Save the following Dinner dates – (details to follow).

Sep 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 9; Jan 11; Feb 10; Mar 8; Apr 7; May (tbd); June (tbd);

Board Meetings are scheduled for:

Sep 28; Oct 19; Nov 16; Jan 18; Feb 15; Mar 15; Apr 12; May 17;

A list of upcoming Quality Industry meetings/events that may be of interest to our local membership:

• CMOQ Certification Training (ASQ Baltimore)
• CME Certification Training (ASQ Baltimore)
• CQA Certification Training (ASQ Baltimore)
• ISO 9000 Users Group
• AAMI Quality System Requirements and Industry Practice
• AAMI Software Validation Requirements and Industry Practice
• AdvaMed 2010 – MedTech Conference
• APICS Lean and Six Sigma Initiatives At Middle River Aircraft Systems
• CQA Refresher Webinar
• Foundation of Lean: Creating Stability
• ISO 13485 Internal Quality Systems Auditor training
• Mid-Atlantic Software Quality Conference
• MPEF Presentations / Awards – ASQ 502 Dinner Meeting
• PMP 4th Edition Prep Course

For a look at these and other upcoming events over the next few months, see the calendar and the Where Quality Meets listing on our Calendar page.

If you are a regular follower of the website, you would have noticed that the Calendar of Events has been updated with the new events that are coming up over the next few months.

Feel free to check out the events, both the Where Quality Meets, and the JobSeekers events.  Both of these lists of events are updated regularly for our membership.

If you have any events to add / comment on, let us know.

Eric F
Webmaster

Save the following Dinner dates – (details to follow).

2010: Jan 12; Feb 9; Mar 9; Apr 13; May (tbd)

Watch for the schedule for next year

A list of upcoming Quality Industry meetings/events that may be of interest to our local membership:

• Biotech SIG – (Dec 10, 2009) Agile Methods
• iSixSigma/SEI Course  – (Dec 14, 2009) Instructor Training for Designing Products and Processes Using Six Sigma
• Software SIG – (Dec 15, 2009) Quantifying Software Reliability and Readiness
• MWCMC  - (Jan 11, 2010)  MWCMC Lean Facilitator Cert Lean Facilitator Certification Program
• ASQ Balt Dinner – (Jan 12, 2010)  Topic to be determined.
• ASQ Balt Board Meeting – (Jan 19, 2009)  Section Board Meeting – Heatherfield Community Center
• MWCMC  – (Jan 19, 2010)  MWCMC Lean for Biotech Forum
• Quality Statistics – (Jan 20, 2010)  Northern Shenandoah Valley ASQ – Basic Statistics
• Software SIG – (Jan 26, 2010)  ASQ Software Division Benefits
• Quality Statistics – (Jan 27, 2010)  Northern Shenandoah Valley ASQ – 7 QC Tools
• RAMS Symposium – (Jan 27-28, 2010)  2010 Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) (San Jose, CA)
• AAMI – (Feb 1-5, 2010)  Statistical Methods and Tools for a Quality System – Arlington, VA
• Quality Statistics – (Feb 3, 2010)  Northern Shenandoah Valley ASQ – Statistical Process Control
• ASQ Balt Dinner – (Feb 9, 2010)  Topic to be determined.
• Quality Statistics – (Feb 10, 2010)  Northern Shenandoah Valley ASQ – Process Capability & Sampling
• AAMI – (Feb 15-19, 2010)  Quality System Requirements and Industry Practice – Arlington, VA
• ASQ Balt Board Meeting – (Feb 16, 2010)  Section Board Meeting – Heatherfield Community Center
• Quality Statistics – (Feb 17, 2010)  Northern Shenandoah Valley ASQ – Data Analysis
• iSixSigma  – (Feb 22, 2010) Six Sigma Overview, Six Sigma JumpStart, Six Sigma Green Belt
• Quality Statistics – (Feb 24, 2010)  Northern Shenandoah Valley ASQ – Measurement Systems
• Quality Statistics – (Mar 3, 2010)  Northern Shenandoah Valley ASQ – Data Analysis
• ASQ Balt Dinner – (Mar 9, 2010)  Topic to be determined.
• ASQ Balt Board Meeting – (Mar 16, 2009)  Section Board Meeting – Heatherfield Community Center

For a look at the upcoming events over the next few months, see our Calendar page.

