Meeting Date: September 15, 2016 Location: Michigan Blood; 1036 Fuller Avenue ne; Grand Rapids, mi 49503 Attendees

Section Leadership Committee

Meeting Minutes – 09/15/2016

Meeting Date: September 15, 2016
Location: Michigan Blood; 1036 Fuller Avenue NE; Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Attendees: Andrea Ward, Lisa Rosochacki, Sarah Waddell, Steve Constant, Sharon Swadner, Linda Moon, Gail Lily, Marina Rupp, Amber Heffelbower & Ken Phillips (Secretary)

1. 
   Call to order –6:30 PM
   

2. 
   Review & Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
   
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     Motion to approve the minutes from the 07/28/2016 SLC Meeting.
     
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     Motion by Amber Heffelbower, support by Linda Moon, the motion carried.
     
3. 
   Standing Reports
   
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     Treasurer’s Report, Juan Loera – Updated reports are coming.
     
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     Survey results – Both the tutorial and main topic were well received, the highest rating was for the tutorial on “Computer Based Testing.” Linda Moon said her comments were not on the summary, Ken will investigate the survey results.
     
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     Arrangements - 31 signed up, 2 no shows and 3 walk-ins= 34; Paid the Bluff for 34 people
     
4. 
   Chair Reports
   

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  Program Chair, Sarah Waddell
  

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  GRCC Quality Science Program is the topic for next month.
  
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  Discussed using Eventbrite, will delay using Eventbrite for now, but there is a strong desire to begin using Eventbrite this year.
  
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  Will continue to use Pay Pal.
  
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  The program year post card mailer has been sent out to the members. There were numerous revisions from Instaprint which delayed the mailing.
  

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  Education Chair, Steve Constant
  

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  Two class announcements have gone out, CQA has 7 students, CQIA 2, CQPA 2.
  
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  Please pass the word within your organization promoting the Fall Refresher courses. Steve needs to know the number of students prior to the course in order to buy textbooks.
  

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  VOC Chair, Amber Heffelbower
  

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  Amber will be presenting the tutorial on the Student Section.
  

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  Nomination Chair, Jim Andersen
  

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  Jim accepted the position of Nomination Chair and he presented the slate of chair nominees at the September 8^th ASQ Presents!
  

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  Andrea Ward nominated for Section Chair.
  
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  Juan Loera nominated for Treasurer.
  
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  Ken Phillips for Secretary.
  

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  After the election next month, the Section Chair will review the chair positions for openings and opportunities.
  

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  Marketing Chair, Marina Rupp
  
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    We have a new marketing chair – Marina Rupp
    
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    Discussed marketing tools like calendars and the marketing budget.
    
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    Andrea will pass on passwords for LinkedIn and Facebook.
    
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  A motion to approve spending funds to purchase 100 additional program postcards.
  
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  Motion by Amber Heffelbower, support by Sharon Swadner, the motion carried.
  
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  Membership Chair & Student Branch –Amber Heffelbower
  
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    Student section event October 19^th, will be a panel discussion. Sharon Swadner will be participate in the event. Looking for new questions and input for the event.
    

5. 
   Old Business
   
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     No old business.
     
6. 
   New Business
   

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  We need to start program planning earlier, beginning with the next year. Will work on program each SLC meeting for the next four months.
  
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  Reviewed the business plan, more to come at next SLC Meeting.
  
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  Community give back, donation enters you into a drawing for a free dinner.
  
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  Member leader training is tentatively scheduled for December, date unknown.
  

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  Section quarterly financial report due 10/31/2016 for the 3^rd quarter.
  

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  Member value PAR ratio is a primary metric for ASQ.
  

7. 
   Adjournment
   
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     Motion to adjourn the meeting.
     
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     Motion by Steve Constant, support by Marina Rupp, the motion carried.
     
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     Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
     

Motion Log

Item	Description	Date	Initiator	Status
01	Motion to approve the minutes from the 11/19/2015 SLC Meeting.	01/21/2016	Don Brecken	Carried
02	A motion by Paul to install Linda Moon as Lead Proctor, Sarah Waddell as VOC,	01/21/2016	Paul Prunty	Carried
03	Motion to adjourn the meeting.	01/21/2016	Andrea Ward	Carried
04	Motion to approve the minutes from the 01/21/2016 SLC Meeting.	02/18/2016	Rob Riemersma	Carried
05	Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as sent by Juan Loera.	02/18/2016	Rob Riemersma	Carried
06	Motion to set price point of Forrest Breyfogle May workshop at $125.00 for members, $150.00 for non-members.	02/18/2016	Linda Moon	Carried
07	Motion to adjourn the meeting.	02/18/2016	Amber Heffelbower	Carried
08	Motion to adjust the pricing for the Forrest Breyfogle May workshop to $140.00 for members, $165.00 for non-members AND to offer a $15.00 per registrant discount for early registration prior to April 18, 2016, AND a $10.00 per registrant group discount for groups of five or more from the same organization who register at the same time.	02/25/2016	Amber Heffelbower	Carried
09	Motion to approve the minutes from the 02/18/2016 SLC Meeting.	03/17/2016	Jim VanWieren	Carried
10	Motion to adjourn the meeting.	03/17/2016	Don Brecken	Carried
11	There was a motion to adjust the early registration date from April 18 to April 25, 2016; for the Forrest Breyfogle May workshop.	04/11/2016	Sarah Waddell	Carried
12	Motion to approve the minutes from the 03/17/2016 SLC Meeting.	04/21/2016	Juan Loera	Carried
13	Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented by Juan Loera.	04/21/2016	Amber Heffelbower	Carried
14	Motion to cap lunch expense at $25.00/person.	04/21/2016	Amber Heffelbower	Carried
15	Motion was made to nominate Don Brecken for Region 10 Director.	04/21/2016	Andrea Ward	Carried
16	Motion to adjourn the meeting.	04/21/2016	Amber Heffelbower	Carried
17	Motion to approve the minutes from the 04/21/2016 SLC Meeting.	05/19/2016	Amber Heffelbower	Carried
18	Motion to adjourn the meeting.	05/19/2016	Steve Constant	Carried
19	Motion to approve the minutes from the 05/19/2016 SLC Meeting.	07/28/2016	Amber Heffelbower	Carried
20	Motion to adjourn the meeting.	07/28/2016	Steve Constant	Carried
21	Motion to approve the minutes from the 07/28/2016 SLC Meeting.	09/15/2016	Amber Heffelbower	Carried
22	Motion to approve spending funds to purchase 100 additional program postcards.	09/15/2016	Amber Heffelbower	Carried
23	Motion to adjourn the meeting.	09/15/2016	Steve Constant	Carried