Dilip A. Shah - American Society for Quality

Vol. 24 No. 2 The Newsletter of the Measurement Quality Division, American Society for Quality June 2010 

Congratulations 

Dilip A. Shah 

MSC’s 

2010 

Woodington 

Award 

Winner

The Standard 

Vol 24, No. 2, June 2010 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Chair’s Corner ................................................................................. 3 

MSC 2010 Woodington Award winner .......................................... 5 

The Learning Curve ........................................................................ 8 

MQD minutes from March 25th, 2010 ......................................... 11 

MQD minutes from May 24th, 2010 ............................................ 13 

MQD Treasurer’s report for May 24th, 2010 ............................... 16 

Measurement Science Conference (MSC) 2010 ........................... 18 

ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement (WCQI) .. 21 

MQD Officers and Committee Chairs .......................................... 26 

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR/PUBLISHER 

Two of the three largest conferences we support 

with our booth and physical presence are now over. 

This issue will be hitting the newsstands on the edge 

of the deadline that we have set for each edition because 

we wanted to get all the news and photos from 

ASQ’s WCQI printed and published in a timely 

manner. Thanks to those that have made that goal 

possible: Dilip Shah and Elias Monreal. 

A huge congratulations go out to the division for achieving the highest 

award possible for an ASQ division: the J. S. McDermond Quality Award 

for 2008-2009. We have set the bar extremely high for ourselves and hope 

to continue to achieve this same level for the coming years. Congratulations 

to the officers who made this possible during that time frame: Craig 

Niemann, Chair; Dilip Shah, Chair-elect; Chris Grachanen, Treasurer; and 

Jay Bucher, Secretary. 

The MQD quarterly teleconference meeting at 2010 NCSL International 

Workshop & Symposium is set for Monday, July 26, 2010 from 4:00 to 

6:00pm in the Newport room at the Westin in Providence, RI. Our last two 

teleconference meeting minutes are included in this issue. Thanks to all 

who participated in each, and to those who support us on a regular basis. 

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CHAIR’S CORNER 

By Jay L. Bucher 

I’m amazed how fast time has passed since becoming the Chair of MQD. Once 

this issue is posted, we will have only one month left in the 2009/2010 ASQ 

year. I was just notified that the division has been awarded the J. S. McDermond 

Total Quality Award for 2008/2009 (see the next page). I’ve also included 

a picture of Dilip Shah accepting our award along with the other DAC 

(Division Affairs Council) Group Two recipients while attending WCQI 2010, 

on the next page. 

This is the time of year that the Chair is required to submit the division’s list of officers and chairs to 

ASQ headquarters. I thought I would include that list here, since it is not often that we recognize the 

dedication and support that is required of our volunteers to keep this great division up and running. 

Position 

Name 

Chair 

Chair Elect 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

Immediate Past Chair 

Auditing Chair 

Certification Exam Chair 

Historian 

Internet Liaison 

Membership Chair 

Newsletter Editor 

Nominating Committee Chair 

Voice of the Customer Chair 

Jay Bucher 

Dilip Shah 

Heather Wade 

Christopher Grachanen 

Craig Niemann 

Michael Sumich 

Jay Bucher 

Brandon Downing 

Jay Bucher 

Elias Monreal 

Jay Bucher 

Craig Niemann 

Elias Monreal 

As stamped on each of the division’s beautiful challenge coins: “Volunteers aren’t paid … Not because 

they’re worthless, but because they are priceless”. If anyone has a desire to fill any of our 

positions, or would just like more information on what the demands would be on your time, please don’t 

hesitate to call or write any of our officers or chairs. Most of their contact information can be found on 

the last page of each issue of The Standard. 

(Continued on page 4) 

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(Continued from page 3) 

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Dilip Shah is honored with Woodington Award 

at Measurement Science Conference 2010 

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 9:53am 

Dilip Shah was honored by the Measurement Science Conference with the 2010 Woodington Award in 

Pasadena, California on March 25, 2010. This award is intended to honor those individuals who personify 

the highest level of professionalism and dedication to the metrology community. The Woodington 

Award, since its inception in 1978, has been an annual award under the aegis of the Measurement Science 

Conference. It is awarded by the Conference to recognize a member of the Measurement Community 

who represents the highest level of professionalism and dedication to the Metrology Profession. 

