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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 Luncheon Meetings of the RCG. The mid-week, daytime programs include lectures (and occasional allied tours) on subjects of general interest as well as the chance to socialize with former colleagues or make new friends. There are no dues or attendance requirements; just the opportunity to further your continuing interest in science in a relaxed environment. Details of upcoming RCG Meetings are presented in the appropriate issues of The Capital Chemist and on this website.
61st Retired Chemists Group Luncheon
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Speaker: Professor Nickolas Lappas
GWU, Department of Forensic Science
Topic: Chemistry in Forensic Toxicology
Lunch at Thai Coast Restaurant
2514 L St., N.W., DC
When you leave the
Foggy Bottom Metro Station, proceed north to Washington Circle. Go counterclockwise around the circle to Pennsylvania Ave. Proceed on this Avenue in the northwest direction to 25th and L Streets. The Social will start at 11:30 AM, cash bar. The luncheon will start at noon. A Family Style Luncheon will be served: Chicken Cashew Nuts, Beef Basil, Pork Garlic Sauce and Pad Thai Chicken, iced tea, iced coffee, soda, or bottled water, and Ice Cream (Selection of flavors). The price is $17, including gratuity.
Map from Google.com
Make registrations by noon, June 14th. Please make checks out to RCG-CSW.
For additional information, call Paul Terry at 301-572-5362.
Professor Lappas will speak at 1:00 PM. He was one of the speakers at the CSW Workshop in 2006, "Forensic Chemistry in Action." Professionals, high school students and teachers, and college students gave this workshop rave reviews. The RCG Executive Committee believes retired chemists will find enjoy this informative lecture. (The Chairman for this event is Paul Terry.)
Historical Note: The first luncheon of the retired Chemists Group was held in a private room in the Langley Park, MD, Hot Shoppes Restaurant on June 29, 1988 for 50 people. The cost per person was $6.30 for salad, entrée and desert.
Proposed Program for September 2008
- A Travelogue of Provence, France
In 2007, Anne Leslie and her husband toured this area and took great photos, which show a palette of warm colors. This is also an area with an aroma of sweet scents that brings forth dreams of sunny vacations. In addition they have photos of the Pont du Gard in Nimes, a monumental Roman aqueduct that spans the River Gard, and of photos of Paleolithic cave paintings in the Gorge of the Ardeche River. The attendees will dine at the Pier 7 on Washington's waterfront or in VA. The proposed time is the latter part of September. In June of 2006 many of you attended her outstanding travelogue of Portugal.
(The chairwoman for this event is Anne Leslie.)
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@erols.com. 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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| Dr. James Short, President 19117 Rhodes Way Gaithersburg, MD 20886-5166 301-330-5084 j.jshort@comcast.net |
Ms. Anne R. Leslie, President Elect & Program Chair 6024 Telegraph Rd Alexandria, VA 22310-2117 703-960-0095 aleslieipm@aol.com |
| Dr. Jerome McDonald, Treasurer 19636 Olney Mill Road Brookeville, MD 20833-2621 301-570-4865 jjmmcd@comcast.net |
Dr. Ron Liesemer, Past President 3217 Wessynton Way Alexandria, VA 22309-2226 703-799-4390 rliesemer@aol.com |
| Dr. James Cassidy, Secretary 7846 Somerset Court Greenbelt, MD 20770-3023 301-345-5406 Cassidy.j@att.net |
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| Board Members: | |
| Dr. Justin Collat 7627 Center Street Falls Church. VA 22043-2926 703-560-0236 JCollat@aol.com |
Ms. Elaine Shafrin 4850 Connecticut Ave., NW (#818) Washington, DC 20008-5907 202-248-8018 elaine_shafrin@yahoo.com |
| 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 James_J_Zwolenik@msn.com |
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