Section Leadership Committee

Meeting Minutes – 04/16/2015

Meeting Date:April 16, 2015

Location: Vi-Chem Corporation (Conference Room)

Attendees: Jim Anderson (Chair), Andrea Ward (Vice Chair), Juan Loera(Treasurer),Jim VanWieren(Nominating), Paul Prunty(Programs), Karrie Noel(Arrangements), Rob Riemersma(Internet Chair), Steve Constant(Education Chair), Don Brecken (Region 10 Director)Ken Phillips (Secretary/Membership)

Call to order – 5:58pm

  1. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
  • Motion to approve the minutes from 03/19/2015 SLC Meeting.
  • Motion by Don Brecken – Motion carried
II.Standing Reports

A.Secretary’s Report – Ken Phillips

  1. Reviewed minutes from03/19/2015 SLC meeting.
  2. Reviewed minutes from 04/09/2015 ASQ Presents!
  3. The minutes have not been posted to the ASQ 1001 website yet.

B.Treasurer’s Report – Andrea Ward

  1. Reviewed Treasurer’s report – period ending 03/31/2015.
  • Report provided by Juan Loera.
  • Reviewed check account, bank statement, statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Annual Report.
  • There is an imbalance of $46.07. This was because it March only, should be quarterly. Report cannot be approved as submitted, Juan and Andrea to research and amend.
  • Reviewed monthly financial report (ASQ HQ format).
  • There is an imbalance of $46.07. This was because it March only, should be quarterly. Report cannot be approved as submitted, Juan and Andrea to research and amend.
  • Noted that the annual revenue report was updated to ensure that the minimum 70% of total revenue spent on member value criteria was met (102.98%).

C.February ASQ Presents – Karrie Noel

  1. Called in 38 on Monday, 47 attended, 1 no-shows & 5walk-ins. Additional sign-ups came in on Tuesday. The speaker’s table was reserved, SLC agreed it is a good idea but may need fine tuning, tutorial speaker?
  2. Reviewed survey results
  • Exceed goal of 3.5 score (4.47).
  • Favorable feedback provided.
  • Event financial review, a gain in revenue.
  • Reviewed survey results, thehighest of the year.
  • A resource table in the front of the room, mention at next monthly meeting.

D.ASQ Headquarters Business Plan – Andrea Ward

  1. Reviewed line item status (due dates) – via tracking chart.
  • Everything is on track

III.Individual Chair reports

A.Education – Steve Constant.

  • Refresher courses are in session.
  • CQE – 6 students
  • CSSGB – 6 students
  • CQA – 3 students

B.Nominations/Open Positions – Jim VanWieren

  • No update

C.Internet Chair – Paul Prunty & Rob R.

  1. No update on new site.
  2. Steve Constant mentioned it is not possible to update class registration.

D.Marketing Chair – Caitlin Lake presented by Juan Loera

  1. CL still needs access Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.
  2. There is an obvious need for a strategic marketing plan.

E.Around the Room – Jim Anderson

  • Andrea Ward – Working on finding media site passwords.
  • Don Brecken – Don’t forget to use the ASQ 1001 tag line, Knowledge-Networking-Opportunities.
  • Ken Phillips – No update.
  • Jim Anderson – ISO Standard workshop, possibly add business leadership, include a continental breakfast. Need to pick a date quickly, in order to advertise and promote. Tentative date is Wednesday, May 20th. The workshop would be a morning session with breakfast.
  • Motion to buy Ralph Hammond an ASQ dinner for assisting Follett by driving him to get his keys.
  • Motion by Karrie Noel - Motion carried
  • Ken Phillips – Survey summary needs to go out, consolidate questions and concepts as soon as possible.
  • Karrie Noel – Member story regarding lost keys.
  1. Old Business
  1. Paul Prunty – Presented program slate for 2015-2016. Listed below are tentative addition and revisions.
  2. Robotics – maybe more than a presentation, tutorial, workshop.
  3. 5 Minute of Fame – Thought to be popular with membership.
  4. Understanding Color Quality & Zingerman’s Deli are firmed up.
  5. Still interested in Forrest Breyfogle and an associated workshop.
  6. GRAPE is interested presenting at ASQ. Is there enough quality content to interest our membership?
  7. Andrea W. will present a tutorial on business plan.
  8. Website tutorial in September.
  9. ISO Workshop – To be held on May 20th.
  10. Karrie to reserve The Bluff.
  11. Need a registration table, greeter and name tags.
  12. Elected SLC member needs to handle the money.
  13. Possible Healthcare initiative – Committee with Lisa Rosochacki and Gail Lily, they will be giving a future tutorial. – No update.
  14. ASQ Award Submissions – Achieved PAR Silver, Section will be recognized at the World Conference on Quality and Improvement.
  15. Fellow Submission – Michael Hirt will be reviewed and nominated for submission. ASQ Global board review of candidates, it needs to be unanimous.
  16. Member survey Committee –Ken – No update
  17. Summer Strategic Planning Sessions
  18. How many sessions are needed for Planning?
  19. A full session of budget planning.
  20. Promotional items and speaker gifts was placed on agenda for strategic planning session.
  21. Need a 50/50 Drawing discussion, either at the next SLC or Summer Strategic Planning.
  22. Mentor program and new member gift bag.
  23. Cancellation Policy for Meetings and Workshops – Karrie Noel, Paul Prunty & Andrea Ward – No update
  24. Healthcare Initiative –No update

