Chair's Message

February 2026

For this year it is important to support the members from the Pine Tree section who transferred to Granite State at the end of last year. The integration is a major activity for 2026 including events in Maine.

The section is planning some interesting programs for this year.

For membership meetings we anticipate 6 in-person meetings in New Hampshire and 6 in-person meetings in Maine. Recognizing that for many members, travel to meetings is difficult, we are also collaborating with other sections to offer their on-line meetings. This should provide multiple opportunities for both in-person and on-line attendance.

We are also planning a significant education program. This will include on-line courses typically six to eight weeks long. We expect a full day in-person course in both New Hampshire and in Maine. We are planning a few webinars during the year. The quarterly Quality Reading Group will also continue.

Collaboration with others is important, so we are working with other sections and with ASQ divisions. We intend to strengthen ties with other professional societies in both New Hampshire and in Maine including joint events.

2026 should be an eventful year for the section.

We would like to know about members who have recently earned a new certification. Please contact Dan O’Leary, the Section Chair, at doleary@memberleader.asq.org so we can announce your achievement in the Newsletter.

There are many opportunities to get involved. We need people to join the SLT, to speak at Membership Meetings, present at Educational Events, and write Professional Development articles for the newsletter. To become involved please contact Dan O’Leary, the Section Chair, at doleary@memberleader.asq.org

Dan O’Leary CMDA, CQA, CQE, CRE, CSSBB

Chair, Granite State Section