Hovering your mouse pointer over an event may provide a little more detail than the title does. Additionally, the items are color coded to separate the various types of items – ASQ Baltimore, ASQ other, Certification, etc. And if you click on the title, your browser will take you to the relevant website.

This allows you to regularly keep up with local goings-on within the Quality Community in a more timely fashion than before.

If you have an event that is not listed and you wish it to be provided to the membership, please send it on to

Eric Finegan
Webmaster, “Where Quality Meets…”

Save the following Dinner dates – (details to follow).

2009: Sept 15; Oct 13; Nov 10; Dec 8;
2010: Jan 12; Feb 9; Mar 9; Apr 13; May (tbd)

General Dates:
• MPEF Performance User Group — Save the following dates (details to follow):

Watch for the schedule for next year

A list of upcoming Quality Industry meetings/events that may be of interest to our local membership:

• Training – (Sep 12, 2009) Quality Assurance – Brainy Way

• Training – (Sep 14, 2009) ASQ 509 – Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence

• PDA – (Sep 14-18, 2009) PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference

• ASQ Baltimore Dinner Meeting – (Sep 15, 2009) Reliability at Black & Decker

• Performance Excellence SIG Meeting – (Sep 15, 2009) Requirements Engineering and Quality Management: “A Marriage of Necessity”

• ISO 9000 UG Meeting – (Sep 16, 2009) There Is Nothing to Fear but Audit Fear Itself

• Training – (Sep 17, 2009) ASQ 509 – Certified Quality Engineer Refresher Course

• QAAM – (Sep 21-23, 2009) 8th Annual QAI & QAAM Regional Conference

• Training – (Sep 22, 2009) ASQ 509 – Certified Quality Auditor Refresher Course

• Software SIG – (Sep 22, 2009) Beware of Cloud Computing Myths

• SME – (Sep 29-Oct 1, 2009) Aerospace Measurement, Inspection & Analysis

• AAMI – (Oct 5-7, 2009) Software Validation Requirements and Industry Practice

• MTLI – (Oct 8-9, 2009) Finding the Root Cause for Effective CAPA

• iSixSigma – (Oct 12, 2009) Six Sigma (Overview, JumpStart, Green Belt)

• AAMI – (Oct 12-14, 2009) Building a Quality Management System in a Regulated Environment: A 13485 Workshop

• ASQ Certification Exams – (Oct 17, 2009). CBA CHA CMQ/OE CQI CQT CRE CSSBB

• iSixSigma/SEI Course – (Nov 2, 2009) Improving Process Performance Using Six Sigma

• AAMI – (Nov 2-4, 2009) Process Validation Requirements and Industry Practice

• MTLI – (Nov 3-9, 2009) Risk Management – Medical Devices

• AAMI – (Nov 9-11, 2009) Design Control Validation Requirements and Industry Practice

• iSixSigma/SEI – (Nov 9, 2009) Instructor Training for Improving Process Performance using Six Sigma

• iSixSigma/SEI – (Nov 10, 2009) Understanding CMMI High Maturity Practices (with Six Sigma techniques)

• AAMI – (Dec 7-11, 2009) Quality System Requirements and Industry Practice

• iSixSigma/SEI Course – (Dec 7, 2009) Designing Products and Processes Using Six Sigma

• iSixSigma/SEI Course – (Dec 14, 2009) Instructor Training for Designing Products and Processes Using Six Sigma

For a look at the upcoming events over the next few months, see our Calendar page.

• Future ASQ Baltimore Dinner Meetings –

2009:

September 15 (Reliability);

October 13 (Healthcare);

November 10;

December 8;

2010:

January 12;

February 9;

March 9;

April 13;

May (TBD);

There are no other meetings scheduled at this time. Please check back regularly.

Events Committee

Save the following Dinner dates – (details to follow).

2009:   Sept 15;  Oct 13;  Nov 10;  Dec 8;
2010:  Jan 12;  Feb 9;  Mar 9;  Apr 13;  May (tbd)

Save the following MPEA Performance User Group dates – (details to follow).

