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PACS Celebrates Earth Week 2024
Princeton ACS Section Program
Princeton University
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
AGENDA
6:30 Sign-in, Frick Chemistry Laboratory, Taylor Auditorium
6:45 Earth Week Demonstration
“Get a Charge Out of Chemistry” - Battery-related ACS theme
Demonstration Coordinator
Randy A. Weintraub, MS, PhD, Princeton International School for Mathematics and Science (PRISMS)
7:15 Short Talks & Discussion
“Climate and Its Impact on Health and Ecosystems”
Introductory Comments, CCEW Coordinator and Program Moderator
Barbara Ameer, RPh, PharmD, MBA, FCP
Guest Speakers
Andrew P. Zwicker, PhD, New Jersey State Senator Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), Princeton University
Catherine Chen, MD, FACP, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
8:15 Open discussion
8:30 Closing Remarks, Adjourn
Reservation requested. Pre-register online. (https://www.princeton-acs.org/april-23-pacs-meeting)
For questions, contact Dr. B. Ameer b4chemistry@gmail.com
Visitor parking information: Visitors coming to the University on weekdays from 7 AM to 4 PM are welcome to park in Stadium Drive Garage. Frequent TigerTransit service is available from the garage to stops on Washington Road, Nassau Street, and University Place. Visitors parking in the garage are asked to register for a daily visitor permit. Registration can be done online in advance or at the garage during arrival.
After 4 PM on weekdays and all day on the weekend parking registration is not required. University visitors may park in any numbered and non-restricted parking lots, including the Theater Drive Garage, Prospect Ave Garage, and Stadium Drive Garage. Please see the Princeton University Visitor Parking Map (https://transportation.princeton.edu/sites/g/files/toruqf611/files/documents/UniversityParkingMaps_Visitors.pdf) for lot locations and access
April Joins Earth and Poetry Month
- Barbara Ameer
Through an illustrated poem contest in April, students are using poetry and art to increase their awareness and share their understanding of the role of batteries in our lives.
All grade levels K-12 from area schools are eligible for this Princeton Section of ACS-sponsored illustrated poem contest. In addition to local recognition, winners of the local contest will enter the national contest with a chance for prizes and wider recognition of their creative entry. Electronic entries are due Apr 28th. For information, contact the Section’s CCEW 2024 coordinator at princetonacs258@gmail.com.
April is both National Poetry Month and Earth Month. National ACS varies the topic annually for its April earth week activities. The theme in 2024 is batteries and will be glaciers in 2025.
ACS Spring 2024 Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana
Councilor Talking Points
The following is a summary is of key actions of the ACS Council meeting held on March 20, and the Board of Directors meetings held on March 15 – 17, 2024.
Actions of the Council
Election Results:
Candidates for President-Elect, 2025
· The Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E) presented to the Council the following nominees for selection as candidates for President-Elect, 2025: Rigoberto Hernandez, Thomas Holme, Ingrid Montes, and Laura Sremaniak. By electronic ballot, the Council selected Rigoberto Hernandez and Laura Sremaniak as candidates for 2025 President-Elect. These two candidates will join Mukund Chorghade, a petition candidate, and any additional candidates selected via petitions to stand for election in the fall 2024 national election.
Candidates for Districts I, V, and International
· N&E announced the results of the election held prior to the Council meeting; to select candidates from the list of nominees for Directors from District I, District V, and the International District on the Board of Directors for the term 2025-2027. By electronic ballot, the Councilors from these districts selected Katherine L. Lee and Matthew Grandbois as District I candidates; Lisa M. Balbes, Mark C. Cesa, and Silvia S. Jurisson as District V candidates; and David Wu and Hooi-Ling Lee as International District candidates. Ballots will be distributed to members residing in District I, District V, and the International District around October 1, 2024, for election of a Director from each District.
Candidates for Directors-at-Large
· In November, the Petition to Add International Representation on the Board of Directors was approved and ratified. As a result of its implementation, there is a reduction of the total number of Directors-at-Large (DAL) on the Board of Directors from six to five beginning in 2025. Because of the timing of candidate selection and petition approval processes, N&E opted to select the usual four candidates for the two possible DAL positions in case the petition failed. Since the petition was passed and ratified, in fairness to those selected, N&E planned to run all four candidates for one DAL position; however, one candidate withdrew leaving three candidates. There will be no down-select process and all three will run as candidates. Preferential voting will be used in accordance with Standing Rule IV, Section 4., c.
