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SUMMARY:ASQ: Biomedical Consortium - Situational Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Situational Leadership – \nInfluence people to build solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou didn’t get into quality to be the bottleneck. \nYou’re here to build excellence and ensure quality. But if your days are filled with friction\, constantly having to enforce rules with resistant colleagues and frustrated teams\, it’s exhausting. Being seen as the primary rule enforcer can make you feel like a bottleneck\, not a strategic partner. \nIt’s time for a new approach. \nIn this 90-minute virtual masterclass\, you will learn a proven leadership framework to diagnose why people resist and exactly how to adapt your approach to get buy-in\, reduce conflict\, and champion quality effectively. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here for more info or to register!
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/asq-biomedical-consortium-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ASQ
ORGANIZER;CN="ASQ-MN%20Section":MAILTO:info@mnasq.org
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SUMMARY:INCOSE: Forgotten Star + INTERTEK Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Forgotten Star + INTERTEK FACILITY TOUR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy: North Star Chapter INCOSE\n\nFollow\n\n\n\nForgotten Star Brewing Co.Fridley\, MN \nTuesday\, Mar 17 from 4:30 pm to 8 pm\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\n1. Nothing via Mailchimp is authorized by the INCOSE North Star Chapter. • 2. Gather at Forgotten Star Brewing • 3. Intertek facility tour \n\n\n\n\n• Please avoid clicking links in Mailchimp email that claims to be from the INCOSE North Star Chapter\, and disregard any such email. The Chapter discontinued use of Mailchimp after January. A security notice follows the event announcement below. \n• Please come and join us in-person for the March INCOSE North Star event\,\nfalling incidentally on St. Patrick’s Day\, progressing from Forgotten Star Brewery to a facility tour of Intertek. \nRSVP: at right\, red “Reserve a spot” button \nlocation: two sites in Fridley\, Minnesota 55421 \nAgenda \nsite: Forgotten Star Brewing Company\n38 Northern Stacks Drive \n4:30 – Networking and socializing—Ask the staff and look for signage\, for direction to the space set aside for the INCOSE North Star Chapter. \n5:30 – Welcoming remarks from the North Star Chapter\, outside Forgotten Star’s doors\, weather permitting \nProgress north to the northeast corner of Intertek\, in the Northern Stacks industrial park —option: 20 minutes’ walk up the tracks. \nsite: Intertek\n40 51st Way NE #100 \n6:00 – Reconvene in the lobby in the northeast corner. \nIntertek is a Total Quality Assurance resource for operations and supply chains in multiple industries. 1000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries provide outsourced\, innovative\, tailored\, mission-critical assurance\, testing\, inspection and certification solutions. The Fridley location is the home of the region’s Electrical Safety testing teams; including Medical Device\, General Industrial and EMC/EMI. \nWith the same street address\, Intertek Building and Construction (Professional Service Industries) provides assurance\, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. This includes construction materials testing\, geotechnical services\, environmental consulting\, industrial hygiene\, and specialty testing \nSpeakers\, conducting the tour for us \nMary Margaret Bartik\, PhD [linkedin.com]\, Medical Device Electrical Safety Team Lead Centered in Microbiology & Immunology\, with a substantial background in academia\, business\, and work in the industry; Biotechnology\, Medical Devices\, Cell Culture\, R&D\, and business development. \nBefore 2023\, Mary Margaret owned MMB Scitech Consulting and Midwest SiTech\, as a consultant for scientific writing\, editing and grantsmanship\, proposal development\, data analysis and experimental design\, Business development\, strategic planning\, and laboratory design. \nByron Smith is the Engineering Manager for Electrical Safety at Intertek (Fridley\, MN) where he has been helping clients achieve their testing and certification goals for the past 11 years.He started as an engineer testing medical devices to national and international standards before moving to management roles within the organization. He now leads the lab with an emphasis on improving training\, doing work the right way\, being open-minded when problem solving\, and clearly communicating with clients. \nByron graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Outside of work he enjoys competing in triathlons\, hiking\, and playing overly complicated board games with his friends. \nAgain\, please \n\nDisregard anything from Mailchimp claiming to represent the INCOSE North Star Chapter.\nLet us know how many are coming with the red button at upper right\, “Reserve a spot”\nGather between 4:30 and 5:30 at Forgotten Star.\nMeet at 6:00 in the lobby at the northeast of Intertek.\n\n____ \nSecurity Notice: unauthorized email \nThe Mailchimp deliveries Feb. 11 with the subject “information” were not authorized by the North Star Chapter. No notices distributed by Mailchimp after January have been authorized by the North Star Chapter. \nAt this time\, the chapter has no indication that financial or sensitive personal information was exposed. However\, email addresses in our contact list may have been accessed. We are issuing this notice out of an abundance of caution for our members and community. \nAt this time\, official chapter communications are distributed through our chapter Gmail account\, Eventbrite\, our website\, and the Connect platform internal to INCOSE members. \nNot necessarily related or associated with the North Star Chapter\, email this month regarding continuing education\, from “Huntress” re assigned tasks\, are also considered illegitimate and so a risk for phishing and malicious links.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-forgotten-star-intertek-facility-tour/
