ASQ Section 0511 February 2020 Meeting Announcement

Wednesday, 12 february 2020

Daniel O'Connell's, Alexandria

112 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Directions to Daniel O'Connell's in Alexandria

The Fitzgerald Room is to the left of the upstairs bar in the back; go through the bar and take the back staircase up, not the first one behind the host stand.

Root Cause Analysis

Michael Coleman, Advanced Management Strategies Group

Topic — Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Overview and discussion, how we can implement this thought process?

Speaker Background

• Mike joined ASQ in 1987 and became a senior member in 2005. He holds certifications in Reliability Engineering and is a Six Sigma Green Belt. Mike has been a member of the Northern Virginia Section and was elected the 2020 section treasurer.
• Mike has over 40 years' experience in the defense industry with engineering services companies. Most of his experience is with electronic, electro-optical systems and laser systems.
• An early assignment was to the Quality Department where Mike examined both hardware and data deliveries. Mike was mentored in quality in areas of inspection, electro-mechanical systems, engineering drawings, electro-optical systems, geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), materials, maintainability. reliability, safety, human factors and review of engineering reports.
• Mike subsequently moved into engineering management / program management, where he led engineers, logistics analysts, provisioners, trainers, and technical writers in all facets of the Defense programs.
• In recent years, he has been a contributor as a maintainability engineer, as a journeyman maintenance engineer, and a quality assurance specialist.

Handouts:

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) — Overview and discussion how we can implement this thought process? PPTX PDF PDF with notes

Dinner Location: Daniel O'Connell's

• Daniel O'Connell's is a modern Irish restaurant in an ancient Irish setting. Experience a one of a kind Irish dining experience; four hundred years in the making. "You'll Never Know Unless You Go"
• Four Unique and Cozy Snugs — Daniel O'Connell's "Snugs" have special significance in Ireland's and Alexandria, Virginia's history. Recently renovated, these cozy spaces make O'Connell's a special and unique place to gather.
• Enjoy authentic Irish fare in an authentic Irish restaurant and bar in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. A great place for lunch, a night out, and your next private event. Daniel O'Connell's is a must-stop on King Street. In our relaxed ambiance and unique surroundings, you might enjoy a table near the fireplace, a seat at one of our four bars, or your new favorite spot in one of our snugs.
• View our menus, including our brunch menu, sample party options, weekly specials, and other special event menus.
• Parking: O'Connell's, located on King Street between Lee and Union, does not have dedicated parking. Street parking may be available but there are parking garages right nearby. For example, pass O'Connell's on the right heading toward the water, make a right by Mia's Kitchen onto Union St. and there are parking garages on both sides. Parking in the lot on the left just past Virtue and a little before and across from Union Street Public House costs $10.

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Reservations:

Cost for dinner is $25.00 per person. There is no charge to attend for the presentation only. To register with or without dinner please use our on line reservation form which can be used up to the Tuesday before the meeting. After then, or if your plans change, please contact dba20@asq0511.org, and let us know.

• 5:30pm - 6:30pm Board Meeting
• 6:30pm - 7:00pm Registration
• 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner
• 8:00pm - 9:00pm Section Business & Presentation

Meetings are open to all ASQ members as well as to the public.

Next Meeting:
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 — On the Border in Reston — Topic & Speaker: TBD

Call for Speakers!!!
Would you or someone you know like to speak at a future ASQ meeting? We're always looking for volunteers. Be creative! Exercise your public presentation skills! Earn recertification credits! Get a free dinner! Please contact programs20@asq0511.org.

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