Leading Together, Summer 2006

Leading Together

The Quarterly Newsletter for ACS Local Section Officers

Local Sections and The Future: A Peek at Some Behind-the-Scenes Activity
The Local Section Activities Committee (LSAC) has initiated a process to take a detailed look at our sections, our membership, and our society to see how LSAC might help sections assess the future and best serve member and society needs. This process was developed to examine the ACS experience at the local level. As the profession, the society, and the practice of chemistry continue to evolve, LSAC hopes to advance conversation about how local sections can best meet the needs of our diverse audiences as we go forward into the 21st century. More>>

"Salutes to Excellence" Recognition Program
Are you looking for ways to recognize your most reliable local section volunteer, most active members or out-going officers? Do you have very few financial resources for volunteer recognition? More>>

The Chemistry of Cooking
In an effort to attract younger chemists, the Delaware local section sponsored a very successful event in which the local YCC and students from the University of Delaware spent an evening at a local restaurant learning about the chemistry of cooking and the science involved with wine-making and flavor-matching. More>>

Local Section Best Practices Podcast Now Available
A podcast of the April 20, 2006, teleconference on local section Best Practices is now available on demand. A transcript of the hour-long conversation is included in the Teleconference Series.

"Ideas to Enhance Local Section National Chemistry Week (NCW) Celebrations," was the focus of the July 13 teleconference. The text transcript and podcast of the teleconference should be available online by the end of July.

Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2006 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. Local Section Activities Committee Executive Committee Will Lynch, Chair Les McQuire, 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 x 6149 Senior Membership Associate Juanita Hampton x6096 Membership Assistant Debra McLaughlin x4613 Membership Associate Mark O'Brien x4611 Manager Important Dates 232nd ACS National Meeting & Exposition (Sept. 10-14, 2006) Northeast Regional Meeting (NERM) (Oct. 5-7, 2006) Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting (RMRM) (Oct. 14-18, 2006) Southwest Regional Meeting (SWRM) (Oct. 19-22, 2006) National Chemistry Week (Oct. 22-28, 2006) Midwest Regional Meeting (MWRM) (Oct. 25-27, 2006) Southeast Regional Meeting (SERMACS) (Nov. 1-4, 2006) 1155 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 800/227-5558 chemistry.org/localsections	*Leading Together*
	*The Quarterly Newsletter for ACS Local Section Officers*

	Dr. Percy L. Julian, "Forgotten Genius" The film “Forgotten Genius” has now been made by NOVA/WGBH, with some critical and timely support from ACS. It will broadcast nationally on public television, February 6, 2007. In a very real sense, we will come full circle when we gather in San Francisco at the 232nd ACS National Meeting to celebrate the making and screening of the film. More>>
	Chair's Column
	Local Sections and The Future: A Peek at Some Behind-the-Scenes Activity The Local Section Activities Committee (LSAC) has initiated a process to take a detailed look at our sections, our membership, and our society to see how LSAC might help sections assess the future and best serve member and society needs. This process was developed to examine the ACS experience at the local level. As the profession, the society, and the practice of chemistry continue to evolve, LSAC hopes to advance conversation about how local sections can best meet the needs of our diverse audiences as we go forward into the 21st century. More>>
	Leading Together Survey
	Please take a moment to complete this short survey to help us gauge the usefulness of this newsletter. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win $100.00 worth of merchandise for your local section through the Local Section & Community Activities Product Catalog. To be eligible for the drawing, the survey must be returned no later than August 15, 2006. Thank you for your participation.
	*Tools and Tips for Success*
	Succession Planning In Your Local Section The main question that dedicated ACS volunteers continually ask is, “How do I get people involved in the governance and workings of our local section and ensure that leaders are identified and prepared?” Where do these people come from, and why would they want to get involved? Once the volunteers are recruited, how do I keep them involved and help them reach their full potential? More>>
	*Assistance and Development*
	How to Ease the Workload of the Executive Committee in the Small-to-Medium-Size Local Sections It is sometimes difficult to recruit volunteers to run for officer positions in local sections. In some small-to-medium size local sections, one person may hold several offices. As a volunteer, this can be challenging as one has to balance the responsibilities of two or three officer positions as well as his/her personal life. Have you thought about asking members of your community to assist with this overload? Here are some ways to ease the demands of core officers. More>>
	*Alliances*
	Tri-sectional Synergies Do you ever wonder what that bordering local section is up to? Could more professional and social interactions take place among adjacent local sections? More>> Profit from Partnerships at Regional Meetings—What You Gain will be Measured Not Just in Dollars and Cents! Regional meetings provide an outstanding opportunity for local sections that organize them to develop and enhance partnerships with various groups within and outside the ACS. Indeed, some of the most compelling reasons to organize a regional meeting are the opportunity to re-energize your section, partner with the scientific community, and expand your leadership pool. Some of the most important benefits of a regional meeting appear during the years after the meeting! More
	*Awards and Recognition*
	*Improve Your Finances and* Add New Programming** It may sound like a fairy tale, but an Innovative Projects Grant could make your dreams come true. More>>
	*News From the Office of Community Activities*
	"Salutes to Excellence" Recognition Program Are you looking for ways to recognize your most reliable local section volunteer, most active members or out-going officers? Do you have very few financial resources for volunteer recognition? More>>
	*Spotlight On ACS*
	Why Not Start a Silver Circle Group in Your Section? The term “Silver Circle” originated in 2003 when Past ACS President Eli Pearce used it to designate mature ACS members who are described as “silver” because of their valuable experience and knowledge. Silver Circle members can be a great resource to any section. More>>
	*Innovative Event*	*Featured Technology*
	The Chemistry of Cooking In an effort to attract younger chemists, the Delaware local section sponsored a very successful event in which the local YCC and students from the University of Delaware spent an evening at a local restaurant learning about the chemistry of cooking and the science involved with wine-making and flavor-matching. More>>	Making Use of C&EN Online Chemical & Engineering News delivers comprehensive coverage of the chemical world on a weekly basis. But did you know that C&EN Online, while providing the same content as the print edition—and then some—can also be a helpful resource for local sections? More>>
	*Featured Resource*	*Featured Product*
	Local Section Best Practices Podcast Now Available A podcast of the April 20, 2006, teleconference on local section Best Practices is now available on demand. A transcript of the hour-long conversation is included in the Teleconference Series. "Ideas to Enhance Local Section National Chemistry Week (NCW) Celebrations," was the focus of the July 13 teleconference. The text transcript and podcast of the teleconference should be available online by the end of July.	Meet Professor R. Gentum, the newest member of the mole family. He is an active ACS Silver Circle member who participates in local section community outreach programs, the ACS Legislative Action Network (LAN), and serves as career consultant. He is silver in color and can be purchased through the ACS Online Store for $15 (MD100G). Look for Professor R. Gentum at the ACS Membership Booth in San Francisco!
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