ASQ Rochester - July-August 2022 Newsletter

ASQ Rochester - July-August 2022 Newsletter

Message from the Chair

The benefit of connection

By W. Frazier Pruitt

Some would argue that connecting with others is the purpose of life. Even if you feel differently or you just don’t buy it, the evidence still shows that connection is hugely important.

Mountains of research demonstrate that quality connections make us happier. Not only that, the research shows that with a good number of good quality connections we are actually physically healthier and live longer.

To help you support your long and healthy life, or at least support your career, Rochester ASQ is here to help you connect.?We would love to connect with members and potential members but we also want folks to connect with one another. We work to support our members, improve community quality education, and help networks grow. With any luck we will help make our community more vibrant, and maybe even help individuals grow happier and healthier.

Grow your network this year with three excellent ways to connect with ASQ Rochester– MyASQ, ASQ Rochester LinkedIn and the return of our in-person ASQ Rochester Conference this fall.

There have been steady improvements at MyASQ, so if you haven’t visited in a while be sure to check it out again. If you are a member of the Rochester Section just sign in at MyASQ Rochester and you will be automatically added to the group. If you are already in another section but interested in what we do email Customer Care at [email protected] to get connected.

The newly resurrected the ASQ Rochester LinkedIn Group is up 10% in membership in recent weeks. It is a great safe place for collaboration.?ASQ Rochester also added an organization ASQ Rochester which is up 4900% last month (previously there was one follower, but we will take the credit anyway) so feel free to follow for updates.

If you want to get more involved with ASQ or are involved with an organization with values that fits with ours, please let me know so we can explore the opportunities. As always, our Mission and Vision statements are at the bottom of this newsletter.

Cheers,

Frazier

Updates

It is an incredible year of rebuilding and ASQ Rochester has started some amazing new offerings.?Below are some of the highlights and upcoming events.

Coming up soon!

Are you ready to connect in person! Save the date for November 1st 2022. The ASQ Rochester conference is back, in-person, and better than ever because this year's theme is Excellence and Innovation.?For more information look for the hashtag #RocExcellence in the near future. Call for papers and early registration are coming soon.

Coming up soon from our partners!

The Greater Rochester Quality Council announces the return of its popular Day of Quality, and is now accepting applications from organizations in the Greater Rochester region. Modeled after the United Way's Day of Caring, Day of Quality matches teams of process excellence professionals with local organizations for one-day engagements to help improve their processes.?The program is a free service for GRQC members and requires a nominal $50 fee for non-members. https://www.grqc.org/

Also check out Greater Rochester Quality Council (GRQC) at the annual Summer Networking Event on Wednesday, August 10 at Casa Larga Vineyards and Winery.?Located in Fairport, New York on one of the highest elevations in the area, Bella Vista offers a beautiful view of the vineyards, the Rochester skyline, and the surrounding countryside. https://www.grqc.org/event-info/grqc-summer-networking-event

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Our vision is to be a recognized authority and champion for quality in the Greater Rochester area.

Our mission is to advance individual and organizational excellence in the Greater Rochester Community through education and training in quality principles and technologies, and to promote quality professionalism by members.