Dear Members and Friends of ASQ:

We are at the mid-point of 2011. July of each year ASQ leadership transitions. This month we have made a smooth transition of the Silicon Valley Section Leadership Board. This will be my last chair update. It has been a pleasure to be leader of the section and I have developed great relationships with other quality professionals in the Silicon Valley and beyond. I recommend getting involved in section leadership if you are serious about continuing in the quality profession.

The new leaders of your section are in place and working in their new roles. Please welcome:

• Doug Chapman – Section Chair This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Soly Paterson – Vice Chair This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Glenn Hansen – Treasurer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Greg Novacek – Secretary / Past Chair This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Keith McDavit – Chair Elect This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Future events planned for the 2nd half of 2011 in addition to the ongoing education and discussion group activities.

• Risk Management training opportunities in September, October and November
• August Section Pot Luck Picnic, August 28th in Sunnyvale
• October 21st Quality Conference at the Techmart

We all look forward to seeing you at these events. If you have other areas you would like the leadership team to explore, let us know. We are always working to improve the value we provide to section members.

Greg Novacek

ASQ Silicon Valley Section Past Chair