LOCATION:Forgotten Star Brewing Company\, 38 Northern Stacks Drive\, Fridley\, Minnesota\, 55421
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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SUMMARY:NSBE: Professional Engineer Society Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nConnect with Twin Cities STEM Professionals.  Join engineers\, technologists\, and students from across the Twin Cities for the Professional Engineering Society Mixer\, a collaborative networking event bringing together members from multiple engineering and STEM organizations.\n\n\nParticipating organizations include NSBE\, IEEE\, INCOSE\, SAE\, SHPE\, EWB\, MNSPE\, BIT\, APWA\, SME\, ION\, AIAA\, MN ASQ\, ASCE\, and MFESTS. \nThis event provides an opportunity to connect with professionals\, learn about engineering societies\, and build relationships across disciplines and career stages. Whether you are a student exploring career paths or an experienced professional looking to expand your network\, this evening is designed to bring the engineering community together. \nThe evening will include interactive networking activities\, organization introductions\, and a keynote talk by Steve Gompertz\, QRx Partners\, who will share insights on how engineering plays a critical role in saving and restoring lives through medical technology. \nA catered Italian dinner will be served during the program with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options. \nStudents\, early-career engineers\, and experienced professionals are all welcome. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\nSteve Gompertz is a leader in Quality Systems management. His career includes roles in quality systems development and implementation\, project management\, engineering automation\, configuration management\, audit\, and software development for companies including St. Jude Medical\, Boston Scientific\, Medtronic\, Vital Images\, and Control Data. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University\, and certifications in quality management\, biomedical auditing\, project management\, and configuration management. \nMr. Gompertz has developed a Quality Systems Capability Model merging Risk Management and CMMI concepts to create the only method available to quantitatively measure a quality system’s effectiveness and potential. He is also responsible for coining the term\, “dysfunctional compliance” to describe the situation where a company meets all regulatory and statutory requirements but still experiences significant quality issues due to not addressing quality from a true systems perspective. \nSteve Gompertz’s LinkedIn profile \n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: Walter Library | University of Minnesota Libraries – Room 402 \nParking Information: https://campusmaps.umn.edu/walter-library
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/nsbe-professional-engineer-society-mixer/
LOCATION:Walter Library East Bank – University of Minnesota\, 117 Pleasant Street Southeast\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55455
CATEGORIES:NSBE
ORGANIZER;CN="NSBE":MAILTO:publicrelations@nsbetcpc.org
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CREATED:20250418T154906Z
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: Q4 Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Placeholder for Q4 Board of Directors meeting + Networking Event
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-q4-board-of-directors-meeting-networking-holiday-event/
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250418T154639Z
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: December EC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of MFESTS Executive Committee.  If wishing to attend\, please email president@mfests.org.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-december-ec-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar – Webex / Microsoft Teams / Zoom
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20251209T190500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T193719Z
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SUMMARY:ECM: Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ECM meeting for members and prospective members.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/ecm-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Chester Bird American Legion\, 8900 Golden Valley Road North\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: November EC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of MFESTS Executive Committee.  If wishing to attend\, please email president@mfests.org.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-november-ec-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar – Webex / Microsoft Teams / Zoom
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T203000
