All ASQ 0511 Section Members are invited to join this meeting for 2027 Section Leadership Officer Election!
This meeting will focus on election / appointment of these key positions:
1. Required by ASQ to maintain the Section in good standing:
1.1 Elected: Chair, Treasurer, Secretary
1.2 Appointed (non-elected): Nominating Chair, Membership Chair
2. Non-Required but highly desired, Elected: Vice Chair, Vice Treasurer, Vice Secretary
Please review this discussion post for nomination details and deadlines:
Call for Nominations - 2027 Section 0511 Leadership Committee | Northern Virginia Section
If time permits, other non-required, appointed positions will also be appointed and/or discussed in this meeting.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Located along the Potomac River in northern Virginia, Great Falls Park blends spectacular scenery with fascinating history. Walk about one mile along the mostly flat Patowmack Canal Trail to explore canal remnants, learn how it was constructed, and discover its connection to the later C&O Canal. Hear the remarkable story of Captain George Pointer, who began working there while enslaved, purchased his freedom, became a ship captain, and later supervised canal operations. Along the way, explore how the Potomac shaped local commerce, geology, and settlement. Whether you come for river views or stories of the past, Great Falls offers an inspiring place where nature and history meet. |
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Event at a Glance
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Location |
Great Falls Park 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22102 |
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Date |
Saturday. October 17th, 2026 |
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Cost & Reimbursement |
Regular (Register by October 11th, 2026): $25 Late: $30 Reimbursement: ASQ-0511 member up to $20, Non-member: Up to $10. Must Attend the Tour to be eligible for the Reimbursement. |
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Check-in |
Arrive by 10:45 a.m. |
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Guided Tour (0.15 RU) |
11:00 a.m. to about 12:00 p.m. The tour starts on time and will not wait for late arrivals. |
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Optional Networking Lunch (0.1 RU) |
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Picnic at the Park Must Attend the Tour to be eligible for this RU |
Registration link: https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqnorthernvirginiasection/202610greatfallsparkRO
6 – 8 pm, Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Joining by a direct link:
Meeting link: https://asq.webex.com/asq/j.php?MTID=mf9eacfe383eb679d2189a2bc3466debf
Joining by meeting information (requires entering the password):
Web address: https://asq.webex.com/asq
Meeting number: 2558 731 5440
Password: vcXvNJjF372
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)
Access code: 2558 731 5440
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 Ranger outings — A Year In Review presented by Ken Rapuano
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.
ASQ Section 0511 is a geographic community in Northern Virginia that lives intertwined with the network of ASQ Divisions and technical communities specializing in specific quality domains and supporting ASQ Certifications in their domains. Its members have tremendous cumulative experience across multiple industries, companies, and government agencies. Any single one of you in our ASQ Section is a formidable source of takes, opinions, and lessons on a number of Quality Matters.