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AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Council Agenda

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 8:00 AM

Yerba Buena Salons 9-15

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

San Francisco, California

COUNCIL, AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 8:00 AM, March 24, 2010 Yerba Buena Salons 9-15

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I. RESOLUTION HONORING DECEASED COUNCILORS II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 2009 (attached) ...........................1-15 III. REPORT OF INTERIM ACTION, COUNCIL POLICY COMMITTEE (attached)........................... 16 IV. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

FOR A. Nominations for President-Elect (attached/under separate cover) ..................................17-17e COUNCIL (1) Introduction of nominees for 2011 President-Elect (oral) ACTION B. Announcement of nominees, District Directors II and IV (attached) ....................................... 18

(1) Announcement of candidates, District Directors II and IV (oral) C. Announcement of candidates, Directors-at-Large (attached) ............................................19-22 D. Request for suggestions, 2012 Society officer nominations (attached).............................23-25 E. Ballot counts, previous elections (attached)............................................................................ 26 V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS

A. President (attached and oral) .............................................................................................27-28 B. President-Elect (attached and oral)......................................................................................... 29 C. Immediate Past President (attached and oral)........................................................................ 30 D. Chair of Board of Directors (attached and oral) .................................................................31-32 (1) Minutes of August 2009 Board meeting (attached)...............................................33-37 E. Executive Director (attached and oral) ...............................................................................38-39 (1) Report of the Governing Board for Publishing (attached) ......................................40-41 (2) Report of the Governing Board for the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (attached)42-43 VI. REPORTS OF ELECTED COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL

A. Council Policy Committee (1) Minutes of August 18, and December 10, 2009, meetings (attached) .................44-49 (2) Oral report on current activities, Vice-Chair B. Committee on Committees (attached)..................................................................................... 50

(1) Oral report on current activities (2) Amendment to ACS Bylaws

(a. Petition on Admissions Committee .................................................................51-55 FOR Bylaw I, Sec. 1, 3, 4 COUNCIL Bylaw II, Sec. 3, a, (1) ACTION Bylaw III, Sec. 3, a, (1), (h); 3, d, (1), (a), (i) and (iv)

Bylaw XIII, Sec. 3, f; 3, i, (2)

(3) Request for suggestions for committee assignments (attached)............................... 56 C. Committee on Nominations and Elections (attached) ............................................................. 57 (1) Oral report on current activities

(2) Amendments to ACS Bylaws

(a. Petition on Candidate Selection by Member Petition......................................58-60 FOR Article X, Sec.3 COUNCIL (b. Petition on Election Timelines 2009................................................................61-65 Bylaw V, Sec. 2, a, b, c, d (paragraph 1) ACTION Bylaw V, Sec. 3, a, b, c (paragraph 1) Bylaw V, Sec. 4, c, d, e, f (paragraph 1)

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VII. REPORTS OF SOCIETY COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE

A. Committee on Budget and Finance (attached) ....................................................................... 66 (1) Oral report on current activities

FOR COUNCIL (2) Recommendation on membership dues for 2011 (attached)..................................... 67 ACTION

B. Committee on Education (attached)........................................................................................ 68 (1) Oral report on current activities C. Committee on Science (joint with Board) (attached)............................................................... 69 (1) Oral report on current activities

VIII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

A. Committee on Divisional Activities (attached) ......................................................................... 70 (1) Oral report on current activities B. Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs (attached)................................................. 71

(1) Oral report on current activities C. Committee on Local Section Activities (attached)................................................................... 72 (1) Oral report on current activities D. Committee on Meetings and Expositions (attached).............................................................. 73 (1) Oral report on current activities

E. Committee on Membership Affairs (attached)......................................................................... 74 (1) Oral report on current activities

F. Committee on Constitution and Bylaws (attached) ................................................................. 75 (1) Oral report on current activities

(2) Amendments to ACS Bylaws

(a. Petition on International Chemical Sciences Chapters...................................76-77 Bylaw IX, Sec. 4 FOR

(b. Petition on President-Elect Eligibility ..............................................................78-79 CONSIDERATION Bylaw V, Sec. 9, d

ONLY (c. Petition on Recorded Votes ............................................................................80-81 Bylaw III, Sec. 4, d

IX. REPORTS OF OTHER COMMITTEES

A. Analytical Reagents (attached) ............................................................................................... 82 B. Chemistry and Public Affairs (joint with Board) (attached)...................................................... 83 C. Community Activities (joint with Board) (attached).................................................................. 84 D. Environmental Improvement (joint with Board) (oral) E. Professional Training (joint with Board) (attached) ................................................................. 85 F. Publications (joint with Board) (attached)................................................................................ 86 G. Technician Affairs (attached)................................................................................................... 87 H. Women Chemists (joint with Board) (attached)....................................................................... 88

X. OLD BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS

A. Resolution(s)

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AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY August 19, 2009 Washington, DC

The Council of the American Chemical Society met in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2009, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Thomas H. Lane, President of the Society and of the Council, presided. The following Councilors, Alternate Councilors, and accredited representatives were present: Ex-Officio: Paul S. Anderson, Judith L. Benham, Eric C. Bigham, Bruce E. Bursten, Daryle H. Busch, William F. Carroll, Jr., Charles P. Casey, Dennis Chamot, Bonnie A. Charpentier, Pat N. Confalone, Joseph S. Francisco, Helen M. Free, Janan M. Hayes, Ned D. Heindel, S. Allen Heininger, Catherine T. Hunt, Madeleine Jacobs, Valerie J. Kuck, Thomas H. Lane, Flint H. Lewis, E. Ann Nalley, Anne T. O’Brien, Attila E. Pavlath, Eli M. Pearce, Diane G. Schmidt, Kent J. Voorhees, Edel Wasserman, Marinda Li Wu. Divisions: Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Charles J. Brine*, John W. Finley, Michael J. Morello, Sara J. Risch. Agrochemicals, Rodney M. Bennett*, Jeanette M. Van Emon. Analytical Chemistry, Henry N. Blount, III*, Michelle V. Buchanan, Catherine C. Fenselau, Roland F. Hirsch. Biochemical Technology, Arindam Bose, Frederick G. Heineken, Sadettin Ozturk, Sharon P. Shoemaker. Biological Chemistry, Felicia A. Etzkorn, Tamara L. Hendrickson. Business Development & Management, Janet L. Bryant, Kathleen M. Schulz. Carbohydrate Chemistry, Derek Horton, John R. Vercellotti. Cellulose & Renewable Materials, Kevin J. Edgar. Chemical Education, Laura E. Pence, Arlyne M. Sarquis, Jerry L. Sarquis, Ellen J. Yezierski*. Chemical Health & Safety, Laurence J. Doemeny*, Frankie K. Wood-Black. Chemical Information, Bonnie Lawlor, Andrea B. Twiss-Brooks. Chemical Technicians, John Engelman*. Chemical Toxicology, Amanda C. Bryant-Friedrich. Chemistry & The Law, Alan M. Ehrlich. Colloid & Surface Chemistry, Deborah E. Leckband, John N. Russell, Jr., Maria M. Santore. Computers in Chemistry, Emilio X. Esposito, Peter C. Jurs, Carlos L. Simmerling, Ralph A. Wheeler. Environmental Chemistry, V. Dean Adams, Alan W. Elzerman, Jurgen H. Exner, Martha J.M. Wells. Fluorine Chemistry, Donald J. Burton. Fuel Chemistry, Archibald C. Buchanan, III*. Geochemistry, Ken B. Anderson. History of Chemistry, Carmen J. Giunta, Mary Virginia Orna. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry, Martin A. Abraham, Spiro D. Alexandratos, Melanie J. Lesko, Kenneth L. Nash. Inorganic Chemistry, Catalina Achim*, Alfred A. Barney*, Stephen A. Koch, Debra R. Rolison. Medicinal Chemistry, Richard A. Gibbs, William J. Greenlee, Ravi P. Nargund, Wendel L. Nelson. Nuclear Chemistry & Technology, Steven W. Yates. Organic Chemistry, Michael P. Doyle, Lawrence T. Scott*, Barry B. Snider, Christopher J. Welch. Petroleum Chemistry, Anne M. Gaffney, Martin L. Gorbaty. Physical Chemistry, John E. Adams, Michael R. Berman, Paul W. Jagodzinski, Ellen B. Stechel. Polymer Chemistry, H.N. Cheng, William H. Daly, John M. Pochan. Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, Ray A. Dickie, Michael Jaffe, David J. Lohse, Theodore Provder. Professional Relations, John K. Borchardt, John L. Massingill, Jr. Rubber, John M. Long, Charles P. Rader. Small Chemical Businesses, Sharon V. Vercellotti. Local Sections: Akron, Ann D. Bolek, James E. Duddey. Alabama, Larry K. Krannich. Auburn, Edward J. Parish*. Baton Rouge, Anne K. Taylor. Binghamton, Wayne E. Jones, Jr. Brazosport, Carolyn Ribes. California, Bryan Balazs, Mark D. Frishberg, Sheila Kanodia, Lee H. Latimer, Donald S. MacLean*, Rollie J. Myers, Jr.*, Eileen M. Nottoli, James M. Postma*. California Los Padres, Albert C. Censullo. Carolina-Piedmont, Matthew K. Chan, Marilynn J. Sikes. Central Arizona, Theodore M. Brown, Douglas J. Sawyer. Central Arkansas, Edmond W. Wilson, Jr*. Central Massachusetts, * Alternate Councilor ** Temporary Substitute Councilor 3/10 (over)

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of ITEM II Council Minutes Christopher Masi. Central New Mexico, Donivan R. Porterfield, Steven K. Showalter. Central North Carolina, David F. MacInnes, Jr., Robert A. Yokley. Central Ohio Valley, Gary D. Anderson. Central Pennsylvania, Paul D. Schettler, Jr. Central Texas, Diane M. Kneeland, Linette M. Watkins*. Central Wisconsin, C. Marvin Lang. Chattanooga, Maurice R. Smith. Chemical Society of Washington, Joseph M. Antonucci, Robert P. Barron, Elise A. Brown, Regina J. Cody, N. Bhushan Mandava, Kim M. Morehouse, Douglas J. Raber, Noel H. Turner, James J. Zwolenik. Chicago, Cherlynlavaughn Bradley, Charles E. Cannon, Mark C. Cesa, David S. Crumrine, Kenneth P. Fivizzani, Herbert S. Golinkin, Russell W. Johnson, Fran K. Kravitz, Claude A. Lucchesi, Barbara E. Moriarty, Stanley S. Seelig*, Susan M. Shih. Cincinnati, Bruce S. Ault, Ray P. D’Alonzo*, William R. Oliver, Roger A. Parker. Cleveland, Samina Azad, David W. Ball, Dwight W. Chasar. Coastal Georgia, Will E. Lynch. Colorado, Sandra J. Bonetti, Peter K. Dorhout, Kimberly O. Pacheco, Susan M. Schelble, James O. Schreck. Columbus, Theresa A. Huston, Maria G.V. Rosenthal, Jeffrey B. Trent. Connecticut Valley, Ronald D. Archer, Tyson A. Miller, Julianne M.D. Smist, Frank J. Torre, Ronald J. Wikholm. Cornell, Thomas A. McCarrick. Corning, Roger F. Bartholomew. Dallas-Fort Worth, Linda D. Schultz, E. Thomas Strom, Angela K. Wilson. Dayton, Steven Trohalaki. Delaware, Allen A. Denio, John Gavenonis, Narmada R. Gunawardena, Martha G. Hollomon. Detroit, Mark A. Benvenuto, James M. Landis, Jr., Walter O. Siegl. East Central Illinois, Ellen A. Keiter. East Tennessee, Alan A. Hazari. East Texas, Michael Sheets. Eastern New York, Mary K. Carroll, Warren D. Hull, Jr. Eastern North Carolina, Satinder Ahuja. Erie, Tracy A. Halmi*. Florida, Béla S. Buslig, Carmen V. Gauthier. Georgia, Lissa Dulany, Rigoberto Hernandez, C. David Sherrill, Joseph P. Stoner. Greater Houston, Simon G. Bott, Lawrence W. Dennis, James N. Francis, Mamie W. Moy, David M. Singleton, Sunny C. Tang. Green Mountain, Willem R. Leenstra. Hawaii, Blake T. Vance, Jr. Huron Valley, Ellene T. Contis, Paul R. Jones. Idaho, Charles A. Allen. Illinois Heartland, Marjorie A. Jones**. Illinois-Iowa, Melbert E. Peterson*. Indiana, Dawn A. Brooks, Ann H. Hunt, Robert A. Pribush. Indiana-Kentucky Border, Jeffery W. Seyler. Inland Northwest, Jeffrey A. Rahn. Iowa, Addison Ault. Kalamazoo, Lydia E.M. Hines. Kanawha Valley, Arthur E. Marcinkowsky. Kansas City, Eckhard Hellmuth, Sarah J. Leibowitz. Kansas State University, Daniel A. Higgins. Kentucky Lake, S.K. Airee. LaCrosse-Winona, Ressano Machado. Lake Superior, Donald K. Harriss. Lehigh Valley, Roger A. Egolf, Carol B. Libby. Lexington, Jeffrey E. Fieberg. Louisiana, Kurt R. Birdwhistell*. Louisville, James F. Tatera. Maine, Mitchell R.M. Bruce. Mark Twain, H. David Wohlers. Maryland, Merle I. Eiss, David F. Roswell, Charles F. Rowell. Memphis, Laura M. Wolf. Michigan State University, Amy M. Pollock. Middle Georgia, Robert J. Hargrove. Mid-Hudson, David Straus. Midland, Kurt F. Brandstadt, Bob A. Howell. Milwaukee, Kevin W. Glaeske, Dimitri Gorjestani. Minnesota, Sarah M. Mullins, Barbara J. Peterson*, Joann Pfeiffer, Danae Quirk-Dorr*, Wayne C. Wolsey. Mobile, Lesli W. Bordas. Mojave Desert, Peter Zarras. Mo-Kan-Ok, The Tri-State, Khamis S. Siam. Monmouth, Andrew F.J. Draxler. Montana, Kyle S. Strode. Nashville, Ruth A. Woodall. Nebraska, Scott A. Darveau. New Haven, Jennifer A. Larese. New York, Ronald P. D’Amelia, Jean Delfiner, Neil D. Jespersen, Hiroko I. Karan, Vijaya L. Korlipara, Joan A. Laredo-Liddell, Patricia A. Redden, Yorke E. Rhodes, Frank Romano. North Carolina, James L. Chao, Alvin L. Crumbliss, Russell E. Gorga*, Sara N. Paisner, Richard A. Palmer, Laura S. Sremaniak. North Central Oklahoma, Kristi A. Fjare. North Jersey, Anita J. Brandolini, Jeannette E. Brown, Maureen G. Chan, Alan B. Cooper, Jacqueline A. Erickson, Susan R. Fahrenholtz, Marilyn D. Gorman, Stan S. Hall, George E. Heinze, Anne M. Kelly, Diane Krone, Les W. McQuire, Michael M. Miller, Joseph A. Potenza. Northeast Georgia, Maurice E. Snook. Northeast Tennessee, John K. Sanders. Northeast Wisconsin, Martin D. Rudd. Northeastern, Mary T. Burgess, Michaeline F. Chen, Mukund S. Chorghade*, Catherine E. Costello, Michael P. Filosa, Thomas R. Gilbert, Jerry Jasinski*, Christine H. Jaworek-Lopes*, Doris I. Lewis, Robert L. Lichter, Patricia A. Mabrouk, Dorothy J. Phillips, Marietta Schwartz*, Michael Singer. Northeastern Indiana, Ruth E. Nalliah*. Northeastern Ohio, Carol A. Duane. Northern New York, Martin A. Walker**. Northern West Virginia, John Penn**. Oklahoma, Allen W. Apblett. Omaha, Richard Lomneth. Orange County, Robert S. Cohen, Rabin D. Lai, Sanda P. Sun. Oregon, Richard L. Nafshun. Orlando, Brenda L. Odor. Ozark, Eric Bosch*. Penn-Ohio Border, Doris 3/10

