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UPCOMING EVENT:
Mark Your Calendars
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. (EST) Technical Meeting-in-person event
To register (and be on the mailing list for RU’s), please register at https://forms.office.com/r/Sk4NHzv6hu or scan the QR code below:
When: Tuesday, February 10, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Sign in and socialize at 5:30 PM, and the event starts at 6:00 PM.
Where: Munich Haus, located at 13 Center St, Chicopee, MA 01013, offers an in-person dining experience.
Dinner: Starts at 7 pm, $25.00 includes a full meal with 17 choices, drinks are additional (meal not required to attend the event!).
Continuing Education: .15 CEU for attendance/participation
Topic: Quality Quest: Western Mass Trivia Challenge!
Get ready for an exciting twist in our upcoming meeting—a Quality Trivia Challenge! This interactive session will put your knowledge to the test and spark some friendly competition.
What’s Happening?
• The audience will be split into teams.
• Each team will tackle quality-related trivia questions.
• Points will be awarded for correct answers, and bragging rights are on the line, and one lucky winning team member gets a complimentary attendance at a future meeting.
Why Participate?
• It’s a fun way to engage with peers.
• Sharpen your understanding of quality terms, acronyms, quality gurus, and best practices.
• Enjoy a lively, collaborative atmosphere.
Pro Tip: Brush up on your quality knowledge—topics include quality tools & their use, acronyms, standards, and fun facts about our section!
We can’t wait to see you there. Bring your enthusiasm and team spirit!
Your Host:
Gary Grubbs is a retired engineer with over 42 years of experience, having worked in diverse fields at Monsanto/Solutia/Eastman. His expertise spans engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, project management, and SAP implementation. Over the past 27 years, he has dedicated himself to quality, holding positions as a quality engineer, lab supervisor, and site quality manager. Gary’s extensive experience encompasses quality systems for industrial chemicals (ISO 9001), automotive (IATF 16949), and pharmaceutical (NSF/IPEC/ANSI 363) industries. Notably, he recently held a contract quality manager position at Eastman’s global automotive design facility in Springfield.
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