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Chair’s Message

 


December 2007

Thank you for the opportunity to serve these past two years as your OCACS Chair.  I’ve become involved in local ACS activities in ways that have been challenging, interesting, and fun.  I’ve met a lot of friendly people.  And I’ve had a lot of help from our dedicated Executive Board and Committees, our society, our members, and our community.  Thank you all for your time, your support, and your hard work on section activities.

Program:   You are invited to attend our November 15th meeting.  Dr. Sandra Thompson will speak about Sick Homes and Buildings: A Discussion of Some of the Causes and New Research Addressing the Problem.    This environmental topic is relevant to all of us. Dinner will be served at 6:45.  The talk will begin at 7:45 p.m.  See details in SCALACS.

Program: Chemistry Café: Our section has engaged members in dinner meetings for years and they will continue.  Some members enjoy a good dinner meeting.  But times are changing.  In January we hope to have our first Chemistry Café.  This meeting will be open to the public and free although we might charge a low nominal fee for a healthy (optional) sandwich.  The date is Thursday, January 17th at 6:30 p.m.  Two different locations are being considered at this time.  We encourage members to participate and bring others.   The Chemistry Café will include a brief introduction by one or more discussion leaders followed by open dialogue with questions and answers.  Our topic will be titled: Transfat: Why It is Important on Food Labels.   The purpose is to engage the public and teach some chemistry in the exchange of ideas.  We would welcome additional discussion leaders.  If you would like to be a discussion leader, let us know by November 16th.   More in the Jan/Feb issue of SCALACS.

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Enjoy the holidays!

David J. Marec, 2007 Chair
dmarec@roadrunner.com