June 2009 MEETING
The Philadelphia Section, American Chemical Society
presents
Dr. Jeannette Brown
Ullyot Fellow,
Chemical Heritage Foundation
African American Women Chemists - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
and ,
Presentation of 2009 50 Year member Certificates
Thursday, June 18, 2009
1:00 PM
William Penn Inn
1017 DeKalb Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
Luncheon at 12 Noon
Dinner cost: $22; Students with ID $11
RESERVATIONS should be made by calling Mrs. Libby Harper at the section office, (215) 382-1589, by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12. Cancellations, if necessary, cannot be accepted after NOON on Tuesday, February 17. UNCANCELLED RESERVATIONS WILL BE BILLED.
For details see the Catalyst
Welcome to the Philadelphia Section ACS Website!
One of my goals this year as Section Chair is to increase the timeliness of getting information to Section members. Thus, I would like these web pages to become one of the first places that you check for information about your Section. I promise to make sure that they are routinely updated and contain the information that you want. If you have any suggestions or comments, please send them to me at philaacsc@aol.com
Another goal is to get more members involved in the Section. We have monthly meetings (except for July and August) with interesting lectures or chemical demonstrations and lots of opportunities for networking. We support the Chemical Consultants Network and have an active Women Chemists Committee (WCC) chaired by Kathy Thrush Shaginaw. We have a Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) , chaired by Doug Hausner, that is planning exciting events this year and if a senior Chemist steps forward, we'd like to have an active Senior Chemist Committee as well.
We also have public outreach programs and activities. We give various Section Awards, celebrate National Chemistry Week, help sponsor the Philadelphia Area Girls Enjoying Science (P.A.G.E.S.&trade ). and work with our Student Affiliate Groups to present chemical demonstrations at St. Christopher'sHospital for Children. Our December Herb Bassow Memorial Chemical Demonstration is an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy the wonders of chemistry. We honor outstanding scientists at our Edgar Fahs Smith Memorial Lecture, the Philadelphia Section Award Lecture, and the Ullyot Lecture in the Public Interest.
Our monthly newsletter, the Catalyst, will also keep you informed of Section events. the Catalyst is delivered to your address of record and can also be found on this website.
So get involved! We welcome all members and student members participation in our activities. Come out to one of our free monthly lectures! Join a committee or two! Network with us! Talk about Chemistry at your childs school! Nominate a candidate for a Section office or better yet, nominate yourself! Suggest a teacher or scientist for one of our awards!
For information on any of our programs or committees, contact us at PhilaACS@aol.com or call 215-382-1589 and leave a message.
With your help, 2009 can be an exciting year!
Robert Gates
2009 Chair
Philadelphia Section, ACS
Last Update: May 29, 2009
Comments, Suggestions, Problems? Contact PhilaACS@aol.com