr, Sartomer, Gr Jct, CO Ryan L. Taylor - QCl Chemist, Sartomer, Gr Jct, CO Outside LinksASQ Divisions and Interest GroupsExam and Certification Information ASQ topic links AnnouncementDecember 28, 2006Follow-up to CQA Training Materials: Gary Dechant has gotten the ASQ CQA training materials back from his staff in Nevada. Anyone interested in borrowing these should get in touch with him at: gldechant@aol.com (970) 434-4875 - office (970) 250-5832 - cell * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Congratulations! February 27, 2006 Dear Silver Excellence Section Chair, Your Section has achieved SMP Section Excellence, Silver Level for the year 04-05. This is a great performance achievement for your Section and it reflects favorably on your Member Leaders and Regional Director. Your accomplishment of meeting or exceeding the Society’s objectives in member satisfaction, loyalty and retention helps to make your Section, your community and ASQ stronger. I look forward to shaking the hand of your representative and Regional Director at the 2006 ASQ World Conference in Milwaukee. NOTE: Linda Tegelman attended the conference and accepted the award for our Section. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The ASQ Section 1314 Western Colorado Membership Directory, updated December 2005, e-mailed to section members in December. The directory has member contact information, member Certification and Division Membership statistics, general exam/cerification information, Division and Forum summary information, and various weblinks. We hope you will find this to be a useful document. The directory is based on member information obtained through the ASQ membership data base as of December 1, 2005. If there are errors or omissions in the information presented in the directory please contact ASQ to correct or reconcile your member and contact information. If you did not receive a copy or need to correct information in the directory, please contact Farlie @ fpearl@gjo.doe.gov or (970) 248-6430 during regular business hours.
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