Candidates for the Woodington Award shall have exhibited noteworthy Professional achievement in the 

Metrology Profession. 

Dilip is currently a Principal of E = mc3 Solutions, a consulting practice that provides training and consulting 

solutions in ISO9000/TS 16949, ISO17025, measurement and computer applications. 

Dilip is the co-author of The Metrology Handbook published by the ASQ Quality Press and has contributed 

to the 2010 re-write of the CCT Primer by the Quality Council of Indiana. Dilip participated in the 

development of ASQ’s Certified Calibration Technician exam. Dilip participates actively in the measurement 

related issues through National Conference of Standards Laboratories International (NCSLI) 

and the west coast based Measurement Science Conference (MSC) where he presents sessions, papers 

and workshops. Dilip also is a 

member of Institute of Electrical 

and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). 

Dilip is the recipient of MQD’s 

Highest Award, the 2005 Max J. 

Unis Award, and co-recipient of 

MSC’s 2003 Algie Lance Award 

for the Best Paper (Gage R. & R. 

versus ANOVA). 

Dilip is a Member of the A2LA 

Board of Directors (2006-2012). 

Dilip is a Chief Technical Officer 

for Workplace Training Inc. 

which provides many on-line 

measurement-related training 

options to the industry. Dilip is 

also involved in Learning & Development 

Committee activities 

of NCSLI. Dilip is a frequent 

contributor to the ASQ Quality 

Progress magazine’s Measure for 

Measure column. 


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THE LEARNING CURVE 

By Phil Painchaud 

This is the sixty-second in a contiguous series of quarterly columns, originally 

charted by our Founding Editor-in-Chief, as a vehicle for the exploration of the general 

subject of Metrology Education, and as a platform for the readers of this journal 

to express their own views on that subject. During the ensuing nearly two decades 

the dearth of publishable tracts opining reader views in response to this chartered 

subject have required this author aim some columns elsewhere, however this has allowed 

him the continuation of his nil admirari writing style. This format appears to 

please certain readers as well as our current Boss, the most esteemed Executive Editor 

of this periodic gazette as well. This time we are fortunate to be able to write 

somewhat on the subject of our mandate. So, following our long established custom, 

this Column will again be in the form of an open letter to him. 

Dear Boss: 

Well Boss it is now the middle of May. Yesterday you had to remind me via e-mail that this Column 

was due—a first ever lapse on my part. Alibi? None. Explanation: I have been a bit lethargic lately 

since my bout with the swine flu and pneumonia earlier this year. That conglomeration settled in my 

ears and I am at this time partially deaf. Two very expensive hearing aids don’t seem to help much. 

I was shocked as I had not given much thought to what I was to discuss in this Column 62. By a strange 

coincidence, in the same e-mail batch was a message from a nephew, a lawyer in Kansas City, sending 

me a copy of the examination that the State of Kansas required for an eighth grade graduation in 1898. I 

doubt that many PhD’s today could pass it. 

However that gave me an idea. As I have mentioned previously, the late Dr. Gene Watson, the father of 

the Metrology program at the California State University—Dominguez Hills, frequently worked on my 

patio developing the curricula for the classes. As he was less proficient at the keyboard than I, he would 

have me type his notes into a usable format. Besides, my extensive library was close at hand. As part of 

curricula, he would also develop the examinations, tests, and quizzes. The one that fascinated me the 

most was one that he had developed to “filter” out the dilettantes from the serious Metrology students 

early in the program. I don’t know if it was ever decided wither this examination was intended as the 

First Quarter Final or as the First Semester Final. 

Boss, this gave me one of my “brilliant” ideas. Remember a couple of years ago, I held a contest and 

offered a cash prize (of course I screwed up and was morally obligated to give three cash prizes). However 

it accomplished its purpose and got some reader reaction. So what I intend to do here is to present 

Dr. Watson’s examination as he dictated it to me, and offer a First, Second, and Third Cash Prize. First 

Prize will be $250 USD; the Second Prize will be $125 USD, and the Third Prize will be $75 USD 

(editor’s note: prize money to be paid by MQD). 

The examination rules will be as Dr. Watson originally specified: 

The Examination shall consist of 15 questions. 

Each question shall have a value of 10 points irrespective of the length or number of parts of the answer. 



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There shall be no partial credits for multi-part answers, all parts must be answered correctly for the 

answer to score. 