June 11

General Dates:

• iSixSigma/SEI Course – (Jun 2, 2009) Understanding CMMI High Maturity Practices (with Six Sigma techniques) Info at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/products/courses/high-maturity-statistics.html

• Lean Enterprise Institue – (Jun 2-4, 2009) Various Lean Workshops. Info at http://www.lean.org/Workshops/AAMI – (June 6-8, 2009) AAMI 2009 Conference & Expo. Info at http://www.aami.org/meetings/

• MPEF User Group – (Jun 11, 2009) The MPEA Examiner Experience. Info at http://www.marylandexcellence.org/2009/05/12/performance-excellence-users-group-meeting/

• Biomed/BioTech SIG Group – (Jun 11, 2009) Medication Errors/Steps to a Quality CBER Submission. Info at http://www.asq509.org/ht/display/EventDetails/i/39028/pid/191

• iSixSigma Course – (Jul 13, 2009; Oct 12, 2009) Six Sigma Training Courses (Overview, JumpStart, Green Belt) Info at http://www.isixsigma.com/ne/events/default.asp?DDLState=Maryland

• SME – (Sep 29-Oct 1, 2009) Aerospace Measurement, Inspection & Analysis . Info at http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?–001859-000007-home–SME-

• AAMI – (Oct 12-14, 2009) Building a Quality Management System in a Regulated Environment: A 13485 Workshop. Info at http://www.aami.org/meetings/

• iSixSigma/SEI Course – (Nov 2, 2009) Improving Process Performance Using Six Sigma. Info at httphttp://www.sei.cmu.edu/products/courses/p49b.html

• iSixSigma/SEI Course – (Nov 10, 2009) Understanding CMMI High Maturity Practices (with Six Sigma techniques) Info at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/products/courses/high-maturity-statistics.html

For a look at the upcoming events over the next few months, see our Calendar page.

* Future ASQ Baltimore Dinner Meetings – (details to follow).

ASQ Baltimore is putting together its schedule for next year, watch the website or the future Where Quality Meets… notices for the dates

* Save the following MPEA Performance User Group dates – (details to follow).

June 11

* Teambuilders – (May 14, 2009) Team Building. Info at http://www.teambuildersplus.com/events.html

* Training – (May 18-20, 2009) Introduction to CMMI® V1.2 Course. Info at http://www.pyxisinc.com/gracr.html

* SMTA – (May 20, 2009) Capital (DC) /Philadelphia SMTA Chapter Clean Energy Day. Info at http://www.smta.org/chapters/chapter_news/chapter_news.cfm

* Software SIG Meeting – (May 27, 2009) SCAMPI C Appraisal Using the CMMI Acquisition. Info at http://www.asq509.org/ht/display/EventDetails/i/36675/pid/191

* iSixSigma/SEI Course – (Jun 2, 2009) Understanding CMMI High Maturity Practices (with Six Sigma techniques) Info at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/products/courses/high-maturity-statistics.html

* Lean Enterprise Institue – (Jun 2-4, 2009) Various Lean Workshops. Info at http://www.lean.org/Workshops/

* AAMI – (June 6-8, 2009) AAMI 2009 Conference & Expo. Info at http://www.aami.org/meetings/

* iSixSigma Course – (Jul 13, 2009) Six Sigma Training Courses (Overview, JumpStart, Green Belt) Info at http://www.isixsigma.com/ne/events/default.asp?DDLState=Maryland

* SME – (Sep 29-Oct 1, 2009) Aerospace Measurement, Inspection & Analysis . Info at http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?–001859-000007-home–SME-

* AAMI – (Oct 12-14, 2009) Building a Quality Management System in a Regulated Environment: A 13485 Workshop. Info at http://www.aami.org/meetings/

* iSixSigma/SEI Course – (Nov 2, 2009) Improving Process Performance Using Six Sigma. Info at httphttp://www.sei.cmu.edu/products/courses/p49b.html

* iSixSigma/SEI Course – (Nov 10, 2009) Understanding CMMI High Maturity Practices (with Six Sigma techniques) Info at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/products/courses/high-maturity-statistics.html

For a look at the upcoming events over the next few months, see our Calendar page.

