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December 2018Volume 15, Issue 4

When: December 13, 2018Cost: $25.00Presentation: FREE5:30 pm Registration / Networking6:00 pm Dinner7:00 pm Presentation

Reservations due to Cora Schroeder by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, December 11, 2018Phone: (920) 209-1441

e-mail: arrangements1205@gmail.com and d.konopa@comcast.net (Diane Konopa)

Dinner Selection:Steak, Salmon, and Chicken Dinner Options with (1) Beer Ticket per person.

NOTE: Online reservations will be via email directly to Cora. Please include the number of attendees with your reservation.

Adapting Quality in An Agile Business EnvironmentPresenter: Cristina Moraru

Cristina Moraru has made her mark as a seasoned quality professional, who leads, manages, and supports within Quality Operations at General Electric Aviation in Loves Park, Illinois. Cristina started her career in quality within the Automotive Industry. She further expanded her quality skill set working in Aviation for well-established, forward thinking companies, such as Woodward and General Electric Aviation.After spending over12 years in various quality functions within Design, Operations, Materials Engineering, and Quality, Cristina understands the criticality of collaboration, open mindset andadaptability to continuously improve and achieve operational excellence. Cristina holds a MBA from Rockford University in Rockford, Illinois and a Materials Engineering Degree from Transylvania University in Brasov, Romania. Currently she holds several ASQ Quality Certifications, which includes: ASQ CMQ/OE, ASQ CQE, and ASQ CQA. In her free time, Cristina enjoys spending time with her family, exploring nature, and new hiking trails.

Dinner Location:Gene’s Place4412 Manchester DriveRockford, Illinois 61109

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Currently unemployed and financially unable to renew your membership?---- Benefits are available…. Follow this link…

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Board Meetings

Section Dinner Meetings:

ASQ Re-Certification

1st Thursday of Every Month @ 6:15 pm (Sept - May) Contact Board for location

3rd Thursday of Every Month (Sept - May) Dec meeting is 2nd Thursday

Send to Mike Farrell P.O. BOX 163, Cedarville, IL 61013

General Information Section

“As change is constant, adaptability is a critical

factor in an ever-changing environment.”

-Cristina Moraru

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DECEMBER DINNER MEETING HOLIDAY RAFFLE

GRAND PRIZES: (2) Raffle Baskets:

(1) Basket: Women’s Spa and Candles Gift Set &(1) Basket -$25.00 Visa Gift Card

Raffle Ticket Cost: $1.00 per ticket or (6) tickets for $5.00

A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Rockford Food Panty and Carpenter Place in Rockford, IL.

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This upcoming February, 2019 is the annual Discovery Center Engineering Week, which allows high school student to crank up your cranium and see how great it feels to solve problems like an engineer!

Dozens of engineering professionals, including ASQ Rockford 1205 Section, set-up shop in Museum spaces and invite students to

participate in hands-on investigations and brain-bending challenges that relate to the jobs they do right here in the Rockford area. Local high

school teams are also on hand, showing off their romping robots. Don’t miss this eye-opening opportunity to see what engineers achieve, as

you make and take some amazing stuff.

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Apply on Company’s Website

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Employment Opportunities

A manufacturing company in Rockford, IL is looking for a first shift Quality Control Engineer. The Quality Control Engineer position works directly with managers, analyzing manufacturing processes for improvement using various methods of testing and inspection. The Quality Engineer aims to ensure that the organization’s Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, ISO/IATF 16949 and regulatory/legal requirements.Experience and Qualifications:•Associate Degree; preferred Bachelor degree or 10 years experience in a similar role – preferably in a fastener industry.•Minimum Process Requirements•Corrective and preventive action (CAPA)•Root Cause Analysis (RCA•Preferred: ISO/IATF 16949 Training, First Responder, Problem Solving & Decision Making, OSHA trainingSkills:•Write and speak clearly and express thoughts while using proper language and writing in a professional manner that ensures a satisfactory comprehension by others. May include creating procedures, work instructions and other documents.•Solve day to day mathematical problems•Analyze various factors of a system/process to reach a logical solution•Follow OSHA and company safety guidelines•ISO/IATF Audit Preparation•Implementing of corrective action and working with customers•Improving quality systems and assisting quality manager•Managing quality awareness and working with engineers and inspectors•Creating quality documentation – must have PPAP experience•Conducting audits (IATF/QMS)Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $30,000.00 to $60,000.00 /yearExperience:•Quality Control: 2 years (Required)

Apply on Company’s Website

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ASQ CERTIFICATION Exam DatesCQT, CQI, CRE, CBA, CHA, CMQ/OE, CSSBB, CSSYB, CSQP

Testing Windows: Application DeadlineJanuary 4 - 20, 2019 December 7, 2018

(New 2018 CQT/CQI BoK Pilot)February 1, 2019 March 1 - 17, 2019

CQA, CQE, CQIA, CSQE, CSSGB, CQPA, CCT, CPGPTesting Windows: Application DeadlineDecember 1 - 17, 2018 November 2, 2018February 1 - 17, 2019 January 4, 2019

Changes to your ASQ membership account, including email and other contact information should be made through ASQ National on the website at www.asq.org or by calling 800-248-1946

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Certification AssistanceIf you are preparing for a certification exam and would like a mentor to help you, contact Tom Hall

(Tom.Pat53545@gmail.com or 608-754-0985) – or – If you are certified and would be willing to act as a mentor contact Tom as well.

Already Certified?Don’t let your Certification expire. Check your certificate or certificate card for your recertification date. Also, if you have multiple certifications, you can combine them to reduce your rates.

Certified Quality Inspector Question Bank COURSE ID: QBCQIASQ FORMAT: Web-based

List: $109 Member: $99

Check out ASQ.org for any additional information regarding certification.

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Board Members Name Phone EmailArrangements Cora Schroeder 920-209-1441 arrangements1205@gmail.com

Newsletter Tramaine Hammett 434-229-2766 tlhammett@gmail.com

Examining (Recertification) Mike Farrell 815-298-0567 mrfquality@gmail.com & Historian

Publicity Zac Paeth 847-273-7964 zpaeth@aerotek.com

Placement Bruce Kyles 815-721-9145 bkyles349@gmail.com

Audit Jim Akers 815-639-6454 Jim.Akers@Woodward.com

Education Tom Hall 608-754-0985 Tom.Pat53545@gmail.com

Internet Liaison Jeff Moore 414-791-6992 jeffmoore64@gmail.com

Sr. Advisory Art Bird 815-233-1598 art-bird@comcast.net

Member at Large Steve MacDougall 815-315-3956 Steven.MacDougall@Honeywell.com

Other Contacts Name Phone EmailRegional Director Steven Schuelka 219-689-3804 sjschuelka@yahoo.comDeputy Regional Director Eric Jakubowski 847-281-6666 eric.jakubowski@hotmail.comASQ National Office Cust. Service 800-248-1946 cs@asq.org

Board Vice Chairman Treasurer, Database, SecretaryChairman & Senior Advisory Membership & VOC & NominatingMark De Pasqua Barry Beaman Mike Aston Diane Konopa815-988-7482 815-962-6540 608-322-4377 815-742-6494

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2018 Board of Directors of Section 1205

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