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of ITEM II Council Minutes L. Zimmerman. Penn-York, David Hilmey**. Pensacola, Allan M. Ford. Permian Basin, David A. Carter. Philadelphia, Anthony W. Addison, Georgia Arbuckle-Keil, Carol Jean Bruner, Judith H. Cohen, Judith Currano, Anne S. DeMasi, Sharon L. Haynie, Robert J. Levis, Cheryl A. Martin, Erica H. Martin, John G. Nikelly, Henry F. Whalen, Jr. Pittsburgh, Michelle Blanken*, Richard S. Danchik, James A. Manner, V. Michael Mautino. Portland, James O. Currie, Jr.*. Princeton, Lynne P. Greenblatt, Louise M. Lawter. Puerto Rico, Ingrid Montes. Puget Sound, Gary D. Christian, Susan C. Jackels, Mark Wicholas. Purdue, George M. Bodner. Red River Valley, Harmon B. Abrahamson. Rhode Island, Carolyn H. Kendrow. Richland, Timothy L. Hubler. Rio Grande Valley, James E. Becvar. Rochester, D. Richard Cobb, Richard W. Hartmann. Rock River, Dennis N. Kevill. Sabine-Neches, John A. Whittle. Sacramento, John R. Bingham*. Salt Lake, Thomas G. Richmond*. San Antonio, Terrill D. Smith. San Diego, Thomas R. Beattie, Paul S. Furth, John G. Palmer, J. Kenneth Poggenburg, Jr., Barbara Sawrey, Sonja Strah-Pleynet. San Gorgonio, James A. Hammond, J. Ernest Simpson. San Joaquin Valley, Melissa L. Golden. Santa Clara Valley, Linda S. Brunauer, Abigail Kennedy, George J. Lechner, Howard M. Peters, Sally B. Peters, Peter F. Rusch, Herbert B. Silber, Ean Warren. Savannah River, Christopher J. Bannochie. Sierra Nevada, Eun-Woo Chang. Sioux Valley, Jetty L. Duffy-Matzner. Snake River, Owen McDougal. South Carolina, William H. Breazeale, Jr., Scott R. Goode. South Central Missouri, Frank D. Blum. South Florida, Milagros Delgado, Zaida C. Morales-Martinez. South Jersey, Guenter Niessen. South Plains, Bill Poirier. Southeastern Pennsylvania, Michael L. Webb. Southern Arizona, Patricia A. Schumann. Southern California, Henry I. Abrash*, Rita R. Boggs, Robert de Groot, Thomas R. LeBon*, Stanley H. Pine, Eleanor D. Siebert. Southern Illinois, Ruth A. Hathaway. Southern Indiana, Kenneth G. Caulton. Southern Nevada, Kazumasa Lindley*. Southwest Georgia, M. Elizabeth Derrick. Southwest Louisiana, Robert K. Pertuit. St. Joseph Valley, J. Philip Bays. St. Louis, Lisa M. Balbes, Lawrence Barton, Donna G. Friedman, Alexa B. Serfis. Susquehanna Valley, Dee Ann Casteel. Tampa Bay, Thomas A. Jackman, James A. Walsh. Texas A&M, David E. Bergbreiter. Toledo, Andrew D. Jorgensen. Trenton, Mark W. Galley. University of Missouri, Ingolf Gruen. Upper Peninsula, Ann L. Kemppainen. Virginia, Patrick G. Barber, R. Gerald Bass, Ann M. Sullivan. Virginia Blue Ridge, Benjamin P. Huddle, Jr. Wabash Valley, Edward A. Mottel*. Western Carolinas, Lucy P. Eubanks, Royce S. Woosley. Western Connecticut, L. Kraig Steffen*. Western Maryland, Don B. Weser. Western Michigan, Mark A. Thomson. Wichita, D. Paul Rillema. Wichita Falls-Duncan, Keith R. Vitense. Wilson Dam, Michael B. Moeller. Wisconsin, Martha L. Casey, Ieva L. Reich. Wyoming, Jane V. Thomas*. Nonvoting Councilors: Rudy M. Baum, Brian A. Bernstein, Brian D. Crawford, Denise L. Creech, Mary Kirchhoff. Noncouncilors: Allison Aldridge, Elizabeth P. Beckham, Paul A. Bouis, Yvonne D. Curry, Patricia L. Dedert, Debora J. Fillinich, Alicia E. Harris, David E. Harwell, Michael Hurrey, John C. Katz, Cynthia K. Larive, Martha K. Lester, Joshua J. Pak, Christi Pearson, Barbara F. Polansky, Linda R. Raber, Lu Ann Shadman, David T. Smorodin, Judith A. Summers-Gates, Cheryl A. Vockins, Frank E. Walworth, Marleen G. Weidner. The preceding list of attendees at the Council meeting includes the following: 28 Ex- Officio Councilors; 83 Division Councilors (73 elected, 10 alternate); 326 Local Section Councilors (292 elected, 30 alternate, 4 temporary); 5 Nonvoting Councilors; and 22 Noncouncilors (staff and others). Approximately 55 observers were in attendance. Resolution The Council ADOPTED the following resolution as presented by Thomas R. Gilbert: 1. BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the American Chemical Society commemorates the passing of the following Councilors, remembering them with respect and affection, and extending sincerest condolences to their families in their bereavement: 3/10 (over)

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of ITEM II Council Minutes Dr. Johannes F. Coetzee Pittsburgh (Emeritus Professor, University of Pittsburgh) 1994-1996 Dr. William T. Mooney, Jr. Southern California (Retired Chemistry Professor, El Camino College) 1987-1989 Dr. William F. Little North Carolina (Emeritus Professor, University of North Carolina 1987-1994 Chapel Hill) Dr. Don R. Baker California Section (Retired, Stauffer Chemical Company) 1971-2006 Mr. Malcolm L. Sturchio North Jersey (Professor of Chemistry and Science Education, 1964-65; 1968-1973; Fairleigh Dickinson – 57 years) 1989-91; 1993-1995; 1997-1998; 2002-2004 Dr. Malcolm F. Nicol Southern California (Professor of Chemistry and Physics, University of 1986-88; 1991-1996 Nevada; and Emeritus Professor, University of California, Los Angeles) Dr. Joan P. Lambros Cleveland (Retired industrial research chemist and 1961-1969; 1975-1992

marketing executive) Dr. Frank A. Guthrie Wabash Valley Emeritus Professor, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1980-2009 Dr. Jack H. Stocker Louisiana (Founding faculty member, University of New Orleans) 1972-2009 Dr. Paul R. Jones Dallas-Fort Worth (Retired Chemistry Professor, University of North Texas) 1986-2001 ExOfficio 2002-2004 Councilors observed a moment of silence following the presentation of the preceding resolution. Approval of Minutes 2. VOTED to approve, as distributed, the minutes of the meeting of March 25, 2009. Election of Elected Committees Frank D. Blum, chair, Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E), introduced the following candidates for election to the Council Elected Committees: 3. In accordance with the provisions of Bylaw III, Sec. 3, c (3), the Committee on Nominations and Elections presented the following nominees for election to membership on the Committee on Committees (ConC) beginning in 2010: G. Bryan Balazs, Dawn A. Brooks, Victoria L. Finkenstadt, Wayne E. Jones, Jr., John M. Long, Les W. McQuire, Ingrid Montes, Douglas J. Raber, Frankie K. Wood-Black, and Steven W. Yates. By electronic ballot, the Council ELECTED G. Bryan Balazs, Dawn A. Brooks, Les W. McQuire, Ingrid Montes, and Frankie K. Wood-Black for the 2010-2012 term. 3/10

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of ITEM II Council Minutes 4. In accordance with the provisions of Bylaw III, Sec. 3, a (3), the Committee on Nominations and Elections presented the following nominees for election to membership on the Council Policy Committee (CPC) beginning in 2010: R. Gerald Bass, Alan B. Cooper, M. Elizabeth Derrick, Thomas R. Gilbert, Lydia E. M. Hines, Willem R Leenstra, Sally B. Peters, and Carolyn Ribes. By electronic ballot, the Council ELECTED M. Elizabeth Derrick, Thomas R. Gilbert, Willem R. Leenstra, and Carolyn Ribes for the 2010-2012 term. 5. In accordance with the provisions of Bylaw III, Sec. 3, b (3), the Council Policy Committee presented the following nominees for election to membership on the Committee on Nominations and Elections beginning in 2010: Roger F. Bartholomew, Dwight W. Chasar, Milagros Delgado, Kevin J. Edgar, John W. Finley, Martin L. Gorbaty, Sharon P. Shoemaker, Walter O. Siegl, Herbert B. Silber, and Ellen B. Stechel. By electronic ballot, the Council ELECTED Dwight W. Chasar, Miagros Delgado, Kevin J. Edgar, Sharon P. Shoemaker, and Ellen B. Stechel for the 2010-2012 term. Reports of Society Officers President Thomas H. Lane stated that this is his final report as ACS President and that his time in this office has passed by quickly. Dr. Lane congratulated the US Chemistry Olympiad on its 25th anniversary and the students of the US National Chemistry Olympiad team on winning a gold medal and three silver medals at the international competition in Cambridge, England. Transitioning to his international activities, Dr. Lane reported that he had addressed the Council of the Royal Society of Chemistry and had just returned from the IUPAC conference in Scotland. Dr. Lane said that in collaboration with the Office of Diversity Programs, he invited leaders from the American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES); the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE); and the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) to attend the fall national meeting as his special guest to reinitiate a dialogue on our combined roles of broadening participation in the chemical sciences. Dr. Lane closed his report by reminding Councilors that he continues to be proud to be a chemist – improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry. President-Elect Joseph S. Francisco said that he is enjoying his role in the presidential succession and that he is grateful to members and staff for their valuable advice and suggestions. Dr. Francisco reported that his theme for the 2010 spring meeting is “Chemistry for a Sustainable World.” He added that a symposium on energy sustainability and new alternative energy options, a symposium entitled “Frontiers in Material Chemistry,” and another symposium, “Re-Definition of the Kilogram,” are all being organized for the spring meeting. Dr. Francisco reported that the theme for the fall meeting is “Chemistry for Preventing and Combating Disease.” He also commented on a symposium being planned for the fall meeting entitled, “Excellence and Rigor in Undergraduate Chemistry Education from a Global Perspective.” Dr. Francisco said that he expects 2010 to be a good year for the Society and the discipline. Immediate Past President Bruce E. Bursten said that while there have been changes in our nation and world, there also have been significant changes in the ACS. He noted that the Society’s Strategic Plan, developed a couple of years ago, has positioned us well to make difficult choices during these trying economic times. In addition, Dr. Bursten complimented the Board of Directors and Council, observing that both bodies have modified and streamlined the ways in which we undertake the important business of the Society. Dr. Bursten complimented the Board-Presidential Task Force on Education for its timely report. He said that in the nimbleness and efficiency category, this task force was remarkable. Dr. Bursten said that he 3/10 (over)