• * Greater Baltimore SPIN – (Feb 19, 2008) “Learning to See Waste” http://gbspin.pbwiki.com/Upcoming+Meetings
• * ASQ Baltimore Board Meeting – (Feb 26, 2008) — Come join us and see how your Section is managed. Volunteer opportunities available. (also Mar 25, 2008)
• * ASQ Wash Software SIG Meeting – (Feb 26, 2008) “Are You Ready for an External Audit?” http://www.asq509.org/ht/display/EventDetails/i/26939/pid/191
• * ASQ Wash Six Sigma SIG Meeting – (Feb 27, 2008) “Using ISO 9001 to Enhance Six Sigma Business Performance” http://www.asq509.org/ht/display/EventDetails/i/27555/pid/191
• * Certification Exam: – (Mar 1, 2008) CBA HACCP CMQ/OE CQI CQT CRE SSBB
• * ASQ Baltimore March Dinner Meeting – (Mar 11, 2008) Marcus Watkins (NASA Goddard), Brett Shank (Northrup Grumman)
• * QAAM Breakfast Meeting – (Mar 11, 2008) Test Process for Management Information Systems http://www.qaam.org
• * ISO 9000 UG Meeting – (Mar 12, 2008) “Using ISO 9001 to Enhance Six Sigma Business Performance”
• * AAMI – Design Control Requirements and Industry Practice (March 17-19) Info at http://www.aami.org/meetings/index.html
• * 18th Annual AAMI / FDA International Conference on Medical Device Standards and Regulation (March 19-20). Info at http://www.aami.org/meetings/index.html
• * RAPS DC/Baltimore Chapter – (Mar 19, 2008) CE Marking of Medical Devices in Europe: New Directive http://www.raps.org/educationcalendar
• * ASQ Wash Software SIG Meeting – (Mar 25, 2008) “SQA Sojourn – Lessons Learned from 6 Appraisals” http://www.asq509.org/ht/display/EventDetails/i/26856/pid/191
• * ASQ Division Conference: Regulations and Regulators- Who’s being protected and how? – (Mar 27-28, 2008). Information at http://asqbiomed.turnstilesystems.com/ProgramDetail.aspx/DIV08a.
• * 53rd Baltimore Science Fair – Judging on Saturday, March 29th, ceremony on 30th – (Mar 29-30, 2008)
• * Certification Exam Application Deadline: – (Apr 4, 2008) CCT CQA CQE CQIA CQPA SSGB CSQE
• * ASQ Baltimore April Dinner Meeting – (Apr 10, 2008) Social Event at the National Aquarium in the Inner Harbour.

Featured ASQ Biomed/Govt/FD&C Event: Regulations and Regulators- Who’s being protected and how?
27-Mar-08 08:30 to 28-Mar-08 16:15
We are all involved with products related to health. We expect our government to assure safe food, drugs, and medical devices. Who is responsible, and how do they do it? The American Society for Quality has three divisions involved with these questions, the Government Division, the Biomedical Division, and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Division. These divisions have joined forces to bring you a 2 day program that extends from policy to practical tips involving regulators and regulations. Web site for information.

Featured User Group Event: Using ISO 9001 to Enhance Six Sigma Business Performance
12-Mar-08 6:00pm
The March meeting of the ISO 9000 Users Group will be held at the following location: Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) in Jessup, MD

For a look at the upcoming events over the next few months, see our Calendar page.

Program Committee

* ASQ Baltimore Board Meeting – (Nov 27, 2007) — Come join us and see how your Section is managed. Volunteer opportunities available. (also Jan 29, 2008)
* ASQ Wash Software SIG – (Nov 27, 2007)
* Certification Exam: – (Dec 1, 2007) CCT CQA CQE CQIA CQPA SSGB CSQE
* ASQ Baltimore December Dinner Meeting – (Dec 6, 2007) – HCCC Gateway Plaza, Columbia
* ASQ December Breakfast Meeting – (Dec 20, 2007) “Tersiguel’s French County Restaurant in Ellicott City.”
* Certification Exam Application Deadline: – (Jan 11, 2008) CBA HACCP CMQ/OE CQI CQT CRE SSBB

For a look at the upcoming events over the next few months, see our Calendar page.
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