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: 2025 Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Excellence at the 2025 Awards Dinner of the Minnesota Federation of Engineering\, Science & Technology Societies (MFESTS)\nGet ready for an inspiring evening of recognition\, networking\, and community celebration — the annual Minnesota Federation of Engineering\, Science & Technology Societies (MFESTS) Awards Dinner returns on Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\, at the elegant Wildfire Restaurant in Eden Prairie. The night begins with welcome and mingling at 6:30 PM\, followed by dinner and awards presentations at 7:30 PM.Register now on Eventbrite → \n\nHonoring the 2025 MFESTS Award Recipients\nThis year’s MFESTS Awards Dinner will proudly honor three exceptional individuals whose achievements exemplify the spirit of innovation\, leadership\, and service that drive Minnesota’s STEM community forward. \n\n\nJon Ness\, recipient of the Charles W. Britzius Distinguished Engineer Award\, is recognized for his outstanding career contributions and lasting impact on the engineering profession. \n\n\nRama Sahithi Datla\, honored with the Young Science and Technology Professional Award\, represents the next generation of scientific excellence\, blending creativity and technical mastery to advance emerging technologies. \n\n\nRachel Scheu\, this year’s Young Engineer of the Year\, stands out for her remarkable professional growth\, problem-solving acumen\, and commitment to community engagement. \n\n\nTogether\, their achievements highlight the breadth of talent and dedication within Minnesota’s engineering\, science\, and technology community — and serve as an inspiration to current and future innovators alike. \n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\nCelebrate Excellence: Join the STEM community in honoring those who are shaping Minnesota’s technological future. \n\n\nNetwork with Leaders: Connect with distinguished professionals\, rising stars\, and representatives from MFESTS’ member societies. \n\n\nSupport the Future of STEM: Attend as a guest\, sponsor\, or member society — and help strengthen Minnesota’s tradition of innovation and collaboration. \n\n\nEnjoy an Elegant Evening: Experience Wildfire Restaurant’s refined setting\, fine dining\, and warm fellowship with peers who share your passion for engineering and science. \n\n\n\nEvent Details at a Glance\n Date & Time: Thursday\, November 6\, 2025 — 6:30 PM Welcome & Mingling | 7:30 PM Dinner & Awards Location: Wildfire Restaurant\, Eden Prairie\, Minnesota️ Registration: Eventbrite — MFESTS 2025 Awards Dinner Who Should Attend: Members of MFESTS societies\, professionals across STEM disciplines\, students\, sponsors\, and anyone passionate about advancing science and technology in Minnesota. \n\nJoin Us\nMark your calendar for what promises to be an extraordinary evening of recognition\, fellowship\, and inspiration. Whether you’re cheering for this year’s honorees\, connecting with leaders in the STEM community\, or simply celebrating innovation in Minnesota\, the MFESTS 2025 Awards Dinner is not to be missed. \nReserve your seat today →
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-2025-awards-gala/
LOCATION:Wildfire\, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive\, Suite 3020\, Eden Prairie\, Minnesota\, 55344
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T180000
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CREATED:20250418T154348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T154348Z
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: October EC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of MFESTS Executive Committee.  If wishing to attend\, please email president@mfests.org.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-october-ec-meeting/
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250418T154228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T154228Z
UID:11616-1760634000-1760644800@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:MFESTS: Fall Professional Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Placeholder for the MFESTS Fall Networking Event.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-fall-professional-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250418T154057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T154057Z
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: Q3 Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Placeholder for MFESTS BOD meeting for Q3.  More details to come.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-q3-board-of-directors-meeting/
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250418T153914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153914Z
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: September EC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MFESTS Executive Committee.  If want to attend\, please send an email to president@mfests.org.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-september-ec-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar – Webex / Microsoft Teams / Zoom
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250418T153726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153726Z
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: August EC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting for the MFESTS Executive Committee.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-august-ec-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar – Webex / Microsoft Teams / Zoom
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250702T024940Z
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SUMMARY:ASQ: What does CMMI\, the FDA and Your Organization's Maturity Have in Common?
