ASQ Section 0511 July 2026 Ranger Outing (7/18/26, Up to 0.4 RU)

ASQ Section 0511 July 2026 Meeting

Saturday, 18 July 2026

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens: Ranger Outing Event

4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Event Organized by
Edwin Videla
ASQ Section 0511 Arrangements Chair and Ranger Outings Lead

Event at a Glance

Registration and Payment

·        Regular Registration is $30 per person. Each attendee and each guest must register separately.

·        Regular registration closes on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

·        A non-reimbursable $5 late fee applies from July 13 through Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., or until all spaces are filled.

·        Registration is valid only after payment is completed.

Registration link: https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqnorthernvirginiasection/202607HillwoodmuseumgardensRO

*Membership status will be verified by searching in myASQ Northern Virginia “Member” List, and Attendance will be recorded at the event for reimbursement processing.

Program and Event Notes

·        The guided tour is an educational event that includes only the guided tour through the mansion. Afterward. Attendees are welcome to explore the gardens on their own. Those who wish may also return after lunch, as Hillwood allows same-day re-entry to the gardens.

·        The tour and networking lunch together are intended to be comparable in time commitment to a regular ASQ meeting plus mealtime.

·        Hillwood provides complimentary parking. NOTE: Accessible parking is also available on a first-come, first-served basis. On busy days, visitors may be directed to offsite parking. Hillwood staff will direct you to designated parking areas when you arrive at the entrance gate.

·        Anyone who arrives without registering can only be accommodated if space remains. No guarantee of admission can be made.

·       Edwin Videla, ASQ Section 0511 Arrangements Chair and Ranger Outings Lead, will meet you at the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center for sign in and welcome visitors. He will be the one wearing the ASQ sash.

RU Credit (Total Up to 0.4 RU)

Participation in the tour provides 0.15 RU.

IF participated in the Tour (required to receive these add-on RU):

·        Participation in the networking lunch provides 0.10 RU.

·        Completing the Optional Preparatory Review, provides up to 0.15 RU, see below.

Optional Preparatory Review (OPR)

This OPR is for the July 2026 Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Ranger Outing.

The OPR is an educational add-on to the main event that you may complete if you choose.

This July 2026 OPR consists of two (2) parts. Part 1 is about 30 minutes and carries a 0.05 RU. Part 2 is about 60 minutes and carries a 0.10 RU.

Completing and certifying completion grants you additional RU credits for the parts completed, up to 0.15 RU total, atop the 0.15 RU you will earn by participating in the Guided Tour.

Note: The Ranger Tour for this July 2026 Ranger Outing is indoors at the museum, not in the gardens. Therefore, the OPR materials about the gardens are limited and coincidental.

How to Complete and Certify completing the OPR

1. Complete all activities under the “Part(s)” you choose: Part 1, Part 2, or both:

Part #1 (0.05 RU Credit, 30 min): Hillwood Museum and Gardens.

·        Action #1-1. Watch a brief overview video:

o   Brief video - 4 min - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwgELsGqp3E

·        Action #1-2. Read the brief paragraph under the “Museum” section in the middle of this page:

o   Brief read - 1 min - https://hillwoodmuseum.org/museum

·        Action #1-3. Watch the official Orientation film:

o   Brief video - 10 min - https://vimeo.com/375758251

·        Action #1-4. Browse articles and pictures under “Museum” using the menu on the left side of the page:

o   Note 1: Remember to click through all menu sub-items under the Museum menu item on the left side of the page.

Note 2: Remember to click through the picture navigation on every web page to see multiple pictures.

Browse and see - 15 min - https://hillwoodmuseum.org/museum/entry-hall

Part #2 (0.10 RU Credit, 60 min): Marjorie Merriweather Post.

·        Action #2-1. Watch the brief video of Hillwood Presents:

o   Brief video - 4 min - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bp9e0VAdIw

·        Action #2-2. Read about the Riesener Project:

o   Brief read - 2 min - https://hillwoodmuseum.org/museum/entry-hall/riesener-project

·        Action #2-3. View and rotate the two 3D images of the Riesener Project:

o   Two visuals - 2 min - Click on each image at the bottom of the Riesener Project page.

·        Action #2-4. Watch a lecture about Marjorie Merriweather Post:

o   Video - 52 min - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5gZMeWvcgE

2. When you register for the event, check the boxes for the “Part(s)” you have ACTUALLY completed:

·        “I certify that I have completed all activities of Part 1 ‘Hillwood Museum and Gardens’ of the Optional Preparatory Review before submitting this registration for the 30-minute 0.05 RU award.”

·        “I certify that I have completed all activities of Part 2 ‘Marjorie Merriweather Post’ of the Optional Preparatory Review before submitting this registration for the 60-minute 0.10 RU award.”

[Important]

·        If you have not checked the box(es) at the time of registration, Section 0511 will not record the additional RU credits for you.

·        If you have a Guest and the Guest has also completed the OPR, you may check the certification box(es) for the Guest, too.

3. Attend the July 2026 Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Guided Tour for ASQ Section 0511, which itself grants you 0.15 RU.

·        If you do not attend the Tour, you will forfeit your claim for the add-on RU, even if registered/certified.

·        Attendance at the Optional Networking Lunch is not required to receive credit for the OPR.

4. Be willing to use your knowledge of the OPR materials during the Section’s event.

About the Venue

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, located in Washington, D.C., offers a graceful blend of art, history, and natural beauty, featuring the former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, elegant gardens, and an extraordinary collection of decorative arts.

With its peaceful grounds, refined architecture, and world-class collections, Hillwood invites visitors to enjoy a timeless experience filled with beauty, culture, and quiet inspiration.
Website: https://hillwoodmuseum.org