ASQ Section 0511 February 2025 Ranger Outing Announcement

Sunday, 16 February 2025

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

River Sea Chocolate Factory Ranger Outing Event

4520 Daly Dr Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20151

Event Organized by
Carolyn Miller
Carolyn Miller
Retiring ASQ Section 0511 Arrangements Chair and Ranger Outings Lead

About this event:

ASQ Section 0511 is pleased to have arranged for two ranger-led tours of River-Sea Chocolate Factory. The first tour will be at 12:30 pm, the second at 3:30 pm. Space limitations provide for a maximum of sixteen (16) participants per pre-reserved guide, so reserve your spot within your preferred time slot while you can!

Warning: At the chocolate factory you may be exposed to the following potential allergens: Nuts, Dairy, Coconut, Fruits (strawberry, raspberry, etc), Spices (cinnamon, etc). If you have any alergies that you need to inform River Sea Chocolate Factory please indicate so on the registration form.

Participation in the tour provides .15 RU. Participation in the Networking Lunch provides .1 RU for a total of .25 RU earned when joining us for both. Participation in the tour is required to get RU for the Networking Lunch.

About the venue:

River-Sea Chocolates, was born from the synergy between cacao, the lush rainforests that nurture it, and the winding waterways that sustain it. They take pride in crafting the most exquisite single-origin artisanal chocolate creations that are not only rich in flavor but also packed with nutrition. Their commitment to stewardship remains unwavering as they directly import cacao and utilize wind-powered cargo ships, minimizing their carbon footprint and ensuring traceability in every delectable piece of chocolate they create. Love is at the core of their endeavors, guiding their interactions with customers, their contributions to communities, and their dedication to protecting the planet.

Registration and payment:

Standard Registration is now open. The cost is $20 per person. A non-refundable $5 late fee will be added after Feb. 12.

A guest can be added by selecting 2 for the count.

Scroll all the way through to ensure you are completing all the information for each registration.

  • Your Registration will be reimbursed after the event as follows:

    • Networking Lunch between Tours:

    Reservations:

    Webinar Link / Meeting Instructions

    6:00pm — 7:00pm – Section Leadership Committee meeting

    This will be a special hybrid SLC meeting conducted to test the section's ability to conduct future member meetings in a hybrid fashion.
    • We are looking for section member's to participate in the setting up of the audio/video equipment in advance of the meeting and to help with the technical aspects of the hybrid meeting.
    • No previous experience is necessary.
    • Dinner will be provided to those attending in person
    • The meeting is tenatively scheduled to be held at the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA, 22015-2599.
    • Those who wish to join this endeavour should arrive prior to 5 PM and indicate using the reservation form above that they will be attending the SLC in person
    • RUs will be awarded to the participants


    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

    Next Meeting:

    Wednesday, 12 March 2025 — (online only)

    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 programs25@asq0511.org.

    About Us:

    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.