ASQ 0511 Mailing
ASQ 0511 Mailing
ASQ Section 0511 July 2026 Meeting Announcement
Saturday, 18 July 2026
Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens: Ranger Outing Event
4155 Linnean Av, Washington, DC 20008Event Organized by
Edwin Videla
ASQ Section 0511 Arrangements Chair and Ranger Outings Lead
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Members and guests are cordially invited to a guided educational tour of Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens this July. Nestled in northwest Washington, D.C., Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens offers visitors a glimpse into the elegance and vision of Marjorie Merriweather Post. Purchased by Post in 1955, the estate became both her private residence and a future museum created to educate and inspire the public. Today, Hillwood is celebrated for its remarkable collection of Russian imperial art, eighteenth-century French decorative arts, and beautifully preserved historic interiors. Beyond the mansion, visitors can explore twenty-five acres of gardens and woodlands, including a French parterre, Japanese-style garden, rose garden, and peaceful walking paths. Whether you come for art, history, gardens, or quiet inspiration, Hillwood offers a timeless experience that blends cultural refinement with natural beauty. . |
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Event at a Glance
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Location |
4155 Linnean Av, Washington, DC 20008 |
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Date |
Saturday, 18 July, 2026 |
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Cost & Reimbursement |
Regular (Register by 11 July 2026): $25 Late: $30 Reimbursement: ASQ-0511 member up to $20, Non-member: Up to $10. |
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Check-in |
Arrive by 10:45 a.m. Check-in is at the lobby of the visitor center. |
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Guided Tour (0.15 RU) |
11:00 a.m. to about 12:15 p.m. The tour starts on time and will not wait for late arrivals. |
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Optional Networking Lunch (0.1 RU) |
12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Italian Pizza Kitchen (https://www.italianpizzakitchendc.com/) , 4483 Connecticut Ave Washington, DC 20008 . Participants pay for their own meal. https://www.google.com/maps/place/4483+Connecticut+Ave+Washington,+DC+20008 Must Attend the Tour to be eligible for this RU |
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Optional Preparatory Review (OPR) Up to 0.15 RU |
3 parts, 0.05 RU each. Must Attend the Tour to be eligible for this RU. |
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Organizer Contact |
Edwin Videla, ASQ Section 0511 Arrangements Chair and Ranger Outings Lead email: arrangements26@asq0511.org |
Registration and Payment
Registration is $25 per person. Each attendee and each guest must register separately.
Regular registration closes Saturday, 11 July 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
A non-reimbursable $5 late fee applies from July 12 through Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., or until all spaces are filled.
Registration is valid only after payment is completed.
Registration link: TBP
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Attendance-based reimbursement |
ASQ Section 0511 paid member |
All others |
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Tour participation |
$10 |
$5 |
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Networking lunch participation |
$10 |
$5 |
Membership status will be verified, and Attendance will be recorded at the event for reimbursement processing.
Program and Event Notes
The guided tour is an educational event that includes a guided walk through the botanical gardens.
The tour and networking lunch together are intended to be comparable in time commitment to a regular ASQ meeting plus meal time.
Parking is free, available on site, located inside the gate.
Anyone who arrives without registering can only be accommodated if space remains. No guarantee of admission can be made.
Edwin Videla, ASQ Section 0511 Arrangements Chair and Ranger Outings Lead, will meet you for sign in and welcome visitors. He will be the one wearing the ASQ sash. RU Credit (Total Up to 0.4 RU)
Participation in the tour provides 0.15 RU.
IF participated in the Tour (required to receive these add-on RU):
Participation in the networking lunch provides 0.10 RU.
Completing the Optional Preparatory Review, provides up to 0.15 RU, see below.
Ranger Outings Lead Background:
Edwin I. Videla is a seasoned Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance leader with expertise in product development, food safety, supplier verification, and regulatory compliance. He has led FSVP and FSMA compliance initiatives, ensuring FDA readiness and supplier quality across global markets. Edwin currently works as an independent consultant for companies that want to get food-related certifications and import products into the US.Edwin holds an MBA with a concentration in Project Management from The University of Texas at San Antonio and a degree in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences from Universidad de Chile. He is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA). Fluent in English and Spanish, Edwin is known for his strategic planning, team leadership, and ability to drive quality initiatives that meet regulatory and customer standards, ensuring high-performance execution and compliance in global markets.
Next Section Leadership Committee meeting:
6 – 7pm, Wednesday, July 8 2025
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Joining by phone (you will have to identify yourself by name when you have joined):
Phone number: 1-408-792-6300 Call-in number (US/Canada)
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Upcoming Section Meeting:
Wednesday, 12 August 2026: When AI Search Becomes the Company's Front Door: From SEO to AEO and the New Risks to Information Quality presented by Karla Lawson, Senior Director, Digital Experience at Infor
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! Please contact programs26@asq0511.org.
About Us:
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