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What is ASQ 702 ?
ASQ 702 is a non-profit organization, dedicated to serving various professionals in the San Gabriel Valley community.
We are one of several sections, which are a part of ASQ National. Our membership consists of Quality Managers, Quality Engineers, Quality Auditors, Inspectors, Analysts, Technicians, Consultants, Vice Presidents, etc. The tools and topics we cover, however, cover all types of businesses and products and services. You don't have to work in a quality function to get benefits from being a member of our section.

How many members do you have ?
As of June 2009, we have aproximately 275 Members.

What is your mailing address and contact Phone # ?

ASQ 702
PO Box 3144
San Dimas, CA 91773

Why should I join ASQ ? What are the benefits of membership ?

Members get a 1 year subscription to Quality Progress magazine; discounts at the ASQ Quality Press bookstore; discounts on certifications and seminars and other training events. As a member, you can network with other professionals in your field of interest to gain insights on new techniques and best practices as expanding your network in case you ever find yourself out of a job.

Where can I download a copy of the membership application?

How do I join to become a member ? How much does it cost ?
You can join ASQ by going to the main ASQ page and filling out an application. Be sure to select ASQ Section 702 as your primary section, otherwise you will be signed up with the section that is closest to your residence or work. The current yearly membership due for a full time member is $129. Click here for more info.

I am a student. Can I join at a discounted rate?
Yes. ASQ offers active students membership at a discounted rate of $25. Click here for more info on becoming a Student Member of ASQ.

I would like to get the benefits of ASQ for my entire organization. Do I have to sign up everyone in my company ?
NO. ASQ offeres a site Membership package so that all your employees in one site can get the benefits of ASQ. The current rate for a site membership is only $800
There is also an Enterprise membership which is for all employees across all sites. The current rate for the same is $18000. Click here for more info on becoming a Sustaining Member of ASQ.

How do I upgrade my membership to become a senior member?
Members can request a Senior Member Upgrade Application (BO130) by calling ASQ at 800-248-1946.

What is the best way to access this site ?
http://www.asq702.org

When and where are Section Meetings held ?
Section meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Irwindale, starting at 6:00 pm.
See the Section Meetings page for schedule, details and directions.
We currently meet at the Biosense Webster, 15715 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, CA. This is a joint event with Bio-Medical Discussion Group and Food, Drug and Cosmetics Division and other special events may be held at a different location. Check the event flyers for the location information. .

ASQ 702 members with valid E-mail addresses are sent our an electronic invitation. Using this invitation, you can register, make your dinner choice, and answer questions that will ensure your specific topic questions get answered on or before the day of the meeting. To be added to the distribution list (if you are not a member of ASQ 702) E-mail our Registration Coordinator.

What is the format of the monthly meetings?
Our format is typically a networking dinner before a Keynote Speaker. Section news is announced either during dinner or before the speaker.
On occasion we may also have a special pre-dinner clinic topic.
Door prizes are given out, when available, at the end of the meeting.

When and where are the Executive Board Meetings held ?
Board Meetings are held the 1st Monday of the odd number months ( Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) at Marie Calendars, West Covina, starting at 6:00 pm.
All ASQ 702 members are welcome to attend the Executive Board Meetings. DINNER IS ON US for your participation.
In addition, we may hold 1 or 2 Executive Board meetings during the year, for the purposes of forward planning.
Contact the( Chair ) for more information or for special Executive Board meetings.

Who can attend ASQ 702 Section Meetings ?
Almost all section meetings are open to members and non-members of ASQ alike, whether you are a member of our Section 702 or not. Normally any fees charged (dinner, tips, etc.) are the same for all. The Section does however reserve the right to occasionally restrict attendance and/or utilize differential attendance fees when appropriate - for example, when the Section is covering part or all of out-of-pocket expenses for a specific or special venue.

Do I have to pay to attend the meeting?
No. Attending the monthly meeting is free. You are only required to pay a fee if you are joining us for dinner or dessert.
You are welcome to bring co-workers and / or friends

Why do we meet in Irwindale at the Biosense Webster facility ? ?
This location was decided based on the section membership survey done in 2008.
But if you have recommendations for alternate locations, please let us know, we are always examining our options. [ NOTE: We are currently looking at other hotels as alternate venues to compare prices and benefits. ]

Can I get a receipt for reimbursement of driving miles or meeting cost for the meeting ?
Yes, the section supplies each person in attendance with a Receipt for that can be used for reimbursement as well as RU / CEU credits.

I missed one of the meetings. Can I get copies of the handouts? How can I find out what I missed?
Yes. Usually our guest speakers provide us with copies of their presentations to put on our website. You can go to our Archives page to download the material.
Each month we also write up a summary of the previous months event in our newsletter. Go to our Newsletter page to download the issue you need to read up on what you missed.

How else can I get information on what is happening in the Section?
The Section publishes a monthly newsletter, Gabriel's Horn. This goes out to all Section members (with valid E-mail addresses) and some other non-members who have requested it. If you would like a sample copy, contact the Newsletter Editor or go to our Newsletter page and download your own copy.

You can also check our Calendar / Events Page.

Can I advertise my business to the Section members?
Yes, you can place an ad in the Gabriel's Horn newsletter, on the Website, or both. Gabriel's Horn reaches almost 400 quality professionals monthly.
Contact our Newsletter Editor for advertising rates and submission details.

Can the Section help me get a job?
Yes. Section 702 members can place short bios and contact info about themselves in our newsletter and be listed on this web site on our Job Seekers page at no charge. Contact our Job Placement Chair for more info.

Can ASQ help me find employees for my company?
Yes. Employers of section members can advertise quality related positions at no charge on our Job Openings page. Contact our Job Placement Chair to submit your job postings and get more info.

How can I participate in the Section?
You can 1) attend a dinner meeting and network / meet fellow members; 2) Write an article for our Gabriel's Horn Newsletter; 3) Volunteer your time to the Section; 4) Help us with educating our members; 5) Help to promote our section meetings; 6) Help us get new members to join the section; 7) Send us your ideas on improving our section, newsletter or website; etc. etc., You input is vital to our success. Please contact our Section Chair for more info on how you can get the most out of your membership in ASQ and Section 702.

How can I earn RU's (Recertification Units) at ASQ 702 ?
You can earn RU's by 1) attending the monthly ASQ 702 section meetings, 2) helping the section by volunteering some of your time on a part-time or on-going basis, 3) being an instructor of an ASQ 702 sponsored course, 4) attending an ASQ 702 sponsored course, 5) becoming a proctor for an ASQ 702 exam, etc. For more info on RU credits, click here

I am not a member but I would like to be added to the E-mail distribution list for the monthly dinner meeting invitations and/or monthly Newsletter. How do I do this?
Just send an email to our Newsletter Editor and/or Registration Coordinator to be added to the lists.

How do I contact ASQ Headquarters or ASQ Customer Service if I have a problem or question ?
Click here for all the ASQ Headquarters contact info.