V.New Business – Discussion SLC

  • Summer Gathering – Kurt R. has offered his home again. There was discussion on alternates.
  • World Conference – Section has money to spend on conference. Will compensate interested members, Jim Van Wieren is interested in discounted conference, which includes weekend leadership training. Will give answer in a week.
  • Gifts for new members – Jim Anderson to pursue getting books from ASQ HQ. A new member gift discussion, looking for ways to retain new members and encourage them to attend future monthly meetings.
  • Recognition Award for SLC long serving members, – Should the award be a certificate, plaque, gift card, does there need to be criteria. Item tabled.
  • April ASQ Presents! Michigan Blood is on for the tutorial.
  • Panel at Student Section, Wednesday, March 25th, 6:00P
  • Motion to sponsor Tyler Wynn with $50.00 for Berkley University. Motion by Paul Prunty – Motion carried
  • Motion to have Summer Gathering at Kurt Roudabush’s home, date to be determined at the next SLC meeting. Motion by Rob Riemersma - Motion carried
  1. Summary

Motion to adjourn.

  • Motion by Steve Constant – Motion carried

Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM

Motion Log

Item / Description / Date / Initiator / Status
01 / Approve agenda 1/15/15 meeting. / 1/15/15 / SLC / Carried
02 / Approve Secretary’s report for 11/20/14 & supporting ASQ presents minutes (January). / 1/15/15 / SLC / Carried
03 / Approve December financial reports as presented. / 1/15/15 / SLC / Carried
04 / Release funds not to exceed $100 for banner refurbish by MasterTag / 1/15/15 / Bob Suchy / Carried
05 / 1/15/15 meeting adjourn / 1/15/15 / SLC / Carried
06 / Motion to approve the agenda with notation to clarify the initiator of the motion. / 02/19/2015 / Andrea Ward / Carried
07 / Motion to approve January financial reports as presented / 02/19/2015 / Jim Van Wieren / Carried
08 / Motion to approve purchase of Microsoft Office software for new computer. / 02/19/2015 / Jim Anderson / Carried
09 / Section to provide gift bag, including an ASQ Presents! dinner voucher to be used in 12 months, for new section members that are first time attendees. / 02/19/2015 / Paul Prunty / Carried
10 / Motion to adjourn 02/19/2015 meeting. / 02/19/2015 / Jim Anderson / Carried
11 / Motion to approve the minutes from 02/19/2015 SLC Meeting. / 03/19/2015 / Don Brecken / Carried
12 / Motion to approve the February Financial Report as presented. / 03/19/2015 / Jim Van Wieren / Carried
13 / Motion to hold CQA with 3 only students and the instructor receives the $1200 fee, this is a one time trial, to be revisited during the Strategic Planning session. / 03/19/2015 / Juan Loera / Carried
14 / Motion to hold a morning ISO workshop, at a cost of $75 for non-members, and $60 for Section 1001 members. / 03/19/2015 / Jim Van Wieren / Carried
15 / Motion to adjourn. / 03/19/2015 / Rob Riemersma / Carried
16 / Motion to approve the minutes from 03/19/2015 SLC Meeting. / 04/16/2015 / Don Brecken / Carried
17 / Motion to buy Ralph Hammond an ASQ dinner; for driving Follett to get his keys. / 04/16/2015 / Karrie Noel / Carried
18 / Motion to sponsor Tyler Wynn with $50.00 for Berkley University. / 04/16/2015 / Paul Prunty / Carried
19 / Motion to have Summer Gathering at Kurt Roudabush’s home, date to be determined at the next SLC meeting. / 04/16/2015 / Rob Riemersma / Carried
20 / Motion to adjourn. / 04/16/2015 / Steve Constant / Carried