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| Event |
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Ticket Price |
| Golf Tournament |
Wednesday, Nov. 1 |
$45 |
| Opening Reception |
Wednesday, Nov. 1 |
Free! |
| ACS Insurance Programs Breakfast |
Thursday, Nov. 2 |
Free! |
| Awards Luncheon |
Thursday, Nov. 2 |
$5 |
| Soirée on the Historic Augusta Canal |
Thursday, Nov. 2 |
$20 |
| Diversity Forum & Reception |
Thursday, Nov. 2 |
Free! |
| ACS District Director's Breakfast |
Friday, Nov. 3 |
Free! |
| Women Chemists and Chemical Engineers Luncheon |
Friday, Nov. 3 |
$25 |
| 50th Anniversary Retrospective & Celebration |
Friday, Nov. 3 |
Free! |
| Teachers Luncheon |
Saturday, Nov. 4 |
$10 |
| SERMACS, Inc. Steering Committee Luncheon |
Saturday, Nov. 4 |
Free! |
| University Receptions |
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| Augusta Area Events |
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| Golf Tournament |
Wednesday, Nov. 1 |
$45 |
You can’t visit Augusta without playing golf! Sign up to play a round at the River Golf Club in our “Best Ball / Captain’s Choice” Tournament. Prizes will be awarded for the winning team and several other categories. The golf course is conveniently located across the river from the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites (directions will be provided to tournament players). The tournament will start at 10am. Number of teams will be based on tournament signup.
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| Opening Reception |
Wednesday, Nov. 1 |
Free! |
Kick-off SERMACS 2006 in style! Attend the Opening Reception at the National Science Center’s Fort Discovery, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Fort Discovery is a short walk down the scenic Augusta Riverwalk from the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites. This is the perfect opportunity to network with other conference attendees, view the Fort Discovery exhibits, and relax after the conference. Snacks and beverages provided.
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| ACS Insurance Programs Breakfast |
Thursday, Nov. 2 |
Free! |
7 am in the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites Terrace room. The Classic Augusta Buffet breakfast will be available to all who register to attend this event. ACS members can benefit from significant savings with the ACS Member Insurance Program. The ACS Member Insurance Program offers various insurance plans to ACS members. The plans are affordable, portable, and convenient. Members can select plans that best fit their needs, from Term Life Insurance, 10 and 20-Year Level Term Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Disability Income, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Auto & Homeowners Plus, Short-Term Medical, Excess Major Medical, Supplemental Retirement plans and Professional Liability Insurance. For more information about the ACS Member Insurance Program please visit www.chemistry.org/insurance or call 1-800-227-5558 ext 2119.
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| Awards Luncheon |
Thursday, Nov. 2 |
$5 |
12 pm in the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites Estes A & B room. Enjoy a wonderful hot meal during the presentation of the awards. Sponsored by the ACS Office of Industry Member Programs. Get your tickets early – seating is limited! For additional information, see Awards.
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| Soirée on the Historic Augusta Canal |
Thursday, Nov. 2 |
$20 |
Thursday evening’s Soirée on the Historic Augusta Canal will be a unique opportunity for attendees of SERMACS 2006. Guests at this reception will be swept back into the 1800’s during a half-hour Petersburg Boat ride on the Augusta Canal. Float past more than 200 years of history and watch for wildlife as the boat guide shares Augusta Canal lore and legend. History comes alive in a self-guided walking tour of the Augusta Canal Interpretive Center, featuring movies, models, and authentic mill machinery. Guests can observe working looms, both hydro-powered and manually operated, as well as get a close-up view of vintage power generation turbines that provide power for the Center. Local area musicians will provide the background music to complete the evening’s ambiance.
The dinner buffet will include Augusta-style barbeque, complete with all of the fixings; drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will also be available. Bus transportation will be provided for the 1-mile trip between the Augusta Canal Interpretive Center and the Hotel/Conference Area. The Soirée will start at 5:30 pm, with the first Boat Tour leaving by 6 pm. Busses will run continuously between the Interpretive Center and the Hotel from 5 pm until 9:30 pm (bus departure locations will be provided in your conference check-in materials). The Petersburg Boats will also operate continuously during the Soirée to allow all interested guests the unique opportunity to tour the Augusta Canal.
Ticket price includes entrance to the Augusta Canal Interpretive Center, Petersburg Boat Tour, barbecue dinner, two drinks (beer, wine, or soft drinks), and transportation. A cash bar will also be available.
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| Diversity Forum & Reception |
Thursday, Nov. 2 |
Free! |
The Forum will start 2:30pm in the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites Estes B room, followed by the Reception at 5:30 pm, in Estes A. The Forum will include various presentations from our participating societies and groups: ACS-CMA, ACS-CWD, ACS-WCC, ACS-YCC, NOBCChE, NOGLSTP, NSBE, SACNAS, SHPE, and SWE. We will also play the Global Diversity Game which is guaranteed to promote discussion and be fun at the same time. Appetizers and beverages provided. The Forum and Reception are open to all conference attendees. Please contact the Special Events Chair for participation in this event.
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| ACS District Director's Breakfast |
Friday, Nov. 3 |
Free! |
7:00 am in the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites Estes B room. Dr. Eric Bigham, ACS Board of Directors member, and District IV Director is your host. Members of ACS governance will be present to discuss the latest information and decisions from the Fall National Meeting. You are encouraged to bring your ideas, suggestions, likes, and dislikes to present when the floor opens for discussion.
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| Women Chemists and Chemical Engineers Luncheon |
Friday, Nov. 3 |
$25 |
12 pm in the Convention Center Terrace room. Renee Spires (AIChE-CSR) will host keynote speaker Dr. Catherine T. (Katie) Hunt, ACS President-Elect and Leader, Technology Partnerships – Rohm & Haas Company.
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| 50th Anniversary Retrospective & Reception |
Friday, Nov. 3 |
Free! |
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the ACS Savannah River Section. 3:30 – 6:30pm in the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites Estes B room, featuring a presentation by ACS President, Professor Ann Nalley, historical displays, and many of our founding members.
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| Teachers Luncheon |
Saturday, Nov. 4 |
$10 |
A Teacher’s Luncheon will be held in Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites Estes A from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm. This will be a great break from your morning of workshops and a great boost in energy for the second half-day of workshops. Come join us for a delicious lunch and listen to our featured speaker, Dr. Anne Hancock, the U.S Secretary of Education's Regional Representative. This will be a great way to meet your fellow educators from around the CSRA and Southeast!
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| SERMACS, Inc. Steering Committee Luncheon |
Saturday, Nov. 4 |
Free! |
12 pm in the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites Terrace room. Luncheon will follow the SERMACS, Inc. Steering Committee Meeting. Participation limited to the SERMACS, Inc. Steering Committee and Local Section Representatives.
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| University Receptions |
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Does your University want to hold an Alumni Reception or other Event during SERMACS 2006? Please contact the Special Events Chair for assistance with organizing an event at the Conference Center. Special discounts may be available!
- Vanderbilt University Reception: Friday, November 3, 6-8 pm, in the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites Estes A.
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| Augusta Area Events |
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There are many things to see and do during your visit to Augusta. The Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites is conveniently located in downtown Augusta, with many shops, restaurants, and museums. Enjoy a scenic stroll down the Savannah River on the Riverwalk, which can be accessed from the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites. Don’t miss the fun of “First Friday”, the monthly celebration of the arts in downtown Augusta. Many galleries and restaurants stay open late during “First Friday”, and local musicians are often found entertaining the crowd in various locations.
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