Correct answers shall receive a score of +10 points; non-answers shall have a score of zero; incorrect 

answers shall have a score -10 points. (Dr. Watson’s rational here was that a Metrologist is supposed 

to be correct in whatever he pronounces and if he is unable to do so he should plead nolo contendere 

and not try to answer.) Thus final scores could go negative. 

A perfect score would be +150, and a possible negative score could be -150. 

Now for my rules: 

This is an open book examination. Use any references you like, but when you do, cite your source 

each time. 

All answers must be typed on plain paper (editor’s note: not many typewriters are at hand, so a 

computer and printer will work just fine); no hand writing or paste-on. 

Each answer sheet must have a signed statement that the work on that sheet is your sole work and 

is not a collaboration with others. 

All answers must be MAILED to me via US Registered or Certified Mail. (Non US members may 

use whatever is equivalent in their nation’s mail service.) No e-mails, FAXs, or other electronic 

transmissions. 

While I intend to utilize Dr. Watson’s recorded answers to the questions, however should differences 

arise, I shall be the sole judge (editor’s note: MQD’s Chair, Chair-elect, Secretary and Treasurer 

are not eligible to participate). 

All answers must be in my hands by July 15, 2010. 

PROPOSED QUESTIONS FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER FINAL 

MEASUREMENT SCIENCE CURRICULUM—CSUDH 

Who was G.G. Stokes? 

For what is he famous? What unit of measurement is named for him? Define that unit. 

IEC versus ISO? 

Give the history of each and their purpose. What are their relationship, their authorities, and 

their limits? (An essay type answer is required here.) 

What is entropy? 

(An essay type answer is required here.) 

What is a Trough-to-Trough” voltage? 

How would you measure it? 

Who was René Antonio de Reaumur? 

What did he do of metrological importance, when? 

On the Rankine Thermodynamic scale 0°R=-459.67°F, BP=489.67°R. 

Where can you find it in use today? 

Who was Thomas Bugge? 



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What did he do that has resulted in vast importance in today’s Metrology? 

Who is the only Slav for which a measurement quantity is named? For what is he famous? 

Which measurement quantity is named for him? Define that quantity. 

Dynamic electrons have a mass of 5.7 x 10-¹²Kg/amp/sec=1 coulomb=6.29145 x 10^18 electrons. 

How long will it take to amass an electron mass of 1Kg? 

(A full step-by-step mathematic protocol is required here) 

What is Current Density? In what units is it normally expressed? In what units is Linear 

Current Density normally expressed? Where and what processes are these measurements 

critical? 

How much power (in Watts) does it take to cook a hot dog? 

(Caution: The correct answer to this question is independent of the mass of the sausage or its physical 

dimensions.) 

Describe how you would calibrate a leak detector? Enumerate all of the materials and/or devices 

used in that procedure. 

What is the principal constituent of Acid Rain? 

In the US Customary System a Cupful is standardized as 8 ounces. What is the equivalent in 

the Culinary System (i.e. Tea Spoonsful, etc.? What is the same equivalent in the S.I. System? 

In 1977 the International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC) issued IEC Publication #469-1 

internationally standardizing many Time Domain technology terms hitherto fore used colloquially 

and imprecisely. A few of these archaic terms are: Risetime; Falltime; Pulse Width; 

and Pulse Height. State the now internationally agreed upon term for each of these features 

and the rational for the new designation. 

After the answers have been evaluated and the awards made, I will publish Dr. Watson’s answers in this 

column (September issue). 

The Measurement Science Conference for this year has come and gone and you Boss were not there— 

we missed you. It was nice to see Dilip get the Woodington Award. Personally I was not so happy with 

the venue—too much walking for my worn out knees. I understand that it will be there in Pasadena 

again next year and then back to Anaheim again. 

Well Boss I think that wraps it up for this issue. Let us hope that cash for correct answers will result in 

more response from our readers, please let me know whatever you may hear. 

Phil Painchaud 

1110 West Dorothy Drive 

Brea, CA 92821-2017 

Phone: 1-714-529-6604 

FAX: 1-714-529-1109 

E-Mail: painchaud4@cs.com or olepappy@juno.com 


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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF QUALITY – MEASUREMENT QUALITY DIVISION (ASQ-MQD) 

Meeting at 2010 Measurement Science Conference (MSC) 

MEETING MINUTES 

March 25, 2010 

Call to order: The quarterly ASQ-MQD meeting was called to order at 6:00pm, PST by Dilip Shah. The 

meeting requirements for a quorum are met. 