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of ITEM II Council Minutes was very proud of the successful inaugural class of ACS Fellows honored at this meeting. He concluded his report by thanking the Board and Council for all the support during his time in the presidential succession and for the privilege of serving the Society. Board Chair Judith L. Benham stated that this is her final report to the Council as Chair of the Board of Directors. She noted that it has been a privilege serving as chair of this exceptional group of dedicated colleagues. Next, she provided a list of key Board achievements over the last three years as follows: developed a robust strategic plan; engaged the entire Society in initiatives on sustainability; enhanced Board emphasis on policy dimensions for ACS; strengthened the international profile of ACS; strengthened the Board’s relationship with the ACS Council; and created the Board-Presidential Task Force on Education. Dr. Benham then commented on the Leadscope case – updating the Council on recent actions and efforts to keep Councilors informed of the appeal process. Dr. Benham reported that the status of ACS finances is strong, and that the Society is holding up extremely well in a very difficult economic environment. On the international front, Dr. Benham reported that the Board approved a ACS-Royal Society of Chemistry collaboration agreement focused on sustainability and covering educational materials; seminars with participation by scientists, media, and decision-makers; and communication training. She also shared information on her attendance at the IUPAC conference and meetings with the leadership of the Chinese Chemical Society. Dr. Benham concluded her report with brief comments on plans for the International Year of Chemistry – 2011, the success of the Board-Presidential Task Force on Education, and an overview of the newly appointed Sustainability Stakeholders Steering Group. Executive Director and CEO Madeleine Jacobs began her report noting that despite the troubled economy, we can be proud that the American Chemical Society continues to provide its members with more valuable programs, products, and services than any other scientific society in the world. Ms. Jacobs reported that SciFinder use continues to grow in corporate, academic and government laboratories around the world, providing the most authoritative and complete digital databases of disclosed research in chemistry and related sciences. She said that the ACS Publications Division launched the all-digital 2009 ACS Symposium Series and the ACS Symposium Series Archives this summer. Ms. Jacob reported that the ACS Membership & Scientific Advancement Division launched monthly webinars and teleconferences for industry members. She said that for the Society to truly thrive in a global economy, ACS must continue to leverage its resources through collaboration and alliance. She completed her report with information pertaining to the launch of the Chemistry Ambassadors Program. She said that this program enables each of us to be spokespersons to any audience about the value of chemistry in everyday life and in solving global challenges. Reports of Elected Committees Council Policy Committee (CPC) Thomas R. Gilbert, committee vice chair, reported that CPC’s long range planning subcommittee has explored ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and reduce the demand on volunteer time at national meetings. Options would include more “virtual” committee and subcommittee meetings taking place before the national meeting, which could shorten the duration of governance activity at national meetings. Next, Dr. Gilbert reported on the New Councilor group on the ACS Network, which includes new and veteran Councilors. He said that recent postings include an invitation to comment on the proposal to hold more meetings online. Dr. Gilbert concluded his report with the announcement of a new task force appointed to revise CPC guidelines for reports to Council and consider guidelines for the content of published C&EN Comments from committee chairs related to issues that are up for action at national meetings. 3/10

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Committee on Committees (ConC) Les W. McQuire, committee chair, reported that ConC will conduct its annual New Chairs Training Session in Fort Worth, Texas, January 22-24, 2010, as part of the ACS Leadership Institute. On behalf of the Council, ConC recognized 37 Councilors who will have served the statutory limit or otherwise completed their service on ACS governance committees at the end of 2009; 12 committee chairs who will have served the statutory limit on the committee they chair; and 39 Councilors observing 15, 20, 25, 30, or 35 years as members of the Council. Dr. McQuire reported that performance reviews for the Committees on Ethics, Project SEED, Publications, and Science are under way and recommendations for the continuation of these committees will appear in the Council agenda for a national meeting next year. He said that performance reviews for the Committees on Analytical Reagents, Chemical Abstracts Service, Chemical Safety, Minority Affairs, and Technician Affairs have been completed and are on the Council agenda for action. 6. VOTED, on the recommendation of the Committee on Committees, with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee and subject to concurrence by the Board of Directors, that the Committees on Chemical Abstracts Service, Chemical Safety, and Minority Affairs be continued. 7. VOTED, on the recommendation of the Committee on Committees, with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, that the Committees on Analytical Reagents and Technician Affairs be continued. Nominations and Elections (N&E) Frank D. Blum, committee chair, reported the results of the morning’s elections for the 2010-2012 terms (see items 3, 4, and 5). Dr. Blum also reported that the committee has developed guidelines concerning campaigning and related activities at regional meetings and they will be posted on the N&E website. He said that the committee will soon publish information on how it develops slates for elected Council committees, Board of Directors, and President-Elect as an effort to keep the Council informed of its activities. Dr. Blum announced ACS President-Elect candidates, candidates for Directors-at-Large, and candidates for District I and District V, and then referred the Council to the Urgent Action Petition on Candidate Selection by Member Petition. This petition proposes to amend the ACS Constitution to expressly permit candidates to be selected by a petition process from members. To be considered for urgent action, the petition required an affirmative vote by three-fourth (¾) of the Councilors voting. 8. After considerable discussion, a vote to consider the petition at the 2009 fall meeting FAILED. Absent urgent action, the Petition on Candidate Selection by Member Petition will now be up for action at the 2010 spring meeting of the Council.

Dr. Blum next referred the Council to the Petition on Election Timelines and Procedures 2009. This petition proposes to shorten certain election timelines and change petition candidates (who go straight on the ballot if they obtain enough signatures) to petition nominees (who need to be screened by Council along with other nominees chosen by the Committee on Nominations and Elections). 9. The Council entertained a request from the floor to have a recorded vote. The motion FAILED to garner the three-tenths (3/10) vote needed for consideration. 10. VOTED, as recommended from the floor, to recommit the Petition on Election Timelines and Procedures 2009 to the Committee on Nominations and Elections. The committee followed-up with a non-binding survey to help guide their revisions. 3/10 (over)

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of ITEM II Council Minutes Reports of Society Committees and the Committee on Science Budget and Finance (B&F) Dennis Chamot, committee chair, reported that the Society is projected to end the year with a net contribution from operations of $11.2 million, or $528,000 favorable to the approved budget. This favorable projection is largely a result of Contingency Plan actions and expense management initiatives implemented in early 2009 in response to the global economic downturn. Dr. Chamot added that with the recession showing some signs of receding, capital market conditions have improved since the low point in March. As a result, as of July 31, the Society has recorded a year-to-date investment gain of $13.5 million. The Society is expected to end the year in compliance with four of the five Board-established financial guidelines. Dr. Chamot reported that the committee agreed to recommend to the Board that it include a new program funding request for ACS Science Coaches and a reauthorization request for the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® in the 2010 proposed budget. He added that B&F received a report from the Program Review Advisory Group on its 2009 review of Society programs in four program groupings: Career Self-Management/Employment, Institutional & Membership Development, Scientific Advancement, and Chemistry Pipeline.

Education (SOCED) Bryan Balazs, committee chair, reported that SOCED approved a motion to develop a program aimed at creating an interest group focused on promoting the involvement of higher education chemistry departments in the preparation of high school chemistry teachers and the support of in-service teachers. A draft program proposal will be prepared in time for discussion and action by the 2010 spring meeting. SOCED heard from its task force on general chemistry, which was charged with identifying opportunities to promote content and pedagogy that engage students. As a follow-up, SOCED asked the task force to develop a set of “core standards” that represent the foundational concepts of a general chemistry course. Each standard would be accompanied by examples of appropriate outcomes for what students should know and be able to do after completing a general chemistry course. The committee also reviewed recommendations in the reports of the Committee on Professional Training (CPT) diversity workshops held in 2008 with Hispanic-serving and Native American-serving institutions. SOCED discussed possible actions it would take, such as collaborating with existing organizations that work with underrepresented groups, exploring venues for sharing information between SOCED and underrepresented communities, and engaging the chemistry community in the development and use of culturally relevant resources. Science (ComSci) Carolyn Ribes, committee chair, reported that the committee intends to achieve two goals. First, to deliver a comparative perspective on alternative energy systems (AES), including the identification of opportunities for chemists to contribute to solving the global energy challenge. Second, the committee hopes to develop detailed and unbiased educational, communication and outreach programs that will facilitate understanding of AES issues among multiple audiences. Dr. Ribes described progress as follows: three teams of ComSci members visited several government agencies to discuss issues related to alternative energy sources; the committee presented a full-day symposia that provided a detailed, multi-perspective analysis of several alternative energy systems; and ComSci also hosted a luncheon for 75 people at which the committee sought their views on the most important criteria our nation should use in evaluating alternative energy sources. 3/10

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of ITEM II Council Minutes Reports of Standing Committees Meetings and Expositions (M&E) Willem R. Leenstra, committee chair, reported that the 238th ACS national meeting hosted 14,023 registrants. He added that this is the largest attendance at a Washington, DC national meeting, and that the Exposition exceeded projections with 453 booths sold. Dr. Leenstra stated that the committee, in accordance with the Board-approved long-range financial plan for the national meeting, has recommended to the Committee on Budget and Finance that the 2010 registration fees be increased by $10. He announced that based on the success of the earlier start time of the Exposition at the spring national meeting in Salt Lake City, M&E decided to again open the Exposition Hall in Washington, DC on Sunday from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. with a welcome reception available to all attendees. Dr. Leenstra stated that M&E conducted the fifth consecutive attendee satisfaction survey. He added that although the majority of respondents recommended Salt Lake City as a future site, the result of a 72% positive response was noticeably less than the 89% that recommended Philadelphia for a future site. Dr. Leenstra concluded his report by announcing that the committee presented its award for the Outstanding Regional Meeting to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting at the ChemLuminary Awards. Divisional Activities (DAC) Kevin J. Edgar, committee chair, reported that the Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group (MPPG), operating as a subcommittee of the Divisional Activities Committee, confirmed the themes for the 2012 spring national meeting as “Chemistry of Life.” He stated that the Divisional Enhancement Subcommittee funded 13 innovative project proposals from 11 divisions totaling almost $70,000. Dr. Edgar congratulated the Divisions of Physical Chemistry, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, and Chemical Technicians as winners of ChemLuminary Awards for their outstanding contribution. Dr. Edgar reported that with the advent of MPPG and thematic programming and formula changes to support collaborative programming, the rationale for secretariats has diminished. As a follow-up, this summer DAC called for a vote of the divisions formerly supporting the Materials Secretariat, and by a strong majority, they voted to disband the Secretariat. Dr. Edgar also reported on the probationary division, Catalysis Science and Technology (CATL). He said that CATL is on course to meet all requirements for full division status, and it is possible that DAC will call for a Council vote to approve full division status during 2010. Next, Dr. Edgar reported on the Division of Chemical Technicians’ (TECH) request to dissolve. He said that TECH was formed fifteen years ago to enhance the status of technicians in the ACS, and the division leadership believes it has accomplished that mission, with technicians now well-integrated into other technical divisions. 11. VOTED, as recommended by the Committee on Divisional Activities and with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, that the Division of Chemical Technicians disband effective December 31, 2009.

Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA) Martin L. Gorbaty, committee chair, reported that to help members in these challenging economic times, CEPA has made available new resources for job seekers, including self-study guides, career videos, video interviewing, and online manuals for the job search process. He also reported that in June, the committee piloted an online or “virtual” career fair, which featured many of the same offerings found at traditional national meeting fairs. Dr. Gorbaty said that the Board Committee on Public Affairs and Public Relations approved the new CEPA-generated health care statement at their most recent meeting. The statement replaces – and goes beyond – the previous health care statement that advocated for association health care plans. 3/10 (over)

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of ITEM II Council Minutes Dr. Gorbaty announced that the committee developed a new document that contains materials and resources for those contemplating retirement, including information on financial planning, legal/estate planning, healthcare, and lifestyles. He said that the committee’s globalization task force created several products to inform and assist members interested in international career opportunities. Dr. Gorbaty reported that CEPA organized or co-sponsored several symposia including one on non-traditional careers in chemistry. In addition, 38 workshops and hundreds of mock interviews and resume reviews were conducted.

