58th NEQC Conference
“4Ps – People, Process, Project, Performance for a New Economy”
Learn about improving the performance of people, products and process relating to
changes in this new, global economy. Join us in Massachusetts for the 58th NEQC
Conference! Come and attend! This fantastic event is a great opportunity to learn
new ideas and meet new people…register now!
Registration now open!
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Program Overview
- 5 Pre Conference Seminars (October 18, 2010)
- 5 Post Conference Seminars (October 21-22, 2010)
- 4 Keynote Speakers
- 40 Sessions during two days (4 tracks each day)
- Tracks: 4 Tracks each day
- October 19th- People, Process, Project and Performance
- October 20th – Tools, Management Systems, Software, Reliability
- Special Industry Focus – Software, BIO Medical/Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Manufacturing,
Service
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Location
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Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel181 Boston Post Road West (Route 20 West)Marlborough,
MA 01752www.rplazahotels.com
(special rate: $99 for single and double)
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Contact
NEQC at info@qpsinc.com
or registration@neqc.org
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Conference Committee
Chair: Jack Reardon
Vice Chair/Paper Reviews/Publicity/Keynote Seminars: Jay Patel, NEQC Chair
Program: Helen VanDiver
Software Track Chair: John Pustaver (Software Quality Group of New England Sponsored)
Reliability Track Chair: Aaron C. Dermarderosian Jr. (IEEE Boston Reliability Chapter
Sponsored)
Arrangements: Carol Beauchesne
Exhibits: Bob Dembkoski
Web: Sanjay Patel
Registration: Pam Martel
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Call For Papers
The NEQC conference has a tradition of bringing together quality and industry professionals
for a total perspective on system and process improvement. Representatives are invited
to submit proposals for 60 to 90 minute presentations, mini-workshops. Program and
schedule will be similar to the last conference; all details are available on www.NEQC.org.
All instructors will receive two days conference admission. We welcome all relevant
submissions in keeping with the conference theme.
Please review policies and other important information on our website before submitting
your proposal.
Submit all materials for
presentations/tutorials to:
Jay Patel Email: info@qpsinc.com
Submission deadline is March 31, 2010.
Only those proposals received before
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Call for Exhibitors
We are pleased to invite you to exhibit at our conference
Dates: October 19-20, 2010
Location: Best Western Royal Plaza, Marlboro, MA Cost:
$995.00 (includes two registrations for the full
conference). EARLY BIRD: $895.00 if registered by March 1, 2010.
This is an advanced notice since we have a limited number of booth spaces available
at the moment. Last time, we had a high degree of satisfaction from the exhibitors
because of the turnout and location of the spaces. We will essentially be doing
the same type of set- up as we did for the previous conference.
Additional information:
- We are expecting more than 300 attendees.
- A layout of the spaces and hotel instructions, and payment information will be sent
to all interested parties, along with updated conference information.
- We will have excellent keynote speakers and 40 topics, panel discussions, and workshops.
- We will recognize all our exhibitors at a luncheon and reception.
- Exhibitor advertisements by name/logo can be placed on our website, so early registration
will benefit you. Our website is accessed by over 100,000 people. We will also be
mailing out 20,000 brochures.
The registration form is on our website: www.neqc.org
If interested, send the registration form with payment to:
ASQ NEQC
c/o Quality & Productivity Solutions, inc.
1 Sunny Hill Drive
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-3800
For more information contact:
Bob Dembkoski, Exhibits Chair
Email: redeasy1@comcast.net
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Sponsorship
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ASQ North East Quality Council offers high impact sponsorship opportunities that
help organizations be successful while gaining exposure of their products and services.
We invite you to participate in this wonderful opportunity at our 58th Conference
Oct. 19-20, 2010.
