Wyoming Section

American Chemical Society

Chair's Message

Eric Kalberer is the Wyoming Section Chair.

Greetings!

I would like to address all members of the Wyoming Section ACS, thank you for your past support of Section activities, and ask for your continued participation and support for the activities planned for this year. Many of the Section's activities result from the work of the officers and committee members. Their names and contacts are listed below. Although much of our activity is centered in Laramie, I would like to encourage participation from members in other parts of the Section, which now encompasses the entire state.

The Wyoming Section of the

American Chemical Society Presents:

The Shround of Turin and Other Mysteries: Uncovering Traces of the Past Through Science.

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Mary Virginia Orna

College of New Rochelle

New Rochelle, New York

Date: Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Time: 4:10 pm

Location: Room 222; Classroom Building

***RSVP by 9-1-2008 to ekalbere@uwyo.edu for dinner following the seminar***

Abstract

Applications of the methods of archaelogical chemistry can help scientists and non scientists alike to appreciate our recent and ancient past. Chemistry in particular is an aid to (1) understanding the techniques used to create artifacts and works of art; (2) gain knowledge of the provenance, or origins, of the work; and (3) providing evidence that can support or "de-authenticate" the claims to authenticity of such famous artifacts as the Shroud of Turin. This talk will examine stained glass techniques, uses of atomic absorption on ancient pottery, analysis of ancient lead, and the radiocarbon dating of ancient linen in the case of the Shroud of Turin, which is said by many to be the winding sheet of Christ. In the latter case, the present theories regarding the Shroud will be discussed including some evidence that the radiocarbon date of the shroud may not be valid because of fire damage experienced in 1532. Pro and cons will be discussed.

Biographical Sketch

Sister Mary Virginia Orna, O.S.U. (Order of Saint Ursula) is professor of chemistry at the College of New Rochelle and Editor-at-Large, Chemical Heritage magazine. She has lectured and published widely in the areas of color chemistry and archaeological chemistry. She is active in several divisions of the American Chemical Society, having served as chair of the History and Chemical Education Divisions. She is a recipient of the following major awards: the 1984 CMA Catalyst Award for excellence in college chemistry teaching, the 1989 New York State Professor of the Year and National Gold Medalist, the 1989 Merck Innovation Award, the 1996 ACS Visiting Scientist Award, the 1996 James Flack Norris Award, the 1999 ACS George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education, and the 2001 New England Association of Chemistry Teachers J. A. Timm Award for excellence in chemistry teaching. She is presently president of ChemSource,Inc., a major effort in chemistry teacher preparation and enhancement funded by the National Science Foundation. She was a Fulbright Fellow in Israel (1994-95), where she lectured at The Hebrew University, The Weizmann Institute of Science, and Shenkar College of Textile Technology.

The Wyoming Section of the

American Chemical Society Presents:

The Annual Summer Picnic

When: Friday, August 29, 2008 from 4:30 - 7:30pm

Where: The Wallis Picnic area

Food and soft drinks are supplied

No cost: arrangements have been made with the Forest Service for free use of the area.

Plenty of room for games like Sack-toss and Bocce ball.

Bring your own adult beverages

An RSVP would be appreciated, but is not required. We would be happy if you just show up!

email: Eric Kalberer at ekalbere@uwyo.edu

Directions to the Wallis picnic ground: I-80 to the Happy Jack exit (Lincoln’s Head is right there). Head north off of the exit ramp and take the jog to the east (right) that follows behind the rest-area and visitor’s center. This is known as both Blair-Wallis Rd and Service Road 705. Follow Service Road 705 through numerous bends for approximately 3.5 miles to the Wallis picnic ground. It’s an easy trip, especially if you follow the well-placed signs on Service Road 705. See you there!

CALL FOR PAPERS

Joint Northwest/Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting

of the American Chemical Society (NORM/RMRM 2008)

June 15-18 in Park City, Utah

The Central Utah Section of the American Chemical Society invites submission of papers for the Joint Northwest/Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the ACS at the meeting website, http://www.chem.byu.edu/Site/2008normrmrm. The meeting will take place June 15-18, 2008 at the Park City Marriott in Park City, Utah.

