ASQ Pine Tree Section 0105 Receives Top Honors
Pine Tree Section 0105 has achieved Total Quality and Silver Excellence of the Quality Management Program for 2009-2010. You can read the full text of the congratulatory letter from Belinda Chavez, QMP Chair and Regional Director by clicking here.
Vincent Dickinson Presented the 2009 Special Recognition Award
Vincent Dickinson has been unanimously selected by the Executive Committee of ASQ Pine Tree State Section #0105 as this year’s recipient of their Special Recognition. Award. The Special Recognition Award represents recognition of Maine’s outstanding non-quality professional of the year, whose work has improved or expanded quality, changed the quality profession with the impact of their efforts, or has significantly changed a quality process.
Vince Dickinson was selected for his presentation of Environmental “Green” Lean as Environmental Compliance Officer for Bath shipbuilding operations. Criteria which distinguished Vince were his significant cost savings and cost avoidance measures he had successfully initiated along with development of a proactive and constructive relationship he had built with DEP and EPA administrators. What proved remarkable was, by keeping the regulatory agencies informed of problems and planned corrective/preventive actions, they granted significant leeway because they were in the loop for anticipated changes and improved results.
Please join with me in congratulating Vincent for the remarkable job he has done and the recognition he surely deserves as our 2009 recipient of the Pine Tree State Section’s Special Recognition Award. His contributions are a positive reflection of Bath Iron Works and the trust and confidence placed in him by his employer.
Vince Dickinson was selected for his presentation of Environmental “Green” Lean as Environmental Compliance Officer for Bath shipbuilding operations. Criteria which distinguished Vince were his significant cost savings and cost avoidance measures he had successfully initiated along with development of a proactive and constructive relationship he had built with DEP and EPA administrators. What proved remarkable was, by keeping the regulatory agencies informed of problems and planned corrective/preventive actions, they granted significant leeway because they were in the loop for anticipated changes and improved results.
Please join with me in congratulating Vincent for the remarkable job he has done and the recognition he surely deserves as our 2009 recipient of the Pine Tree State Section’s Special Recognition Award. His contributions are a positive reflection of Bath Iron Works and the trust and confidence placed in him by his employer.
Deborah Morton wins the 2008 Rudolph G Woodward Award
Deborah E. Morton has been unanimously selected by her peers on the Executive Committee of ASQ Pine Tree State Section #0105 as this year’s winner of the Rudolph G. Woodward, Jr. Award. The Rudy Woodward Award, as it is known, represents recognition of Maine’s outstanding quality professional of the year—one who has given the greatest effort and has made the most accomplishments during the year under consideration toward achieving the Society and Section goals.
Her commitment to promoting quality principles is greatly evident by her pursuit of Lean certifications and training. She and has emerged from her peers as one of the lean leaders in the state and is often sought out as a resource to assist in improving their own processes.
Deborah’s enthusiasm in sharing her knowledge and achievements outside her company is demonstrated by her involvement as an active member and leader of the Lean round table, which is used as a tool to share ideas and provide a network for Maine quality leaders with a training opportunity.
In years past Deborah has supported the ASQ mission by teaming with another willing volunteer to sustain the Sumner K. Wiley, Jr. Scholarship and charity Golf Tournament through considerable difficulties thereby ensuring its survival. She also plays a major role in the section by helping to plan programs in the past and upcoming events.
Please join with me in congratulating Deborah for the remarkable job she has done and the recognition she surely deserves as our 2008 winner of the Rudy Woodward Award. Her contributions are a positive reflection of Corning and the trust and confidence placed in her by her employer.
Peter P. Bosse
ASQ Pine Tree State Section 0105 Chair 2008
Her commitment to promoting quality principles is greatly evident by her pursuit of Lean certifications and training. She and has emerged from her peers as one of the lean leaders in the state and is often sought out as a resource to assist in improving their own processes.
Deborah’s enthusiasm in sharing her knowledge and achievements outside her company is demonstrated by her involvement as an active member and leader of the Lean round table, which is used as a tool to share ideas and provide a network for Maine quality leaders with a training opportunity.
In years past Deborah has supported the ASQ mission by teaming with another willing volunteer to sustain the Sumner K. Wiley, Jr. Scholarship and charity Golf Tournament through considerable difficulties thereby ensuring its survival. She also plays a major role in the section by helping to plan programs in the past and upcoming events.
Please join with me in congratulating Deborah for the remarkable job she has done and the recognition she surely deserves as our 2008 winner of the Rudy Woodward Award. Her contributions are a positive reflection of Corning and the trust and confidence placed in her by her employer.
Peter P. Bosse
ASQ Pine Tree State Section 0105 Chair 2008
Lisa G. Martin presented the 2008 Special Recognition Award
The ASQ Pine Tree State Section Special Recognition Award is given to a non-quality professional who has positively changed a quality process and provides recognition of what their work has done to improve or expand quality. The recipient represents someone who has changed the quality profession with the impact of their efforts.
This year’s recipient is Lisa G. Martin the Executive Director of the Manufacturing Association of Maine. Lisa sits on the Maine Technology Institute Precision Manufacturing Board, the Maine Jobs Council, chairs the Industry Association Committee and the Advisory Board of the Maine Heritage Policy Center. The Manufacturers’ Association has an economically strong industry through partnerships and collaborations with other industries, with state and federal agencies and organizations and within the precision manufacturing industry. Their focus is on delivery of programs and service including Business Services, Insurance, legislative advocacy and sector, work force and economic development.
Lisa was selected for her efforts devoted to training and education for the labor force statewide, investing in our labor force to produce more productive, innovative and quality-driven individuals. Over the past year Lisa has worked closely with ASQ, Manufacturing Extension Programs [MEP] of Maine, and Society of Manufacturing Engineers [SME] to organize the Joint Manufacturing and Quality Council, whose mission is centered on meeting the educational needs of the collective membership, professional specific, and meeting the needs of the business community, enterprise wide.
This year’s recipient is Lisa G. Martin the Executive Director of the Manufacturing Association of Maine. Lisa sits on the Maine Technology Institute Precision Manufacturing Board, the Maine Jobs Council, chairs the Industry Association Committee and the Advisory Board of the Maine Heritage Policy Center. The Manufacturers’ Association has an economically strong industry through partnerships and collaborations with other industries, with state and federal agencies and organizations and within the precision manufacturing industry. Their focus is on delivery of programs and service including Business Services, Insurance, legislative advocacy and sector, work force and economic development.
Lisa was selected for her efforts devoted to training and education for the labor force statewide, investing in our labor force to produce more productive, innovative and quality-driven individuals. Over the past year Lisa has worked closely with ASQ, Manufacturing Extension Programs [MEP] of Maine, and Society of Manufacturing Engineers [SME] to organize the Joint Manufacturing and Quality Council, whose mission is centered on meeting the educational needs of the collective membership, professional specific, and meeting the needs of the business community, enterprise wide.