Local Section Activities (LSAC)

Wayne E. Jones, committee chair, reported that LSAC presented the 2008 ChemLuminary Awards for Outstanding Performance by Local Sections to six local sections represented by size category. The committee also presented an award for most innovative new activity or program, and an award for collaboration between a local section and division. He added that building on President Lane’s successful partnership project, LSAC will host a new ChemLuminary Award in 2010 to encourage local sections to create alliances and partnerships that will assist them with carrying out their goals. Dr. Jones announced that in support of National Chemistry Week 2009, LSAC is partnering with the ACS Development Office to distribute 10,000 donated copies of the Merck Index to high schools nationwide. He also announced the launch of the Online Speaker Directory. With this new service, local section planners can review, select, and contact high quality speakers directly to plan their section programs, including single event speaking engagements and tours. Dr. Jones concluded his report by reminding Councilors that the ACS Leadership Institute will take place January 22-24, 2010, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Membership Affairs (MAC)

D. Richard Cobb, committee chair, reported that as of this past June, the provisions of the Petition on Membership Categories and Requirements were fully implemented, with the transfer of former Student Affiliates to Student Member status, and Associate Members to regular member status. He added that as of July 31, the Society had 9,732 Student Members – 6,500 of them former Student Affiliates and more than 3,000 of them new Student Members this year. Mr. Cobb said that historically, local sections and divisions recruit 400 new members annually for which they receive a $15 commission per member. Since President Lane issued his new Member Challenge in Salt Lake City, 31 divisions and 102 local sections have collectively recruited 1,452 new members – which average almost 400 per month. Mr. Cobb reported that the Member-Get-a-Member program has brought in 802 members so far this year. He added that as of July 31, our new member recruitment efforts are pacing ahead of last year, but the number of members in unpaid status is also greater than last year. Mr. Cobb said that MAC and the Society Committee on Education have formed a joint task force to examine how ACS can better meet the needs of pre-college teachers. Constitution and Bylaws (C&B) Alan M. Ehrlich, committee chair, reported that C&B has commented on proposed bylaw amendments and has submitted a preliminary report to the Milwaukee local section. The committee now has under review bylaw amendments for nine local sections and one division. Dr. Ehrlich stated that the ACS governing documents have been updated with the Petition on Membership Categories and Requirements changes, which became effective June 30, 2009. Next, Dr. Ehrlich drew the Council’s attention to the amended documents: Bylaws for Divisions in Probationary Status, Charter Bylaws for New International Chemical Sciences Chapters, and Charter Bylaws for New Local Sections. 12. VOTED, on recommendation of the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws, with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, to accept changes to the document Bylaws for Divisions in Probationary Status. 3/10

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of ITEM II Council Minutes 13. VOTED, on recommendation of the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws, with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, to accept changes to the document Charter Bylaws for New International Chemical Sciences Chapters. 14. VOTED, on recommendation of the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws, with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, to accept changes to the document Charter Bylaws for New Local Sections. Dr. Ehrlich reminded Councilors of the Petition on Admissions Committee which is up for consideration at this meeting, and will be up for action at the 2010 spring meeting. He added that new petitions to amend the Constitution or Bylaws must be received by the ACS Executive Director by December 2 to be included in the agenda for consideration at the 2010 spring meeting. Reports of Other and Joint Board-Council Committees Analytical Reagents (ARC) Paul A. Bouis, committee chair, reported that the committee has been focusing on producing the 11th edition of its hard copy and online publication, “Reagent Chemicals” which is considered the de facto international standard for chemicals used in analytical testing. Dr. Bouis added that this publication generates nearly half a million in sales to help support Society strategies -including being a financially sustainable organization that serves members, chemistry, and related sciences. He said that the committee’s current initiatives center on modernization of test procedures, addition of new reagents used in interdisciplinary fields, and the promotion of green chemistry in analytical testing. Chemical Abstracts Service (CCAS) Patricia L. Dedert, committee chair, reported that the committee heard a range of presentations with a recent, special focus on SciFinder® piracy. She added that CCAS passed a resolution at its spring meeting that encourages CAS management to begin a concerted communications campaign to enlist the cooperation of schools in blocking or deterring unauthorized access to SciFinder®. Dr. Dedert said that CAS management has expressed its appreciation for the committee’s support in this matter. Chemical Safety (CCS) Laurence J. Doemeny, committee chair, reported that in January 2009, the committee published the third edition of the Chemical Safety Manual for Small Businesses for those who work with chemicals, particularly businesses that may not have specialized expertise in chemical safety. He also said that the committee published a flyer on cleaning chemical goggles. Accordingly, the committee’s work has great impact, as evidenced by its distribution of more than 16,000 copies of its publication to secondary schools, community colleges, and colleges and universities. Dr. Doemeny stated that following the tragic death of research associate Sheri Sangji in January 2009 while working in a UCLA laboratory, there was a call from the public, scientists, educators, and students demanding greater leadership from managers in the chemical workplace. He said that the committee welcomes suggestions for providing information on management’s role in health, safety, and environmental matters in the workplace. Chemists with Disabilities (CWD) Judith A. Summers-Gates, committee chair, reported that the committee continues to work with the Joint Subcommittee on Diversity to produce diversity themed programming for the fall meeting and will do so at subsequent meetings. She said that a presentation on practical ways to enhance the participation of students in chemistry with visual impairments was given during the committee meeting. Ms. Summers-Gates stated that a discussion was held with key ACS staff to improve the accessibility of the 3/10 (over)

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ACS Network for persons with disabilities who use assistive technology. She added that at this meeting, CWD hosted student visitors with disabilities who were interested in pursuing careers in chemistry, along with their vocational counselors. Community Activities (CCA) Ingrid Montes, committee chair, reported on another successful Chemists Celebrate Earth Day (CCED) program with the theme, “Air – The Sky’s the Limit.” She added that plans are underway for the 2010 CCED celebration: “Plants – The Green Machines.” Dr. Montes reported that President Lane hosted an outreach event with the residents of the District of Columbia which featured hands-on activities highlighting the periodic table. She also reported on the committee’s partnership with the Committee on Local Section Activities Committee and President Lane in hosting a Science Café. The event attracted more than 90 members of the public. Dr. Montes recognized local sections that were presented ChemLuminary Awards for exemplary performance in the development and implementation of activities conducted safely in support of National Chemistry Week and Chemists Celebrate Earth Day. She said that National Chemistry Week will be celebrated October 18-24 with the theme “Chemistry - It’s Elemental.” Dr. Montes concluded her report by announcing that CCA had voted to provide resources for the 2011 International Year of Chemistry celebration, integrating Chemists Celebrate Earth Day and National Chemistry Week in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. Environment Improvement (CEI) Ean Warren, representing the committee chair, reported that CEI has updated its strategic plan and reorganized its subcommittee structure to advance its vision: CEI will be the central site for sustainability information within ACS, and a leader in promoting sustainability for the Society and society. He also reported the committee’s three goals: 1) Equip ACS with the knowledge, strategies and tools it needs to deal with emerging and ongoing environmental issues; 2) Be a resource and leader in facilitating communications & networking on sustainability and other environmental issues; and 3) Promote sustainability within ACS and society at large. Mr. Warren stated that the program for the spring meeting will involve first-rate technical programs on alternative energy, biofuels, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, water and food; a keynote and plenary session to attach this science to broader societal concerns; and unique programming to engage more fully members and other meeting participants in these sessions. International Activities (IAC) Peter K. Dorhout, committee chair, reported that prior to its meeting, leadership from IAC visited the US State Department, convening with regional desk officers to discuss the role that ACS plays in supporting chemists and the chemical enterprise and its economic impact both in the US and abroad, as well as to encourage continued dialog between ACS and the State Department in critical areas. He added that IAC representatives met with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services to outline the positive changes in the visa process and to encourage continued progress to ensure a free flow of students, chemical professionals, and scientific ideas across the flattening global landscape of chemistry. Dr. Dorhout said that the committee continues to take an active leadership role in the International Year of Chemistry – 2011 (IYC-2011) planning through its task force, with representation from IUPAC as well as serving ACS as an inclusive point of contact for several committees and stakeholders of the Society. He stated that IAC cosponsored a meeting and reception with IUPAC and the National Academies to bring together ACS and IUPAC technical division leadership for discussions in addressing for discussions in addressing global chemical challenges. This event culminated in networking dinners and workshops with the embassies of Germany, India, Japan, and the Netherlands, and their associated S&T funding agencies.

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of ITEM II Council Minutes Minority Affairs (CMA) Allison Aldridge, committee chair, reported that CMA joined other committees and President Lane to offer a day of diversity-related programs as an initiative of the Joint Subcommittee on Diversity. Additionally, CMA’s luncheon was expanded to accommodate a Presidential panel featuring industry best practices for diversity titled, “Corporate Executives’ Perspectives on Leading Diversity from the Top.” Other programs included a symposium with the Committee on Professional Training, “Revitalizing Chemistry Education to Increase Competitiveness and Diversity,” and CMA’s reception. Dr. Aldridge reported that CMA is working with the Committee on Professional Training (CPT), through the ACS Presidential Task Force on Implementing CPT’s Diversity Reports, to implement the recommendations in the reports on the needs of African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics in science education. Dr. Aldridge said that the committee plans to use the local sections as part of a grass roots approach for regional and local diversity programming. The CMA starter mini-grant application and a local section CMA starter kit are both available on the committee website. Nomenclature, Terminology and Symbols (NTS) Peter F. Rusch, committee chair, reported that this committee held an open session to review progress on the redefinition of the kilogram. The kilogram is the only SI (or International System of Units) base unit that remains defined by a physical artifact. Dr. Rusch said that the new definition is scheduled for adoption by the International Committee for Weights and Measures in 2011 during the International Year of Chemistry, and that acting on behalf of the Council, the committee is considering endorsing this redefinition. He announced a presidential symposium on this topic to provide explanation and answer questions from a wider audience. Dr. Rusch said that the committee is studying a review of the proposed name and chemical symbol for Element 112, and expects to report to Council its findings and recommendations at the 2010 spring meeting. Patents and Related Matters (CP&RM) Andrew G. Gilicinski, committee chair, said that the committee focuses on three main areas: 1) providing ACS members and the general public with information about patents and other intellectual property issues; 2) proposing nominations of notable inventors for external national awards that recognize the innovations and inventions of chemists; and 3) monitoring legislative and regulatory developments that influence intellectual property in ways that impact the chemical enterprise. Dr. Gilicinski reported that the committee recommended a new policy statement on US Patent Reform, which incorporates compromise positions reflecting the diverse interests of the chemical enterprise. He added that one of the committee’s recommendations is to improve funding for the Patent and Trademark Office by preventing patent fee diversion. The statement advocates adopting a first-to-file patent system. Dr. Gilicinski said that the Board adopted the recommended statement. Professional Training (CPT) Cynthia K. Larive, committee chair, reported that the committee evaluated 38 five-year reports from currently approved programs, and five updates and five site visit reports from schools applying for ACS approval. With the approval of one new school, the total number of colleges and universities offering ACS-approved bachelor’s degree programs in chemistry is now 653. Dr. Larive said that the 2009 edition of the ACS Directory of Graduate Research, as well as the searchable online version, will be published later this year. For the first time, the Directory will include listings from graduate research institutions in Mexico.

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of ITEM II Council Minutes Dr. Larive reported that the committee completed a survey of master’s degree programs, and the report will be published in the fall CPT newsletter and on the committee website. She said that this fall the committee will send a survey on faculty status to the chairs of chemistry undergraduate programs, and that the survey is designed to capture important information about the types of instructional staff (tenure-tract, permanent, temporary, etc.), the courses taught by instructors in each category, and the percentage of women in each type of position. Project SEED Joshua J. Pak, committee chair, reported that 420 students participated in Project SEED this year. He added that this is the largest participation in over four decades bringing the total participation to over 9,400. Dr. Pak reported that Project SEED programs are now in 36 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. At this meeting, approximately 75 Project SEED students presented their research posters at Sci-Mix. Dr. Pak said that at the ChemLuminary Awards event, the committee recognized the Illinois Heartland local section as having the Outstanding Project SEED Program in 2008.

