The Tour: ASQ Section 0511 is pleased to have arranged for an approximate one to one and a half hour ranger-led private backstage tour of Wolf Trap's the Filene Center, followed by an on-site picnic lunch brought in by your ranger lead. Space limitations provide for a maximum of thirty (30) participants, so reserve your spot while you can!

Explore the history of the Filene Center, be introduced to unique industry language, terminology, and colloquialisms, and be privy to behind-the-scenes stage performance logistics. Stand on a world-class stage, get a sneak peek at where the stars get ready, and learn about theater operations - just how does a theater run anyway?

The Venue: Encompassing 130.28 gross acres with 12.39 acres in scenic easement, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts was established in 1966 and remains the only national park dedicated to presenting the performing arts. The Filene Center is located inside Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, and is operated under a cooperative agreement with their non-profit partner, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.

Getting There: Located between the Dulles Toll Road (RT 267) and Leesburg Pike (RT 7), the park can be accessed by traveling from Route 7, Route 267, Beulah Road, or Old Courthouse Road. Parking is available behind the venue in Lot 4. Please note that while parking is free, space may be limited. The tour will meet at Stage Door, located on the right side of the Filene Center building. As you approach the Filene Center main gate and box office area, take the right turn and follow the road down the hill.

Things to Remember:

• ASQ Section 0511 Ranger Outing events are eligible for .5 Recertification Unit (RU).
  • Per the latest ASQ Certifications guidelines, meetings and events will earn .5 RU through CY 2024.
• Participation will require commuting to the location and spending time there comparable in duration to regular ASQ meetings.
• The tour will commence promptly at the noted time. Please arrive on time as missing more than fifteen (15) minutes of the tour may result in forfeiture of reimbursement as well as associated RUs for participation.
• A networking meal, in the picnic area, will follow the event. There is NO To-Go option. You will need to stay and participate in the networking lunch to receive the meal and associated reimbursement.
• You (and guest, if applicable) must register with successful pay here: https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqnorthernvirginiasection/202404-FileneCenterRO.

• • Additional payment and reimbursement details are listed on the registration page linked just above.

Event Leader Background:

Carolyn Miller is a Senior Analyst in charge of Exam Compliance, Internal Audits, and Risk Management at Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). She is also an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA). Her experience includes the fields of compliance, quality assurance, R&D, regulatory, marketing, and sales. In her work, she applies operating principles within a lean, six sigma driven organization and uses her knowledge and background of risk management and due diligence. She is a published author of a revenue-generating QA policy manual for community pharmacies. Carolyn has been the ASQ Section 0511 Arrangements Chair since 2015. If you have been to the Section's restaurant events during these years or have come to any of our Ranger Outings events, you have used the results of her generous volunteer service!

Section Leadership Committee Meeting Information:

Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at 6:00 pm EST
The following information is for a recurring meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month: Joining by a direct link:
Meeting link: https://asq.webex.com/asq/j.php?MTID=mf9eacfe383eb679d2189a2bc3466debf
Joining by meeting information (requires entering the password):
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Meeting number: 2558 731 5440
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Joining by phone (you will have to identify yourself by name when you have joined):
Phone number: 1-408-792-6300 Call-in number (US/Canada)
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