Roll Call: The following persons were in attendance: Phil Painchaud, Dilip Shah (Chair-Elect), Graeme 

Payne (Nominating Chair), Heather Wade (MQD Secretary), Earl Paazig. In attendance by phone starting 

at 6:07pm: Elias Monreal (Membership Chair & Voice of Customer Representative). 

Absent: Jay Bucher (Chair), Chris Grachanen (Treasurer), Leta Thrasher (ASQ Administration) 

(editor’s note: Jay was representing MQD at the ASQ Section 1303—State of University of Iowa Section 

meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, during this teleconference call; the theme for the evening was 

“Tribute to Measurement/Metrology”.) 

Agenda Issues 

MQD Financials 

Chris Grachanen sent a copy of the financials by e-mail prior to this meeting. A copy from the e-mail are 

included below: 

MQD accounts as of February 26, 2010 are; 

Checking Balance at $92,156.44 

Money Market Balance at $79,739.33. 

Chris recently paid the following MQD bills for March 2010; 

ASQ HQ – Billing and other charges = $732.93. 

NCSLI - Multifunction DVDs + Joe Simmons Scholarship + ASEE Conference Booth = $4,544.44 

Chris has NCSLI invoice for breakdown cost, includes ASEE (in Louisville, KY). Georgia Harris & 

Elisabeth Gentry (from NIST) and Gloria Neely (from NCSLI) will be in attendance. 

MQD Display Booths 

Dilip highlights the advantages of the mini-booth; such as being able to carry on a plane (which saves 

~$300 in shipping costs). Jay currently has the bigger booth. Dilip has a 3 rd booth (mid-sized and made 

of Mylar). He is awaiting RMA from booth media-makers (this was a booth that was incorrectly made, 

and has since been replaced). Dilip will take an MQD booth from ASQ warehouse to ASQ World Conference 

on Quality & Improvement (WCQI) in May 2010 in St. Louis, MO. Graeme will take minibooth 

from MSC for regional NCSLI meetings for April and May. He will then return it to Dilip. 

Graeme remarks that the booth media is difficult to remove from carrying case. Dilip agrees that it is a 

snug fit but not difficult. 

ASQ-CCT Survey 

Elias reports that he is behind in uploading the ASQ-CCT survey for inclusion in the next newsletter. 

Approximately 52 to 60% in ASQ-MQD membership do not have an ASQ certification. ~600 people are 

pending for section payment thru ASQ. Memberships may have lapsed. 

ACTION: Goal is to upload the survey in Q2 2010. 

Next Teleconference 

The next ASQ-MQD teleconference will be in May 2010. 



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New Business: 

Phil – nothing to report 

ASQ Senior Fellowship: Graeme reported he has received no feedback on an article written for those 

seeking ASQ Fellowship. There are 300 potential candidates. 

Survey Software: Dilip reports that ASQ has purchased new survey software for sections & divisions to 

use. 

The Standard newsletter: Phil would like to get feedback (any) on articles in The Standard. Earl reports 

that unless he receives an e-mail (announcing the publication of the newsletter) that he won’t seek 

it to read it. Phil advocates for a hard copy mailed for people to physically have. Jay sends “The Standard” 

electronically to ASQ to be uploaded and forwarded to ASQ members by ASQ. ACTION ITEM: 

Are members even getting the newsletter? No one in attendance at this MQD meeting seems to recall 

getting notification from ASQ. How do we know if others are getting notifications? Is there tracking by 

ASQ? Get this information from Leta. 

Earl – nothing to report. 

Heather – announces participation in ASQ-CCT Item Writing Workshop with Jay Bucher, held at ASQ 

headquarters in February 2010. At that meeting, Jay also invited Heather to join ASQ-CCT Committee. 

Heather accepted the invitation. 

Woodington Award 

Heather – Recognizes Dilip Shah for being awarded the Woodington Award, presented at MSC. Phil 

explains that the Woodington Award is the highest award worldwide in the metrology community. 

