Location: the Bluff Office (Conference Room)

Section Leadership Committee Meeting Minutes – 10/15/2015

Meeting Date: October 15, 2015 Location: The Bluff Office (Conference Room) Attendees: Andrea Ward, Juan Loera, Jim VanWieren, Don Brecken, Sharon Swadner, Bob Suchy, Steve Constant, Karrie Noel & Ken Phillips Call to order – 6:30PM I. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes  Motion to approve the minutes from 09/17/2015 SLC Meeting.  Motion by Don Brecken – Motion carried

II. Standing Reports

Secretary’s Report – Jim Anderson Reviewed minutes from 09/17/2015 SLC meeting. Treasurer’s Report – Juan Loera Reviewed Treasurer’s report –  Reports, account summary and statement provided by Juan Loera.  Discrepancy in cash received, needs to be resolved and the Quicken report needs to be reviewed prior to approval of the Treasurer’s Report.

October ASQ Presents – Karrie Noel Registered attendees – 40, 2 no-shows, 8 walk-ins, 46 attended the meeting.

October ASQ Presents – Ken Phillips Reviewed survey results  Exceeded goal of 3.5 score (4.27) for Overall Experience.  Fantastic comments.  Reviewed survey results, average Overall Experience for 2014-2015 is 4.31, average Overall Experience last year was 4.28.  The “Gift of Life” table was well received and a great example of the use of the resource table.  ASQ Headquarters Business Plan – Line Item Status – Need financial reports, need chair positions – will wait, elected positions will be provided by Jim Anderson. Should review the chair positions in case someone wants to switch. Will submit the current business plan “as is”.  Covered November meeting preparation and January meeting tentative speakers. Still looking for people who want the exposure. Section Leadership Committee Meeting Minutes – 10/15/2015

III. Individual Chair reports

 Nominations/Open Positions – Jim VanWieren  Membership Chair – Still open, Jim has been soliciting candidates.  Desperately need a Lead Proctor.  Steve Constant, Chad Wittkopp and Rick Evans expressed interest but cannot proctor because of ASQ requirements.  Still trying to solicit a Marketing Chair.  Education Chair – Steve Constant  No classes will be held because of low number of attendees.  Class structure information will be sent to Jim A.  Publication – Jane Anderson  Our newsletter is well-read above industry standard.  Jane recommends that we continue with Mail Chimp.  Social media – Need to use it to make it work.  A lot of behind the scenes work by Jane Anderson.  Word Press is the Cadillac of websites.

 Internet Chair – Rob R. not present

 Marketing Chair – No report

 Vice-Chair - Andrea Ward

 SWOT Analysis reviewed the results need to perform our goals. Focus on activities that are designed to address our weaknesses; and only spend on these activities. Next SLC will define the 12 strategies.  Motion to accept the recommendation of the Strategic Planning Sessions to adopt the 12 strategies identified in the SPS into the 2016 Business Plan. Motion by Don Brecken, the motion carried.

A. Around the Room – Jim Anderson  Karrie Noel – Mention that the community give back does not entitle someone to a free ASQ Presents! Dinner.  Bob Suchy – Needs Rob R. email address for jobs.  Ken Phillips – Approached by John Goodman member satisfaction.  Don Brecken – Need to purchase more coffee mugs.  Motion to purchase more ASQ coffee mugs. Motion by Bob Suchy, the motion carried with one dissenting vote.  Juan Loera – Request to approve proposed 2016 budget and submit to HQ. Motion by Juan.  Motion to approve the proposed 2016 budget. Motion by Don Brecken, the motion carried. Section Leadership Committee Meeting Minutes – 10/15/2015

 Don Brecken - Member leader training will not take place November 7. IV. Old Business – No update

V. New Business – No update VI. Summary -  Motion to adjourn.  Motion by Bob Suchy, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM.

Motion Log Item Description Date Initiator Status

01 Approve agenda 1/15/15 meeting. 1/15/15 SLC Carried

02 Approve Secretary’s report for 1/15/15 SLC Carried 11/20/14 & supporting ASQ presents minutes (January).

03 Approve December financial 1/15/15 SLC Carried reports as presented.

04 Release funds not to exceed $100 1/15/15 Bob Suchy Carried for banner refurbish by MasterTag

05 1/15/15 meeting adjourn 1/15/15 SLC Carried

06 Motion to approve the agenda 02/19/2015 Andrea Ward Carried with notation to clarify the initiator of the motion.

07 Motion to approve January 02/19/2015 Jim Van Wieren Carried financial reports as presented

08 Motion to approve purchase of 02/19/2015 Jim Anderson Carried Microsoft Office software for new computer.

09 Section to provide gift bag, 02/19/2015 Paul Prunty Carried including an ASQ Presents! Dinner voucher to be used in 12 months, for new section members that are first time attendees. Section Leadership Committee Meeting Minutes – 10/15/2015

10 Motion to adjourn 02/19/2015 02/19/2015 Jim Anderson Carried meeting.

11 Motion to approve the minutes 03/19/2015 Don Brecken Carried from 02/19/2015 SLC Meeting. 12 Motion to approve the February 03/19/2015 Jim Van Wieren Carried Financial Report as presented.

13 Motion to hold CQA with 3 only 03/19/2015 Juan Loera Carried students and the instructor receives the $1200 fee, this is a one time trial, to be revisited during the Strategic Planning session. 14 Motion to hold a morning ISO 03/19/2015 Jim Van Wieren Carried workshop, at a cost of $75 for non-members, and $60 for Section 1001 members. 15 Motion to adjourn. 03/19/2015 Rob Riemersma Carried

16 Motion to approve the minutes 04/16/2015 Don Brecken Carried from 03/19/2015 SLC Meeting.

17 Motion to buy Ralph Hammond an 04/16/2015 Karrie Noel Carried ASQ dinner; for driving Follett to get his keys.

18 Motion to sponsor Tyler Wynn 04/16/2015 Paul Prunty Carried with $50.00 for Berkley University.

19 Motion to have Summer 04/16/2015 Rob Riemersma Carried Gathering at Kurt Roudabush’s home, date to be determined at the next SLC meeting.

20 Motion to adjourn. 04/16/2015 Steve Constant Carried

22 Motion to approve the 05/21/2015 Andrea Ward Carried financial report for the period ending 03/31/2015. Section Leadership Committee Meeting Minutes – 10/15/2015

23 Motion to commit to financial 05/21/2015 Paul Prunty Carried terms proposed for May 2016 meeting and workshop by Forrest Breyfoggle. The funds to be captured in next year’s budget.

24 Motion to adjourn. 05/21/2015 Andrea Ward Carried

26 Motion to accept the 10/15/2015 Don Brecken Carried recommendation of the Strategic Planning Sessions to adopt the 12 strategies identified in the SPS into the 2016 Business Plan.

Motion to purchase more ASQ 10/15/2015 Bob Suchy Carried 27 coffee mugs. Motion to approve the 28 10/15/2015 Don Brecken Carried proposed 2016 budget. Motion by Don Brecken, the motion carried. 29 Motion to adjourn. 10/15/2015 Bob Suchy Carried