Recently I attended the ASQ Section 1206 Spring Conference along with many of you. I don’t know what your opinion of the learning experience was, however I hope it was positive.  (Yes, I collected the feedback forms, but I sent them to the survey chair for analysis and distribution.) For me personally, Davis Balestracci was … dynamic at a minimum.  You have to admit his presentation technique is engaging.  I am interested in further discovering all the great techniques he has developed and documented in his book, Data Sanity.  If you, as a professional in the field of quality science, need to become more efficient at what you do to present information to top management, you need to read his book. (And who in quality doesn’t?)  My only regret with this conference is that we didn’t have enough time to learn more of what he teaches, and one or two day seminars do not do his work any justice.  Because of this, Woody (Treasurer) and I decided that we are going to present to the section as a mini session later this next program year, a portion of the great tricks we learned from Davis (with his permission of course).  We would also love to have him back at some future conference.

Speaking of the section, I want to take this moment to thank all of the fabulous people on YOUR section board. I have to admit, volunteering for anything is always difficult, especially in our super busy world. Balancing life, job, family, and the stuff that happens on a daily basis that you don’t plan for, which can take up the first 28 hours of the day, and then it all hits you that you forgot about this or that.  I first joined the board when I moved to Wisconsin in 2006, and I have to say – and I mean this with sincere gratitude; the members of the board and volunteers who help put together the Winnebago section activities, newsletter and website, and manage the business of the section are some of the finest, brightest and professional people I have had the pleasure to know and work with. (Did I also mention fun?) It is because of them that you have, in my opinion, the best of all the best – in networking, meeting / plant tour / training opportunities and more from your ASQ section. So I encourage you all, at a minimum, to come to the meetings and programs that they arrange for you. Let us know what you like and dislike about the programs (feedback forms) and continue to support YOU through professional development and recognition from ASQ. 

They truly are Making Good – Great! 

Sincerely,
Dave Wildner
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