LINCOLN, NEB. (October 13, 2006)—The American Society of Quality Section 1302’s October member meeting, which highlights the Nebraska Edgerton Quality Award Program will be held Wednesday, October 18, Noon-1 p.m., via videoconference televised from the Edgerton Explorit Center in Aurora, Neb., to sites in Kearney, Lincoln, and Omaha. Registrants need only bring their own lunches. The event is planned in conjunction with observance of National Quality Month in October.

Guest speaker Clint Paisley from Proctor and Gamble—IAMS in Aurora will discuss his company’s experience with the Edgerton process and the company-wide improvements that resulted from it.

To register for the free videoconference, members and guests need to RSVP to Al Schrader at 402-467-3784, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , and let him know which of the following sites they will be attending:

• Kearney Public Library (Capacity: 20)

2020 1st Ave., 2nd Floor

• Southeast Community College, Lincoln (Capacity: 76)

Continuing Education Learning Center

301 S. 68th St. Place

(NOTE: NOT at 84th & O Campus)

• Omaha State Office Building (Capacity: 36)

1311 Farnam on the Mall

Second Floor Conference Room #207

The Edgerton Award program is based on the proven results of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award criteria. Using criteria standard among world-class organizations, Nebraska businesses can excel in all areas of business development, including leadership, strategic planning, customer relations, human resources, knowledge management, process management and market results. Through the process of applying, companies engage in a self-assessment and receive a system-wide review and feedback report from external examiners.

The Edgerton Quality Awards Program is a service of the Nebraska Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The Nebraska Diplomats and Nebraska Section 1302 of the American Society for Quality sponsor the Edgerton Award. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development administers the program.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Jenne Rodriguez at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3745, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Individuals who are hearing and/or speech impaired and have a TDD, may contact the department through the Statewide Relay System by calling one of the following numbers:
711, (800) 833- 7352 (TDD), or (800) 833-0920 (voice).
The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505, or (402) 471-3111.