One chance encounter and many near misses, but mostly I have run into many Cove members in other Q&A forums, mostly the ASQNet.
I met Dom Scumaci in Chicago a few years back while we were both working for organizations with divisions in Franklin Park. We had lunch and a brief discussion about quality things and our companies. Dom recently returned to the Cove after a spell of being 'too busy'. I know how that can be.
I used to work near where Energy lived, worked in a neighboring town for a time, and we both like to fish. Still in our tiny state, no chance encounters. Thanks to Bill, I had my first avitar of myself posted giving folks here a visual aid. Hopefully it doesn't give you a head start out the door!
Barb B. is nearby as well, but we have only chatted by phone a few times and we were going to get together for lunch sometime, but that plan hasn't happened yet. She has clients in CT, so there still may be a chance. Either that, I'll probably catch her giving a local ASQ section a presentation.
I once was on a business trip in Kansas City a few years back, about the time Marc had a client nearby the airport. I kept my eyes open for him (luckily, at that time Marc had a picture of himself posted, so I had something to go on), but no luck. When I returned home and had a chance to speak with Marc, we figured that we were about a day out of sync in making a chance meeting.
Other than that, I have had great connections with many of the Cove members here over the years and maintained good correspondence via email/snail-mail. I hope to meet more of you in person.
As for the t-shirts, not a bad idea, Marc. Let me know how to order one!! I enjoy being a part of this community.
Regards,
Kevin
