Continued from Bump into a 'Cover'? Where the Elite Meet to eat? Are you a Turtle? (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=6754) by request of Randy.

As the 1st poster who actually has something to say:lol:

I'm in St. Louis, MO, May 7-11 at the Ballpark Hilton doing an 18001 Lead Auditor course.

Next week I'm in Ann Arbor, Michigan and I guess I'll get to see db and Cari Spears again (db is ok and Cari is woo-woo)

Anyone traveling through in Texas... look me up.

Randy, next time, I'll take you to my hamburger joint. You won't need any steaksauce on it. :drool:

Have only 1 night in Dallas coming up, June 3. Don't know where I'll be yet, but I'm flying out on the 4th.

Well Randy and I had a good time swapping stories over a little dinner and a couple of beers the other night. We sorely missed db though :( , it was his turn to buy.:tg:

I hope you enjoy your week off, Randy.:bigwave:

Thanks Cari and due to my error we missed db because I didn't turn my cell phone on and return his call. He actually showed at the hotel and I didn't know it. I really feel bad about that one.

I am very sorry db that I fouled up on this and that you took your time to get together and it didn't happen.

Sounds fishy to me Randy, I think you just wanted to spend time with Cari without any competition from db....:notme:

Yeah, Cari and I are old war buddies (even though she was a rear echelon puke) and we just wanted to hash over some memories:lol:

It's a "meet a Cover week" in Reston, VA. Seems that Randy and I have met a few fellow Covers lurking in a classroom here this week.... Three have fessed up so far :mg: and there may be a few more hiding in there:notme:

I've been busy this week and just drifting in and out.

As Ann indicated we're spending some time together this week in a QMS Lead Auditor course. Ann is delivering the course for us doing all the work while I get to watch for once and just give her moral support (She doesn't need help, just a meal now and then:lol: )

We've had an excellant week here in Virginia and the group of students (19 of 'em) is really good and motivated (a big plus for Ann).

TTFN

Anyone from here going to be at NCSLI end of July/start of August?

Also, will be back in Egypt early July.....

Vancouver, BC soon.....

Starkville, MS.....

Hershal

FWIW: I'm making a presentation at one of my ASQ sections on June 21.
Special invitation to Cove members in the Chicago area - Reservations ARE required.

ASQ Section 1212, Northeastern Illinois

June 21, 2007

Pre-Meeting Clinic begins promptly at 5:30; Networking / Social from 6:00
Dinner is served 6:30; Main Presentation from 7:30-8:30 - For reservations, contact asq1212reservations@yahoo.com
If you wish to attend without the meal, there may be a section reserved for non-dining
Pre-meeting clinic:

Golf Outing
Have Some Statistical Fun
Main Presentation:

Strategies for Dealing with Bosses & Employees

By Wes Bucey
Place: Arboretum Club

401 Half Day Rd. (Rt. 22 E. of Rt. 83), Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Meal: $20.00

Why not put it on the Calendar here, Wes?

Why not put it on the Calendar here, Wes?
As Homer Simpson would say, "Doh!":bonk:

FWIW: I'm making a presentation at one of my ASQ sections on June 21.
Special invitation to Cove members in the Chicago area - Reservations ARE required.

ASQ Section 1212, Northeastern Illinois

June 21, 2007

Pre-Meeting Clinic begins promptly at 5:30; Networking / Social from 6:00
Dinner is served 6:30; Main Presentation from 7:30-8:30 - For reservations, contact asq1212reservations@yahoo.com
If you wish to attend without the meal, there may be a section reserved for non-dining
Pre-meeting clinic:

Golf Outing
Have Some Statistical Fun
Main Presentation:

Strategies for Dealing with Bosses & Employees

By Wes Bucey
Place: Arboretum Club

401 Half Day Rd. (Rt. 22 E. of Rt. 83), Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Meal: $20.00

I'll see you there. :mg:

Houston next week guys.....June 17-22, 18001 Lead Auditor (I'm being audited by the RABQSA, what fun)


My hotel is the Marriott-Greenspoint near Houston-Bush International and I'll be available Mon-Thus after 7PM and on Sunday (17th) after 3PM.