Public Relations & Communications (CPRC)

Russell W. Johnson, committee chair, updated Councilors on the Society’s new logo and tagline “Chemistry for Life” and thanked them for embracing this new brand so universally. Dr. Johnson then introduced a new program, Chemistry Ambassadors. He described five ways one can be a chemistry ambassador and raise awareness for science and chemistry in the community. Dr. Johnson pointed Councilors to www.acs.org/chemistryambassadors for tools, messages, and suggestions on how they can make everyday connections with chemistry. Dr. Johnson reminded Councilors of the ACS Weekly PressPac that includes research summaries from our journals and explained how to sign up. He reported that at the ChemLuminary Awards the Pittsburgh local section received the Best New PR Program Award, and the Best Ongoing PR Award went to the Chicago local section. Dr. Johnson concluded his comments by inviting Councilors to view the very innovative ACS Now More Than Ever report, which also houses the all-electronic Annual Report at www.acs.org/now. Women Chemists (WCC) Dawn Brooks, committee chair, reported that the committee recognized the five recipients of The Merck Index Women in Chemistry 2009 scholarship, 11 WCC/Eli Lilly Travel awardees, and the 2009 Overcoming Challenges Award winner. She said that since its inception, the WCC/Eli Lilly Travel Award has provided support for more than 500 female undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students to present their research results in a national forum. Dr. Brooks said that the committee recognized the Richland local section with a ChemLuminary Award for an Outstanding Overall Local Women Chemists Committee. Dr. Brooks said that a goal of the WCC is to take an advocacy position within ACS on issues of importance to women in the chemical sciences. In its advocacy role, the committee has prepared an overview of the status of non-tenure track faculty, and the issues that are raised as a result of the large increase in this population in academia. She added that in the coming months, WCC will work closely with the Society Committee on Education, the Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs, and other governance units within ACS, to improve the professional development opportunities for women in academia.

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of ITEM II Council Minutes Fun Run on Monday, with approximately $2,000 in proceeds being donated to the ACS Scholars Program. Dr. Hurrey reported that the committee’s sponsorship of several symposia and its commitment to record all of the YCC sponsored technical sessions as audio, synched with PowerPoint slides on the committee website, so that the information can be available to other younger chemists. Dr. Hurrey announced the establishment of the Ciba Young Scientist Leadership Development Endowment, which will provide travel grants of up to $1,000 to allow post-doctoral and early career chemists to attend ACS national or regional meetings to exhibit research and for other professional development purposes. New Business Resolutions The Council adopted the following resolutions: 15. BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the American Chemical Society expresses to the members of the Chemical Society of Washington, host Section for the 238th National Meeting, the sincere appreciation of the Council and the entire Society for the cordial hospitality extended to all registrants at this meeting, and that the Council conveys special thanks to the officers, committee members, and other local section volunteers, as well as to members of the Section and headquarters staff, for the planning and execution that have assured the success of the 238th National Meeting. 16. BE IT RESOLVED That the Council of the American Chemical Society expresses to Thomas H. Lane, President of the Society in 2009, its sincere appreciation for his service as its presiding officer, exercised with focus and precision, grace and wit; his thirty-six years of dedicated membership in the Society; and his unwavering pride in his chosen profession. The Council is appreciative of his efforts to encourage scientists, engineers, educators, and members of ACS, to go out into communities and create new relationships to help put a public, human face on chemistry; for his emphasis on diversity of thought in collaborative situations; and his frequent and timely reminders that chemistry is our science and it is our collective responsibility to nurture and promote its centrality. The Council extends to President Lane, his wife Janis and family, its best wishes in their future endeavors, and for his continuing professional and personal achievements. We are proud to be chemists! There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m. Flint H. Lewis Secretary

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ITEM III CPC Interim Action

REPORT OF INTERIM ACTION, COUNCIL POLICY COMMITTEE

Since the meeting of the Council on August 19, 2009, the Council Policy Committee has taken the following action: CPC 1-2009. VOTED to elect Dr. Thomas R. Gilbert as Vice-Chair of the Council Policy Committee for 2010.

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of ITEM IV, A Nominations - Pres.-Elect

NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT The Committee on Nominations and Elections previously identified four nominees for President-Elect 2011 and submitted those names to the Executive Director, as specified in the Bylaws. In February 2010, one of the nominees withdrew for personal reasons. At that time, the Committee on Nominations and Elections voted asking the Committee Chair to continue the search for a replacement nominee based on the ranking previously developed by the committee. Committee action specified that if no replacement nominee were found by March 12, 2010, then the original nominee list and biographical data, without that of the nominee who withdrew, would be sent to Council. This allows Councilors to have time to carefully consider the qualifications of the nominees before voting on them. This information is enclosed. Sincerely Frank Blum, Chair, Nominations and Elections Action Requested: The Committee on Nominations and Elections has selected the following nominees for 2011 President-Elect: Luis A. Echegoyen John P. Fackler, Jr. Bassam Z. Shakhashiri (Fourth nominee – withdrawn) All have indicated their willingness to serve if elected. From these nominees, the Council must choose two as candidates for President-Elect. The biographies and position statements of the nominees are provided below.

******************** ECHEGOYEN, LUIS A. Chemical Society of Washington Section. Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina. Academic Record: University of Puerto Rico, B.S., 1971; Ph.D., 1974; Postdoctorate, University of Wisconsin-Madison,

1975.

Honors: Herty Medal, Georgia Section, ACS, 2007; Florida Section, ACS, Award, 1996; IUPAC Fellow, 2009-10; Alumni Research Award, Clemson University, 2007; Clemson University, College of Engineering and Science Award for Faculty Achievement in the Sciences, 2004; American Association for the Advancement of Science, Fellow, 2003; Fogarty Senior International Fellow, 1990 and 1997; University of Miami Provost’s Scholarly Activity Award, 1997; Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, 1968.

Professional Positions (for past ten years): Clemson University, Professor 2002 to date, Professor and Chair, 2002-06;

National Science Foundation, Director, Chemistry Division, 2006 to date; University of Miami, Professor, 1983-02.

Service in ACS National Offices: International Activities, 2009, Committee Associate, 2009; ComSci, 2005-08, Committee Associate, 2003-05.

Member: Member ACS since 1973; American Association for the Advancement of Science, Member Electrochemical Society since 1991.

Related Activities: Union Carbide Corporation, Chemist I, 1975-77; University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Associate

Professor, 1980-83; Assistant Professor, 1977-80; Program Officer in Chemistry Division-NSF, 1982-83; Member of Advisory Committee for Chemistry Division-NSF, 1986-89; Sabbatical at University Louis Pasteur with Professor Jean-Marie Lehn (as Fogarty Senior International Fellow), 1990; Sabbatical at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich in Switzerland with Professor Francois Diederich (as Fogarty Senior International Fellow), 1997-98; Member of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), Advisory Committee of the NSF, 2003-06; Member, Committee on Equal Opportunity in Science and Engineering (CEOSE), NSF, 2003-06; Editorial Board, Journal of the Mexican Chemical Society (JMCS), 2005 to date; Editorial Board, “Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures,” 2006 to date; Vice-Chair, Gordon Research Conference on “Physical Organic Chemistry,” 2009; Chair, Gordon Research Conference on “Physical Organic Chemistry,” 2011.

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Dr. Luis Echegoyen Chemists almost unanimously agree about the centrality of their discipline among the sciences and its crucial role in providing the solutions to the grand challenge problems, which include sustainability, health and security. However, the biggest challenge that we face is to convince other scientists, government, and the public of this centrality and importance. If we want to be effective in convincing others about the importance of chemistry we need specific and realistic plans to effect change. Although change is the only element of life which is constant, effecting change is difficult and requires strong leadership based on conviction and experience. Eric Hoffer, author of The Ordeal of Change, wrote “In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” I strongly believe that change is essential for advancement. As president of ACS, I would Promote Inter- and Multidisciplinary Education and Research. Educating the future generations to succeed in an increasingly diverse, complex and multidisciplinary world necessitates creative approaches in the classroom and in the laboratories. Although we promote inter- and multidisciplinary education, curricular changes have been incremental at best, partly due to structural constraints and inertia. Through the Committee on Professional Training I would evaluate curricular alternatives that best exploit our rich diversity and reflect the ways in which chemical research is conducted in industrial and academic institutions. Real changes are needed to continue to thrive intellectually if our discipline is to remain vibrant. Advocate Strongly for Increases in Research Funding. Using my academic and industrial experience, scientific expertise, and the knowledge acquired at the NSF, my top priority would be to work closely with the ACS Office of Public Affairs (OPA), to educate and convince Congress that investing in basic chemical research is essential for the health of the U.S. innovation engine and the long range competitiveness and prosperity of the country. Investments in our field have been shown to yield substantial returns, both intellectual as well as economic. The last three years in Washington D.C. have given me a very broad and somewhat unique perspective that will be crucial to articulate a powerful and convincing case on behalf of our community. Promote Closer Ties Between Industry and Academic Institutions. Our discipline is the only science with an associated industry that bears the same name. In order for the U.S. to retain a privileged position in worldwide science and innovation, the research and development enterprise in chemistry demands closer ties between industrial and academic sectors and requires a delicate balance between public and private funds. Industry can no longer expect that all of the basic research and education of future generations be exclusively supported with public funds nor can academic institutions plan to function as industrial centers. The ACS has a key role to play in bringing these sectors closer together and to help catalyze a positive and synergistic interaction for the collective good. Intellectual property issues have to be addressed and resolved, and as president, I would make this one of my top priorities. Increase International Partnerships. Defining the fine dynamic balance between collaboration and competition at the international level is crucial to set the right path for the success of the U.S. International partnerships need to start at the very early educational stages via student exchanges at all levels and extend into cooperation in fundamental and applied research addressing grand challenge issues. ACS should encourage these interactions through the expansion of some of its existing programs in the Education Division, the Office of International Activities, and the Green Chemistry Institute and create new programs and cooperative funding mechanisms. To this end, I would strengthen and establish new partnerships with other professional societies in the U.S. and around the world. Optimize efficiency at national meetings. I plan to work closely with ACS divisions, local sections and committees to find ways to maximize efficiency, minimize duplication, and achieve increased attendance at presentations and symposia. In summary, if elected president of ACS, I would concentrate my efforts in catalyzing change at many levels, in multidisciplinary education, advocating on behalf of the profession, promoting closer university-industry ties, enhancing international partnerships, and optimizing efficiency at national meetings. If elected, I would be president elect in 2011, the International Year of Chemistry, an ideal opportunity to disseminate our message to the world. I look forward to taking these challenges for the benefit of our community and to convince others of the centrality and importance of our discipline.

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FACKLER, Jr., JOHN P. Texas A&M Section. Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Academic Record: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1953, Valparaiso University, B. A., 1956, Massachusetts

Institute of Technology, Ph.D., 1960. Honors: ACS Fellow, 2009; ACS Award for Distinguished Service to Inorganic Chemistry, 2001; ACS Southwest

Regional Award, 1990; Morley Medal Award, Cleveland Section, ACS, 1987; Texas A&M Distinguished Achievement Award for Research, 2007; Visiting Lecturer of the Chemistry Research Promotion Center, Taiwan, 2006; George Watt Lectureship, University of Texas, 1986 and 2004; Texas A&M University Distinguished Faculty Lecture, 2000; Robert A. Welch Lecturer, 1992; W. Manchot Forschungsprofessur, Munich, Germany, 1992; Bye Fellowship, Robinson College, Cambridge, 1992; American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, 1988; D Sc. Honoris Causa, Valparaiso University, 1987; Gamma Sigma Epsilon, College of William and Mary, 1986; Sunoco Lecturer, National Science Teachers Association, 1976; Cleveland Technical Societies Council “Technical Achievement Award”, 1971; John S. Guggenheim Fellowship, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, 1971; Fulbright Lecturer/Consultant, 1969.

Professional Positions (for past ten years): Texas A&M University, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Toxicology

Emeritus, 2008 to date; Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Toxicology, 1987-2007. Service in ACS National Office: Editorial Advisory Board, Inorganic Chemistry, 2000-03, 1979-83; Committee on

Professional Training (Visitor), 1981-85; ACS Career Consultant, 1993 to date; Task Force on Inorganic Chemistry, 1997, Chair, 1997; Awards and Canvassing committees.

Service in ACS Offices: Member ACS since 1957. Cleveland Section: Councilor, 1971-73; Program Review Committee,

1971-73. 5th Central Regional Meeting: Program Co-Chair, 1974; Executive Committee, 1967-82; Chair, 1975; Chair-Elect, 1974. Inorganic Division: Chair, 1979, Chair-elect, 1978, Executive Committee, 1978-80, 1970-72; Inorganic Chemistry Topical Group, 1978-82, Chair, 1978-82; Task Force on Inorganic Chemistry, Chair, 1997.

Member: ACS Divisions: Chemical Education and Inorganic Chemistry. Related Activities: Department Head Chemistry, Case Western Reserve, 1972-76; Dean, College of Science, Texas A&M

University, 1983-92; Editor, Profiles in Inorganic Chemistry, 2000 to date; Comments on Inorganic Chemistry, 2001 to date; Modern Inorganic Chemistry Series, 1978-00; Vol. 21, Inorganic Syntheses, 1982; Inorganic Syntheses Corporation, Board of Directors, 1985-1992, Vice-President, 1985-87, President, 1987-90; Author, “Optoelectronic Properties of Inorganic Compounds,” with D. Max Roundhill, 1999; “Symmetry in Coordination Chemistry,” Academic Press, 1971; Gordon Research Conferences, Inorganic conference chair 1978, First Science Education Europe co-chair,1994, Board of Trustees, 1983-89, Vice-Chair, 1987-88, Chair, 1988-89; National Science Foundation: grants, 1964-96, 2000-03, Inorganic Workshop Board, 2001-04; National Institute of Health: grants, 1963-81; Welch Foundation: grants, 1983-present; ACS-PRF, grants 1963-83; other education and research grants and in 2008, Dreyfus Senior Mentor Award; AAAS Chemistry Section: Chair-Elect, Chair, Past Chair, 2002-04; Sigma Xi, TAMU Chapter, Executive Committee, 1995 to date, Chair 1998. Consultant: EPSCoR, K-Star, Kansas, 1996-99; NSF Education, Central State University, 1967-68; Ferro Corporation, 1969; Firestone (Bridgestone) Tire and Rubber Company, 1976-98; B.F.Goodrich Chemical Company, 1980-93; Mooney Chemical, 1982-88; DOW Chemical, 1987-88. Academic Visiting Committees: University of New Mexico, 2002 (chair); Rice University, 2000 (chair); Valparaiso University, 1994 to date; University of Texas, 1993 (chair); University of Arizona, 1989; University of Maryland, 1986; University of Cincinnati, 1980; M.I.T., 1973-77; Publications: over 360 journal articles, four book chapters.