The general technical/poster sessions include papers in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Special symposia topics that are scheduled include: Nanoscale Materials, Materials and Surface Chemistry, Analytical Surface Science, Mass Spectrometry & Ion Chemistry, Atmospheric & Combustion Chemistry, Inhomogeneous Electrolytes, Synthetic Methodology, Bio-Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biofuels & Biomaterials, Supramolecular Chemistry, and Chemical Education. A list of the invited symposia speakers can be found on the meeting website under the symposia tab. Please submit abstracts to http://acs.confex.com/acs/normrmrm08/cfp.cgi or access this site on the meeting webpage. If you have questions, contact one of the Program Chairs, Matt Peterson, at (801) 422-6843 or matt_peterson@byu.edu, Adam Woolley at (801) 422-1701 or awoolley@chem.byu.edu, or the General Chair, Steve Fleming, at (801) 422-4054 or steve_fleming@byu.edu.

NORM/RMRM 2008 will begin Sunday evening with an opening mixer and poster session. There will be an award banquet and a keynote speaker on Monday evening. We will recognize ACS award winners of the 2008 Regional Industrial Innovation Award, the 2008 Regional High School Teacher Award, and the 2008 ACS Regional Volunteer Award for both the Northwest and the Rocky Mountain Regions. To submit nominations for awards, go to the awards tab on the meeting website or go to http://www.chem.byu.edu/acs/awards

There will be special programs designed for undergraduate students as well as a job search workshop, a POGIL workshop, an ACS Leadership Development System course, and a graduate school recruiting breakfast. Events that are planned include a tour of the 2002 Olympic Park, a Salt Lake City tour, a Women Chemists Luncheon, and a backpacking trip into the Uinta Wilderness Area (after the meeting, of course).

The meeting includes a vendor Exposition with the latest products and services available to the scientific community. Companies wishing to participate can still sign up for booth space by completing the form found on the website under the exhibitors tab. Organizations wishing to advertise can do so by selecting the ad specs tab on the webpage. Please visit our website at http://www.chem.byu.edu/Site/2008normrmrm under the hotel tab for information on making room reservations at the Park City Marriott. We have booked very attractive special rates for attendees. You may also register for the meeting on-line. Go to the website to take advantage of the advance meeting registration rate. The website will also provide you with travel instructions for the meeting and area attractions for the meeting.

NORM/RMRM 2008 will be a great meeting at a great location. We hope to see you there.

Wyoming Section of the American Chemical Society

Spring Banquet 2008 Highlights

Congratulations!

Honors and Awards - STUDENT AWARDS

E. R. Schierz Scholarship: Mr. Mark Pearson

Mark is a non-traditional student dual majoring in Chemistry and Geology. In the fall of 2004, after attending Western Wyoming Community College as an outreach and campus student, his family moved to Laramie allowing him to further his education at the University of Wyoming. Additionally, his wife enrolled in the UW College of Law and his two children entered into the second and fourth grades. During his time at the University of Wyoming, he has greatly enjoyed his scientific studies, undergraduate research, and working with fellow students and faculty. He is now anticipating graduating in the spring of 2009 and will be applying for graduate school. He looks forward to conducting research in the field of geochemistry and also working with undergraduate students as a teacher's assistant.

Graduating Senior Award: Mr. Kent Miller

Kent is from Casper, WY. He is a senior with a triple major in chemistry, chemical engineering, and mathematics. After graduating from the University of Wyoming he will pursue his doctorate in Polymer Engineering at the University of Akron. Before heading out to Akron he will be working on a ranch in Montana this summer. When he is not working he likes to help his parents restore classic cars at their shop in Casper.

Entering Freshman Scholarship: Mr. Brad Schmidt

Brad will be coming to us from Ames, Iowa and will graduate from Gilbert Community High School. He will be a freshman chemistry major who also enjoys the outdoors, wrestling, cross country, and soccer. His uncle also graduated from the University of Wyoming about 20 years ago.

