The November / December ASQ Section 1216 meeting was held Friday, December 11, 2009 at 5:30 PM at:
Westgate Bowl
Wellington’s Pub and Grill
Backwater Brewing Company
1429 West Service Drive
Winona, Minnesota 55987
(507) 454-1111
The November / December meeting brought Section 1216 members a mix of fun and learning as we went to Westgate Bowl in Winona to determine who the best bowler in the Section is! Each paying member got to bowl two (2) games (including the privilege of wearing attractive bowling shoes!) followed by dinner at Wellington’s Pub and Grill. After dinner, the Section hosted Dr. Daniel Rand for a presentation on sports statistics. Dr. Rand educated us about the application of statistics in sports, including, naturally, bowling!
Nestled between the bluffs and lakes on U.S. Highway 61 in Winona is where you’ll find this unique and local favorite bowling alley and brewpub. The vision became a reality in 1961 when the founder, Paul Wellington Gardner built Westgate Bowl, a 16-lane center which continues to flourish today. In 1988, the vision continued with Paul's family opening a Pub and Grill, naming the establishment after their founder, Paul Wellington. Wellington’s Pub and Grill, which is attached to the bowling alley, quickly became a local favorite with its outstanding menu, including juicy burgers, smoked ribs and award winning chili. You’ll be sure to find your favorite sporting event on any of the 12 TV’s, large Plasma Hi-Def TV, and Hi-Def big screen, plus the latest satellite and Hi-Def hook ups. In 1995, another vision became a reality with the addition of Wellington's "Backwater Brewing Company.” Located within Wellington’s, this brewpub is the only one of its kind in Winona, with the next closest brewery 30 miles away in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Dr. Daniel Rand is an Associate Professor of Math and Statistics at Winona State University. He has a Master’s degree in applied statistics from Purdue University and a PhD in industrial engineering / operations research from the University of Minnesota. His fields of interest are quantitative methods for process improvement, focusing on Design of Experiments and Lean / Six Sigma applications. Dan was an Evaluator for the Minnesota Quality Award in 2007 and 2008. He has received certification in Lean for Health Care from the University of Michigan. Dan is an ASQ Fellow, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, and past chairperson of La Crosse - Winona Section 1216.
Section members met at Westgate Bowl at 5:30 PM on Friday, December 11, 2009. Bowling was followed by dinner and networking at Wellington’s Pub and Grill (attached to Westgate Bowl). Section members chose from any single item on Wellingtons’ menu. After dinner, Dr. Rand providec Section members with a presentation on sports statistics.
Cost of Bowling, Shoes, Meal and Presentation: $15.00 for Members; $8.00 for Students with ID. Please RSVP by replying to the Evite, or contact Shannon Hunt at shannon.hunt@bench.com.
