ASQ St. Louis Membership Events

Members meet on the third Tuesday except during summer months. We usually combine November and December membership events into one meeting due to holidays. The cost per person when registered in advance from our website is $25, otherwise is $30. Credit card can be used for paying on web and cash or check is preferred when paying at door.


March 2010 Membership Meeting

Join us at Dave and Buster’s in Earth City for the March 2010 Membership Meeting 

When: Tuesday, March 16, 2009

Where: Dave & Buster’s, 13857 Riverport Dr., St. Louis, MO 63043

Program: 

5:30 PM           Registration Opens

6:00 PM           Networking and Games (Complimentary Gift Card Included)

6:30 PM           Dinner

7:00 PM           After Dinner Program: 

                             Section Elections, Awards, Scholarships

                             Recognition of New ASQ Certifications in 2009

Invite your friends and co-workers to join us.  Meet new friends and see old friends! 

Please register by Friday, March 12, by visiting the online registration page. ASQ St. Louis members who register and prepay online for membership meetings are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $25.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org

Come enjoy a wonderful dinner and a great social event!

Directions to Dave and Buster’s in Earth City

February 2010 Membership Meeting

Join us at Sunset 44 Bistro and Banquet Center in Kirkwood, MO for the February 2010 Membership Meeting

When: Tuesday, February 16, 2009

Where: Sunset 44 Bistro and Banquet, 118 W. Adams, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Program: 

5:30 PM           Registration Begins

6:00 PM           Managing Your “Bucket of Squirms”,  Ed Vallorani, Avanti Improvement Solutions

7:00 PM           Dinner

8:00 PM           Lean for the Office,  Jim Devereux, Missouri Enterprise

Invite your friends and co-workers to join us.  It’s a great networking opportunity!

Please register by Friday, February 12, by visiting the online registration pageASQ St. Louis members who register and prepay online for membership meetings are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $25.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org

Come enjoy a wonderful dinner, listen to excellent speakers, and a great social event!

Directions to Sunset 44 Bistro and Banquet Center

January Membership Meeting

Join us at Favazza’s Restaurant, 5201 Southwest Ave. St. Louis, MO for the January 2010 Membership Meeting

When: Tuesday, January 19th, 2009

Where: Favazza’s Restaurant, 5201 Southwest Ave. St. Louis, MO

Program: 

5:30 PM           Registration Begin

6:00 PM           Applying New Insights from the Emerging Science of Behavioral Economics - Dr. Edmond Weisbart, Chief Medical Officer of Medical Affairs at Express Scripts

7:00 PM           Dinner

8:00 PM           PowerPoint Tips and Tricks with API

Invite your friends and co-workers to join us.  It’s a great networking opportunity!

Please register by Friday, January 15, by visiting the online registration page. ASQ St. Louis members who register and prepay online for membership meetings are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $25.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org

Come enjoy a wonderful dinner, listen to excellent speakers, and a great social event!

Directions to Favazza’s Restaurant

December Membership Meeting

Join us at 12th Floor of the Gold Tower in Westport Plaza for the December, 2009 Membership Meeting

When: Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Where:  111 WestPort Plaza, 12th floor (the Gold Tower in Westport Plaza)

Program:  Registration begins at 5:30

                Jim Ebone will emcee an evening of challenges and intrigue!

                Trivia Night with prizes for the winners, sympathy for the losers.

                Dinner served at 7:00 intermission.

 Invite your friends and co-workers to join us.  It’s a great networking opportunity!

There will be gifts for all, door prizes and prizes for the winning table

Please register by Friday, November 27, by visiting the online registration page. ASQ St. Louis members who register and prepay online for membership meetings are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $25.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org

Come enjoy a wonderful dinner, listen to excellent speakers, and a great social event!

Directions to Westport Plaza

October 2009 Membership Meeting

Join us at Orlando Gardens Banquet in Maryland Heights for the October, 2009 Membership Meeting

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Where: Orlando Gardens Banquet

2050 Dorsett Vlg, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Tel: (314) 453-9000

 

  • 5:30    Registration and Networking
  • 6:15    Kim Rochetti, Ingersoll Rand “The Gap to Excellence”
  • 7:15    Dinner
  • 8:00    Announcements and Section News
  • 8:15    Cindy Brendel, Ingersoll Rand “World Class Leader”

Please register by Friday, October 16, by visiting the online registration page. ASQ St. Louis members who register and prepay online for membership meetings are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $25.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org

Come enjoy a wonderful dinner, listen to excellent speakers, and a great social event!

