Info: ASQ Collaborates With the Alliance for Performance Excellence
To increase the understanding and use of quality throughout the United States, ASQ is collaborating with the Alliance for Performance Excellence (http://www.baldrigepe.org/alliance/).
The Alliance advances quality by supporting state and local quality award programs based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award criteria. This collaboration provides ASQ members with another network of leaders interested in quality and performance excellence.
Info: Follow ASQ on Social Media Outlets
Updated: March 8, 2011: See Info: Updated – Follow ASQ on Social Media Outlets
Stay up-to-date with the latest ASQ news and connect with other members by following ASQ on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Below are the links to ASQ’s social media networks:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ASQ
Facebook: *removed*
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3633
Website: Newsletter Archive has been updated
The Quality Connection has been published by ASQ Baltimore Section 0502 for its local members and interested parties. Its purpose is to communicate information on quality topics and professional improvement opportunities, provide recognition, and promote networking, active Section involvement, and educational opportunities to quality professionals in the Baltimore Section.
At this time, the newsletter is on hiatus, but if there are any volunteers who may be interested in working on the newsletter, please feel free to contact the Section Board.
The archive is located at: http://asqbaltimore.org/member-services/newsletter/
Resource: ASQ Library Access and Support
The Quality Information Center (QIC), ASQ’s research library, is staffed with professional information specialists who provide access to quality-related resources, the Quality InfoSearch database, customized research, and more. Members have access to a wealth of knowledge and information available through the QIC.
The research is conducted by research experts in ASQ’s ever-expanding library of relevant, credible quality resources, including ASQ-published journals, conference proceedings, and Quality Press publications.
All ASQ Full and Associate members receive free internal information searches, specially reduced member rates for article purchases, and special rates for external searches should they be necessary.
Visit the QIC page at http://asq.org/membership/benefits/qic.html.
Message from the Chair
As we continue on it the new year, I would like to bring you up-to-date on a few things.
Quality Excellence
Each year, ASQ recognizes outstanding section for their quality performance for the previous year. A section can receive GOLD, SILVER, or BRONZE. I am proud to announce that ASQ Baltimore (Section 502) has received the GOLD award. We would not have received this award without your assistance.
ASQ Survey
Each year, ASQ sends out a survey on how the Sections are doing. When you receive your survey notice, please take the time to response. Also, if you have any ideas how to improve the section or have any positive or negative comments, please feel free to email me at 
Section Dinner Meetings
You have requested it and we have listened. As a result of the Location contest, we held January’s Dinner meetings at Loyola College (Timonium Campus) [thanks to Lauren Fagan] and March’s meeting at Richlin Ballroom (Edgewood) [thanks to Melody Zacharko]. Reservations are being accepted for March’s Dinner meeting.
Section Officers
As we start the New Year, I am also starting my last six months as Section Chair. By ASQ rules, Chairs and Treasurers can only serve 2 consecutive years in the corresponding office. Last year, we changed Treasurers. This year will be Chairs. If you are interested in joining the Board, running for an office or have any questions, please contact me or any of the other Board members.
Thank you for your participation in the section. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me (
Have a great year – jr
Joan Richter
ASQ Baltimore (Section 0502)
Chair
Website: ASQ Baltimore has gone mobile
The ASQ Baltimore website has been updated to be able to be viewed easily on mobile devices.
ASQ Baltimore now supports Apple iPhone / iPod touch, Google Android, Blackberry Storm and Torch, Palm Pre and other touch-based smartphones.
All postings, most pages and RSS feeds are now easily available through your mobile devices.
March Dinner Meeting Announcement
March Dinner Meeting – Deming + Customer is the Government
Information on the Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Dinner meeting has been posted:
Venue: Richlin Ballroom – Edgewood.
Tutorial: Deming’s 14 Obligations of Top Management.
Program: Special Considerations When Your Customer is the Government.
Click on Events » Dinner Meetings on the website so you can get details on the dinner.
Click on Events » Event Reservations on the website in order to reserve your spot at the dinner.
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Join us for our next meeting of the 2010-2011 Program Year. Look forward to seeing you there for networking and a great meeting topic.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements for our new Program for the upcoming year.
Check out our all our local upcoming events and training (see the Calendar of Events). Check out our education page for recent and upcoming certification courses.
Program Committee
