Leading Together, Spring 2007

Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2007 Leading Together is published jointly by the Technology, Tools and Operations Subcommittee of the ACS Local Section Activities Committee and the ACS Office of Local Section Activities. Backissues Winter 07 Fall 06 Summer 06 Spring 06 Winter 06 2005-2003 Local Section Activities Committee Executive Committee Will Lynch, Chair Kimberly Pacheo, Chair Alliances and Partnerships Subcommittee Charlene Hayden, Chair Grants and Awards Subcommittee Wayne Jones, Chair Local Section Assistance and Development Subcommittee Victoria Finkenstadt, Chair Technology, Tools and Operations Subcommittee Mark O'Brien Staff Liaison ACS Office of Local Section Activities Cheryl Brown x4407 Senior Membership Associate Elaine Diggs x6149 Senior Membership Associate Juanita Hampton x6096 Membership Assistant Debra McLaughlin x4613 Membership Associate Important Dates National Volunteer Week (Apr. 15-21, 2007) Chemist Celebrate Earth Day (Apr. 22, 2007) Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (May 16-19, 2007) Central Regional Meeting (May 21-23, 2007) Northwest Regional Meeting (June 17-20, 2007) 1155 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 800/227-5558 chemistry.org/localsections	Leading Together
	*The Quarterly Newsletter for ACS Local Section Officers*

	Local Sections Celebrate In 2007, three local sections will celebrate their 100-year anniversaries: St. Louis, Syracuse, and Wisconsin. That makes 22 that have reached the 100-year mark! More>> ACS President Katie Hunt Promotes Local Section Video A DVD entitled, ACS Close to Home: Local Sections Connecting Chemistry and the Community” is available in streaming and downloadable formats. It captures the many positive things that local sections do to promote chemistry in their communities and serves as a promotional tool to raise awareness, engage potential volunteers, and encourage future industrial partners/sponsors. It can be shown at a local section meeting, especially for new members, or local events with high school teachers and Student Affiliates chapters to actively reach out to the next generation. More>> The Leadership Development System: Building Skills, Creating Leaders Last November, we announced numerous year-end activities of the Board Oversight Group on Leadership Development. Our overarching goal is to transform leadership development in the ACS by maintaining our schedule for the three-year implementation plan. We’ve been very busy since then! More>> Community Outreach through the Science Café Movement Concerned about the lack of scientific literacy of Jane Doe and Joe Citizen? Want to help raise public awareness of the scientific underpinning of major issues of the day such as global warming, stem cell research, and genomic medicine? Consider hosting a Science Café in your local section! More>> Strategic Directions—2007 and Beyond! The American Chemical Society has developed an exciting new set of Strategic Directions for 2007 and Beyond in support of the ACS Vision: "Improving people's lives through the transforming power of chemistry." More>> "Best Practices" Teleconference Local Sections "best practices" teleconference scheduled for Thursday, April 26, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. E-mail e_diggs @acs.org with your name and local section to sign up!! Chicago National Meeting Highlights for Local Sections I wanted to update you on a few of the activities that went on during the recent national meeting in Chicago directly related to local sections and how the Local Section Activities Committee (LSAC) is addressing them. More>>
	Tools and Tips for Success
	Technical Divisions-Volunteer Opportunities At times it can seem like a no-win situation. The job that you are pursuing requires management, leadership experience, and the ability to work with people, yet you cannot get that experience without the job you’re presently pursuing. One of the best ways of getting this experience, as well as the experience of organizing a meeting in your field of interest while interacting with your peers, is through volunteer opportunities within your technical division. ACS has a variety of ways in which you can get involved, interact with colleagues, and receive the management and leadership experience to advance your career. More>>
	*Alliances*
	Alliances with Alpha Chi Sigma Chapters ACS local sections can and do form external alliances with a huge range of other scientific and social organizations for single events and for large parts of their programs. A partnership with a group from the Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) may provide another avenue. Alpha Chi Sigma, a member of the PFA, is a professional chemistry fraternity dedicated to the advancement of chemistry both as a science and as a profession. More>>
	Awards and Recognition
	Recognizing Your Volunteers is Simple—and Vital! As you implement your plans for 2007, make sure you take time to thank your volunteers! Here are some simple suggestions! More>>
	*Spotlight on ACS*
	Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer for ACS National Award Every local section has extraordinary members who contribute to the growth and development of the section. These wonderful members should be recognized through the ACS national awards program. More>>
	*Innovative Event*	*Featured Technology*
	Local Sections Partner to Sponsor Student Interview Workshops The Santa Clara Valley and California Local Sections and the AIChE NorCal Section developed a series of student interview workshops, funded by ACS Innovative Project Grants and AIChE. In the workshops, more than 50 chemical professionals coached undergraduate students, taught interview skills, and conducted practice interviews. More>>	Introduction to ChemInsight In response to the growing demand for scientific experts in the legal, accounting, and consulting fields, ACS has launched ChemInsight—a scientific experts matching service. More>>
	*Featured Resource*	*Featured Product*
	New Public Relations Tool for Local Sections The 7-minute DVD, "ACS Close to Home: Local Sections Connecting Chemistry and the Community is a tool for local sections to communicate the positive things they do to promote chemistry in their communities. It also highlights the outreach and educational programs sponsored by ACS local sections.	CCED Stress Ball Pens These fun new black ink ballpoint CCED Stress Ball Pens available in blue and green at the ACS Online Store. Reward your volunteers with these pens and put the world at their fingertips! $3.00 each.
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