I'll see you there. :mg:MAKE SURE YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELF!

I just found out another reason to attend my presentation Thursday night:
We are having a golf putting contest before the meeting (PRIZES!)
Here's the email sent to Section members:June 21st Section Meeting: Success Strategies for the Corporate Food Chain:By Marlyn Hyde, Section 1212 Program Chair
Wes Bucey will present our end of the year main attraction.Would you like to find better strategies for dealing with your boss and your employees? A long time member of ASQ from back in the days when it was ASQC, Wes Bucey, will present a MAGICAL experience in helping us learn how we can manage the success of our own corporate or social “food chains” so they can continue to survive and even thrive. Wes makes the point that EVERY link in the chain is important and neglect or abuse of any one link affects ALL the other links.
Wes specializes in making a fun presentation with lots of audience participation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this critical skill.
Wes was Quality Manager for an aerospace firm with facilities in the USA and France. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer for a high tech contract machining company serving the aerospace and medical device industry. He is currently writing a book based on case studies of firms he is advising which have reached a crisis point and need help and advice to achieve the next plateau in their development. Wes is a member of both Chicago 1201 and Northeastern Illinois 1212 ASQ Sections.

June 21st Pre-Meeting Clinic: 2nd Annual Golf Putting ContestBy Marlyn Hyde, Section 1212 Program Chair
We’re continuing a new tradition, taking advantage of meeting on the Buffalo Grove golf course for our section meetings. On June 21st, Dave Taylor has arranged for the section to kick off the evening with a putting contest. Just ask to go to the practice green where we will set out a six hole contest.
The green will be open at 5:00 for you early birds. Feel free to do a practice round before your "official" try.
Bring your own putter if you wish or use one provided by the Arboretum club. Balls will be furnished. Prizes galore for the winners and the "hardest working golfer".
Plan to be there to cheer on your ASQ buddies and enjoy the time together. We may even to a bit of data analysis after the golf round. Look forward to seeing you there.
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JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT SECTION MEETING!
Don’t miss this presentation at our next section meeting, Thursday, June 21th, 2007 at the Arboretum Club,
401 W. Half Day Rd (Rt. 22 E. of Rt. 83), at Buffalo Grove Road (across from the large Dominiks store),
in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Pre-meeting presentation: 5:30 Dinner: 6:30P.M.Networking: 6:00 – 6:30 P.M. Business Meeting: 7:30 P.M. The meals are $20. If planning to have dinner, you must reserve in advance; please send e-mail to asq1212reservations@yahoo.com (asq1212reservations@yahoo.com) at least 3 days in advance.
I'm pretty sure we can accommodate anyone who sends an email by 6:00 pm tonight (Wednesday) for the dinner.

Hey! Is anybody in the Seattle area?

Hey! Is anybody in the Seattle area?Do you want the phone number for Bill Gates?:notme:

I mean, as long as you are there already, maybe you could drop in for a cola and potato chips.:rolleyes:

Only if they're low fat and ruffled.:lol:

I will be in Bloomsburg, PA area (Hampton Inn) Monday, 6/25/07, and Tuesday 6/26/07, and have the evening free (6/25/07) if anyone is in the general area.

Since I am out here in the middle of nowhere (manufacturing wise) and my boss seldom lets me out of my cage, I guess I won't ever get to meet any Covers. Unless some of you go to dog shows......

Doug

I'll be in Indianapolis on August 16-19 for the Gen Con Gaming Convention.
Any other Covers planning on being there? :cool:

I'll be in Indianapolis on August 16-19 for the Gen Con Gaming Convention.
Any other Covers planning on being there? :cool:

I was just in Columbus, IN last weekend, and didn't even think to post here! It's probably just as well, though, since my time there wasn't my own and I was kept pretty busy with helping my best friend as she prepped for her vow renewal/wedding re-enactment ceremony at Brown County State Park....

This week -- Louisville, KY

July 16-20 -- Louisville KY, again!

