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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 dont have work in a quality function to get benefits from being a member of our section.

How many members do you have ?
As of August 2003, we have aproximately 375 Members.

What is your mailing address and contact Phone # ?

ASQ 702
PO Box 3144
San Dimas, CA 91773

(877) SGV-0702 or (877) 748-0702

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 dues for a Regular member is $89. 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 Sustaining Membership package so that all your employees can get the benefits of ASQ. The current rate for a Sustaining membership is only $550
(the cost of about 6 individual memberships). 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.
Our Examining Chair will rewiew your application and approve your request. Please contact them if you need any assistance or have any questions.

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 in Monrovia, starting at 6:00 pm. (Note: We are contemplating moving to the 3rd Thursday)
See the Section Meetings page for schedule, details and directions.
We current meet at the Four Points Sheraton in Monrovia.

ASQ 702 members with valid E-mail addresses are sent our an electronic Evite invitation. Using this invitation, you can RSVP, make your dinner / meeting 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 Evite distribution list (if you are not a member of ASQ 702) E-mail our Evite 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 month in 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.
We currently meet in the Library Room at the Marie Callendars in West Covina, on "Restaurant Row".
Contact the Chair (Stephen Soukup) 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 Monrovia at the Four Points Sheraton ?
Section 702 covers a very wide territory from Pasadena to the Inland Empire (West to East) and from Duarte to North Orange County (North to South)
Our currently meeting location is in Monrovia, which is the most northern location to our member demographics.
We are looking into other cities for a new location to better provide a reasonably central location to our members.

We have used the The Four Points Sheraton in Monrovia for over a year and a half now, with much success. We previously met in a very small and dark restaurant in Monrovia that was not in line with our professional section. Restaurants/Hotels are chosen on a number of criteria: cost, food options, service, room, parking, availability. 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. ]

What does my $20 - $25 cover as far as meeting expenses?

The $20 - $25 we charge at the dinner meetings each month covers the base cost of the food (usually $15-$20), as well as the California Tax (8.25%) as well as the TIP for the hotel (18%). Since we are a non-profit organization we cannot offer any compensation to our guest speakers. We merely offer to pay for their dinner at our expense. We expect our members to help us with that expense and so we add $1 for each person to cover those costs. Many times, we are actually charging LESS than we should, and sometimes do not always cover our costs for the dinner meetings.

Here is an example of a recent dinner charge:

Buffet Cost : $19.95
Tax @ 8.25 % = $1.65
Tip @ 18% = $3.59
$1 for Speakers Dinner = $1
Total Cost to ASQ = $26.19
Actual Fee Charged by ASQ to members - $20 or $25

Obviously we cant continue to undercharge and lose money each month. We are looking at ways to reduce our expenses and still keep costs low for our members.

Can I pay/pre-pay for my dinner using my credit card?

YES. ASQ 702 has an account set up with Paypal, the #1 online payment system.

Our monthly events page has buttons where you can click on your dinner choice and "Add to Basket".
You then be sent to a page to send your money, or you can request we send you an invoice for your dinner.

Your transaction is 100% secure. We never see your personal or credit card information.
Paypal handles all the info. The funds are automatically transferred from your card to our bank.

NOTE: Since Paypal charges us a transaction fee, we do split this cost with our members. Currently we add $0.50 for a $20-$25 dinner and $0.25 for a $7 dessert

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 Evite Coordinator to be added to the lists.

Who do I contact if I have a question ?
Below are the 2003-2004 Section Contacts (Name / E-mail)?

See our Contacts Page for more contact info (Phone / FAX #'s)

Section Chair - Stephen Soukup
chair@asq702.org

Vice Chair - Nal Lokeshwar
vicechair@asq702.org

Treasurer - Paul Hoffmann
treasurer@as702.org

Secretary - Bennett Chin
secretary@asq702.org

Membership Chair - Bennett Chin
membership@asq702.org

Education Chair - Roger Olson
education@asq702.org

Job Placement Chair - Lori Benson
jobs@asq702.org

Re-Certification - Lori Benson
recert@asq702.org

Examining Chair - Cynthia Olson
examin@asq702.org

Arrangements Chair - Gayle Fisher
arrangements@asq702.org

Auditing Chair - Nal Lokeshwar
audit@asq702.org

Newsletter Editor / Evite Coordinator - Stephen Soukup
newsletter@asq702.org

Program & Speakers Chair - Jean Flores
programs@asq702.org

Photographer / Webshots - Bennett Chin
photos@asq702.org

Region 7 Director - Paul Blixt
 

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.