PLATINUM SPONSOR: $5,000 +
- Keynote speaking opportunity Keynote speaking opportunity
- Organization banner placed in Conference area
- One table top exhibit space in a prime location
- Recognition in Conference brochure (Must be by March 2010)
- Half page advertisement in NEQC newsletter
- Recognition in NEQC website
- Five conference registrations
- Contribution & Appreciation award
- Special Announcements
- Company items included in attendee registration bag Organization banner placed in
Conference area
- One table top exhibit space in a prime location
- Recognition in Conference brochure (Must be by March 2010)
- Half page advertisement in NEQC newsletter
- Recognition in NEQC website
- Five conference registrations
- Contribution & Appreciation award
- Special Announcements
- Company items included in attendee registration bag
GOLD SPONSOR: $2500 +
- Keynote speaking Opportunity
- Seminar Instructing opportunity
- One table top exhibit space
- Recognition in Conference brochure (Must be by March 2010)
- Half page advertisement in NEQC newsletter
- Recognition in NEQC website
- Three conference registrations
- Contribution & Appreciation award
- Company items included in attendee registration bag
SILVER SPONSOR: $1500 +
- One table top exhibit space
- Recognition in Conference brochure (Must be by March 2010)
- Advertisement in NEQC newsletter
- Recognition in NEQC website
- Two conference registrations
- Appreciation award
SPONSOR: $500 to $1000
- Recognition at the conference
- Recognition in NEQC website & Conference brochure
- One or two conference registration (dependant on the amount of sponsorship)
For further information, contact Jay P. Patel: info@qpsinc.com(508) 987-3800
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About NEQC
The North East Quality Council
(NEQC) is a grouping of over
twenty Sections of the
American Society for Quality
(ASQ), located in the North
East. There are no
membership dues; NEQC is
dedicated to provide its
membership with career
supporting, networking
assistance to stay on top of
the business ‘game’. This
includes:
- section volunteer training for potential and current volunteers
- Educational seminars, conference, and training opportunities to ASQ members and
non-members
- Student scholarships
- ASQ sections support by providing:
- training
- Discounted seminars
- Discounted admittance to NEQC conferences
- Networking & communication amongst member sections for sharing “best practices”
- Free Round Table Sessions
- Speaker Bureau Informatio
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A Message From
Our Chair,
Jay Patel
Here we are, getting ready for Fall again and another great year for NEQC!This is
another term of mine as NEQC Chair and it is an honor
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to serve.It is all about dedication to the cause; and we need volunteers! Our volunteers’
work is what makes this work, and I want to hear from all of you! Education and
Service have made this organization successful.
The key to success? Never stop learning!Each year NEQC awards two scholarships (upto
$2000 total). An application as well as scholarship details are located on the NEQC
website. Applications are due by June 30 each year.
An exciting conference with seminars is planned for this year to keep us growing
in our knowledge base and in the many industries in which ASQ is now involved. Special
celebrations are planned to enjoy the organization NEQC has become. We are a service
organization like no other; with free membership, free leadership training, quality
programs and seminars, and other section services such as the Speaker’s Bureau,
helpful job listings, fun networking events, a supportive website, and a team of
people dedicated to help its membership be all it can be.This year will be like
no other, and I look forward to serving you again.
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NEQC Past Chairs
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Dates
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Past Chairman
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Section
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1953-1956
1956-1963
1963-1965
1965-1967
1967-1969
1969-1971
1971-1973
1973-1975
1975-1976
1976-1977
1977-1978
1978-1980
1980-1981
1981-1983
1983-1985
1985-1987
1987-1989
1989-1991
1991-1993
1993-1995
1995-1997
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2005
2005-2006
2006-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
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Ervin Schiesel
R. S. Goldthwait
Francis Olsen
Donald S. Holmes
Robert Phelps
Wes Gahagan
Anthony Scalise
James Flaker
George Mason
Al Vince So.
John Pizar
Edward M. Stiles
Edward P. Dudk
Walter Blonski
Geroge B. Lee
Arthur W. Derbyshire
S. Ken Wiley Jr.
Daniel J. Keating
Patricia Audette
Anthony Martinez
George Cohen
Joseph A. Trowbridge
Rick W. Macri
Roger Keller
Lewis Derby
Jay P. Patel
Woody Cashman
Diane Dixon
Jay Patel
Helen Van Driver
Jay Patel
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So. Connecticut
Rhode Island
Worcester
Albany
Hartford
Northern N.E.
Massachusetts
So. Connecticut
Boston
Connecticut
Merrimack Valley
Hartford
Worcester
Danbury
Thames Valley
So. Connecticut
Pine Tree
New Haven
Rhode Island
Mid Hudson
Boston
Hartford
New Haven
Boston
Granite State
Worcester
Springfield
Worcester
Worcester
Hudson
Worcester
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EXCUTIVE COMMITTEE
OFFICE NAME/ADDRESS CONTACT INFO
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Jay P. Patel, Chair
Quality & Productivity Solutions, Inc.
One Sunny Hill Drive . Oxford . MA . 01540
info@qpsinc.com,
508-987-3800 (phone)
.508-987-1464(fax)
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Jack Reardon, Treasurer
9 Hamilton Road.Northborough.MA.01532
857-204-5589 (phone).508-987-146 (Fax)
jackr@qpsinc.com
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Carol Beauchesne, Secretary
Quality Audit Specialist, Foster Corporation
860-928-4102 x157 (phone). 800-928-4266(Fax)
CBeauchesne@FosterComp.com
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Helen Van Diver, Immediate
Past Chair
453 Coach Road .Argyle.NY. 12809-2012
518-638-5460(phone)
hvandiver39@aol.com
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