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We hope everyone will be able to join us for our April 28 virtual meeting. “Thoughts on Successful Volunteer Organizational Leadership” Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDT Presenter: Barry Craner View the full announcement in the "events" tab. There is no charge, but advance registration is required. More information about this and other Spokane ASQ news can be found in our myASQ Community , and also on our LinkedIn and Facebook pages. ----------------- Here are some other upcoming virtual ASQ section meetings/events this month that you may also be interested ...

Be sure to get registered for our next section meeting - April 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This will be a Pacific Region event, hosted by our section. Following the presentation a brief Spokane section meeting will be held to discuss section news and obtain member input for future activities. "Thoughts on Successful Volunteer Organizational Leadership" Presenter: Barry Craner , FASQ, CQE, CQE, CQA, CMDA, RAC(US), MS+, MBA Quality Champion and past ASQ Regional Director One of the greatest challenges facing contemporary organizations that rely on volunteers is the successful recruitment ...

Did you participate in our section meeting on March 24? Hope so! Really good meeting, with a great presentation by Gayle Lewis on "Quality Audits: Practical Strategies to Increase Success for Quality Professionals." There were 49 attendees - great turnout - with many folks from our Pacific Region as well as from other states (Delaware, Nevada, New York, Minnesota, New Jersey) and even from Ontario Canda and Malaysia! Thank you to everyone for helping start our section year on a high note!!

Just received a request (on March 12) to share this job posting. Quality Engineer | Aerospace | Yakima, WA Compensation: $70,000 – $78,000 + Profit Sharing & Great Benefits Relocation Assistance Available | No Sponsorship Offered I’m looking for a Quality Engineer to join a team in Yakima that has been at the top of the aerospace game for 50 years. This isn't just another manufacturing job—this company is the global leader in high-tech resin and polymer components, supplying parts to nearly every major airline and OEM you can think of. The Best Part? The Lifestyle. If you’re tired of the "grid-locked life" in places ...

Check out this webinar! WOMEN IN QUALITY: GENERATIONAL INTERACTIONS Philadelphia ASQ Webinar March 18 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm PDT This webinar will feature a panel discussion on generational interactions in the workplace. Panelists from four different generations will discuss a variety of topics including workplace loyalty, work flexibility, combatting generational stereotypes, use of technology, and respecting each other. There is no charge, but advance registration is required.

CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT FOR QUALITY PROFESSIONALS Cascades PNW ASQ Virtual Meeting March 10 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm PDT Presenter: Jayet Moon Want to learn more about cybersecurity risks and how management of them fits into existing quality systems and framework? Presenter Jayet Moon will share information about: · Why cybersecurity is now a quality issue · Cybersecurity risk explained for quality professionals · Structured risk thinking – tools you may already know · Integrating cybersecurity into the Quality Management ...

Good article and info! ASQ isn’t built by a few leaders at the top — it’s built by all of us by Janet Lentz You don’t need a title, decades of experience, or a certification to contribute to ASQ. Every member brings something valuable to the table: • Sharing lessons learned from your work or personal experiences • Asking thoughtful questions • Volunteering at the section or division level • Mentoring - or being mentored • Writing, speaking, or simply showing up and engaging Quality is a team sport. ASQ thrives because ...

Looks like a really interesting presentation from Channel Cities ASQ ! "What’s Coming in ISO 9001?" Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:00 – 7:30 PM PST This is a virtual event - no pre-registration required. Presenter: Michael Mills Recently the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published a draft document updating their most popular standard, ISO 9001. The Internet has been busy with speculation about what might ultimately change by the time they are done, and consultants are selling high-priced classes ...

When One Chapter Closes: Finding Your “What’s Next?” by Jo Haberstok Life has a way of shifting the ground beneath our feet. A job ends. A relationship fades. A dream we’ve been chasing for years suddenly feels out of reach. But endings, as painful or disorienting as they may be, are not just closures. Here is another way to look at them. They are invitations – invitations to something new. Acknowledge the Ending: Before rushing forward, give yourself permission to feel the weight of what’s over. Endings can stir grief, relief, confusion, or even all three at once. Naming those emotions is the first step toward ...

THE UNIFIER EFFECT IN TODAY’S WORKPLACES by Luigi Sille In a world that is increasingly divided, the urgency for unification in organizations has never been more pronounced. Leaders, managers, and employees all have the potential to act as unifiers, regardless of their rank or title. Each person, by encouraging understanding and bridging gaps, contributes to a workplace where collaboration and shared goals can flourish. Unity does not mean eliminating differences or silencing diverse opinions. Rather, it is about respecting these differences while working collectively toward common objectives. Empathy is at the core of this ...

Sharing something I found by accident today on the ASQ website. (It's amazing what you sometimes find when you are trying to find something else.) Check it out ! Learn About Quality - Quality Topics A to Z Explore the concepts, tools, applications, and technical terms that make up the world of quality. For more definitions, browse the online glossary of quality terms, acronyms, and key people in the history of quality.

Like sands through AN hourglass … by Jo Haberstok The rest of it usually goes “…so are the days of our lives.” Apropos as 2025 comes to an end and we embark on a new year once again. Remember, your best resolution is the one you can keep on your worst week. There’s no point in creating a long list of great ideas that you already probably know either aren’t really achievable or that they aren’t going to be achieved by you. Be honest. I read this in an article online last week: “New Year’s resolutions have a reputation problem. They’re like gym memberships: bought with hope in ...

Can you believe that it's almost 2026 already? Time flies, right? I thought you all might enjoy the following article which was posted in the Columbia Basin ASQ section's December newsletter... AS THE NEW YEAR APPROACHES… submitted by Robert Boykin This is the time of year when we make lists of things we want to change in our lives. Things such as exercising more, quitting smoking, reading more and/or better books, and (perhaps) drinking less alcohol. We don’t always accomplish our resolutions, though, because many of the goals we set for ourselves are too ambitious. This is not to suggest that we should not strive ...