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The Retired Chemists Group
An Activity of the Chemical Society of Washington
Retired and active chemists and their scientifically inclined friends are invited to attend any of the RCG Luncheon Meetings. The mid-week, daytime programs have included scientific talks, travelogues, and tours of near by museums and mansions. The RCG is essentially a social group, for one has an opportunity to socialize with former colleagues or to make new friends. Many of our programs will appeal to spouses and friends. There are no dues or attendance requirements, just the opportunity to further your continuing interest not only in science but in other areas. We have three luncheons per year, usually in April, June and October. All events are carried out in a relaxed environment.
Details of June and October luncheons will be posted here when they are finalized. Using a RCG file of e-mail addresses, the RCG secretary will send via the Internet an announcement of a luncheon about a month before the date of the event. If a member has no e-mail address but has attended a recent luncheon, he or she will receive an announcement via the USPS.
If you are interested in receiving our announcements via the Internet, please send your name, email address, telephone number, and USPS address to: . If you know of a speaker or a place to visit that you believe would be of interest to RCG members, please send this information also.
Officers and Board Members of RCG
65thRETIRED CHEMISTS GROUP LUNCHEON
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, Pier 7 Restaurant
650 Water Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.
SPEAKER: Richard Anderson, PhD, Human Nutrition Research Center, USDA, Beltsville, MarylandTOPIC: Benefits of Cinnamon in the Prevention of Diabetes and Alzheimer Disease
Dr. Anderson, a lead scientist at this Center, is investigating the role of natural products to improve the function of insulin. He received his PhD in Biochemistry from Iowa State University and did his postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. He is a recognized expert in the nutritional and biochemical role of chromium in human nutrition. He is currently conducting studies to determine the role and mechanism of action of polyphenols on insulin sensitivity and brain functions, which includes studies on Alzheimer disease and strokes. His work has been the subject of numerous articles in the press, including a front page article in USA Today, and he has appeared on ABC Evening news. He has published more than 190 scientific papers and has given more than 175 presentations at national and international meetings throughout the world.
Dr. Anderson will speak on the benefits of cinnamon and extracts of cinnamon for people with elevated blood sugar, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. He will also speak on his recent work regarding cinnamon in the alleviation and prevention of Alzheimer disease and strokes.
SOCIAL: 11:15 am Cash Bar
LUNCHEON: Noon
Entrée choices are: 1) medallions of N.Y. sirloin, 2) breast of chicken Tarragon, 3) broiled fillet of sole & scallops, 4) seafood Newburg with rice pilaf and 5) vegetarian plate. Entrées accompanied by potato du jour, vegetable du jour, & mixed green salad. Also, ice cream log with fresh strawberry sauce, fresh rolls & butter, coffee (regular or decaffeinated), tea or milk. Cost: $26.00 per person
RESERVATIONS: CHECKS must be received by September 5, 2009. Make them out to Retired Chemists Group or RCG and send them to Dr. Paul H. Terry. Address: 3102 Craiglawn Road, Beltsville, MD 20705. Please be sure to give the name of everyone attending, their choice of entrée, and a contact telephone number. If you have any questions call Paul on 301-572-5362.
DIRECTIONS: By Metro, walk from either L'Enfant Plaza or Waterfront stations, both are on the Greenline. The Waterfront station is closer to the restaurant. By car, turn onto Water Street from Maine Ave., park under the hotel where the Pier 7 restaurant is located. The first 2 hours are free. Be sure that your parking ticket is validated at the RCG registration table. After 2 hrs the charge is one dollar per hour.
Waterfront Station Map from StationMaster.com
Driving Map from Google.com
Opportunities for Retired Chemists
Attention Retirees in
Montgomery County and Fairfax County
- Make a contribution to your local community
- Improve the understanding of science by society
- Contribute to the learning of science by students in your local school district
- Capitalize on your technical training and career experience?
There is an active science volunteer project with the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), developed by the Senior Scientists and Engineers (SSE), a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and one is being formed to support the schools in Fairfax County. Information about MCPS can be obtained by sending an email to sse@aaas.org , or going to www.seniorscientist.org/volunteer. The contact for the Fairfax County initiative is Dave Venezky, dvenez@cox.net . If you don't live in one of these counties, consider forming a science volunteer project for your own county schools. The site www.seniorscientist.org, offers helpful tips and information derived from the MCPS project.
Know Your RCG Officers and Board
| Officers: | |
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| Ms. Anne R. Leslie, President 6024 Telegraph Rd Alexandria, VA 22310-2117 703-960-0095 |
Dr. Farley Fisher President Elect & Program Chair 1435 4th St., SW Apt. 406 Washington, DC 20024-2236 202-554-3061 |
| Dr. Jerome McDonald, Treasurer 19636 Olney Mill Road Brookeville, MD 20833-2621 301-570-4865 |
Dr. James Short, Past President 19117 Rhodes Way Gaithersburg, MD 20886-5166 301-330-5084 |
| Dr. James Cassidy, Secretary 7846 Somerset Court Greenbelt, MD 20770-3023 301-345-5406 |
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| Board Members: | |
| Dr. Justin Collat 7627 Center Street Falls Church. VA 22043-2926 703-560-0236 |
Dr. Ron Liesemer 3217 Wessynton Way Alexandria, VA 22309-2226 703-799-4390 |
| Ms. Elaine Shafrin 4850 Connecticut Ave., NW (#818) Washington, DC 20008-5907 202-248-8018 |
Dr. Paul H. Terry 3102 Craiglawn Road Beltsville, MD 20705-3437 301-572-5362 |
| Dr. Elizabeth K. Weisburger 9301A Westcott Place Rockville, MD 20850-3453 301-309-0078 |
Dr. James J. Zwolenik 2425 L Street. NW, Apt. 411 Washington, DC 20037-2423 202-296-3040 |
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