The February 5 meeting, which included social networking and a presentation from Doug Hoffman entitled "Avoiding the Test and Test Again Syndrome" was a productive second event since the reboot of our San Francisco Section of ASQ.  The topic was very informative and useful (especially to those of us in the tech industry), and based on the questions from the audience afterwards, there was broad interest in the topic.  The attendees also seemed pleased with the format (networking from 6 to 7 pm and 8 to 9 pm, with snacks instead of a full dinner, and a formal presentation from 7 to 8 pm), and everyone appreciated the new meeting space, donated by Booz Allen Hamilton on the 33rd Floor of 101 California, with a gorgeous nighttime view of the Bay Bridge.

The one item of official business was presented by Rob Power, the Chair of the Nominating Committee, which was that the slate of officer Nominees for the 2009-2010 fiscal year are Gerard Auguste for Chair, Joe Vivolo for Secretary, and Barrie Simpson for Treasurer -- the current officers, running for re-election.  All other offices listed here are appointed by the Chair with consultation from the Leadership Committee.  Unless someone steps forward in the next month to contest one or more of these offices, we will announce the election of this slate at our March 19 meeting.  In the event of any contested offices, the list of nominees will be announced on March 19, and the election will be at our April meeting.

More photos and video clips will follow soon.