July 23 - 27 -- Montreal Canada

July 30 - Aug 1 -- Columbia MO

Drop me a note and we'll hook up for coffee and swapping war stories!

I was just in Columbus, IN last weekend, and didn't even think to post here! It's probably just as well, though, since my time there wasn't my own and I was kept pretty busy with helping my best friend as she prepped for her vow renewal/wedding re-enactment ceremony at Brown County State Park....

We're so close we should try to meet half way sometime. I work right at the airport but live right about at the Madison/Marshall County line.

We're so close we should try to meet half way sometime. I work right at the airport but live right about at the Madison/Marshall County line.

Huntsville is only like 1.5 hours or less from Fort Payne. Just say when and where and I'll be there! :D How far is Scottsboro from you?

Huntsville is only like 1.5 hours or less from Fort Payne. Just say when and where and I'll be there! :D How far is Scottsboro from you?

From where I live, Scottsboro is only about 25 minutes.

From where I live, Scottsboro is only about 25 minutes.

Sounds like a good "meet-in-the-middle" option to me! I think it's maybe a half an hour or so for me, as well....give or take a few minutes....

Any other Covers interested in getting together in NE AL?

Houston next week guys.....June 17-22, 18001 Lead Auditor (I'm being audited by the RABQSA, what fun)


My hotel is the Marriott-Greenspoint near Houston-Bush International and I'll be available Mon-Thus after 7PM and on Sunday (17th) after 3PM.


How do you keep pulling down Marriotts, and I get Hamptons and Holiday Inn Expresses...?

How do you keep pulling down Marriotts, and I get Hamptons and Holiday Inn Expresses...?


I also get a bunch of Hilton's, Embassy Suites and Crowne Plaza's.

Just the luck of the draw I guess.

No chance of meeting you buddies...:( . I would have loved to meet all , but alas !!!! none is planning to come to India.


Lets see in future if I come across any of you and i will keep :cfingers:

Cheers:cool:

Arindam

I'm teaching a two-day statistics and performance measures course for ASQ here in Richland WA on October 29 and 30 (see http://www.asq614.org/Stats.pdf)

I'll take any Covers out to dinner who come :bigwave:

Phoenix, AZ this week.....

Vancouver, BC 23-26 July......

Minneapolis, MN 29 July to 3 August.....

Gaithersburg, MD 13-14 August.....

Southampton, PA (near Philly) 15-16 August.....

Toronto, ON 20-24 August.....

Montreal 27-28 August.....

Anyone there then?

Guess what Hershal?

I'm not going to be in any of those places:lmao:

Guess what Hershal?

I'm not going to be in any of those places:lmao:

Drat! Drat! and Double-Drat!

Here's where I will be August 6th (evening of) - 9th, 2007....

Location: Embassy Suites Hotel-Dallas/DFW International South

Address: 4650 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062

Here's where I will be August 6th (evening of) - 9th, 2007....

Location: Embassy Suites Hotel-Dallas/DFW International South

Address: 4650 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062

Randy, let me know how the 7th looks. You can meet the wifey this time. I think she needs your "motivational speech"!!

Randy, let me know how the 7th looks. You can meet the wifey this time. I think she needs your "motivational speech"!!

Come to the hotel about 7PM...I'll be buying dinner.

I will be in Manning, SC 7/25-7/26 and will be at the Hampton Inn, on Paxville Hwy. Just leave me a message at the Hampton (make sure you identify yourself as a Cover).

Anyone in the general area, maybe we can have dinner or something. I should be there sometime between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM (7/25).

I will attend at least one day of the Quality (plus other outfits) Expo in Rosemont (about 1/2 mile from O'hare airport.) More days depend on what strikes my fancy.

It is free to attend the Expo - conferences are extra.

I like prowling the Expo booths to look at new products. If you have an opportunity to attend - give me notice and perhaps we can hook up for at least a beverage, if not a meal, to shoot the breeze.

Be sure to let me know if your organization has a booth!

