TDM & Associates is actively recruiting for a Quality Manager for our east central Illinois client. This high-visibility position requires self-direction, flexibility, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and close working relationships with individuals at various levels within the plant and at other Company locations. The QC Manager reports directly to the Corporate Director of Quality, with dotted line reporting to the Plant Manager.
ASQ St. Louis News & Announcements
Job Posting - Lean System Manager in Bridgeton, MO
Virbac has an opening for the right individual to join our team as a Lean System Manager in Bridgeton, MO. (more…)
Nominations for 2012-2013 Section 1304
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Dear Members of Section 1304,
It’s time to start talking about electing next year’s officers. As has been done in past years, our section Leadership Committee has approved a slate of officers as nominated by our nominating committee for next year at the LC meeting:
The following section members are nominated for office next year:
- Rod Toro for Section Chair—(previously Chair-Elect)
- Ed Vallaroni for Chair-Elect—(previously Education Chair)
- Denise Arthur for Vice Chair—(previously Secretary)
- Gail Keefe for Secretary—(previously Spring Conference Entertainment Chair)
- Katarina Gowen for Treasurer—(previously Spring Conference Treasurer) (more…)
2012 STL Spring Conference
Site opens for registration learn more…
Job Posting - Quality Assurance Engineer
MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANY, CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI
Growing customer-centric organization searching for an experienced QAE to define, develop and document consistent and reliable quality standards for an effective and formal quality management system. (more…)
Job Posting - Sr. Quality Engineer
Open Position: Sr. Quality Engineer Requisition: 9739
FlightSafety International is looking for qualified individuals to join our team of more than 5,000 dedicated professionals. FlightSafety’s Simulation - Visual Systems located in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in the design and production of the visual system component of the full flight simulator. The visual system generates what the pilot sees out the window during a simulated flight. The Visual Systems has been producing real-time 3D graphics systems for nearly 40 years. (more…)
Job Posting - CMM Quality Inspector
SIM Surgical, a medical devices company in the Fenton, Missouri area, is seeking an experienced CMM Quality Inspector. (more…)
December 2011 - Second Annual Quality Vision Quest Event
Attention: All ASQ Members! Come give us your ideas for making our St. Louis chapter the best it can be. We want your help in defining our offerings and improving our organization. What kind of topics are you interested in? What kind of venues would be ideal? Are there some different activities or education you’d like have ASQ start providing? What communications do you need or want? Is there something we can add to our website?
We will be facilitating our second annual Quality Vision Quest: Voice of the Customer meeting Dec. 6th, at 5:30, at the beautifully holiday-decorated Westport Sheraton, to gather all this information and more to serve you better. Our six focus areas will be Programs and Venues, Professional Development, Communications, Website, Networking, and Volunteering Opportunities.
We will split up into groups and each group will spend about 10 minutes in each focus area to give us your thoughts and wishes. We want this to be a fun event with lots of interaction. We will report out the results at the end of the meeting and post it on our website as well. Your ideas will help us be more proactive, customer-focused, and strategic in how we operate our section for you.
Come join the fun, bring a lot of ideas, and tell us your thoughts; it’s all about you! We will be giving prizes at the end for helping us enhance ASQ.
Invite your friends and co-workers to join us. Meet new friends and see old friends!
Please register by Friday, December 2nd
To Register for this monthly dinner meeting, click on this link
LC Meeting Minutes - October 11, 2011
St. Louis Section 1304
Minutes of October 11, 2011
India Palace in St. Louis, MO
Participants: Kim Rochetti – Chair, Denise Arthur – Secretary, Kunita Gear, Randy Thompson, Tony Indihar, Rod Toro, Chris Anderson, Eric Schellenberg, Amy Slovacek, Linh Dye, John O’Reilly, Ed Vallorani,
Meeting called to order at 6:01 pm by Kim. A quorum was present.
The September 12, 2011 meeting minutes motion to approve by Eric and seconded by Tony.
Treasurers Financial Report by Randy
Treasurers Notes:
ASQ accepted the 2010-11 audit and financial report on 10/7/11. The tax exemption letter from the state of Missouri has been received. The section is not getting monthly or quarterly balances on our CD with BOA is becoming problematic.
For the September statement: CD Balance Not reported, Checking Balance $23,693.63, Additional Deposits none, Outstanding Checks 5 for $2,738.00, Petty Cash $150.00 for a Total section Balance (at reconciliation) $76,881.20.
Motion: To close out the CD and move to a money market account. Vote approved unanimously.
QMP Report by John
Section is meeting attendance for September at 78 with a goal of 60, below total member goal for September at 936 with a goal of 950, but meeting satisfaction goal for September with 4.4 and a goal of 4.1. The rest of the metrics will be reported at next meeting.
Action: John will learn how to get access to membership information.
Action: Chris will present a Lean presentation at the February meeting.