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John P. Fackler, Jr. For over 50 years, I have held many leadership roles in the ACS and other organizations. As an undergraduate student I was President of our ACS affiliated Chemistry Club; and as a young faculty member at UC Berkeley, I served as a Club advisor. This learning experience was valuable. After living on the East and West coasts, I returned to the Midwest, where I grew up. My return coincided with the merger of Case Institute with Western Reserve University, an event enabled by NSF Science Development funds. This event became an important part of my academic experience. The large ACS Cleveland Section became the place where I learned much about how our ACS functions, beginning with the development of the first local section topical group on Inorganic Chemistry to election to top Section offices. As a Counselor, I was on the newly formed Program Review committee. I co-chaired, with SOHIO V.P. Glen Brown, the program of a Central Regional meeting. Cleveland was a great place to build bridges between industry and academia, and to form many friends in both professional arenas. In academics I have held two important line leadership positions, Department Head at CWRU and Dean at Texas A&M. In these positions I have worked with industry and academics on science and math education K-12. It was a special privilege to be the Sunoco lecturer in 1976 in Philadelphia at the National Science Teachers Association national meeting. Leadership roles with the Gordon Research Conferences occurred in the late 1980’s, a time when the GRC developed solid connections between education and research and formed a much stronger international orientation. After stepping down as Dean of Science in 1992 with research Fellowships in Munich and Cambridge, I returned to A&M to leadership roles with our Distinguished Professors and our Council of Principal (research) Investigators. The ACS is people – people who recognize that technological development depends on a strong educational and industrial chemical community. As the “central science,” chemistry must lead the scientific world in communicating an understanding of how the elements which make up our universe, give us the compounds and materials which allow life to exist comfortably on our planet. Because of chemistry, our life expectancy today far exceeds what it was a century ago when my mother was born. Chemistry has produced many new, invaluable drugs and medicines. We also have many products which make our lives much more comfortable. I like to talk to my students about the fact that when I was their age, I often had to change a flat every 1000-2000 miles of driving. Today’s “miracle” automobile tire is a direct result of chemistry. Even our toothpaste, shampoo and detergents, and most other products we use are modern chemical miracles. The agricultural revolution fostered by my late colleague Norman Borlaug was a direct result of chemistry. Without chemistry, given our world population, this planet certainly could not support the number of people currently alive. Unfortunately, chemical setbacks occur. When we needed better gasoline, tetraethyl lead seemed to be the solution, but we failed to understand the impact of the waste products it produced. Economic concerns sometimes have prevented a thorough assessment of the long-term negative effects of a particular new chemical technology. As an inorganic chemist with expertise in metal-sulfur chemistry and a consultant at Firestone, I personally remember the trauma associated with our first steel-belted radial tires. The real villain to chemistry is a society which has failed to understand and thus value the chemistry it uses. I shudder to think about the lack of scientific knowledge of some of our political and industrial leaders today. As chemists, we must do a better job with all students who enroll in our chemistry courses to prevent chemical mistakes from happening. All college chemistry courses, even the basic, required courses taken by non-chemists must be rigorous and develop awareness of the importance of chemistry to modern society. Can we expect persons with almost no chemical knowledge to even ask good questions? An increased scientific literacy in our society is necessary. At the same time, chemical education also has not done enough to educate future chemists about how current society functions, to create socially literate chemists who can become our politicians and community leaders. Can we place scientifically educated persons into political leadership positions as has happened in Germany and England? Perhaps our large US chemical corporations again can be directed by scientifically educated leaders who have business, economic and communication skills.

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of ITEM IV, A Nominations - Pres.-Elect SHAKHASHIRI, BASSAM Z. Wisconsin Section. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin. Academic Record: Boston University, A.B., 1960; University of Maryland, M.Sc., 1965; Ph.D., 1968. Honors: ACS Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach, 2005; Lifetime Honorary Membership, ACS Northeastern

Section, 2001; ACS Award in Chemical Education, 1986; James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry, ACS Northeastern Section, 1983; UNLV Inaugural Emerson Science Advocacy Medal, 2008; National Science Board Public Service Award, 2007; Chemical Pioneer Award, American Institute of Chemists, 2005; Fellow, Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters, 2005; Alpha Chi Sigma Hall of Fame, 2004; Fellow, New York Academy of Sciences, 2002; American Association for the Advancement of Science Award for the Public Understanding of Science and Technology, 2003; December 12, 1999 declared by Madison Mayor Susan J.M. Bauman as Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Day to mark the 30th anniversary of the Christmas Lecture; First holder of The William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea, 2001; Cited as the "reigning dean of lecture demonstrators" in the Encyclopedia Britannica 1995 Yearbook of Science and the Future; Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, Lebanese American University, 2009; Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education, University of South Carolina, 2007; Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, Grand Valley State University, 1993; Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, University of Colorado, 1992; Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, Ripon College, 1991; Honorary Member, Alabama Academy of Science, 1990; Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, Illinois State University, 1988; Honorary Degree of Doctor of Public Service, George Washington University, 1988; Boston University General Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Public Service to the Profession, 1987; Honorary Member, South Carolina Academy of Science, 1987; Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1986; Manufacturing Chemists Association Catalyst Award, 1979; William Kiekhofer Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1977.

Professional Positions (for past ten years): University of Wisconsin, Madison, Professor, 1970 to date. Service in ACS National Offices: International Activities Committee, 2008-10; Society Committee on Education, 1981-

84, Consultant, 2007-09; Journal of Chemical Education, Board of Publications, 1980-82; Task Force on the Future of Chemical Education, 1981-84; ACS Awards Canvassing and Selection committees.

Service in ACS Offices: Member ACS since 1962. Division of Chemical Education: Chair, 1981; Chair-Elect, 1980.

Wisconsin Section: Chair, 1981; Chair-Elect, 1980. Member: American Association for the Advancement of Science; National Science Teachers Association; Society of

Sigma Xi; Alpha Chi Sigma; Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Phi Omega. ACS Divisions: Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Education.

Related Activities: National Science Foundation Assistant Director for Science and Engineering Education,1984-90;

Consultant to federal, state, and local agencies, chemical industry, private foundations, professional, civic, and religious organizations; Over 1300 invited lectures and presentations in North and South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia; Speaker at various ACS presidential sessions since 1984; Numerous named lectureships and featured speaker at dedication of new science buildings at colleges, universities, and science centers; Commencement and honors convocations speaker. THE SCIENTIST, Editorial Advisory Board, 1997-04; Merck Institute for Science Education, National Advisory Board, 1993-01; Teach for America, Science and Mathematics Initiative, 1994-01; Institute for Chemical Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Founding Director, 1983; Journal of College Science Teaching, Board of Editors, 1978-81; University of Wisconsin System Undergraduate Teaching Improvement Council, Founding Chair, 1977.

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STATEMENT Bassam Z. Shakhashiri

It is a great honor to be nominated for ACS president and, if elected, it will be a great privilege to further serve our Society and society at-large. Your vote will give me the opportunity to further advance the mission of ACS and to maintain its preeminence as the world’s leading scientific organization. I will devote my presidency to showcasing chemistry at its best in addressing significant human and societal issues. The role of ACS, nationally and internationally, in advancing science and serving humanity is now more important than ever. As president I will provide effective leadership with thoughtfulness, enthusiasm, care, respect, and focus. My record is well established, widely known, and highly appreciated. I am pleased that I reach many audiences through my scholarly activities, as well as through my presentations on public and commercial radio, on public television and cable stations, in national, international, and local newspapers and magazines, through my chemical demonstrations books and other publications, and through my public service in local, regional, national, and international arenas. I have deep convictions about the role of chemistry and ACS in enhancing the quality of life in America and around the world. Chemistry is a discipline practiced by highly competent and (mostly) responsible professionals. Chemists and chemical scientists are engaged in enterprises that are self-rewarding and can benefit society. Throughout my career I have promoted chemistry both as the central science and as the science of the familiar. Chemistry has been very successful as a discipline, which is why it is at some risk of losing its identity. The familiarity of chemistry has yet to be fully exploited in reaching the various segments of society, especially the non-specialists. We must increase awareness of chemicals, their transformations, benefits, hazards, and safe handling. The chemical sciences are democratizing. They bring a wider range of goods and functions to more people. Science literacy is necessary for the democratic process to work and I am a tireless promoter of achieving it. Science literacy is a measure of our values as a modern society. It is important to make a distinction between science literacy and scientific competence or scientific expertise when we discuss what science is capable of achieving and what it cannot accomplish. Science literacy enlightens and enables people to make informed choices, to be skeptical, and to reject shams, quackery, unproven conjecture, and to avoid being bamboozled into making foolish decisions where matters of science and technology are concerned. Science literacy is for everyone–chemists, artists, humanists, all professionals, ordinary people, the young and adults alike. I am keenly aware of the importance of addressing many ACS and societal issues and will do so, in detail, at appropriate forums. These issues include: strengthening what ACS does best for its members and for society through its publications, meetings, divisions, and sections; supporting openness in ACS governance matters; advocating openness and integrity in the conduct of research and publication; increasing public and private support for research and education; addressing national security issues, such as chemical plant security and foreign scientist visas; working toward sustainability locally and globally; addressing work force demands and economic security of chemical scientists; promoting policies dealing with the quality, supply, and salaries of teachers; advocating international cooperation and collaboration in chemistry research and in education; improving scientific communications within and among different cultures. Throughout my professional life as a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and as the chief education officer at NSF, I have always advocated (and practiced) the pivotal engagement of the very best researchers, educators, and industrialists in advancing science and in serving society. In my presentations I often state clearly that the purpose of research is to advance knowledge, that the purpose of technology is to advance the human condition, and that the purpose of education is to enable individuals to fulfill their human potential. I welcome the opportunity to be ACS president to further effectively communicate the excellence of our Society. ACS will flourish under the guidance of its board of directors and council and because of the quality of its members, program offerings, and staff. The ACS president is the most visible advocate for the chemical sciences in all branches of government at all levels; with the private sector–industry, foundations and philanthropic groups; educational institutions at all levels; and around the world. The future of ACS depends on effective leadership and sustained member support. I shall be grateful for your enabling support to become ACS president in 2012.

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ITEM IV, B Announcement of District Directors

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NOMINEES, DISTRICT DIRECTORS In accordance with the provisions of Bylaw V, Sec. 4, candidates for District Director are selected by the voting Councilors of the District to be served. The Committee on Nominations and Elections selected the following as nominees for a 2011-2013 term: DISTRICT II DISTRICT IV

George M. Bodner John W. Finley Andrew D. Jorgensen Larry K. Krannich V. Michael Mautino Will E. Lynch Joseph R. Peterson Ingrid Montes

Ballots as appropriate have been mailed to voting Councilors residing in Districts II and IV with the results of the balloting to be announced in Chemical & Engineering News, and at the Council meeting in San Francisco. On or before October l0, ballots will be mailed to all members of District II and District IV for election of a Director from each District.

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PERTINENT BYLAW PROVISIONS GOVERNING ELECTION OF DISTRICT DIRECTORS

Bylaw V, Sec. 4.

(c) On or before January l5, the Committee on Nominations and Elections shall transmit to the Executive Director of the SOCIETY the names of not fewer than four MEMBERS of the SOCIETY as nominees for each position of District Director to be filled. Each nominee must be entitled to vote in the District electing the District Director for which the nominee would be a candidate. When elected, each District Director may serve a complete term despite changes in Local Section or address or in any District boundary. (d) On or before March l, the Executive Director shall mail a ballot to each Councilor in the District electing a District Director; the ballot shall contain the names of the nominees for District Director of that Region, as selected by the Committee on Nominations and Elections. Ballots shall be returned to the Executive Director within four weeks from date of mailing. The two nominees receiving the greatest numbers of votes shall be announced to the Council orally at its next meeting or, if timing does not permit, in the official organ of the SOCIETY, as candidates for District Director of the District. (e) One percent of the members of the SOCIETY entitled to vote in the Region electing a District Director, not more than one-third of whom are assigned to any one Local Section, may nominate a candidate for District Director by filing a written petition with the Executive Director prior to July l5. To be valid, the signature of a member may not appear on behalf of more than one candidate for the same office. A petition candidate must be entitled to vote in the District electing the District Director for which the MEMBER is a candidate. The names of any petition candidates shall be included on the ballot along with the names of those selected by the District's Councilors.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDATES, DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE

Bylaw V, Sec. 3, a, provides that "On or before January 15, the Committee on Nominations and Elections shall transmit to the Executive Director of the SOCIETY the names of the MEMBERS of the SOCIETY selected as candidates for the positions of Director-at-Large to be filled. The number of such candidates shall be at least twice the number of such positions to be filled. These names shall be announced to the Council at a meeting to be held no later than May 1."

