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23rd Simon Collier Quality Award

Gregory H. Watson, Winner of the 23rd Simon Collier Quality Award and November's Speaker.

2010 - 2011 Section Officers

ASQ President David Spong swears in 2010 - 2011 Section Officers: Treasurer, Lane Parrott, Secretary, Cymbeline Garcia, Vice Chair Michael Spepak and Chairman, Chen Low.

ASQ Volunteer Excellence Award

July 2010 Meeting - ASQ Volunteer Excellence Award was presented to Lane Parrott for her contributions to Section 0700 and the Community.

ASQLA Community Service Award

July 2010 Meeting - Suzanne Fuentes receives the ASQLA Community Service Award from Awards & Recognition Chairman, Imre Fischer

Webmasters Update

1/2/2012 Posted news on the Certification and Education Page.12/28/2012 Posted January 2012 Quality News  int eh Newsletter section. 12/19/2011 Added Defense Contract Management Agency “Invitation Only Hiring Event” in Anaheim, CA on January 19th & 20th, 2012 to job posting page. 11/16/2011 Added speakers for January and February. 11/1/2011 Uploaded November Quality News. 9/11/11 Added Article on Certification Training. 9/8/2011 Added September 14th Meeting info.

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EDUCATION

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

EDUCATION

Dr. W. Edwards Deming Point 13: Encourage Education and Self Improvement.

It is important for Society, Enterprises (be they private or public sector) and most importantly it is vital for the continued growth and value of each individual. There are 5 Universities and 8 Community colleges in the ASQLA Section 0700 geographical area. A detailed list has been created and will be available on this site in the near future.  In the meantime you may obtain a copy of the listing by contacting the Education chair, Bill Trappen at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or at 760-822-7718.

TRAINING

Dr. W. Edwards Deming Point 6: Institute Training.

People are an organizations most valuable resource; they want to do a good job but they often do not know how. ASQ offers many different certifications attesting to the skill level of those who have attained a high level.  Issuance of each certification is determined by the individual’s ability to successfully pass a lengthy exam.  ASQ offers training courses designed to aid the student prepare for and pass these various exams. ASQLA is now offering certification preparation training; reference the letter posted by Milt Krivokuca on this ASQLA home page.


 
Los Angeles Section to Offer ASQ Certification Training


By Milt Krivokuca

During a recent leadership team meeting, a decision
was made to offer certification training for the
CMQ/OE, CQA, and CQE sponsored by Section 700
at a location to be determined in Torrance. This
location will provide easy access to section members
one night a week, just prior to the ASQ exam date.
The CQA will be the first course offered this fall. A
team teaching approach will be utilized with Lane
Parrott and Milt Krivokuca, both of whom have
extensive previous experience instructing the CQA
refresher.
As this program gains popularity, additional
instructors will be recruited so that customized
certification classes can be offered to meet the
specific needs of local organizations.
More information about ASQ Section 700 sponsored
certification training will be provided soon! For
more information, please contact Milt Krivokuca and
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Lane Parrot at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
October's Quality Conference

Dear Chen,

 The San Fernando and San Gabriel Valley Sections of ASQ are partnering for our third annual Southern California Quality Conference on October 23rd 2010, at the Kellogg West Conference Center at Cal Poly Pomona.

 Since its inception as joint event between Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley sections in 2008, the conference has grown steadily each year to be one of the best attended one day quality conferences in Region 7.

 The theme of this years’ conference is “The Current State of Quality in America”. The conference will feature several nationally known speakers including ASQ President, David Spong, and keynote speaker, Patti Harvey, VP of Quality, Risk Management and Patient Care Services at Kaiser Permanente. Topics include a panel discussion on "40 years of Quality", along with concurrent sessions on Lean Six Sigma, Innovation, Governance, Standards, and many other areas of interest ranging from beginning to advanced stages.

 Please see our conference website, (http:/www.socalqualityconference.com), for program details and links for registration. Early bird pricing is available until September 24 and group discounts are available, (four register from one company, and the fifth attendee is free). 

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Are YOU a Member of Section 0700?

You receive section Emails and you attend the monthly meetings. You're a member right?  Don't ASSUME, find out!

Go to http://www.asq.org/perl/members/registry/search/search_individual.pl   Put in your last name and see if your profile comes up.

If your name does not appear than you are not a member of Section 0700. Section dues ore only $20 a year. Please contact ASQ to join Section 0700: 800-248-1976.

If your name does appear, click on your name and view your profile. Make sure your profile indicates the Los Angeles Section. If our section is listed then you are a member!! If the Los Angeles Section is missing, then you are not a member. Please contact ASQ to join Section 0700: 800-248-1976.