Catalysis Secretariat (CATL)
of the
American Chemical Society

The object of the Secretariat is to encourage the generation of science and technology of catalysis and surface chemistry for the benefit of mankind by:

Promoting the cooperation of American Chemical Society Divisions concerned with various aspects of surface science.

Organizing forms of multi-divisional participation in discussion of selected topics in catalysis and surface science which would not or cold not be provided by the sponsoring divisions. Agreement on a symposium topic or event by he Secretariat requires the written consent of each sponsoring division even though all sponsoring divisions may not be participants.

Encouraging the active participation of several divisions in presenting a comprehensive view on catalysis and surface science.

A Secretariat is an informal association of ACS Divisions formed to coordinate long-range programming at ACS National Meetings on a topic or group of topics of mutual interest. A Secretariat is dependent on its constituent Divisions for programming support and finances. It does not have individual Members nor does it participate in Society governance.

Secretariats:
Promote interdivisional cooperation
Encourage program coordination
Allow small Divisions to participate in major programming efforts
Allow Divisions to better serve member interests through crosscutting programming opportunities
Facilitate thematic programming efforts
Respond to emerging areas of interest without creating new divisional structures
Allow Divisions to better budget their human resources

Division membership in the Secretariat is required to participate in programming and costs $250/year. Division members of the Secretariat have to agree in writing to a planned Secretariat program.

Executive committee meetings are held during the semi-annual national meetings. Division representatives are encouraged to attend in order to approve proposed symposia topics.

Minutes
March 2000, San Francisco
August 2000, Washington
April 2001, San Diego
August 2001, Chicago
April 2002, Orlando

2000 annual report, 2000 financial report
 

CATL actively seeks programming for all ACS national meetings in the areas of catalysis and surface science. Any topic broad enough to interest two, or preferably three, technical divisions as cosponsors is eligible to be programmed under CATL. If you are interested in proposing a new symposium topic, or wish to have an existing divisional symposium considered for CATL, please contact the current Secretary-General or a divisional representative. Ideally, new topics need to be proposed two years in advance to allow time for approval of the member divisions.