The election of Directors-at-Large will be conducted in the fall, with ballots mailed to the Council on or before October 10. The incumbents Janan M. Hayes and Kent J. Voorhees are eligible for reelection.

Other Directors-at-Large, whose terms continue, are as follows:

William F. Carroll, Jr. ............2009-2011 Marinda Li Wu ......................2009-2011 Dennis Chamot ......................2010-2012 Valerie J. Kuck ......................2010-2012

The Committee on Nominations and Elections announces selection of the following candidates for Directors-at-Large for a 2011-2013 term:

Janan M. Hayes Robert L. Lichter Kathleen M. Schulz Kent J. Voorhees

Biographies of the candidates follow.

******************** HAYES, JANAN M. Sacramento Section. (Retired-Professor Emeritus), Merced College, Sacramento, California. Academic Record: Oregon State University, B.S., 1964; M.S., 1965; Brigham Young University, Ph.D., 1971. Honors: Shirley B. Radding Award, Santa Clara Valley Section ACS, 2006; ACS Award for Volunteer Service to the

American Chemical Society, 2005; Sigma Xi; Phi Kappa Phi; Delta Sigma Rho; Kappa Delta Pi; Iota Sigma Pi; American Women in Science; Who's Who in the West; Outstanding Young Women of America, 1977 and 1978.

Professional Positions (for past ten years): Retired 2006 to date; Merced College, Professor Emeritus, 2006 to date,

Science Faculty, 1993-05; Vice-President of Instruction, 1991-92; Dean of Instruction, 1989-91. Service in ACS National Offices: Board of Directors, Director-at-Large, 2008-10; Councilor, ex officio, 2008-10;

Council Policy Committee, (Voting), 2003-08, Vice-Chair, 2007, (Nonvoting), 1994-96; Committee on Committees, 1997-02, Secretary, 2001-02; Committee on Nominations and Elections, 1991-92; Committee on Grants and Awards, 2008-09, Committee on Professional Affairs and Public Relations, 2008-09, Committee on Meetings and Expositions, 1993-96, 1985-90, Chair, 1994-96; Committee on Professional Relations, 1979-84, Committee Associate, 1978; Committee on Chemical Education, 1977, Committee Associate, 1976; Women Chemists Committee, 1976-81; Leadership Advisory Board, 2009-10, Co-chair 2009-10; Program Review Advisory Group, 2009; Board Web Advisory Group, 2008-09; Presidential Taskforce on Fellowship Program, 2009, Co-chair, 2009; Presidential Task Force on Leadership Development, 2004; Task Force on North Atlantic Meeting, 1987-88; PROPPACC, Chair, 1982-85; Task Force on Coordinating of Society Activities in Chemical Health and Safety, 1982-84; Board Oversight Group for Leadership Development, 2005-08; Organizing Committee, 4th North American Chemical Congress, 1987-91; Canvassing Committee, Garvan Medal, 1976-81; ad hoc Committee on National Historic Chemical Landmarks, 2004-10.

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of ITEM IV, C Dir.-at-Large Service in ACS Offices: Member ACS since 1969. Sacramento Section: Councilor, 1975-07; Interim Chair, 2006;

Chair, 2005; Co-Chair, 1990; Chair, 1988; Chair-Elect, 1987; Editor, Newsletter, 1989; Public Affairs Committee Chair, 1988; Education Committee Chair, 1974. Central Utah Section: Education Committee, 1970-71. Western Regional Meeting: General Chair, 2004, 1984; Regional Meeting Steering Committee, 1977-96; Coordinating Committee of California ACS Sections, 1976-07; Chair 1983-89; Treasurer, 2000-05. Division of History of Chemistry: Chair, 2009-10, Chair-Elect, 2007-08.

Member: California Science Teachers Association; California Association of Chemistry Teachers, National

Science Teachers Association. ACS Divisions: Chemical Education; Chemical Health and Safety and History of Chemistry.

Related Activities: Educational Advisor, Commission on Correctional Peace Officers Standards and Training;

California Community College Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Public Safety; Cosumnes River College, Dean of Science, Math and Related Technology, 1981-89; Sumar Corporation, Consultant, 1975-82.

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LICHTER, ROBERT L. Northeastern Section, Merrimack Consultants, LLC, Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Academic Record: Harvard University, A.B. cum laude, 1962; University of Wisconsin, Ph.D., 1967. Honors: ACS Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences, 2010;

Fellow, American Chemical Society, 2009; Fellow, Association for Women in Science, 2004; Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1995; Sigma Xi; American Council on Education Leadership Training Fellowship, 1983; National Science Foundation Science Faculty Professional Development Award, 1981; National Research Council Travel Awards, 1975, 1977; Technische Hochschule Braunschweig, Germany, National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellowship, 1967-68; National Institutes of Health Predoctoral Fellowships, 1962-66.

Professional Positions (for past ten years): Principal and Co-founder, Merrimack Consultants, LLC, 2002 to date;

Executive Director, The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., 1989-02. Service in ACS National Offices: Committee on Science, 1997-02, Committee Associate, 1996, Consultant, 2003;

Committee on Minority Affairs, 1999-06, Committee Associate, 1997-98, Committee on Budget and Finance, 2006-11, Vice Chair, 2009, Committee Associate, 2005, Advisory Committee, 2008-10, 2006; Program Review Advisory Group, 2008-10; Advisory Board, Chemical & Engineering News, 1998-06; Chair, Board ad hoc Implementation Project on Minorities in Academia, 2003-06; ACS Graduate Education Advisory Board, 2002-06; ACS Development Advisory Board, 2008-10; Canvassing Committee, ACS Award for Research in an Undergraduate Institution, 1997-99, Chair, 1999; Percy Julian Task Force, 2006-09.

Service in ACS Offices: Member ACS since 1962. Northeastern Section: Councilor, 2008-10. Georgia Section:

Chair, 2005, Chair-Elect, 2004. North Jersey Section: Analytical NMR Topical Group, Chair, 1982-83. Member: American Association for the Advancement of Science. ACS Divisions: Organic Chemistry and

Chemical Education. Related Activities: American Association for the Advancement of Science, Section on Chemistry, Secretary, 2004-

09, Retiring Chair, 2002-03, Chair, 2001-02, Chair-Elect, 2000-01; Sigma Xi, Public Understanding of Science Committee, 2004-05; New York Academy of Sciences, Committee on Science Education, 1991-95, Chair, 1994-95, Vice Chair, 1993-94; National Conferences on Undergraduate Research, Board of Governors, 1992-98, Chair, 1994-96; Gordon Research Conference on Innovations in College Chemistry Teaching, Chair, January 2001, Vice Chair, June 1999; National Research Council Chemical Sciences Roundtable, 1996-2000, Steering Committee, 1996-99; Board of Trustees Advisory Council, New York Hall of Science, 1994-96, 1998-02; member or chair of more than 15 external advisory or visiting committees on behalf of academic institutions, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other organizations; member of more than

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20 review panels for NSF, National Institutes of Health, National Research Council; member, NSF Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering, 2003-06, Chair, 2005, Vice-Chair, 2004; member, NSF Advisory Committee on GPRA Performance Assessment, 2006-08; member, NSF Advisory Committee on Environmental Research and Education, 2003-06; Concepts in Magnetic Resonance, Editor, 1989-94; Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry, editorial board, 1983-87; NSF Senior Scientist Consultant, 2009; Chair, Board of Governors, Massachusetts Academy of Sciences, 2009; State University of New York at Stony Brook, Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies, 1986-89; Research Corporation, Program Officer, 1983-86; Sandoz Pharmaceutical, Exxon Research and Engineering Co., Visiting Scientist, 1981-82; Experimental NMR Conferences, Inc., Executive Committee, 1979-85, Treasurer, 1981-85; Hunter College of the City University of New York, Chemistry Department, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, 1970-83, Department Chair, 1977-82; California Institute of Technology, Research Associate, 1968-70; Board of Directors, Berkshire Bach Society, 2008 to date; Research publications: 38 research articles, three monographs, one book chapter; Other publications: many articles and book chapters on education and policy.

********************************************* SCHULZ, KATHLEEN M. Central New Mexico Section. Business Results Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico. Academic Record: Eastern New Mexico University, B.S., 1964; University of Missouri, Ph.D., 1973. Honors: ACS Fellow, 2009; ACS Office of Public Outreach, Appreciation Award for Contributions in Public

Outreach, 1996; ACS Analytical Division Summer Fellowship/Carle Instruments, 1970; Sandia President’s Quality Award, Advanced Sales Training Program, 2005; American Marketing Association Marketer of the Year Award of Achievement for New Mexico, Government Category, 2000; Sandia/Lockheed-Martin Employee Recognition Award-Robotic Industry Association Trade Show Team, 2000; Professionalism Award, Midwest Research Institute Council of Principal Scientists, 1989; Pioneer in Laboratory Robotics Award, International Symposium on Laboratory Robotics, 1979; Outstanding Young Women in America, 1974; Gulf Oil Fellowship, University of Missouri, 1971; NDEA Graduate Fellowship, University of Missouri 1968-71; B.S. summa cum laude, Eastern New Mexico University, 1964.

Professional Positions (for past ten years): Business Results Inc., President, 2009 to date; Lockheed-Martin

Corporation/Sandia National Laboratories, Systems Engineer/Performance Improvement Consultant, 2005-08; Business Development Manager/Technology Marketing Consultant, 1997-2000.

Service in ACS National Offices: Council Policy Committee, (Voting) 2008-10, (Nonvoting) 1999-01;

Committee on Nominations and Elections, 2002-07; Committee on Committees, 1996-98; Committee on Local Section Activities, 1999-01, Chair, 1999-01; Committee on Public Relations, 1992-98, Chair, 1997-98, Committee Associate, 1992-93; Board of Trustees, Group Insurance Plans for ACS Members, 1999-07; Member ACS Leadership Advisory Board, 2009 to date; Advisory Board for Industry Relations, 1999-01; Presidential Task Force on Society Support to Local Sections and Divisions, 2000; Presidential Task Force on Leadership Development, 2000-03; Board of Directors Task Force on Technical Programming, 1998; ConC Future Directions Task Force, 1998; ConC Industry Pipeline Task Force, Chair, 1997-98; Board Oversight Group on Leadership Development, 2004-05, Co-Chair, 2004-05.

Service in ACS Offices: Member ACS since 1965. Bylaw Councilor, 2010. Division of Business Development and

Management: Councilor, 2004-09; Membership Committee Chair, 2003-08. Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry: Councilor, 1994-02; Alternate Councilor, 1988-93; Chair, 1989; Chair-Elect, 1988; Program Committee, 1990-96; Program Secretary, 1993; Executive Committee, 1986-88. California Section: Executive Committee, 1974-77. Fresno Subsection: Chair, 1976-77, Chair-Elect, 1975, Secretary-Treasurer, 1979, 1974.

Member: OD Network, American Society for Training and Development; National Association of Women

Business Owners. ACS Divisions: Analytical Chemistry, Business Development and Management, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry.

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of ITEM IV, C Dir.-at-Large Related Activities: Workshop Facilitator, ACS Leadership Development System (Extraordinary Leader, Developing

Communications Strategies, Engaging Colleagues in Dialog, Strategic Planning), 2009 to date; Member, Advisory Board, National Science Foundation Technician Education Project, Southeast Community College, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1995-97. Co-Developed Pilot Public Relations Training for ACS Technical Divisions, 1996. ACS Symposia Co-Organizer/Chair: “Automation: Key to Productivity in the 90’s,” 1995; “Diversity in the Chemical Workforce of the 21st Century” (Corporation Associates), 1993; “Microencapsulation Processes and Applications,” 1989; “Robotics in the Industrial Laboratory,” 1987. ACS Local Section Tour Speaker, 1987-90. Additional training and certifications: Principles and Practices of Organization Development, Teachers College, Columbia University; Guiding Organizational Change, Sundance Consulting; Leading Organizational Transition, William Bridges and Associates; Effective Facilitation, Leadership Strategies. Lockheed-Martin Corp./Sandia National Laboratories: Business Development Manager/Technology Marketing Consultant, 1995-2000; Program Area Manager, Energy and Environment, 1993-97; Hewlett-Packard Corporation: Business Development Manager North America, 1992-93, Product Marketing Manager, 1990-93, Product Manager, 1989-90; Midwest Research Institute: Director, Bioorganic Chemistry Department, 1985-90; Section Head, Analytical Systems Development, Principal Investigator, 1980-85; Rockwell Hanford Operations: Analytical Program Technical Manager, 1977-78 ; Manager, Separations and Automation Development, 1978-79; California State University, Fresno: Associate Professor, 1979-80; Assistant Professor, 1973-77; National Science Foundation Workshop Awardee/Director, “Women in Science Careers,” 1977. More than fifty national-level oral technical presentations, seminars and workshops delivered in person, via live TV or videoconference.