Sara Jane Rhoads Award: Mr. Jeramie Adams

Jeramie received his A.S. degrees in Chemistry in 2001 and in Physics in 2002 from Casper College, Casper, Wyoming. He then obtained his B.S. in Chemistry at the University of Wyoming in 2003 studying with Prof. Sullivan. He has carried out his Ph.D. research in the Chemistry Department at the University of Wyoming with Professors Sullivan and Roddick. His thesis describes his research in both labs on isomerically pure molecular squares containing octahedral Ru(II) corners, the reactivity of ruthenium precursors with diphenylphosphino carborane to produce ruthenium hydrides, and the use of strong p-acceptor ‘PCP’ ligands with platinum, ruthenium and iridium. Jeramie plans to complete his degree later this year and is currently looking for job opportunities in the Laramie area.

Sara Jane Rhoads Award: Mr. Nicolas Hauser

Nicolas received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Saint Cloud State University, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, in 2003. He has carried out his Ph.D. research in the Chemistry Department at the University of Wyoming with Prof. Franco Basile. His thesis describes "Non-enzymatic digestion of proteins for the identification of baceteria." Nic plans to complete his degree in May and plans to work at RTC in Laramie after his defense.

NCW Chemical Olympiad 2007 National Winners

1^st - Tom White - Tongue River High School

2^nd - tie (3 way) - John Belcher - Cheyenne Central

- Bryan Dugas - Cheyenne Central
- Craig Hossfeld - Tongue River High School

5^th - Alyssa Arp - Newcastle high School

Teacher of 1st place student: William Hanewald - Tongue River

NCW Chemical Olympiad 2008 National Winners

1st (tie)   - Justin McCarrel - Cheyenne Central
                - Erik Mitchell      - Cheyenne Central
3^rd           - Jordan Thayer   - Tongue River
                             Teacher    - Bill Hanewald
4^th           - Juliann Terry     - Newcastle
                             Teacher - Sharla Dowding
5^th           - Brett Cherni      - Tongue River
6^th           - Ayla Manzer      -   Newcastle

Teacher of 1^st place students: Tracey Messick - Cheyenne Central

Honors and Awards - ACS Members

Presentation of Past Chairman Pin to Dr. Dean Roddick

50 Year Members:

The Wyoming Section of the American Chemical Society

Would like to extend its gratitude to Fred Dawson for his fifty years of service in

the American Chemical Society.

2007 American Chemical Society Western Regional

Industrial Innovation Award

for the development of the XWand, and VOC analyzer

Dr. John F. Schabron, Mrs. Susan S. Sorini,

and Mr. Joseph F. Rovani Jr. of Western Research Inst.

Association of Community College Trustees

Outstanding Teacher Award for the Western Region

Dr. Richard Laidlaw

of Laramie County Community College.

YOUR TIME TO VOTE: The Petition to Increase Funding for Local Sections and Divisions

Ruth Hathaway, Chair

Divisional Activities Committee

Yorke E. Rhodes, Chair

Local Section Activities Committee

In the column that appeared in C&E News on February 10, 2003, entitled “The Big Society with the Little Societies Inside”, we along with Frank Blum (2002 Chair, Divisional Activities Committee) discussed the funding needs for both Local Sections and Divisions within the ACS. At the recent meeting in New Orleans, Council approved the Petition to Increase Funding for Divisions and Local Sections. Now it is your turn, as members of the Society, to ratify the changes in the Constitution required to change the way we fund these two entities. Shortly, you will receive a ballot to vote on these changes. Below you will find some information that you may find helpful in deciding how to vote.

Local Sections and Divisions have their own Articles in the Constitution (Articles XII and XIII). These member units are constitutionally different from other Society units. The allotments to Local Sections and Divisions are also governed by the ACS Bylaws, so changes to the allotment and structure should be incorporated in the Bylaws. The Board of Directors is required to approve Bylaw changes. The membership must ratify changes to the Constitution.