Future Conference Attendance 

Dilip will be presenting at the St. Louis WCQI and manning the MQD booth like he did last year. Dilip 

is also presenting a workshop at NCSLI and doing booth duty. Graeme – will not be at ASQ World Conference 

on Quality & Improvement in May 2010 in St. Louis, MO. He will be at NCSLI Conference in 

Rhode Island in July 2010. 

This year (2010) MSC will be hosting its first Fall tutorial workshops (5 only) in October, 2010 in Irvine, 

CA. Dilip will be conducting his Measurement Uncertainty workshop, as well as Jay will be conducting 

a full day tutorial on A Paperless Quality Calibration Program That Complies with Domestic 

and International Standards & Regulations. MSC will be held in Pasadena, CA on March 14-18, 2011, 

then in Anaheim (return to Disneyland) in 2012. 

Adjournment 

6:27 pm (PST) Dilip makes motion to adjourn meeting. Graeme & Phil seconds the motion. All approve. 

Meeting is adjourned. 

Meeting Minutes Submitted by: Heather Wade, Secretary April 9, 2010 

Meeting Minutes Approved by: Jay L. Bucher, Chair 



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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF QUALITY – 

MEASUREMENT QUALITY DIVISION (ASQ-MQD) 

MEETING MINUTES 

May 24, 2010 

Call to order: The quarterly ASQ-MQD meeting was called to order at approximately 6:30pm (Eastern 

Daylight Time). The meeting requirements for a quorum are met. 

Roll Call: The meeting was held by conference call. The following persons were in attendance: Dilip 

Shah (Chair-Elect), Graeme Payne (Nominating Chair), Heather Wade (MQD Secretary), Jay Bucher 

(Chair), Chris Grachanen (Treasurer). In attendance starting at 6:55pm: Elias Monreal (Membership 

Chair & Voice of Customer Representative). 

Agenda Issues 

J.S. McDermitt Total Quality Award 

The Measurement Quality Division (MQD) of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) has earned the 

2008-09 Quality Management Section of J.S. McDermond Total Quality Award, one of the highest honors 

a division can earn in the Society. The Measurement Quality Division was honored at ASQ’s 64th 

annual conference; the World Conference on Quality and Improvement (WCQI) on May 24, 2010 in St. 

Louis, MO. Dilip received four lapel pins and a trophy for display. The trophy is to be displayed with 

the booth display at conferences. The MQD Board members of ’08-’09 shall be awarded the lapel pins; 

Jay Bucher, Dilip Shah, Woody Niemann, and Chris Grachanen. 

MQD Financials 

Chris Grachanen sent a copy of the financials by e-mail prior to this meeting. A copy of that report can 

be found in its entirety on page 16/17. 

ASQ Staffing Update 

Jay announced that Leta Thrasher is no longer with ASQ. Jeanine Becker is our temporary person. Michelle 

Mason is the Managing Director for Community Development. ASQ is seeking a replacement for 

Leta. 

Metrology Handbook 

Chris notes that over 4000 (4150) copies have been sold domestically (USA) and internationally. It is 

now in its 4 th printing. 

Jay announces that the Handbook will currently not be updated as the Certified Calibration Technician 

(CCT) body of knowledge (BOK) is essentially the same. The original addendum is also still available. 

Dilip recommends some type of update to Metrology Handbook due to new versions of reference standards, 

such as ISO 17025 & ANSI Z540. (Editor’s note: Jay will investigate the possibility of updating 

the current addendum to include this information) 

ASQ WCQI 

Dilip and Elias are in attendance at ASQ’s World Conference on Quality & Improvement in St. Louis, 

Missouri. Steady booth traffic between WCQI sessions. ~250 multimedia Metrology DVDs were distributed 

in the 1 st day. Jay’s pens also going fast. Elias would like to post some pictures from WQCI conference 

in the next “The Standard” newsletter (they follow this report). 



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Next ASQ-MQD Meeting 

The next ASQ-MQD meeting will be moved from Wednesday, July 28 to Monday, July 26 at 4:00pm 

ET. This will be held at NCSLI’s annual conference in Providence, Rhode Island. Dilip will forward the 

meeting room information. Chris and Jay are not attending NCSLI this year. Graeme will attend 2010 

NCSLI conference and may be able to do booth duty. 

CCT Exam 

Chris: Asked how many people are signed up for June 4 CCT exam. 

