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A2LA Updates
Fall 2016 Webinar Series Farewell to Daren Valentine
Thursday November 10, 2016 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT By Diana Elias, A2LA Director of HR
Introduction to Measurement Uncertainty
Registration URL: https://attendee.gototraining. In August, we bid farewell to Daren Valentine,
com/r/3866290079429692162 A2LA Director of IT, as he transitions to retired life.
Training ID: 524-159-836 Daren spent over 24 years with A2LA and is responsi-
ble for establishing the IT infrastructure that we have
This 2-hour web event will cover: in place today. The A2LA database that staff uses to
n Measurement uncertainty definitions; manage the accreditation process, the A2LA website
n Why measurement uncertainty is required; and accredited organization search feature, and the
n Measurement uncertainty and ISO 17025/ANSI email system were among the most influential and
important projects that Daren implemented from the
Z540.3; ground up with a shoestring budget and sheer deter-
n Minimum measurement uncertainty contributors; mination. In addition to his work with IT, Daren was
n Simplified process for determining measurement also key in the development of A2LA’s public training
department, having authored and taught many cours-
uncertainty; and es, including ISO Guide 25 (now ISO/IEC 17025) and
n Measurement uncertainty references. the Internal Auditing course.
$299.00 per attendee. A2LA Member rate: $279.00 Although Daren is no longer working for A2LA as an
per attendee. Volume discount for attendees employee, he continues to offer guidance on the new
available. Contact: emc3solu@aol.com for more accreditation process management system that is be-
information. A2LA Discount Code: A2LAFALL16 ing rolled out, and he has also dusted off his course
After registering you will receive a confirmation email instructor hat. Aside from his continued commitment
containing information about joining the training and work with A2LA, Daren plans on playing lots of
event. golf, picking up fly fishing once again (including mak-
ing his own lures) and traveling the country with his
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT wife, Johnetta, in his custom fifth wheel.
Measurement Uncertainty for Testing Laboratories
Registration URL: https://attendee.gototraining. When asked what advice he would have for prospec-
com/r/5217296300361812226 tive A2LA assessors and new staff, Daren replied:
Training ID: 110-456-524
“Several things come to mind:
This 2-hour web event will cover: n Patience and perseverance – very few good things
n Determining sample size;
n Determining repeatability and reproducibility; happen quickly.
n Type A and B uncertainty classification; n Find your niche – know your strengths, and
n Combining uncertainties;
n Assigning k-factor and t-distribution; and manage your career to take advantage of those
n Reporting in an uncertainty budget. strengths.
n Strengthen your weaknesses – learn new things,
$299.00 per attendee. A2LA Member rate: $279.00 keep growing.”
per attendee. Volume discount for attendees
available. Contact: emc3solu@aol.com for more Although Daren is no longer present at A2LA on a
information. A2LA Discount Code: A2LAFALL16 day-to-day basis, his legacy lives on. We wish him all
After registering you will receive a confirmation email the best and look forward to the continued relation-
containing information about joining the training ship that we will have with him. n
event. n
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