Directions to Orlando Gardens Banquet in Maryland Heights

September 2009 Membership Meeting

The September Membership Meeting will have presentations by Mary D. Kausch and Steven Hyland. Attendees can enjoy free beer and wine along with steaks grilled by members of the Leadership Committee.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Engineers’ Club of St. Louis
4359 Lindell Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108
Tel: (314) 533-9333

  • 5:30 - 6:15 pm: Registration and Networking
  • 6:15 - 7:15 pm: Before Dinner Presentation - Bridging the Generation Gaps - Mary D. Kausch, HR etc!! LLC
  • 7:15 - 8:15 pm: Dinner
  • 8:15 - 9:00 pm: After Dinner Presentation - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About 5S (But Were Afraid to Ask) - Steven Hyland, ABB

Please register by Sunday, September 11, by visiting the online registration page. ASQ St. Louis members who register and prepay online for membership meetings are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $25. Full-time students and members between jobs pay $15.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org.

Come enjoy steaks and beverages, listen to excellent speakers.

Engineers’ Club of St. Louis - Map

June 2009 - Joint Society Meeting

Join us at Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet for the June, 2009 Membership Meeting.

Identity Theft. Presented by Sgt. Kevin Cavanaugh, St. Louis County Police Department.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet
191 Westport Plaza Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63146
Phone: (314) 878-1500

  • 5:45 - 6:15 pm: Registration and Social
  • 6:15 - 7:00 pm: Dinner
  • 7:00 - 8:00 pm: Presentation - Identity Theft. Presented by Sgt. Kevin Cavanaugh, St. Louis County Police Department.
Register Now

Please register by Friday, June 12, 2009, by visiting the online registration page (click here). You can prepay for membership meetings via credit card on a safe and secure web environment.

Attendees who register online are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $25. Students and members between jobs pay $15. For logistical purposes, we urge you to register online by the prescribed date.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org, call the Engineers’ Club of St. Louis at (314) 533-9333 or send a fax to (314) 533-9336.

Map to Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet

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June, 2009 Membership Meeting Highlights

Identity Theft
Presented by Sgt. Kevin Cavanaugh - St Louis County Police Department.

FTC.gov says, “Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.” This is a benign definition for one of the most terrifying white collar crimes in modern times. One can’t turn on the television without being bombarded with offers for free credit reports, identity theft insurance, etc. It doesn’t take much research to discover a company founder for one of these products was the victim of identity theft after he started hawking his company’s product on TV.

Estimates on the FTC website say that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The odds are that some- one you know has experienced some form of identity theft. Identity theft crimes may involve thieves renting an apartment, or obtaining a credit card, or establishing a telephone account in your name. The theft may not be known to you until you review a credit card statement, get a call from a debt collector, or are denied credit on a legitimate application.

Sgt. Kevin Cavanaugh of the St. Louis County Police Department will present a program on credit card fraud and how individuals can protect themselves. His presentation will also touch on internet auction fraud (Craigslist, and Ebay) and the latest scams being perpetrated in the St. Louis area.

About the Speaker

Sgt. Kevin Cavanaugh has 25 years of experience with the St. Louis County Police Department. He has served nine years as an investigator in the fraud unit and seven years as that unit’s supervisor. Sgt. Cavanaugh has spoken on the subject of identity theft to many community organizations.


Register Now

Please register by Friday, June 12, 2009, by visiting the online registration page (click here). You can prepay for membership meetings via credit card on a safe and secure web environment.

Attendees who register online are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $25. Students and members between jobs pay $15. For logistical purposes, we urge you to register online by the prescribed date.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org, call the Engineers’ Club of St. Louis at (314) 533-9333 or send a fax to (314) 533-9336.

May Membership Meeting

The May Membership Meeting will have presentations by Rod Toro and Will Meyer, who will also review recertification packages. Attendees can enjoy free beer and wine along with steaks grilled by members of the Leadership Committee.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Engineers’ Club of St. Louis
4359 Lindell Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108
Tel: (314) 533-9333

  • 5:30 - 6:00 pm: Registration and Social
  • 6:00 - 7:00 pm: Top 10 Tragedies in Implementing QMS - Rod Toro
  • 7:00 - 8:00 pm: Dinner & Section Business
  • 8:00 - 9:00 pm: Overview of ASQ Recertification Requirements - William Meyer

Please register by Sunday, May 9, by visiting the online registration page. ASQ St. Louis members who register and prepay online for membership meetings are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $25.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org, call the Engineers’ Club of St. Louis at (314) 533-9333 or send a fax to (314) 533-9336.

Come enjoy steaks and beverages, listen to excellent speakers and have your recertification package reviewed.

Engineers’ Club of St. Louis - Map

Workshop - Transitioning from Manufacturing to Healthcare

Have you ever thought about transitioning to a totally new and exciting field?

