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Welcome to the Hawaii Section of the American Society for Quality.
Events
Monthly Membership Meetings
Our next monthly membership meeting will be held on May 15th and will feature a discussion on Quality in the Solar Industry! Please see the Events page for more information.
News and Announcements
January and February Meeting Materials Available for Download
Due
to our section's exceptional retention rate, we had the honor of hosting Jim
Rooney, ASQ Chair, on January 10, 2012. Mr. Rooney presented his
insights on the future of quality (see meeting details below).
His presentation, and an additional file with certification tips, are
available in the members area section of our web site.
On February 21, 2012, Vino Mehta showed us how companies can
drive revenue and profit growth through Innovation. He has kindly made
his presentation available to us and it's also available for download in the
members area section of our web site.
ASQ
World Conference on Quality and Improvement
May 21-23, 2012
ASQ’s World
Conference on Quality and Improvement will focus on Producing Results:
Proven Solutions in Today’s Challenging World. Join your peers in Anaheim,
CA May 21–23, 2012 for the latest quality products and services and
networking opportunities.
Focus Areas Include:
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Changing Technology
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Managing Risk
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Globalization
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Best Practices in Supply Chain Management
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Basic Quality
Go to the WCQI Conference Web Site (external link) >
Rocky
Mountain Quality Conference | September 12-14, 2012
Arvada Center for the
Performing Arts, Denver, Colorado
ASQ section 1300
will hold its 30th annual 'Rocky Mountain Quality Conference' September
12-14, 2012.
Choose any workshops from these six tracks:
Track #1 - People
Satisfaction for both internal and external customers. Learn about Leadership Development, Team Building, Change Management and more.
Track #2 - Process
Continuous improvment of operations and activities. This track focuses on process improvement methodologies, critical thinking and specific tools.
Track #3 - Product/Service
Conforming to required standards. This track focuses on learning more about ISO Standards, Quality Auditing, Compliance and Regulations.
Track #4 - Testing Information and Preparation for ASQ Exams
Quick Prep Sessions for ASQ Exams and Testing/Certification Information
Track #5 - Heathcare/Medical Device
Be a part of the largest growing communities in the Rocky Mountains: Healthcare and Medical Device
Track #6 - Increasing Knowledge and Skills
Learn about new tools and innovations
For more information and to enroll, please visit the conference web site at http://asqdenver.org/index.html.
Go to the Rocky Mountain Conference Web Site (external link) >
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor Study Sessions for 2012
ASQ HI is pleased to announce that ASQ CQA certification study sessions are scheduled to begin on February 6th. The goal is to provide instruction over a course of 10 classes in order to prepare for the ASQ certification exam on June 2nd. The classes will primarily run on Wednesday nights, at a downtown location, from 6 – 8 PM. Please see the certification page for more info.
January 10, 2012 Monthly Membership Meeting: 2011 Future of Quality
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Due to our exceptional retention rate over the past year, our section earned the honor of a distinguished visitor, Mr. Jim Rooney, ASQ Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2011 -2012. We cannot say how fortunate that our section was honored with his presence, company and enlightenment. It was very refreshing for our members to be able to socialize with Jim, a committed visionary ASQ executive leader.
His presentation was on the 2011 Future of Quality Study. The ASQ website summed it up well: "Change is constant. The rate of change is accelerating. Any organization not spending time looking into the future is likely to be taken by surprise when the future arrives. Anticipating the future of quality is a strategic advantage for ASQ. The studies comprise three major components.
(1) Identify the key forces that are most likely to shape the future of quality.
(2) Develop alternative scenarios describing how these forces might unfold.
(3) Determine implications for organizations, the quality field, and for quality professionals"
His presentation was very interesting and timely relative to the eight (8) factors impacting the "Future of Quality". Unusual was that there were four (4) new factors intermingled and not at the tail.
1. Global responsibility
2. Consumer awareness
3. Globalization
4. Increasing rate of change
5. Workforce of the future
6. Aging population
7. 21st century quality
8. Innovation
Kudos to Paul Borawski and his staff for an awesome study compilation and Jim's delivery tied to current events keep us engaged. He challenge us that now we have been exposed to these factors, our mission is to utilize it to shape and impact the future of quality. Detail information may be access by members using the following link: http://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/futures-study.html
Our next monthly membership meeting just happens to be on the innovation. Our Program Chair Elaine Adams must have ESP.
2011 In Review
Hau'oli Makahiki Hou 2012. It was an outstanding past two years with Chair Karen Fong at the helm and her band of board members and volunteers ("mahalo plenty"). Without the board members and numerous volunteers, our section would not be successful.
2011 Highlights
- Achieved Race to Retention Top 10 national recognition
- Offered eight (8) program topics and two (2) facility tours
- Conducted certification study courses for the CMQ/OE, CQE, and CQPA body
of knowledge
- Moved to Social Networking with Facebook in December
2012 Initiatives
- Continue to offer programs
- Conduct CQA certification study course
If you like to help, have any ideas, or we could help you please do not hesitate to contact us.
Hope to see you all
soon.
Mahalo & Have a TERRIFIC day!
Gene Young, Hawaii Section Chair
ASQ
Hawaii is on Facebook 
Our ASQ Hawaii Facebook page will be used for program announcements, articles and posts about quality, and a place to share our quality thoughts and experiences. Many of our members already use Facebook, so it can be a convenient way to stay in touch and collaborate. Check us out and let us know what you want to see from our section. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/ASQ-Hawaii/107845612656761 and 'like' us! If you'd like instant notification of posts to your mobile phone, click the link to receive updates via SMS.
Hawaii State Award of Excellence
The mission of the Hawaii State Award of Excellence is to continually raise the level of excellence in all
Hawaii’s organizations while perpetuating that which is unique to the islands and her people. For all
Hawaii’s organizations including business, government, health care, military, education and not-for-profit, we
strive to:
• Raise the economic vitality and/or profitability of Hawaii’s organizations.
• Enhance the quality of life in our communities.
• Assure the state of Hawaii’s economic success.
• Information sharing of successful performance strategies and the benefits derived from using these
strategies.
For more information about the Hawaii State Award of Excellence, please click here.
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Stay up-to-date with the latest ASQ news and connect with other members by following ASQ on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Below are links to ASQ's social media networks:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ASQ
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ASQ/110416372068
LinkedIn:
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Future Programs
We would like to invite you to submit program ideas for
our monthly membership meetings. If you would like to see a
presentation on a particular topic, or would like to present, please email
your ideas to our current rsvp address (please check the events
page for the current address).
For a list of programs scheduled in the near future, please visit the events
page.
ASQ
Section 0623
Revised:
May 07, 2012