· The Committee on Nominations and Elections announced the selection of the following candidates for Director-at-Large for the 2025-2027 term: Christopher J. Bannochie, Natalie A. LaFranzo, and Sergio C. Nanita. The election of one Director-at-Large from among these three candidates and any selected via petition will be conducted in the fall. Ballots will be distributed to the Council around October 1, 2024.
· By electronic ballot, the Council elected Debbie C. Crans to the Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E) for an unexpired term of less than one year (2024) and a subsequent full three-year term (2025-2027) in accordance with Standing Rule IV, Section 9., e.
Other Council Actions:
· On the recommendation of the Council Policy Committee (CPC), Council approved the Petition to Remove Inconsistencies and Add Missing Provisions. The petition clarifies language about membership on the elected committees of Council and adds a provision for filling a vacancy in the position of Director-at-Large. This petition is now presented to the ACS Board of Directors for action.
· On the recommendation of the Committee on Committees (ConC), and with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, Council approved the Petition to Amend the Duties of the Committee on Budget and Finance (B&F) to better reflect their charge of making recommendations on the Society's budget for approval by the Board of Directors. The petition also removes an outdated provision to reflect that the funding of the official organ of the Society has been made independent from dues revenue. This petition is now presented to the ACS Board of Directors for action.
· ConC announced that the opening of the online preference form to all ACS members began on March 1 and will run through July 1, Councilors interested in serving on an ACS Committee in 2025 should go to CMTE.acs.org to complete their preferences.
· On the recommendation of the Committee on Divisional Activities (DAC), Council approved changing the name of the Division of Biological Chemistry (BIOL) to the Division of Biochemistry and Chemical Biology (BIOL). This name change takes effect January 1, 2025.
· On the recommendation of the Committee on Divisional Activities (DAC), Council approved changing the name of the Division of Biological Chemistry (BIOL) to the Division of Biochemistry and Chemical Biology (BIOL). This name change takes effect January 1, 2025.
· On the recommendation of DAC, Council approved an amendment to the distribution formula for Division funding. This will allow a greater amount of funding to be distributed to Divisions.
· On the recommendation of the Committee on International Activities (IAC), Council approved the creation of International Chemical Sciences Chapters in Egypt and Guangdong, China, subject to the concurrence of the ACS Board of Directors.
· On the recommendation of the Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC), Council approved changing the name of the Auburn Section to the East Alabama/West Georgia Section. This name change takes effect on January 1, 2025
· On the recommendation of the Committee on Membership Affairs (MAC) and with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, Council approved the Petition on Dues and of Membership to the Schedule of Dues and Benefits. The petition also defines the role of Community Associates. This petition is now presented to the ACS Board of Directors for action.
· On the recommendation of MAC and with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, Council approved the 2025 Schedule of Dues and Benefits.
· The Committee on Constitution and Bylaws (C&B) reported the certification of bylaws for four Local Sections (Columbus, Permian Basin, University of Arkansas, and Central Pennsylvania), five technical Divisions (Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, and Environmental Chemistry), and two International Chemical Sciences Chapters (Singapore and Switzerland) since the fall 2023 meeting.
· The Committee on Education (SOCED) invited students to participate in a SOCED Discussion Session to be held in conjunction with the ACS Fall 2024 meeting in Denver, and invited Councilors to their upcoming virtual open meeting on April 25.
· The Committee on Younger Chemists (YCC) plans to expand the concept of Local Section Younger Chemists Committees to include International Chemical Sciences Chapters and reported on the inaugural Younger Chemists’ Caucus and their plans to continue holding this event.
The ACS Spring 2024 meeting was held from March 17– 21. As of March 19, there were 14,368 registrations (13,122 in-person and 1,246 online). The ACS Fall 2024 meeting will be held in Denver, CO from August 18 – 22, 2024.
Actions of the Board of Directors - Executive Session
The ACS Board of Directors met in Executive Session on March 15-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA. They considered several key strategic issues and responded with numerous actions. The meeting was opened with a reflection on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR).
Chief Executive Officer’s Report
The CEO and his staff reported on the 150th anniversary of ACS, the ACS DEIR Maturity Model, the future of ACS meetings, the ACS brand, financials, and other ACS activities. This was followed by a strategic discussion on sustainability. The CEO also introduced the new ACS General Counsel, Tokë Vandervoort, who joined ACS on March 4.
OTHER NOTICES
CHEMICAL CONSULTANTS NETWORK MEETING
MAY 08, 2024
Thinking Beyond Your Day-to-Day Business
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Wednesday May 08, 2024, 6:30 PM - Online via Zoom
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