DESCRIPTION:What is maturity\, when applied to a company? Simply\, it is a quantifiable measure of how consistently and efficiently a company operates\, and how well it can identify and meet its key process metrics. \nIn 2011\, the FDA launched its Case for Quality.  They saw that just being compliant with the Quality System Regulations (QSR) did not make companies produce better products.   The FDA worked with Medical Alley to create a new public-private partnership so the FDA could work directly with industry.  The FDA’s Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP)\, launched in 2018\, is a way to assess your organization’s maturity to industry best practices while getting some preferential treatment by the FDA.  The VIP program leverages the Capability Maturity Model for Integration (CMMI) model and lets you tailor the assessments to where you need help the most. \nJoin in the discussion with Mark as he reviews: \n\nThe history of MDIC\nThe history of CMMI\nOrganizational maturity concepts\nThe FDA VIP program and benefits\nEffects of the new QMSR\nCase studies\n\nWho should attend?  Individuals who want to promote continuous quality improvement beyond regulatory compliance. \nVenue: Online. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants closer to the event date. \nDate: Tuesday\, August 13\, 2025 \nTime:  6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST \nCost: \n\nASQ Members $15\nNon-Members $25\nStudents\, $10 when registering with your valid\, current school email.\nGroups of 5 or more will receive the Member rate.\n\nCertificates of Completion: Issued via email\, after event completion\, for .2 ASQ RUs or .2 CEUs \nPlease contact Karen Peifer\, Committee Chair\, at asqmnbmc@gmail.com if you have any questions. \nYour Speaker \nMark Rutkiewicz\, Consiliso\, LLC \nFor over 35 years\, Mark Rutkiewicz has led Quality organizations and has managed company business processes in six medical device companies.  He has designed Quality Management Systems for active and non-active implantables\, disposables\, combo devices\, software and capital systems.  Mark built and rebuilt online integrated corporate-wide quality/business systems.  He has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Masters of Applied Liberal Studies from Hamline University.  Mark retired in 2024\, but started his own consulting company Consiliso LLC.  Mark is the author of two books on Consiliso\, which define how to create reconfigurable organizations and implement integrated business processes.  He led efforts for the MDIC’s Case for Quality (CfQ) Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP) and is involved in the MDIC Safe Space program. \nSponsor Information \nThe MN ASQ Biomedical Consortium (BMC) is a group of quality professionals promoting and advancing quality tools\, principles\, and practices through educational events.  We focus on the medical device industry but promote events for other regulated environments. \n\nFollow us on LinkedIn to stay informed of upcoming events:  https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/90642322/\n\nTo become a member of the MN ASQ Biomedical Consortium\, please contact Karen Peifer\, Committee Chair or Sahi Datla\, Committee Co-Chair\, at asqmnbmc@gmail.com. \nThe American Society for Quality (ASQ)\, is a knowledge-based global community of quality professionals\, with nearly 80\,000 members dedicated to promoting and advancing quality tools\, principles\, and practices in their workplaces and communities.  As your career partner\, ASQ membership benefits are designed to help meet your growing needs as a quality professional.  Membership provides exclusive access to quality knowledge\, solutions\, and resources to solve challenges\, and skill development to advance your career. ASQ is committed to providing enhanced expertise\, professional networks\, tools\, and solutions to help our members advance their products\, services\, and industries. \nASQ:  https://www.asq.org/ \nMore information
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/asq-what-does-cmmi-the-fda-and-your-organizations-maturity-have-in-common/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ASQ
ORGANIZER;CN="ASQ-MN%20Section":MAILTO:info@mnasq.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
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SUMMARY:ASQ: Program Meeting August 2025 - Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Come join us….. \nThere is plenty of social space\, and we will have lots to do\, like Bowling\, Bocce Ball\, Corn Hole\, Bucket Toss\, and Giant Jenga. There will also be a buffet with two drink tickets per person. \nLocation:  1691 Park Place Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN 55416 \nCost:  $20 per person. A plus-one is welcome!  Please register your guest as well. We have 50 spots available.   Your guest does not have to be an ASQ member to join us. \nVenue Information: https://punchbowlsocial.com/location/minneapolis/ \n\nMore information