These changes eliminate dollar amounts for local section and division allotments from the Bylaws and distribute 20% of the ACS member dues collected to Local Sections and Divisions, in an effort to support Local Section and Division memberships at a similar level. The dues allotment amounts to be distributed to Local Sections and Divisions are based on the relative number of memberships using the year 2000 as a base, which had 55% Local Sections and 45% Division memberships. The percentage for funding will stay fixed at 55/45. (Total ACS members belonging to a division number ca. 85,000, with total Division memberships numbering ca. 116,000, due to members with multiple Division memberships; Division dues are required. All ACS members are assigned a Local Section membership, numbering 143,000 in 2000; Local Section dues are optional.)

The petition provides a modest increase in funds to Local Sections and a significant increase in support to Divisions. The funds so allocated will be distributed to individual Divisions (34) and to individual Local Sections (189) by DAC and LSAC, respectively. Council must approve these distribution formulas at least every three years, with prior review of the Board Committee on Budget and Finance.

The Divisional Activities Committee (DAC) plans to distribute the money based on a significant increase in the base allotment; a modest increase in per member allotment; an increase in National Meeting Programming funds; and a fraction for innovative projects, especially those promoting Local Section and Division cooperation and collaboration such as programming at regional and local meetings.

The Local Section Activities Committee (LSAC) will distribute a base amount to each Local Section and a per capita amount, ensuring that each Local Section’s current yearly allotment will remain stable. Although there is a normal fluctuation in Local Section allotments due to changes in membership, existing funds will remain effectively the same for each Local Section. Additionally an innovative projects fund will be established to fund Sections with special financial needs that can improve their programming and fund innovative projects that could normally not be funded. Favored new activities will be those that involve joint interaction of Local Sections with Divisions or with other Local Sections.

Local Sections will receive their additional funds in the first year and thereafter. The Divisions’ additional funds will be stepped up over four years from 2004 to 2007, when fully funded.

The total increase needed to fund this petition is approximately $9 per member. This funding will come from a combination of a progressive temporary assessment (to a total of $8 in 2007) and cost savings/increased revenues in Society operations ($1 initially). The temporary assessment of $2 per each year ($2 in 2004, $4 in 2005, $6 in 2006 and $8 in 2008) is just that, temporary. It will allow the Board to find alternative funding mechanisms within the next 4 years. This assessment will be reviewed at least annually, and if funding is found, the assessment may be lowered or cancelled before 2007.

One of the issues that have lead to deficit spending for Divisions is that much of the program money raised in the past from companies, foundations, etc. has become significantly more difficult to acquire. Both Divisions and Local Sections have not been able to fund innovative projects because of additional costs. The new, modest Innovative Projects fund will allow both DAC and LSAC to select and help fund those projects that will have the greatest impact. The revised petition, with the temporary assessment and allocations implemented over time is supported by the Board of Directors and the Society Committee on Budget and Finance, and has been overwhelmingly approved by Council via voice vote in New Orleans. Council has approved the distribution formulas for both LSAC and DAC. All the Officers in the Presidential succession at the time the petition was drafted are signatories on the petition.

The petition supports the two major membership components of ACS. These programs that Divisions and Local Sections conduct are of importance to the entire membership. Firming up our volunteer base will strengthen the Society as a whole, and will benefit us all. Look for your ballot in the mail, and please vote!

2001 Local Section Evaluation from Nat. ACS: 2001 Local Section Evaluation from Nat. ACS2001:

Bylaws of the Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the ACS: Bylaws of the Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the ACS:

Call For Nominations

The Vernon C. Bulgrin

High School Chemistry Teacher Award

Wyoming Section, American Chemical Society

Announcement

Awards Application forms

Bulgrin Award Guidelines

Wyoming ACS Award Nomination Guidelines and Applications:

Awards and Award Guidelines:

E-Seminar for Local Section Officers:

It is with pleasure that the ACS Local Section Activities Committee and the Department of Local Section and Community Activities announce the release of a new electronic resource designed especially for officers of local sections: "E-Seminar: Second-Tier Leadership Training for Local Section Officers." This seminar is a byproduct of the Local Section Fall Follow-up Leadership Conference that was held in Nashville, TN in October 2001. It consists of 10 lessons dealing with topics of great interest to local section officers such as setting goals, budgeting, recruiting volunteers, and succession planning. Each lesson contains a narrative description of the content, some slides or other visuals within the text, short video clips of conference speakers, and links to other information available from ACS or elsewhere.

