Boulder Quality Meetup

Topic: Agile Lean Six Sigma – Hacking Lean Six Sigma for Results
Cost: Free and open to all
Note: Joint meeting with ASQ Saint Louis MO Section
Note: Joint Section registration form
Place: Web Conference Webex

• Meeting link: https://asq.webex.com/asq/j.php?MTID=maf00162805d1d04386467cc22c42c34c
• Meeting number: 2553 327 0016
• Password: YfW4aQMK58b

When: 26 Feb 2026 (Thursday) at 5:45pm to 7:30pm US-MT meeting
5:45 pm Web Conference Start: Networking, Welcome and Section Business
6:00 pm Presentation

• Speaker: Jay Arthur, QI Macros
• Topic: Agile Lean Six Sigma – Hacking Lean Six Sigma for Results
• Presentation Slides and Video posted after meeting
• Abstract:

-- Learn about Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statical Process Control (SPC).
-- Learn better ways to start Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
-- Over half the population hates math and statistics. Learn how to help them
embrace quality tools.
-- Lean how smart performance charts (Control, Pareto, Histogram) help optimize business performance.

• Bio: Bio Jay Arthur, teaches people how to turn data into dollars using Microsoft Excel.

-- Jay helped a healthcare system reduce rejected claims by $24 million/year and a manufacturing company reduce scrap by $1 million/year.
-- Jay is the author of
--- Book: Lean Six Sigma Demystified 2nd Ed (McGraw 2014),
--- Book: Lean Six Sigma for Hospitals 2nd Ed (McGraw 2014).
--- Book: Agile Process Innovation (2019)
--- Software QI Macros, a package that automates all of the charts, graphs, and documents required for quality improvement.

• References: via QI Marcos web site

-- Lean Six Sigma Free Yellow Belt
-- Lean Six Sigma Blog
-- Lean Six Sigma training
-- Lean Six Sigma resources
-- Lean Six Sigma Webinars
-- Lean Six SigmaExcel Templates
7:15 pm After Presentation Networking
7:30 pm Web Conference End: meeting over

Meeting also posted on MyASQ Boulder Community Event
and on myASQ St. Louis MO meeting event

• Meeting link: https://asq.webex.com/asq/j.php?MTID=m142d5a059abe2b9338630c219d44147a
• Meeting number: 2554 275 2875
• Password: MThD2E25B2q

When: 26 Mar 2026 (Thursday) at 5:45pm to 7:30pm US-MT meeting
5:45 pm Web Conference Start: Networking, Welcome and Section Business
6:00 pm Presentation

• Speaker: Bob Napoletan, ASQ Syracuse Section Chair
• Topic: ISO 9001:2026, 14001:2026 Changes
• Presentation Slides and Video posted after meeting
• Abstract:

-- The 2026 Version of ISO 9001 is expected to be released in October of 2026.
-- So, what’s new? The International Organization of Standardization (ISO) is supposed to review and issue revisions every five years.
-- But this revision had taken 10 years, so you might expect some radical changes.
-- This presentation will provide some answers on what’s new in the standard, how this change impacts other quality management system standards and what steps to take next.
-- It will also answer the question of timing and what happens to current certifications once the new revision is published.

• Bio: Bob Napoletano, has been working with the ISO 9000 series of quality management system standards since their first publication in 1987.
  -- Bob has helped many companies develop and implement quality management
  systems to achieve third party certification.
  -- Bob's efforts have included gap analysis and mitigation, general employee training, internal auditor training, documentation development and change management.
  -- He has also been a lead assessor for Bureau Veritas.
  -- He has worked with ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001
• References: None-Yet

7:15 pm After Presentation Networking
7:30 pm Web Conference End: meeting over

Meeting also posted on MyASQ Boulder Community Event

Topic: A practical summary of concepts from Basic Statistics: Principles and Applications
Cost: Free and open to all
Note: Organized by ASQ Saint Louis MO Section
RSVP via ASQ St Louis registration page
Place: St. Louis MO Section Zoom info

• Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NRb0FSprSS-VhLdpvrPB9A

When: 28 Apr 2026 (Thursday) at Tuesday 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm US-Mountain
4:45 pm Web Conference Start: Welcome and Section Business
5:00 pm Presentation

• Speaker: Ron Sedlock, the quality Catalyst
• Topic: A practical summary of concepts from Basic Statistics: Principles and Applications
• Presentation Slides and Video posted after meeting
• Abstract:

-- Ron will walk us through foundational statistical principles, including:
--- What is a statistic
--- The three elements of any group of numbers
--- Alpha and Beta risks
--- Statistical significance
--- Practical applications of statistics in quality

• Bio: Ron Sedlock has 50 years of Statistics and Quality experience.
  -- He brings exceptional depth and perspective to the field.
  -- His career began under the personal mentorship of Dr. W. Edwards Deming and Dr. Joseph M. Juran, two of the most influential leaders in the history of quality.
  -- Ron holds a BS in Chemistry and Mathematics from Cleveland State
  University.
  -- Ron is also a military veteran serving with the 1st Air Cavalry in Vietnam.
  -- Ron has been a member of ASQ/ASQC since 1976, Ron has earned multiple ASQ certifications, including:
  --- Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
  --- Master Black Belt (CMBB)
  --- Quality Auditor (CQA)
  --- Quality Engineer (CQE)
  --- Reliability Engineer (CRE)
  -- This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert whose career spans decades of quality leadership and continuous improvement.
• References: None-Yet

6:00 pm After Presentation Networking
6:15 pm Web Conference End: meeting over
Meeting also posted on MyASQ Boulder Community Event
Also on myASQ St. Louis Community Event

• Speaker: Melissa Tondi, AI Ops, Delivery Ops Strategist
• Topic: IColorado AI Protection Act
• Presentation Slides and Video posted after meeting
• Abstract:

-- The Colorado AI Act, officially known as the "Artificial Intelligence and Data Privacy Act," aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the state.
-- Key Provisions:
---- Transparency Requirements: Organizations must disclose when AI is used in decision-making processes that affect individuals.
---- Data Privacy: The act emphasizes the protection of personal data used in AI systems, ensuring compliance with existing data privacy laws.
---- Accountability: Companies are held accountable for the outcomes of their AI systems, particularly in high-stakes areas like employment and credit.
-- Implementation Timeline:
---- The act is set to be implemented in phases, with specific deadlines for compliance and reporting.
-- Stakeholder Involvement:
---- The Colorado government encourages input from various stakeholders, including businesses, civil rights groups, and technology experts, to refine the regulations.
-- Current Status:
---- As of now, the act is in the process of being finalized, with ongoing discussions about its implications and enforcement mechanisms.
-- For the latest updates and detailed provisions, refer to the Colorado state government’s official resources or legal analyses.

• Bio: Melissa Tondi is a technology and delivery operations leader focused on helping organizations evolve into AI-enabled, high-performing, quality-driven ecosystems.
  -- Her career has centered on transforming Quality and SDLC practices into modern systems built for speed, reliability, and intelligent automation.
  -- She specializes in building future-ready Quality and Test Engineering models, designing scalable delivery frameworks, and partnering with leaders to drive organizational change.
  -- Today, much of her work focuses on integrating AI and automation into engineering workflows with a human-centered approach that enhances decision-making, strengthens quality, and accelerates value delivery.
  -- She cares deeply about creating environments where teams can innovate sustainably, align quickly, and deliver with confidence.
  -- Whether coaching teams on modern engineering practices, or shaping AI-enabled quality and testing strategies,
  -- Melissa thrives at the intersection of technology, people, and organizational systems.
• References:
  -- CO Government Bill SB24-205 Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence
  -- LinkedIn "CO AI Act - Are You Ready Part 1 of 3"
  -- LinkedIn "CO AI Act - Are You Ready- Part 2 of 3"
  -- LinkedIn "CO AI Act - Are You Ready - Part 3 of 3"

7:15 pm After Presentation Networking
7:30 pm Web Conference End: meeting over

Meeting also posted on MyASQ Boulder Community Event