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/asq-program-meeting-august-2025-networking-event/
LOCATION:Punch Bowl Social Minnepolis\, 1691 Park Place Boulevard\, St. Louis Park\, Minnesota\, 55416
CATEGORIES:ASQ
ORGANIZER;CN="ASQ-MN%20Section":MAILTO:info@mnasq.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250702T025400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T025400Z
UID:11671-1754503200-1754508600@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:INCOSE: August Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Leadership meeting.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-august-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:6715 Lake Shore Drive South\, Richfield\, MN 55423\, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South\, Richfield\, Minnesota\, 55423
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250724T040120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T040716Z
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: Engineering Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual summer picnic with other local engineering organizations!
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-engineering-picnic/
LOCATION:Wabun Park Pavillion A\, 4655 46th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250418T153454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153454Z
UID:11608-1753984800-1753988400@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:MFESTS: July EC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-july-ec-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar – Webex / Microsoft Teams / Zoom
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250418T153026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153026Z
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: Summer Professional Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:MFESTS will organize a professional networking event in the Twin Cities.  Details coming soon.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-summer-professional-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
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SUMMARY:ASQ: Program Meeting July 2025 - ISO 9001 Updates
DESCRIPTION:July 2025 Program Meeting – “ISO 9000 & 9001: Changes coming in 2025\, 2026 & 2027 – Perspectives from an ISO Working Group Member” by Mark Swanson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, July 8\, 2025 \nWhere: Virtual \nRecertification units available: \n0.1 RU Meeting (Business/Networking)\n0.1 RU Workshop (1 hour) \nAgenda: \n6:30 P.M.  Welcome\, Announcements\n7:00 P.M.  Presentation: Mark Swanson\, “ISO 9000 & 9001: Changes coming in 2025\, 2026 & 2027 – Perspectives from an ISO Working Group Member”\n7:55 P.M.  Closing Notes \nAbout the Presentation: \nTitle: ISO 9000 & 9001: Changes coming in 2025\, 2026 & 2027 – Perspectives from an ISO Working Group Member \nAttend this presentation to learn more about: \n\nRestored appreciation for the content in ISO 9000 – we will outline how this sets the foundation for your quality management requirements and the expectations for the results that implementing a QMS should have\nUnderstanding working group member perspective on ‘changes’ to ISO 9001\nThoughts on how to prepare for the publication of the revisions to ISO 9001\nHow you can provide input to the revisions of ISO 9000/9001 (and 9002)\n\nMark will answer your questions on the content of these key standards \nAbout Our Speaker: \nMark Swanson (MBA\, ASQ CMQ/OE\, CQE\, CMDA) is one of the Founding Partners of Quality and Regulatory Expert Partners\, LLC; a partnership focused on helping small to mid-sized companies have the same regulatory and quality management systems knowledge as large companies. Mark has more than 25 years of experience in the medical device industry/quality management\, including numerous quality and regulatory roles. He is a senior member of ASQ\, RAPS member and a corporate AAMI member (serving on several AAMI standard development committees). Mark currently serves as the exam chair for the Certified Medical Device Auditor (CMDA) certification through ASQE. \nMark has spent the last several years as an active member of ISO Technical Committee 210 (ISO TC210)\, Working Group 1 (WG1) working on ISO 13485 that was published in March 2016. He is the project leader to update the Practical Guide (handbook) on ISO 13485 (ISO TS 23485) and in the AAMI group responsible for TIR 102\, the comparison of ISO 13485 to the US FDA Quality System Regulation and contributor to the Advisory group for the final rule (new QMSR). He also participates with ISO TC176 on ISO 9000/9001:2015 and is currently part of both working groups on the revisions to be published in 2025/2026 and the secretary of the group updating ISO 9002. To add to this\, Mark also participates in the US TAG for risk management (ISO 14971) and liaison from ISO TC210 to ISO TC262 for risk management. In this work he leads the discussions regarding the impact of changes in the ISO management system standards (MSSs) and how to effectively integrate these various international standards and other regulations into a single management system. \nRegister now using the link below! \n\n\n\n\nMore information
