Open Forum Section Meeting Hosted by: Section 1205 Board Members

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1 Section 1205 May 2011 Volume 7, Issue 9 May s s Meeting: Open Forum Section Meeting Hosted by: Section 1205 Board Members We are planning an Open forum style meeting for our section this month. This will be slightly different than our normal, Presentation style meetings. The Senior board will review a variety of topics including but not limited to descriptions of the board positions and their primary functions; specific personal experiences of the board members; a section financial update; an finally we will have an interactive Q&A session open to all attendees answering questions related to any national or sectional ASQ inquiries.. This is a great opportunity for the board to receive feedback and questioning from the section which will be used to enhance the section and section activities to be of greater benefit to the members. NOTE: If you have any specific topics you wish to have discussed or addressed by the board please note them when you make your reservations. Please also note that this meeting will not qualify for certification credits. Dinner: Menu : Forest Hills Country Club 5135 Forest Hills Road Loves Park, IL Choice of: Black Angus Ribeye Steak w/ * Garden Salad * Butter Braised Baby Carrot Tips - or - * Idaho Baked Potato with Sour Cream and Chives Stuffed Tiger Shrimp w/ * Garden Salad * Butter Braised Baby Carrot Tips - or - * Idaho Baked Potato with Sour Cream and Chives Vegetable Cannelloni Pasta w/ * Garden Salad Dessert: Turtle Ice Cream Pie When: May 19 th Agenda: Dinner Cost: $ :30 Social Hour 6:30 Dinner 7:30 Board Presentation Reservations due to Steve MacDougall by :00 p.m., Friday, May 13 th Phone: , macdougall@charter.net NOTE: Online reservations will be via directly to Steve. Please include in the if you plan on attending the dinner as well as the # of guests that will be attending and meal choices for each attendee.

2 Placement Opportunities Contact: Zach Paeth Supplier Quality Engineer This is long term contract position. Rockford area. Should have some supplier quality experience. Minimal travel. Light manufacturing industry. Requires 2+ yrs experience with a Bachelor s degree. Contact: Terence A. Cessna terence.cessna@concentricab.com Quality Engineer 3 yrs minimum experience. Aggressive hands-on problem solver, experience with TS16949 requirements, corrective action, customer contact, internal auditing, close tolerance machining & mechanical assembly. Some familiarity with automated equipment helpful. Six Sigma training a definite plus. Immediate opening due to growth. We are a successful, 60 year old, global manufacturing company with an excellent benefit package, generous 401-K match and performance-based bonus. This is a challenging, high visibility position with advancement potential for the right person. Submit resume and cover letter with salary expectations. Local candidates only! For more opportunities visit the ASQ National website at:

3 Placement Opportunities.. Check out the website for up to date listings. Contact: Dana Fanara Quality and Heat Treat Manager Belvidere IL Responsible for keeping the quality assurance program in compliance with company policies/procedures and TS requirements. Voice of the customer. Participates in the strategic planning process to integrate quality and heat treat improvements with the overall business objectives of the company. Develops, coordinates, implements and maintains the most effective and efficient quality practices for optimum quality control while meeting the normal, special customer and third party registrar requirements. Monitoring and reporting of quality metrics. Drives and supports the change from a department whose primary function is detection to one of prevention. Position Responsibilities A. Assure that Belvidere Operation meets and/or exceeds company and third party registrar (TS system requirements). 1. Coordinate the activities of the QA group and support the efforts of the other functional areas to assure that compliance is maintained by all. 2. Provide access to the company policies and procedures so as to ensure compliance to requirements. 3. Monitor the level of conformance of the quality system at Camcar LLC, Belvidere Operations through the results of internal and external assessments. B. Responsible for ensuring the products shipped to the customer meet their requirements. 1. Responsible for the quality of products released to customer locations. C. Maintains laboratory system that meets ISO/IEC requirements 1. Works closely with the supervisor to support efforts to maintain system compliance. D. Customer Representative for TS and participates in internal audits at other sister locations. E. Responsible for the maintenance and reporting of applicable quality metrics for the month-end reports F. Responsible for safety and housekeeping (5S) of the Heat Treat and QA department to ensure they meet the expectations of the operation. G. Act as the operations Environmental Management Representative (EMR). Education/Experience 1. Bachelor s degree in business or a related field. 2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a quality work environment. 3. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a quality manager in an automotive work environment. 4. Working knowledge of PC usage and applicable software packages (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc). 5. Thorough understanding of related SPC techniques. 6. Working knowledge of the various manufacturing areas related to the fastener industry. Desirable Education and Experience 1. Lead Auditor certification for ISO/TS16949: Six Sigma training

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5 Board Meetings Section Dinner Meetings ASQ Re-Certification 1 st Thursday of Every Month (Sept - May) Singapore Grill, Loves Park General Information Section 3 rd Thursday of Every Month (Sept May) (December meeting is 2 nd Thursday) Send to Mike Farrell Seward Screw Products Third St. Seward, IL ASQ CERTIFICATION Exam Dates 2011 World Conf (May xx) All programs June 4 October 1 CQT, CRE, CMI, Managers, CHA, CBA, SSBB December March 3 CQT, CRE, CMI, Managers, CHA, CBA, SSBB World Conf (May xx) All programs June 2 October 6 CQT, CRE, CMI, Managers, CHA, CBA, SSBB December 1 Reminder: Changes to your ASQ membership account, including and other contact information should be made through ASQ National on the website at or by calling Certification Assistance If you are studying for a certification exam and would like a mentor to help you, contact Tom Hall (thall@medplastgroup.com or ) or If you are certified and would be willing to act as a mentor contact Tom as well.

6 Board of Directors Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary Linda Ruggerio Jim Akers Mark De Pasqua Diane Konopa Board Members Name Phone Arrangements Steve MacDougall Certification Art Bird Membership Brian Tracy Publicity Zachary Paeth Placement Bruce Kyles Audit Donna Riggs Education Tom Hall Historian Mike Farrell Database Brian Tracy Examining (Recertification) Mike Farrell Internet Liaison Jeff Moore Member/s at Large Gordy Skattum Roy Ervin Leslie Regenold Sr. Advisory Barry Beaman Art Bird Seminar/Scholarships Linda Ruggerio Newsletter Mike Aston Other Contacts Name Phone Regional Director Steven Schuelka sjschuelka@yahoo.com Deputy Regional Director Mohammad A. H. Khan mohammad.a.h.khan@gmail.com Past Chair Mike Aston mikeaston@rathgibson.com ASQ National Office Cust. Service