Jay: Heather & Jay were ineligible to participate in last weekend’s CCT Item Review Workshop at 

ASQ (because of their participation in the Item Writing Workshop). Jay to contact ASQ for 

workshop update. 

Jay: Michael Byrnes, from ASQ, gave presentation on ASQ certification process to NCSLI-Madison 

(Wisconsin) section meeting on May 14th, 2010. 

Dilip: All 3 examinees have passed, who took CCT exam at Measurement Science Conference (MSC) 

in March 2010. 

Dilip: Gave CCT workshop to 16 people at NASA-JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab). Those in participation are 

slated to take the CCT exam on July 28. 

New Business: 

Chris: Next burning project for division – MQD to pursue another initiative (Jay will update 2010/11 

budget to reflect this expense) 

Dilip: Would like to pursue Metrology Handbook update 

Metrology Multi-media DVD 

Jay: Gave away 26 copies of multi-media DVD at NCSLI-Madison meeting. 

Dilip: Elias took 10 copies of DVD from WCQI to distribute. 

Jay: Giving presentation to NCSLI-Twin Cities (Minnesota) & will also take DVDs for distribution. 

Graeme: Spoke about CCT at NCSLI-Oak Ridge, Tennessee last week and distributed a ‘large number’ 

of DVDs. (Editor’s note: here is Graeme’s report…) I was a speaker at a meeting of the NCSLI 

Tennessee Section, held at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. I was 

asked to speak about the ASQ CCT program on behalf of Jay Bucher, The CCT program chair, 

and as part of that presentation I also gave a lot of background about ASQ Certifications and 

how they are developed. The presentation was very well received, and I found out that there 

were a number of people who came to the meeting only for that portion. (Editor’s note: MQD is 

the sponsor for the CCT) 

CCT Logo 

Graeme: Announced that on the ASQ website – membership page, there is a link to download a logo for 

each of the ASQ certifications. Each logo is also branded with the year. 

Jay: Has the logo on his website (without the year). He also offers discounts on his presentations to 

CCT recipients, as well as NCSLI members. 

Voice of Customer Survey 

Elias is still formulating questions for Voice of Customer Survey. July was the month to send out survey...hope 

not too late for action plans in upcoming QMP. IF the board prefers, could run survey in June 

for review in July? Timeline is tight but hope to get more that 10% feedback. Will send survey to board 

for final approval. Elias asks what incentives can be offered to entice responses to surveys, because of 

low turnout. Elias will distribute the survey question to the MQD Board for input. 



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Newsletter Metrology Questions Contest 

The Metrology Questions Contest will be published in this next issue of The Standard. MQD Board 

members are ineligible for prizes. Dilip asks MQD members if they’re receiving “The Standard” newsletter. 

Most reply that yes they are and that they’re downloading it from the ASQ website. 

World Metrology Day 

Jay spoke with a producer from the Rachel Maddow Show for show segment on World Metrology Day 

(May 20, 2010). Here’s a link to the segment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ywTk_XDL3w. In 

Rachel Maddow’s words, “METROLOGY RULES!!!” 

Adjournment 

7:06 pm (EDT) Dilip makes motion to adjourn meeting. Graeme & Heather seconds the motion. All approve. 

Meeting is adjourned. 

Meeting Minutes Submitted by: Heather Wade, Secretary May 26, 2010 

Meeting Minutes Approved by: Jay L. Bucher, Chair 


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MQD TREASURER’S REPORT 

May 2010 

Per Apr 2010 Bank Statement 

MQD continues to have a strong balance sheet (Statement of Financial Position) with over $170,500.00 

combined checking and saving account balances. 

Commercial Checking Account Ending Leger Balance (31 Apr10): $90,787.77 

Money Market Saving Account Ending Balance (31 Apr10): $79,773.68 

Membership Revenue for last 10 months ending 30 Apr 2010: $18,144 

Investment Income for 10 months ending 30 Apr 2010: $165 

Royalties Income (Metrology Handbook) for Jan to Dec 2009: $2,763 

Total revenues for all sources for last 10 months ending 30 Apr 2010: $21,073 

Budgeted MQD Expenses for last 10 months ending 30 Apr 2010: $23,791 

The net deficit (net loss) for last 10 months ending 30 Apr 2010: $2,718 1 

Note 1: Period covers the $10,000 paid out for MQD’s sponsorship share of the Metrology Multimedia 

DVD project. 