Certification Exam by Eric
37 people registered, 27 took exams, and 10 no shows.
Membership Retention by Kunita
Action: Kim will send any member emails that ask to be removed from a mailing list to both Linh and Ed.
Action: Kunita will send the 100 alternate section member list to Rod
Action: Kunita will discontinue sending email retention blasts
Education Refresher Classes by Ed
October round had 4 people signed up for CSSBB class. December round has 6 people sign up for CQA and 7 for CSSGB. January has 7 signed up for manager class.
Web Site by Linh
Motion: To use .net from ASQ corporate to create website for St. Louis section website by Denise and seconded by Rod. 5 in favor and 4 against. Proposal passes.
Action: Linh will provide training on website.
Future Meeting by Kim
18-Oct Katie Thenhaus Change Management
18-Oct David Hult Conflict to Collaboration using DiSC
6-Dec Kim Rochetti Vision Quest
17-Jan Tammy Serentis Minitab tips and tools: Version 16
17-Jan Brian Donley Quality by Design (DFSS)
21-Feb Chris Anderson Lean
21-Feb Dr. Dawn Newman Organizational Development
21-Mar Awards Dave and Busters
20-April Spring Conference
Spring Conference by Rod
• Date is April 20, 2012
o Early bird registration starts in November 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.
• Location
o Ameristar Casino
• Keynote Speakers
o Michael George
o Charles Cox
o Dr. Robert Gee
o Jerry Mairani
o Rhonda Hamm
There will be no exams at this Spring Conference.
Tony motioned to adjourn, seconded by Ed and approved at 8:43 pm.
____________________ ____________________
Denise Arthur Kim Rochetti
Secretary Chair
Approved on __________, 2011
_______________
(Secretary’s initials)
Next Meeting: Nov. 14 at Pujols 5
LC Meeting Minutes - September 12, 2011
St. Louis Section 1304
Minutes of September 12, 2011
Spiro’s Restaurant in St. Louis, MO
Participants: Kim Rochetti - Chair, Denise Arthur - Secretary, Tony Indihar, Randy Thompson, Steve Mundwiller, Ed Vallorani, John O’Reilly, Kunita Gear, Linh Dye, Amy Thomas,
Meeting called to order at 6:10 by Kim and was seconded. A quorum was present.
The August 15, 2011 meeting minutes were approved.
Budget changes: Kim will submit changes to the annual budget via email to the LC for comments and then for a vote for approval.
The changes to the original budget are:
• To send 4 people to the World Conference instead of the original proposed 8
• Add three $1,000 scholarships from two
• Add $1,000 for cost for new website
• Add $250 for travel related to obtaining section historical records
• Add books back to being included with refresher courses
Treasurer’s Financial Report by Randy
Treasurer Notes: Awaiting results from ASQ on 2010-11 audit and financial report that was submitted on 8/12/11. Need to meet with Kim and close CD/open money market account. Not for profit status letter expires September 12, 2011. Randy will reactivate and restore status.
For the August statement: CD Balance Not reported, Checking Balance $23,438.18, Additional Deposits None, Outstanding Checks 5 for $731.95, Petty Cash $150.00, for a total section balance $78,631.80.
QMP Report
Goals for 2011/12
• Member certification 75
• Meeting attendance 60
• Member meeting satisfaction 4.1
• Total members section 1304 950
• Membership retention 70%
• Half-day workshop 3
• Spring conference attendance 100
• Senior members 10% of total eligible members
Future Meeting Speakers
Action: Steve Mundwiller will check with Tammy Serentis concerning Minitab presentation to review presentation does not conflict with bylaws.
Action: Kim will contact Steve about which group we will be working with for the joint meeting in May
Social Media Plans
Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter will be investigated as a way to reach out to more of the ASQ membership.
Publicity will include scholarships, monthly meeting, benefits offered by ASQ for members between jobs, senior members, workshops, retirement, and job openings.
VOC Ideas and Plans
Action: John will send out a survey to find out what members would like from ASQ. John requested the LC to send him potential survey questions.
Newsletter Plans
Newsletter will be created by Vanessa Williams. The LC felt the newsletter format could be modified but it was recommended that the name “The Measure” stay the same.
Website Plans
Action: LC to send Linh favorite websites. Linh will bring website proposal to October meeting.
Education Survey Results
Recommendations from results of survey: Rotate class weekday and weekend offerings, offer GMP and Lean classes, and cost and location appear to factor into decision to attend class.
Membership
Kunita sent a membership letter out to those whose membership has expired. There was feedback to the note. Some said they were renewing and others stated they were not. Membership renewal will be followed in the coming months to see if the letter helped to increase the renewal rate.
Tony motioned to adjourn, seconded and approved at 8:44.
____________________ ____________________
Denise Arthur Kim Rochetti
Secretary Chair
Approved on __________, 2011
_______________
(Secretary’s initials)
ASQ St. Louis Section 1304
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