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/asq-program-meeting-july-2025-iso-9001-updates/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ASQ
ORGANIZER;CN="ASQ-MN%20Section":MAILTO:info@mnasq.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250702T025237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T025237Z
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SUMMARY:INCOSE: July Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Leadership meeting
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-july-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:6715 Lake Shore Drive South\, Richfield\, MN 55423\, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South\, Richfield\, Minnesota\, 55423
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250308T045334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T154954Z
UID:11492-1751304600-1751311800@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:MFESTS: BOD Meeting Q2
DESCRIPTION:Board of Directors meeting for Quarter 2.  Will add more details later.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-bod-meeting-q2/
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250308T045209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T023716Z
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: June EC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MFESTS Executive Committee Meeting.  If planning to attend\, please email Antonio Sacin @ president@mfests.org.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-june-ec-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual webinar class\, Webex / Microsoft Teams / Zoom
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250319T034813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T000614Z
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: Membership Drive @ Parktacular
DESCRIPTION:Activity on behalf of all MFESTS member societies to draw members to these. \nSend an email to president@mfests.org if interested in this activity.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-membership-drive/
LOCATION:Wolfe Park\, 3700 Monterey Drive\, St. Louis Park\, Minnesota\, 55426
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250319T035040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T035040Z
UID:11534-1748539800-1748543400@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:MFESTS: May EC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MFESTS Executive Committee meeting for the month of May.  Send an email to president@mfests.org if interested in attending and for the link to the meeting.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-may-ec-meeting-2/
LOCATION:A Microsoft Teams link will be provided after registration is complete
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250509T153217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T153217Z
UID:11641-1747353600-1747439999@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:ECM: Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ECM meeting held on the Second Thursday of each month. \nTo attend the meeting\, please fill the form: https://ecmpls.org/attendance/.  Meeting time will be shared with you after form is received. \n 
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/ecm-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Chester Bird American Legion\, 8900 Golden Valley Road North\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250307T032920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T032920Z
UID:11478-1747245600-1747249200@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:MGS: May Project Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD \nVan Komurka\, GRL Engineers
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mgs-may-project-discussion/
LOCATION:Day Block Brewing Company\, 1105 S. Washington Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGS
ORGANIZER;CN="MGS":MAILTO:brian.sanchez@atlasfoundation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250506T151519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T151519Z
UID:11638-1746874800-1746889200@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:MFESTS: Community Science Day at the Science Museum
DESCRIPTION:Represent your organization at the MFESTS table at the Science Museum. \nPlease contact Venkat Parameshwaran @ pvenkat@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-community-science-day-at-the-science-museum/
LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 W Kellogg Blvd\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250318T020221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T020221Z