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
(adjacent to O'Hare airport)
Expo Dates & Hours

Tuesday and Wednesday
September 25-26, 2007
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday
September 27, 2007
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Registration opens at 8 a.m. each day.

http://www.devicelink.com/expo/qexpo07/general.html

Wes, I've registered to attend and have a room reservation from the 24th through the 27th. I haven't a flight reservation as yet so I'm still flexible. I don't know what conferences I will attend, if any.

Wes, I've registered to attend and have a room reservation from the 24th through the 27th. I haven't a flight reservation as yet so I'm still flexible. I don't know what conferences I will attend, if any.I sent you a pm
looking forward to the meeting!

I sent you a pm
looking forward to the meeting!Ditto. I responded to your PM.

This get together ought to be inspiring:beerdive::drunk:

Whereas mine are always business;)

This get together ought to be inspiring:beerdive::drunk:

Whereas mine are always business;)
OK - I'll lie for you - what else are friends for? So, if I understand correctly:

When someone asks about your deportment during those meetings we've had during the evening after regular work hours, I am to say you drank ONLY bottled water and only discussed business.

Is this only for wives and IRS agents or for everybody?:confused:

OK - I'll lie for you - what else are friends for? So, if I understand correctly:

When someone asks about your deportment during those meetings we've had during the evening after regular work hours, I am to say you drank ONLY bottled water and only discussed business.

Is this only for wives and IRS agents or for everybody?:confused:

Absolutely....especially if it's my boss Judi who asks:lol:

This get together ought to be inspiring:beerdive::drunk:

Whereas mine are always business;)Admit it, you want to join us.

Admit it, you want to join us.I'm not sure - Randy is starting to DRESS like a straight arrow - maybe he really has taken the pledge!:rolleyes:

I actually have real work in the real world to do at that time. Unlike you wannabe's and neverbeen's...............:lol:

Gen Con is coming up and I'll be in Indianapolis from Wed. evening thru Sun. evening at the RCA Dome and Convention Center. :D

Anniston / Oxford, Alabama next week (Aug 19-23) from Sunday thru Thursday night. Friday night (Aug 24) I'm in Birmingham.


Aug 27-28, Andover, MA and Aug 29 in Boston.

Anniston / Oxford, Alabama next week (Aug 19-23) from Sunday thru Thursday night. Friday night (Aug 24) I'm in Birmingham.


Aug 27-28, Andover, MA and Aug 29 in Boston.

:topic:
Be prepared, Randy: it's hot as Hades down here! :notme: Temps this week 100 or higher, heat indices into the 110s....

Heat index in our area topped 110 yesterday and will again today.

Of course I'm nearly immune to heat after living in the Mojave Desert for the better part of 20 years where 110 was considered a cool day this time of year and I was working on a flightline or around armored vehicles.

Just wanted to drop in and say that I met MichelleD from Huntsville, AL last night over dinner and she is a really nice southern gal. :D We had a nice visit and she welcomed the oppportunity to meet other Covers who might be in the Huntsville area, whether just passing through, or those who may live there. :cool:

She has been busy planning and implementing systems to help her company remain compliant to ISO 9001, which is why we've not seen her here lately. Good luck to you, MichelleD, and please come back to visit soon! :tg:

P.S. Next time maybe we can hit those scrapbook stores! :notme:

Arrive Detroit MI, 9 September, staying Ann Arbor for a couple of days, leaving Detroit morning of Sunday 16th.

PM/Email me if you want to try to coordinate something.

Had dinner tonight with DB really good time by all.
Will be in Warren MI from 12th till 16th in morning

Will be in Atlanta 24-28 September.....Pittsburgh 2-3 October.....York PA 4-5 October.....

Will be in Atlanta 24-28 September.....Pittsburgh 2-3 October.....York PA 4-5 October.....

When will you be arriving/ leaving ATL?

Actually I will be driving over from BHM.....visiting familiy.....

I will drive over on afternoon of the 23rd, and back afternoon-evening of the 28th.....

Actually I will be driving over from BHM.....visiting familiy.....

I will drive over on afternoon of the 23rd, and back afternoon-evening of the 28th.....

