ASQ 0511 Mailing
ASQ 0511 Mailing
ASQ Section 0511 May 2026 Meeting Announcement
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Green Spring Gardens: Ranger Outing Event
4603 Green Spring Rd, Lincolnia, VA 22312, USAEvent 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 Green Spring Gardens this spring, an especially wonderful time to visit as the gardens reach their peak beauty in May. This special program will include a guided tour of the historic property and its vibrant botanical displays, followed by an optional networking lunch nearby. Attendance is limited to 24 participants, and advance registration is required. |
Event at a Glance
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Location |
Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312 |
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Date |
Sunday. May 17th, 2026 |
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Cost & Reimbursement |
Regular (Register by May 10th, 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 Fratelli Restaurant (https://www.fratelli2.com/) , 410 Van Dorn St. Alexandria, VA 22304. Participants pay for their own meal. https://maps.app.goo.gl/DvtaZFVU6Je4ZkJw7 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 Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
A non-reimbursable $5 late fee applies from May 11 through Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., or until all spaces are filled.
Registration is valid only after payment is completed.
Registration link: https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqnorthernvirginiasection/202605-GreenspringgardensRO
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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 at the Horticulture center (Visitor center) 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.
Optional Preparatory Review (OPR)
This OPR is for the May 2026 Green Spring Gardens Ranger Outing.
The OPR is an educational add-on to the main event that you may complete if you so choose.
This May 2026 OPR consists of three (3) parts, each about 30 minutes and each carrying 0.05 RU award.
Completing and certifying completion grant you additional 0.05 RU for each part, up to 0.15 RU for all 3 parts, atop of the 0.15 RU you will earn by participating in the Guided Tour.
How to Complete and Certify completing the OPR
1. Complete all activities under the “Part(s)” you choose: (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3):
Part #1 (0.05 RU Credit, 30 min): Green Spring Gardens Overview and Tour.
Action #1-1. Read two (2) brief web pages from the Friends of Green Spring Gardens website:
o Green Spring Gardens - https://www.friendsofgreenspring.org/historic-green-spring
o Historic Green Spring - https://www.friendsofgreenspring.org/historic-green-spring/historic-green-spring
Action #1-2. Watch a rich overview of Green Spring Gardens with Karen Carbone on Parks Plus:
o 14 min - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qm4ehuokKE
Action #1-3. Take a lively tour of of Green Spring Gardens with the host of It's Just Gardening:
o 14 min - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfqGm-3-fj8
Part #2 (0.05 RU Credit, 30 min): Green Spring Gardens Manager and Master Gardener Program.
Action #2-1. Read two (2) more brief web pages from the Friends of Green Spring Gardens website:
o Beatrix Farrand landscape - https://www.friendsofgreenspring.org/historic-green-spring/beatrix-farrand-landscape
o Green Spring Gardens Master Plan Revision - https://www.friendsofgreenspring.org/historic-green-spring/master-plan
Action #2-2. Watch an interview with the Green Spring Gardens' Manager Judith Zatsick:
o 12 min - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73kI19coYoY
Action #2-3. Watch to get introduced into the Green Spring Gardens' Master Gardener Program:
o Master Gardener Program - 5 min - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biZmBcMH3JI
o Barbara L., Master Gardener - 6 min - Swale Garden - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rTGcgrw6rs
o Carla R., Master Gardener - 8 min - Cardoons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OI1m6pH02o
Part #3 (0.05 RU Credit, 30 min): Master Gardener Program (continued) and Historical Tea Time.
Action #3-1. Watch and listen to Master Gardener Mary Wall's Slide Deck presentation "Green Spring Gardens":
o Note: Turn on the sound louder as the voice audio is recorded at a lower level.
o Mary W., Master Gardner - 13 min - Green Spring Gardens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1STudRrwnU
Action #3-2. Watch to continue with the Master Gardener Program:
o Karen A., Master Gardener - 10 min - National Witch Hazel Collection - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD4VkiXuzAA
Action #3-3. Finish off with a cup of tea at the Green Spring Gardens' 1784 Historic House:
o Debbie W., Historian - 8 min - Tea Talk at Green Spring Gardens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N9GIOuwCPs
2. When you register for the event, check the boxes for the “Parts” you have ACTUALLY completed:
o "I certify that I have completed all activities of Part 1 "Green Spring Gardens Overview and Tour" of the Optional Preparatory Review before submitting this registration."
o "I certify that I have completed all activities of Part 2 "Green Spring Gardens Manager and Master Gardener Program" of the Optional Preparatory Review before submitting this registration."
o "I certify that I have completed all activities of Part 3 "Master Gardener Program (continued) and Historical Tea Time" of the Optional Preparatory Review before submitting this registration."
[Important]
§ If you have not checked the box(es) at the time of the registration, Section 0511 will not record the additional RU credits for you.
§ If you have a Guest and the Guest has also completed the OPR, you may check the certification box(es) for the Guest, too.
3. Attend the 5/17/26 Guided Tour for ASQ 0511 (which itself grants you 0.15 RU).
If you do not attend the Tour, you will forfeit your claim for the add-on RU, even if registered/certified.
4. Be willing to use your knowledge of the OPR materials during the Section's event.
About the Venue
Green Spring Gardens, nestled in the heart of Fairfax County, beautifully blends Virginia history with natural beauty, featuring a 1784 brick manor house and more than 20 themed gardens in bloom.
A cherished horticultural center for the Washington, D.C. region, it offers visitors a peaceful escape filled with heritage, color, and quiet inspiration.
Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring
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.
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Upcoming Section Meeting:
Wednesday, 10 June 2026: TBD
Call for Speakers!!!
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