This first-ever ACS E-Seminar is limited to access by the following persons, only:

* Local Section officers (chair, chair-elect, secretary, treasurer, councilor)

* Members of the Local Section Activities Committee and Board of Directors

* ACS staff The URL for this site is <http://chemistry.org/localsections/eseminar.html>.

Please use the following password to gain access:

password: eseminar

We ask that you respect the limited access for this resource since we want to safeguard the use of this material for authorized users, only. We hope you will find this to be a worthwhile resource to which you will want to return from time to time. We will survey users at a later date to ascertain reactions to the format and content of this seminar and to elicit suggestions for future products of this type.

Meanwhile, continued best wishes to you.

Dale

Dale Gaddy, Ed.D., CAE

Office of Local Section Activities

American Chemical Society

1155 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202/872-4610 Fax: 202/872-4353

http://www.cen-chemjobs.org

To subscribe to ACS E-lements of Communication, OCNewsletter@acs.org

Past Executive Council Meeting Minutes

Executive Committee 2008

Chair:	Eric Kalberer
Mail:	Western Research Institute 365 N 9th St., Laramie Wyoming, 82072-33805
Phone:	307-721-2441
E-mail:	ekalbere@uwyo.edu

Chair Elect / Program Chair:	Bryan Ray
Mail:	Research Technologies Corporation 2931 Soldier Springs Rd Laramie, WY 82070
Phone:	307-721-5489
E-mail:	bray@rt-corp.com

Past Chair:	Dean Roddick
Mail:	Dept of Chemistry Dept 3838 1000 E. University Laramie, Wyoming, 82071-3838
Phone:	307-766-2535
E-mail:	dmr@uwyo.edu

Secretary:	Troy Pauli
Mail:	Western Research Institute 365 N 9th St., Laramie Wyoming, 82072-33805
Phone:	307-721-2439
E-mail:	tpauli@uwyo.edu

Treasurer:	Dan Netzel
Mail:	2526 SKY VIEW LN LARAMIE WY 82070-5378
Phone:	307-745-3510
E-mail:	dnetzel@juno.com

Member at Large:	Dave Anderson
Mail:	Dept of Chemistry Dept 3838 1000 E. University Laramie, Wyoming, 82071-3838
Phone:	307-766-2775
E-mail:	danderso@uwyo.edu

Councilor:	Jane Thomas
Mail:	Wyoming Analytical Laboratories, Inc. 1660 Harrison Laramie, Wyoming, 82070
Phone:	307-742-7995
E-mail:	wallaramie@aol.com

Alternate Councilor:	Ken Thomas
Mail:	Western Research Institute 365 N 9th St., Laramie Wyoming, 82072
Phone:	307-721-2326
E-mail:	kpthomas@uwyo.edu

ACS Wyoming Local Section 2006 Committee Chairs

Awards Mark Mehn (Chair)

Franco Basile

Dan Netzel

Troy Pauli (ad hoc)

E-12 Liaison Bill Hanewald

Chemistry Olympiad Bill Hanewald

High School Liaison Bill Hanewald

Auditing Ken Thomas (Chair)

Hank Plancher

Safety Wil Schuster

Publicity/Public Relations Fran Miknis

National Chemistry Week Michael Sommer

Membership Eric Kalberer

Rocky Mtn. Regional Steering Committee E. G. Meyer

Northwest Regional Meeting E. G. Meyer

Long Range Planning E. G. Meyer

Internet Webmaster Troy Pauli

Special Projects Wil Schuster

Young Chemists Bryan Ray

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This page is maintained by the Wyoming Section of ACS Officers and Executive Committee. Please direct questions and comments about this page to Troy Pauli. Page updated on August 8^th, 2008.