Birmingham, Hershal? That's about 1.5 hours from me...Atl is about 2-2.5 hours away....If y'all coordinate something, please let me know...:)

Sounds good.....I will be staying at the Hoilday Inn (HI Express?) Perimeter Mall on Hammond Road.....23-28 September.....it is on the North side of ATL.....in AL, my family is in Walker Co.....so the other side of BHM from ATL.....

Will be North of Paris France for the week 15 Oct -20 Oct 2007

Anyone?

Will be North of Paris France for the week 15 Oct -20 Oct 2007

Anyone?Good Luck, Howard.

Will be North of Paris France for the week 15 Oct -20 Oct 2007

Anyone?

Change of plan, the week after.

Hey all you Michigan Trolls......I'm gonna be in Detroit from November 6th-9th. I'll get back with my actual location later on.

Oh, oh, oh, I forgot.

I'm in St. Louis, Oct 14-19 and will be staying at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.

(I'm there now)

Next week (Oct 22-25) I'm in Paragould, Arkansas (no Cover's there)

October 29 & 30 I'll be in Tulsa, OK (Oct 29 is already booked with my daughter) but the 30th is open.

Hey all you Michigan Trolls......I'm gonna be in Detroit from November 6th-9th. I'll get back with my actual location later on.

Hooray - don't forget to let us know the actual location. I'LL call db.:D

OK....I'm staying at the Holiday Inn Southgate, 17201 Northline Road and will be getting a bit afetr 5PM on the 6th.

OK here we go...

Detroit as posted above ( Nov 6-9) that's tomorrow............

Dallas.... Nov 13-15 (Marriott-Las Colinas)

Seattle....Dec 2-7 (actually at the Hawthorn in Kent)

Orlando....Dec 9-14 (no hotel yet)

OK, I've been home since Dec 21st cooling my heals, resting up and revising course offerings but now it's time to travel.

Here's what's in the mix for me over the next few weeks

Reston, VA............Jan 27-29
Dallas, TX..............Jan 30-Feb 1
Baltimore, MD (in area of)....Feb 3-6
Midlothian, TX (Dallas area)...Feb 10-15
Sacramento, CA.........Feb 19-22
White Pine, MI...........Mar 4-6 (Marquette night of 5th)
Arkansas (various)....Mar 10-21
Lebanon, OH.........Mar 24-27

See ya!:D

OK, I've been home since Dec 21st cooling my heals, resting up and revising course offerings but now it's time to travel.

Here's what's in the mix for me over the next few weeks

Reston, VA............Jan 27-29
Dallas, TX..............Jan 30-Feb 1
Baltimore, MD (in area of)....Feb 3-6
Midlothian, TX (Dallas area)...Feb 10-15
Sacramento, CA.........Feb 19-22
White Pine, MI...........Mar 4-6 (Marquette night of 5th)
Arkansas (various)....Mar 10-21
Lebanon, OH.........Mar 24-27

See ya!:D

I'll have to look, Randy. Not sure if the Dallas or Midlothian is closer to me. But we can certainly meet up for one of those.

I've noticed some other Covers popping up in Arlington and Fort Worth. Sure would be fun to have a few more join us.

I'm gonna be at the Hampton, just down from that Embassy Suites I was last at (Irving area). There is a Bennigan's next door I think.

I have set up a forum for "How to meet a Cover" aka "Dining adventures with fellow Covers". I'd like to close this thread and to entice people to start new threads rather than to continually add to this thread. That might help break out some of the 'specifics' and make it easier for people to follow.

I know better than to ask people to 'schedule' on the Calendar built into vBulletin (tho that might be nice to do).

I'm doing this because I am hoping it might make meeting other 'Covers' easier. I will be doing some traveling myself after almost 5 years of limited travel, so I'll chime in myself. I'd be happy to meet anyone, of course hoping that I can scrounge a free meal...

You comments and suggestions are welcome - Please use this thread: Comments on the Meeting Other Elsmar Covers (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=25589)

I am closing this thread and will 'make a start' with a post on my schedule from which you can consider for giving me your ideas and advice on form, content and other aspects of threads (in the thread linked to above).