Note 2: The following is 25 Mar 2010 statement regarding Metrology Handbook Revenue that has yet to 

be received; 



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Note 3: The following is MQD’s Depreciation Schedule as of 30 Apr 2010; 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Christopher L. Grachanen 


MQD Page 18 

MSC 2010 

At the MQD booth during MSC 2010: 

Left: Phil Painchaud all dressed up and no 

where to go. 

Below: Dilip Shah and Graeme Payne. 


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MSC 2010 

Four (4) MSC Woodington Award 

winners at the MQD booth during MSC 

2010: Back row: Georgia Harris and 

Dilip Shah, front row: Phil Painchaud 

and Jesse Morse. 

At the MQD booth during 

MSC 2010: Phil 

Painchaud and Heather 

Wade discussing the 

changing of the guard? 

Heather is the newest 

officer of MQD, and 

Phil probably the longest 

serving member. Thanks 

to both for their dedication 

and support of 

MQD and the measurement 

sciences. 


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MSC 2010 

Dilip giving his presentation on the CCT program. 

Heather Wade and Phil Painchaud with their door prizes. 


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MSC 2010 

Dilip pulling booth duty at both MSC 2010 in March, and again at WCQI in May. Thanks for all the 

dedication and support. 

WCQI 2010 


MQD Page 22 

WCQI 2010 

Dilip receiving the MQD award for the J. S. McDermond Total Quality Award, 2008-2009. 


MQD Page 23 

WCQI 2010 


MQD Page 24 

WCQI 2010 

Dilip Shah and Elias Monreal at the MQD booth. 


MQD Page 25 

WCQI 2010 

Dilip during the May 24th teleconference call from WCQI 2010. Picture taken by Elias Monreal. 


MQD Page 26 

MEASUREMENT QUALITY DIVISION OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS 

Chair, Certification Chair, Publication Chair, 

Newsletter Editor/Publisher, Share Point 

Administrator 

Jay L. Bucher, ASQ-CCT 

Bucherview Metrology Services, LLC 



Voice (608) 846-6968 

E-mail: yokota-69@charter.net 

Chair-Elect, Program Chair 

Dilip A. Shah 

E = mc3 Solutions 

3359 Styx Hill Road, 

Medina, Ohio 44256-9755 

Voice (330) 328-4400 / Fax (330) 336-3974 

E-mail: emc3solu@aol.com, dashah@aol.com 

Treasurer, NCSL International Representative 

Christopher L. Grachanen 

Manager, Houston Metrology Group HP 

P. O. Box 692000 MS070110 

Houston, TX 77269-2000 

Voice (281) 518-8486 / Fax (281) 518-7275 

E-mail: Chris.Grachanen@hp.com 

Secretary 

Heather A. Wade 

Laboratory Calibration Officer, ASQ-CCT 

NSF International 

789 N. Dixboro Road 

Ann Arbor, MI 48105 

Voice (734) 913-5712 

E-mail: wade@nsf.org 

Immediate Past Chair 

Craig A. Niemann, SMSgt, USAF 

51 MXS/MXM 

E-mail: craig.niemann@osan.af.mil 

Website Manager 





Voice (608) 846-6968 


Standards Committee Representative 





Voice (608) 846-6968 


Examining Chair 

Duane Allen 

U. S. Navy 

P.O. Box 5000, Code MS11 

Corona, CA 92878-5000 

Voice (909) 273-4783 / Fax (909) 273-4599 

E-mail: duane.allen@navy.mil 

Membership Chair, Voice of the Customer Rep. 

Elias Monreal 

Industrial Tool Die & Engineering 

4765 S. Overland Dr. 

Tucson, AZ 85714 

Voice (520) 241-0478 

E-mail: emonreal@hotmail.com 

Historian 

Brandon Downing 

3054 Cross Creek Dr 

Cumming, GA 30040 

Voice (678) 983 9455 

E-mail: bdowning42@comcast.net 

Nominating Chair 

Craig A. Niemann, CMSgt (Sel), USAF 

51 MXS/MXM 

E-mail: craig.niemann@osan.af.mil 

Joe Simmons Scholarship 

Norm Belecki 

7413 Mill Run Dr 

Derwood, MD 20855-1156 

Voice (301) 869-4520 

E-mail: n.belecki@ieee.org

Dilip A. Shah - American Society for Quality

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