UID:11524-1746777600-1746806400@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:INCOSE: MBSE - Leverage Monte Carlo Simulation to Plan Uncertain Systems Development
DESCRIPTION:View this email in your browser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINCOSE North Star Spring Tutorial: “MBSE – Leverage Monte Carlo Simulation to Plan Uncertain Systems Development”\nSystems analysis methods include the simulation of logical\, network-based models.  If introduced early in systems life cycle planning\, they can be more effective.  This tutorial advances the case that earlier model-based planning to handle uncertain conditions is likely to improve MBSE. An afternoon hands-on experience clinic with computerized models transfers skills and knowledge. \nPresenter: Keith Hornbacher\, MBA (Biography)\nDate:  Friday\, May 9\, 2025\nTime:  8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation:  Medtronic OHQ; 710 Medtronic Pkwy NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55432; Room – OHQ EDU LE 1B  \nKey Words: Systems Analysis\, Simulation\, Risk Management\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) \nApplicable to: New product development (medical devices; technical innovations; aerospace/ defense); Large infrastructure development projects; Programmatic/project Life Cycle Cost analysis; Capital expansion decisions (plants\, construction); Executive decision making across program lifecycle phases. \nGoal: Increase participants’ confidence to handle uncertainty in planning systems Portfolio\, Program\, and Project Life Cycles using Monte Carlo Simulation of logical networks \nObjectives: \n\nMorning: Understand the SE System Analysis and Risk Management Processes\, especially the activity “Analyze Risks”[1]\n\nClarify differences among types of uncertainty and risk (threats\, opportunities)\nAddress uncertainty early enough in programmatic life cycles to enable favorable results\nLearn to collect quality data\, recognize personal biases\, address organizational risk attitudes; all considered in context of AI’s emerging role\nCommunicating uncertain results to those in power who demand\, “Just give me the number!”\nDemonstrate how Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) of networked Program/project plans can advance implementation of MBSE beyond deterministic\, qualitative thinking.\n\n\nAfternoon: Demonstration and Clinic using MCS software[2]\n\nDemonstration and executive level overview of key features (computer not required)\nClinic: Hands on computer lab\n\nExperiment with simulation of logical network-based development plans in a workshop using world class MCS methods\, tools; use case examples (participants may supply)\nLeverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in MBSE context using simulation\nImpact and handling Trade-off Analyses\nQuantitative analysis of plans\, technical/cost/schedule risk using MCS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[1] References include Figure 2.27 IPO diagram for Risk Management process and Figure 2.46 IPO diagram for System Analysis\, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING HANDBOOK\, Fifth Edition INCOSE–TP–2003–002–05 2023; ISO-31000 (2018); ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 (2023); AACE International Recommended Practices; Project Management Institute (PMI); US General Accountability Office (GAO) Guides; NASA Handbooks and Guides\n\n[2] Tools: Participants will receive instructions on downloading free personal copies of the demo software in advance of the tutorial and an invitation to a one hour Zoom session hosted by Mr. Hornbacher to test the software.  If participants have a candidate case study for review\, its suitability will be considered before the clinic.\n\n\nCost to attend: \n\nNonmembers – $325.00\n(includes INCOSE Regular Individual Member – $175.00)\nINCOSE Members – $150.00 (FULL membership only\, excludes CAB memberships)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease reach out to northstar@incose.net if you have any questions. \nThank you\,\nINCOSE North Star
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-mbse-leverage-monte-carlo-simulation-to-plan-uncertain-systems-development/
LOCATION:Medtronic OHQ\, 710 Medtronic Parkway NE\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55432
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001156
CREATED:20250418T145833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T145833Z
UID:11604-1745949600-1745960400@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:NSBE: Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join NSBE in celebrating a successful year.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/nsbe-annual-gala/
LOCATION:Anderson Student Center\, 2115 Summit Avenue\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102
CATEGORIES:NSBE
ORGANIZER;CN="NSBE%20Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@nsbetcpc.org
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