American Chemical Society Local Section Track Sunday Morning January 26, 2014 Mitchell Bruce, 2013 Chair, Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) Martin Rudd, 2014 Chair, Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC)

American Chemical Society Local Section Track Sunday Morning January 26, 2014 Mitchell Bruce, 2013 Chair, Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) Martin Rudd, 2014 Chair, Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) Agenda: 8:00 – 8:15 AMWelcome and Agenda for the Day 8:15 – 9:30 AM Team Project: Pulling it Together 9:30 – 10:15 AMCollaborative Projects Reports 10:15 – 11:00 AMTown Hall Meeting and Wrap-Up

American Chemical Society Local Section Track Town Hall Meeting and Wrap Up January 26, 2014 Mitchell Bruce, 2013 Chair, Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) Martin Rudd, 2014 Chair, Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC)

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 4 Great first place to look for your answers (bookmark):

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 5 Questions related to Local Section Maps 1.Why are there so many unrepresented counties on the map? These areas are unchartered territories. Historically there were not enough members in those areas to start a section. LSAC is interested in talking to sections that may want to annex the areas or to help start a section in the area.

LIQs 2. Why not have a small map of ACS Regions? A few copies of the District maps are located on the back tables. American Chemical Society 6

LIQs 3.Can membership numbers be added to maps? The numbers change each year and the maps do not. The best source for your membership numbers would be the eRoster. American Chemical Society 7

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 8 Questions related to Activities? 4. Activity at winery or brewing facilities. How can the Science Cafes work for these kinds of activities? => GISI => Local Sections => Science Café => Organizing a Science Café 5. Food & cooking demos suitable for car trips. Contact the Committee on Community Activities at for

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 9 Questions related to Activities? 6. Ideas for Black History Month other than contributions of black chemists. One possible idea is an event tied into aspirations to become a chemist.

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 10 Questions related to ACS 7. Whats the difference between a region and a district? Districts are drawn and approved by Council based on ACS Bylaws and populations within each District. Regions are historic and dont have to change.

LIQs 8. When will elections be able to be held electronically? YOU CAN! Check your Bylaws. If your Bylaws dont allow, to begin the process to update GISI => local sections => Elections and Bylaws Also available: Protocols for Conducting Elections in Divisions and Local Sections American Chemical Society 11

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 12 Questions related to ACS 9. Where can I get electronic ACS letterhead and clipart? Go to ACS website (much improved) and search for ACS Branding Guidelines Letterhead (its a gold mine for letterhead, logos, PowerPoint templates

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 13 Questions related to ACS 10. Is there liability insurance in case of an accident during NCW or Earth Day? Search on ACS website: Special Events Insurance Local section events are covered but you have to ask for it and complete a insurance form.

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 14 Questions related to ACS 11. ACS offers a number of printed items that can be distributed but are there thoughts of other formats (e.g. QR codes) that may be better for a young audience? ACS is investigating this optionstay tuned.

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 15 Questions related to ACS 12. What is the future annual cost for the Management Service, Real Magnet, for each local section? The service is being pilot tested. The current expectation is that it will be offered to local sections at no cost.

LIQs 13. Can ACS National set up webinars for local sections? 14. How do we learn to set up a webinar for regional activity? ACS has negotiated discounted rates for local sections to use A+ conferencing. Visit for the contact information. If you need assistance with setting up your webinar, and a member of the Administrative & Programmatic Technologies Group will assist you with the American Chemical Society 16

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 17 Questions related to ACS 15. Is there a master list available on the website that provides the year that local sections were established? Thank you for the suggestion. The list is being revised and will be posted on GISI (

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 18 Questions related to ACS 16. How does one get the local section URL corrected at ACS? Kate with any corrections: Kate Sellar

LIQs (Leadership Institute Questions) American Chemical Society 19 Questions related to ACS 17. How much does online presentation of talks at ACS meetings hurt physical attendance even as virtual attendance is gained? This is a question that many groups within the ACS discuss regularly. Wed like to hear from you….

ARE THERE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS American Chemical Society 20

OTHER ACS RESOURCES Use the ACS FREE service Webs.comto develop a website Visit (great page to bookmark ) Visit the ACS Network (Volunteer Support and Engagement) American Chemical Society 21

American Chemical Society Town Hall Meeting Wrap Up What can we do to make your local section successful? January 26, 2014 Mitchell Bruce, 2013 Chair, Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) Martin Rudd, 2014 Chair, Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC)

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