The American Society for Quality (ASQ) is the leading quality improvement organization in the United States. A not-for-profit professional association headquartered in Milwaukee, ASQ advances individual, organizational and community excellence worldwide through learning, quality improvement, and knowledge exchange. ASQ's vision is to make quality a global priority, organizational imperative and a personal ethic. ASQ is the community for everyone who seeks quality technology, concepts or tools to improve themselves and their world. The Northern Shenandoah Valley ASQ Section 1131 was established in 2002 to champion quality initiatives in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, enabling members and community organizations to achieve performance excellence. The Section meets the third week of every month, September thru November and January thru May. Meetings are typically held at Jimmy's at the Quality Inn, Winchester, VA.