Welcome to the Washington, DC and Maryland Metro Section's website
Section Members, website log-in is now ready!
The ASQ 509 website is ready for section members to log-in. The log-in instructions are as follows:
- Click “Login” link on left side.
- For username, use your First Initial + Last Name
- For password, use your ASQ membership number. DO NOT ADD LEADING ZEROS.
If login is not successful, contact the webmaster (). If login is successful, you will see your “My Profile” page with five or six tabs. You may also see the ASQ Newsfeed and links. You will see the newsfeed/links on the “My Profile” page each time you log in. Select the Login/Contact Information Tab to change your Username or password. Password must be at least 7 characters. Click here for detailed member login instructions and features.
Call For Officer Nominations
The Executive Board always invites your participation in your Section. In particular, it is that time again to nominate members for Section officer positions. The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for Chair-Elect, and Secretary.
In addition, there are committee chair positions, as well assistant chairs. The areas are: Publicity, Webmaster, International, Auditing Special Interest Group (SIG), and Testing SIG.
If you have personal interest in being on of the open positions, or would want to nominate someone, please email your interest or your nomination to the Nominating Chair at
Meet the Section Officers for 2007 – 2008 Year
- Chair - Herb Richardson
- Chair-Elect - Eugene Kirsch
- Secretary - Suzanne Roberts
- Treasurer – Geoffrey Withnell
To learn more about our new officers, read their biographies here.
Section 509 offers Exam Certification Refresher Courses
The Washington DC and Maryland Metro Section is now offering refresher courses for some of the ASQ certification examinations. See the Certification and Training Page for the offered courses as well as other training resources.
Volunteers Needed
The Executive Committee is calling for volunteers to serve their section. We are specifically looking for someone to fill the role of Nominations Chair. If you are interested, please contact Herb Richardson ().
Upcoming Events
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Refresher Course
Four consecutive Saturdays - May 3, 10, 17, and 24.
Event Details · May 3, 2008
May ISO 9000 UG Meeting
May 14, 2008 - "Understanding and Implementing ISO-20000-1:2005" Presented by John Garten and Dennis Strother.
Event Details · May 14, 2008
May General Meeting
May 15, 2008 - “Best Practices in Service Management can help you drive Quality” Presented by Mr. Kirk Holmes, President, Holmes and Associates, Inc.
Event Details · May 15, 2008
MPEA - Performance Excellence Users Group
May 20, 2008 - MPEA Performance Excellence Users Group
Event Details · May 20, 2008
May Software SIG Meeting
"SQA Sojourn - Lessons Learned from 6 Appraisals" presented by Lenny Eng (presentation originates in Eatontown.)
Event Details · May 27, 2008
News Feeds
Misleading Drug Ads a Bitter Pill for Lawmakers to Swallow
News Item · National Feed · May 12, 2008
Different Approach to Class Scheduling Opens Doors for Students
News Item · National Feed · May 12, 2008
Raytheon Chemicals Find Way into Irrigation Wells
News Item · National Feed · May 12, 2008
When It Comes to Protection, EPA Is MIA
News Item · National Feed · May 12, 2008