Networking Meeting March 8, 2017 Dr. Deborah Cook, Chair Phila ACS Philadelphia ACS/CCN Networking Meeting March 8, 2017 Dr. Deborah Cook, Chair Phila ACS
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Section History One of oldest Sections founded in 1899 Second largest local section Geographic region consist of members who reside in Philadelphia County, PA Bucks County, PA Chester County, PA Delaware County ,PA Montgomery County, PA Burlington County, NJ Camden County, NJ
Governance Officers (Chair, Chair-elect, Past Chair, Secretary, Treasurer) Board of Directors Councilors Topical Groups and Committees Career Club Younger Chemists (YCC) Education & Outreach Communications Women Chemists Government Affairs
Awards Edgar Fahs Smith Lectureship Philadelphia Section Award Excellence in Pre-college Teaching Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Ullyot Lectureship 50 & 60 Year Member Awards Service Awards
Programs Monthly meetings (September – June) National Chemistry Week Student Poster Session Chemistry Olympiad Career Services PAGES