1. ASQ Section 0810 SLC Meeting Minutes
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Good evening/morning/day. We’d like to spent some time presenting the data included in ASQ’s latest research, “The Rising Economic Power of Quality.” The research explores the link between quality efforts and the bottom line, and looks into some of the hurdles companies face regarding quality.
The data included in this presentation can be found in its entirety, and with additional context, at “economics of quality dot org” (economicsofquality.org). ¤
Joe Heisler
June 18, 2018

2. Secretary Report – Joe Heisler
Meeting Minutes
Completed a composite Jan-18 – Jun-18 Meeting Minutes
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– next Meeting
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

3. Treasurer Report – George Brunner
Checking Account Balance = $25,000 as of
Investment Account Balance = $65,000 as of
Monthly Report
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Quarterly Report
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The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤
Headquarters changes are pending

4. Chair Report – James Littlefield
* Opening Topic – PDCA discussion and review
Discussed the idea of a Letter from the Chair for the newsletter.
Use of the ASQ logo is permitted by the Section with no restrictions.
Use of the Section Logo is permitted.
Open question was posed to team of ideas for use of these logos.
post it notes ; golf balls, pens were mentioned.
Goto Meeting is a feature that Section has paid; but used rarely.
Proposed and voted to cancel this service immediately.
A proposal was made to invite other ASQ sections to Sect meetings.
Favorable discussion ; but no actions were defined at this time.
Door Prizes for Section Meetings was proposed.
No actions taken at this time.
Dinner price reduction was proposed. Favorable Vote was unanimous.
May-2018 Section Meeting was the effective date for this $25 to $10.
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

5. Programs Report - James Littlefield
Meeting Schedule
Dave Adams / Paul Matthews
Mark Dodson / Mark Dobson
Spring Conference
Science Projects Presentations
TBD Golf Outing
TBD / TBD ; Fall Conference
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TBD / TBD
TBD / TBD
TBD / TBD
TBD / TBD ; Spring Conference
TBD / TBD
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

6. Education Report - James Lawrence
No Report at this time
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

7. Re-Certification Chair Report – Joe Heisler
Recertification submitted via or USPS
None in Jan-18
None in Feb-18
None in Mar-18
None in Apr-18
One in May-18
One in June-18
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

8. Vice Chair Report – Open Position
N/A
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

9. Membership Chair Report - Open Position
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

10. Section Audits Report – Bob Moyer
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

11. Advancement In Grade Nominations Report - John Scheftic & Bob Moyer
Gift for Mike Marley [ past Treasurer ] was proposed.
no action taken at this time
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

12. Special Projects Report
No Report at this time.
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

13. VoC Report – Open Position
No Report at this time.
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

14. Share Point Report – James Littlefield
No Report at this time.
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

15. RU Administrator Report – Open Position
No Report at this time.
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

16. Internet Liaison & Webmaster Report – Pam Williams
Actions :
Passwords have been handed off to Pam.
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

17. Newsletter Report – Brenda Porter
Actions :
Target monthly newsletter by 2nd Thu of month
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

18. Region 8 Report – Jim Creiman
Online Survey
Conducted in March 2017
1,869 total responses
1,000 senior executives
869 quality professionals
The research report is based on the responses of 1,869 senior executives and quality professionals, of which 1,000 responses came from Forbes’ list of seniors executives, and 869 from ASQ’s membership base. Throughout the research, we compare the two groups’ responses and see some stark contrasts between the executives and quality professionals. ¤
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In addition to the survey, Forbes conducted 8 qualitative interviews to provide context to the results. ¤

19. Like the 2014 Culture of Quality research, ASQ again partnered with Forbes Insights to conduct the research and develop the report. Forbes Insights, is the strategic research and thought leadership arm of Forbes Media, which reaches nearly 75 million business decision makers worldwide every month. ¤

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