How about the dynamic service field of Healthcare? Healthcare has launched its quality journey and needs Quality professionals from industry. Healthcare is a very dynamic and growing field that welcomes professionals from all arenas. Come to the ‘Transitioning from Manufacturing to Healthcare’ workshop to learn about differences, similarities, skills required, why, how, and when to transition, as well as an actual Lean Six Sigma projects and tools that have been used to improve healthcare processes. Healthcare is in need of expertise in quality tools and analysis to help them have excellence in patient care. This will be a fun, interactive workshop for anyone thinking about transferring your quality expertise to the service sector. And guess what…when you’re part of healthcare, you’ll be helping save lives in the process!

  • Cost: $99.00
  • Date: Saturday, May 16, 2008
  • Time: 8:00am - 12:00Noon
  • Place: Engineers’ Club of St. Louis, 4359 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

Register online now.

Questions? email Section Education Chair, Kim Rochetti, at kim_rochetti@irco.com, or call 314.838-4659.

April Membership Meeting at the Spring Conference

The April Membership Meeting this year will coincide with the Spring Conference Reception and Dinner Keynote Address. Mike Brooks of Ardent Outdoors will deliver the Keynote Address.

Thursday, April 2, 2009
Clayton Crowne Plaza Hotel
7750 Carondelet Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
Tel: 314.726.5400

  • 5:30 - 6:00 pm: Registration and Social (Grand Ballroom)
  • 6:00 - 7:00 pm: Keynote Address by Mike Brooks
  • 7:00 - 8:00 pm: Dinner & Section Business
  • 8:00 - 9:00 pm: Sponsor exhibits, book sales & networking
Register Now

Section members and guests do not have to attend the Spring Conference to register for this event. Please register by Tuesday, March 31, by visiting the online registration page. For conference participants, attendance at this event is included with conference registration.

ASQ St. Louis members who register and prepay online for membership meetings are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $25.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org, call the Engineers’ Club of St. Louis at (314) 533-9333 or send a fax to (314) 533-9336.

If you haven’t already done so, there is still time to register for the ASQ St. Louis 2009 Spring Confernce. Kim Tucci, Co-founder of the Pasta House Company, will deliver the keynote address on April 3. Pre-conference workshops and ASQ Certification Exams will be offered on April 2. April 3 is Conference Day with lots of interesting breakout sessions and speakers, book sales, and plenty of networking opportunities. More details are available at the conference page .

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Meeting Highlights

Keynote Address by Mike Brooks, Ardent Outdoors

Mike Brooks

Michael J. Brooks is President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Ardent Outdoors, Inc. a manufacturer of fishing reels and accessories that are Made in the U.S.A.

Brooks began with Ardent in 2003 as a member of the Board of Directors. In 2004, Brooks was named President and CEO and became Chairman in 2007. Since then, Ardent has become one of the fastest growing companies in the fishing tackle industry with their products now distributed in more than 1,500 dealers nationwide and with additional outlets in Canada and Mexico. Ardent reels are now the reel of choice for a number of amateur and professional anglers competing in the U.S. and was the reel used by Alton Jones to win the 2008 Bassmaster Classic Championship, the largest tournament prize in freshwater fishing.

Prior to joining Ardent, Brooks worked at Anheuser- Busch, Inc. for 19 years, serving most recently as Vice President of Wholesale Operations. Prior to that, Brooks served as the company’s Vice President of Sales for the United States. He was responsible for the company’s sales revenue and volume sold through Anheuser-Busch’s 800 independent wholesalers and 500,000 retail accounts. Under his management, the company consistently grew volume, revenue, market share and earnings. He was a member of the Anheuser- Busch Board of Directors, Management Committee, and Business Practices and Ethics Committees. Brooks also served as Director of Budweiser Marketing and Director of Sports Marketing during his career. Brooks is also the Managing Partner of the St. Louis Bandits, an NAHL franchise, as well as Managing Partner of both JJM Brooks Ag. LLC and Brooks Brothers Ag. LLC. He serves on the Board of Directors for C.K. Power Corporation and the Government Affairs and Commerce Committees of the American Sport Fishing Association.

Brooks is also a Lifetime Sponsor of Ducks Unlimited and formerly served as the National Secretary of the organization. He is a member of the National Rifle Association and Quail Unlimited and formerly served as the president of the St. Louis chapter. Brooks is a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and served as President of the fraternity’s University of Missouri Alumni Association. Brooks has also served on additional civic, religious, and conservation boards across Missouri.

Brooks graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Missouri Columbia in 1981 and now resides in St. Louis, Mo. with his wife and 3 children.


Register Now

Section members and guests do not have to attend the Spring Conference to register for this event. Please register by Tuesday, March 31, by visiting the online registration page. For conference participants, attendance at this event is included with conference registration.

ASQ St. Louis members who register and prepay online for membership meetings are entitled to a $5 discount, which brings the meeting fee down to $20.

You can also send an email to registration@asqstlouis.org, call the Engineers’ Club of St. Louis at (314) 533-9333 or send a fax to (314) 533-9336.