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VOORHEES, KENT J. Colorado Section. Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado. Academic Record: Utah State University, B.S., 1965; M.S., 1968; Ph.D., 1970. Honors: ACS Colorado Section Marvin Goldberg Service Award, 2006; Colorado Section Award, ACS, 1995; Dean’s

Excellence Award, Colorado School of Mines, 2003; Utah State University, Chemistry Alumni Award, 2001; R&D 100 Award, 2000; ORISE Faculty Fellowship Award, 1995; American Men and Women of Science; Who’s Who in America; Who’s Who in the World.

Professional Positions (for past ten years): Colorado School of Mines, Professor, 1986 to date; National Center for

Toxicological Research, Visiting Scientist, 1995; ORISE Visiting Scientist, 1995. Service in ACS National Offices: Board of Directors, Director-at-Large, 2004-10; Councilor, ex officio, 2004-10;

Committee on Professional and Member Relations, 2004-10, Chair, 2006-07; Committee on Public Relations and Public Affairs, 2007; ACS Green Chemistry Institute Governing Board, 2007-10; Committee on Grants and Awards, 2009-10, 2004-05, Chair, 2010; Council Policy Committee (Voting), 1999-04; Committee on Committees, 1993-98; Committee on Nominations and Elections, 1988-90; Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service, Committee Associate, 1999; Committee on Meetings and Expositions, 1983-88; Appointment of ACS Governing Board for Publishing Task Force, 2005-07; Board Goals Committee 2005-06; International Strategic Planning Group, 2007; Electronic Dissemination of Meeting Content Taskforce, 2008; 2010 Electronic Dissemination of Meeting Content Taskforce 2010.

Service in ACS Offices: Member ACS since 1968. Colorado Section: Councilor, 1982-2004; Secretary, 1980-81;

Executive Committee, 1980-2004. Salt Lake Section: Chair-Elect, 1978; Secretary-Treasurer, 1975-76. Member: American Society for Mass Spectrometry. Related Activities: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Editor, 2001 to date, Editorial Board, 1987-2000;

Colorado School of Mines Faculty Senate 2004-06, 2008-11; CSM Center for Advanced Biodetection, Director, 2008-10; Utah State University College of Science Dean’s Advisory Board, 2008-10; ACS Green Chemistry Summer School, Organizing Committee Chair, 2008-09; Colorado School of Mines Chemistry Department Management Team, 2006-07; International Symposium on Analytical Pyrolysis Organizing Committee, 2004, 2006; National Research Council Committee on EPA Safe Buildings, 2003; Symposia Chair, New York, Denver and Cancun ACS Meetings; Chair, Gordon Research Conference on Applied Pyrolysis, 1991; National Academy of Sciences Committee on Flammability of Materials Used in Transportation, 1986-89; Chair, 5th International Symposium on Analytical Pyrolysis, 1982; Founder of Petrex, Inc., a geochemical exploration company, and MicroPhage, Inc., a biomedical diagnostic company; CSO, MicroPhage, Inc., 2002-04; published more than 130 peer-reviewed papers; edited one Book; holds six patents.

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REQUEST FOR SUGGESTIONS FOR 2012 SOCIETY OFFICERS

A Reminder The Committee on Nominations and Elections needs the aid of Councilors in discharging the following responsibilities specified in the Bylaws: 1. receiving from members suggestions of persons who should be considered when selecting proposed nominees for SOCIETY offices; .... 2. preparing a panel of nominees for District Directors and President-Elect, and of candidates for Directors-at-Large, .... The Committee asks each Councilor to examine the following list of positions to be filled on January 1, 2012, and the list of those continuing in related posts. Names of individuals suggested for nominations should then be inserted in the appropriate blanks. These sheets can be left on the table near the door as you leave the Council meeting, or emailed to the Chair of the Committee: Dr. Frank D. Blum, [email protected]. PRESIDENT-ELECT Incumbents in the 2010 Presidential succession are: President, Joseph S. Francisco; President-Elect, Nancy B. Jackson; and Immediate Past President, Thomas H. Lane. Nominees for President-Elect in 2011 will be announced shortly. From this list, two will be selected at this Council meeting to run (along with any others nominated by petition) as candidates for election this fall (see Council agenda Item IV, A, page 17). DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Incumbents whose terms expire at the end of 2011 are William F. Carroll, Jr. and Marinda Li Wu; both are eligible for re-election. Dennis Chamot, Janan M. Hayes, Valerie J. Kuck, and Kent J. Voorhees are other Directors-at-Large. From the following candidates (plus any nominated by petition), two will be elected this fall for a three-year term, 2011-2013: Janan M. Hayes, Robert L. Lichter, Kathleen M. Schulz, and Kent J. Voorhees (see Council agenda Item IV, C, pages 19-22). DIRECTOR, DISTRICT III Elected by members of local sections having their headquarters in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania (except the Central Pennsylvania, Erie, Lehigh Valley, Penn-York, Pittsburgh, and Susquehanna Valley Sections), Maryland (except Western Maryland Section), and the District of Columbia. The incumbent, Pat N. Confalone, is eligible for re-election. 3/10 (over)

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of ITEM IV, D Suggestions 2012 Society Officers DIRECTOR, DISTRICT VI Elected by members of local sections having their headquarters in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming; and those members with addresses in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, and in the extra-provincial territories of Canada who are not assigned to local sections.

The incumbent, Bonnie A. Charpentier, is eligible for re-election. OTHER DISTRICT DIRECTORS The other District Directors who continue in office beyond 2010 are: Neil D. Jespersen, District I Peter K. Dorhout, District V District Directors will be elected this fall for the 2011-2013 term to represent Districts II and IV. The slates of nominees are (see Item IV, B, page 18): DISTRICT II DISTRICT IV

George M. Bodner John W. Finley Andrew D. Jorgensen Larry K. Krannich V. Michael Mautino Will E. Lynch Joseph R. Peterson Ingrid Montes

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Attention: Dr. Frank D. Blum [email protected] Dear Dr. Blum: I propose the following MEMBERS for consideration by the Committee on Nominations and Elections:

PRESIDENT-ELECT Name _____________________________ Name ________________________________ Address ___________________________ Address ______________________________ Affiliation _________________________ Affiliation ____________________________

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Name _____________________________ Name ________________________________ Address ___________________________ Address ______________________________ Affiliation _________________________ Affiliation ____________________________

*DIRECTOR, DISTRICT III Name _____________________________ Name ________________________________ Address ___________________________ Address ______________________________ Affiliation _________________________ Affiliation ____________________________

*DIRECTOR, DISTRICT VI Name _____________________________ Name ________________________________ Address ___________________________ Address ______________________________ Affiliation _________________________ Affiliation ____________________________

__________________________________ (Name-self)

_____________________________________ (Address)

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ITEM IV, E Ballot Counts

BALLOT COUNTS, PREVIOUS ELECTIONS The Committee on Nominations and Elections regularly reports in the Council agenda the numerical results of balloting from nominations and elections at the previous meeting and of interim mail balloting. The following tabulations give the numerical results of the balloting at the August 19, 2009 meeting of the Council for election of members of the Committee on Committees, Council Policy Committee, and Committee on Nominations and Elections; and of mail ballots for election of President-Elect, Director of District I and V, and Directors-at-Large (November 16, 2009).

COUNCIL POLICY COMMITTEE

R. Gerald Bass 172 Lydia E. M. Hines 150 Alan B. Cooper 170 *Willem R. Leenstra 198 *M. Elizabeth Derrick 192 Sally B. Peters 168 *Thomas R. Gilbert 252 *Carolyn Ribes 230

COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES

*G. Bryan Balazs 227 *Les W. McQuire 279

*Dawn A. Brooks 232 *Ingrid Montes 243 Victoria L. Finkenstadt 178 Douglas J. Raber 134 Wayne E. Jones, Jr. 207 *Frankie K. Wood-Black 211 John M. Long 78 Steven W. Yates 125

COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS

Roger F. Bartholomew 152 Martin L. Gorbaty 158 *Dwight W. Chasar 201 *Sharon P. Shoemaker 231 *Milagros Delgado 281 Walter O. Siegl 98 *Kevin J. Edgar 187 Herbert B. Silber 162 John W. Finley 118 *Ellen B. Stechel 246

PRESIDENT-ELECT (November 16, 2009)

*Nancy B. Jackson 11,816 Cheryl A. Martin 9,497 Mary Virginia Orna 4,900

DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE

(November 16, 2009)

*Dennis Chamot 221 H. N. Cheng 113 Ray A. Dickie 56 *Valerie J. Kuck 157 Howard M. Peters 153

DIRECTOR, DISTRICT I DIRECTOR, DISTRICT V (November 16, 2009) (November 16, 2009) D. Richard Cobb 1,479 Judith L. Benham 1,404 *Neil D. Jespersen 1,669 *Peter K. Dorhout 1,802 * Individual Elected

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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

My Fellow Councilors, as I reflect upon the past year and the challenges we have faced together to advance the American Chemical Society into a position of sustainability, I was very much encouraged that we remained positive given the current climate. Despite the uncertainty many of our colleagues faced, on my visits to local sections and regional meetings I was amazed at the optimism for the future and the unwavering passion for our profession that keeps so many of our members committed to our mission, “To advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its People.” Our members continue to volunteer and give their time on behalf of the Society. This is the reason why the ACS continues to make a difference despite its own challenges, and it is this spirit of volunteerism that makes me proud to be a member. Many of our members believe, and I too embrace their belief wholeheartedly, where there are challenges there are also opportunities. Therefore, Councilors, I see 2010 as a year of opportunities to move our enterprise forward and in new directions. In this report, I want to share with you the progress I have made on shaping programming and policy efforts based on my presidential platform. Sustainability and Education in and for a Global Economy The theme for the San Francisco ACS meeting is “Chemistry for a Sustainable World.” Engaging the entire Society on the subject of sustainability is aligned with the goals of the ACS Strategic Plan. The programming for the San Francisco meeting focuses on the science of sustainability and policy issues around implementing sustainable science outcomes. The fact that we have dedicated a national conference theme and the organizational strategic plan around sustainability is a signal to our members and the general public that the American Chemical Society is committed to its social responsibility and environmental commitment to “Improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.” As we continue to bring chemists together to share innovations that transform sustainable practices, we cannot forget the long-term sustainability goals, which begin by planting seeds of knowledge and social responsibility in our next generation through education. In Boston (Fall 2010) there will be a Presidential Symposium focusing on sustainability through education. This symposium, organized by Professor Jeffrey I. Steinfeld of MIT and the ACS Committee on Environmental Improvement, will explore how sustainability concepts can be incorporated into the chemistry curriculum and generate public awareness of this issue. Sustaining Innovation in the Global Market We are all aware that manufacturing and production are being subcontracted to other countries; and R&D has been moving offshore, commonly known as outsourcing. The impact of this practice is the reduction of job opportunities for chemical professionals in the U.S. A Presidential Symposium is being organized for the Boston meeting to examine these issues and discuss what can be done to sustain our competitiveness in chemical and related R&D as well as production. This is a two-way street. What can be done to encourage more investment within the U.S. chemical enterprise? The Symposium “Globalization of the Chemical Enterprise: How Can We Make It More of a Two-Way Street?” is being organized by Dennis Chamot with the Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs, and will be chaired by Thomas Lane, Immediate Past President. Promoting New Chemical Industries and Employment Opportunities These are challenging economic times. Since I stepped into the Presidential-Elect role in 2009, nearly 41,000 jobs in chemical enterprise have been lost. I have visited our grassroots base, our local sections, and learned of the many members who have been impacted. But with pride and grace, they hold their heads high and move forward. Our members still continue to contribute to our community with a shared vision “Improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry,” but they have asked what their professional society is doing to assist them in the job market. There is much we are doing, but now more than ever, ACS leadership must support our members in the challenges that they face in our profession. To meet this challenge, as your President, I have assembled a Presidential Task Force, headed 3/10 (over)

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of ITEM V, A President’s Report by George Whiteside of Harvard, to develop a plan and roadmap for how new job opportunities can be created through entrepreneurship and how ACS might support this new direction. The task force will also assess whether current efforts of the American Chemical Society positions the Society to have an impact in fostering new small businesses with the chemical enterprise. Diversity and Outreach The Women Chemists Committee (WCC) ended the year in 2009 by taking time to participate and represent the ACS in a workshop conducted by the National Science Foundation Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE) on “Women of Color in STEM.” This workshop addressed why the professional development issues of Asian, Hispanic, American Indian, Asian Indian, and African American women have been invisible. Chemical and Engineering News provided an excellent account of the workshop. I also need to acknowledge the work of the Office of Diversity Activities and its significant role in assisting in the organization and execution of this important workshop. The CEOSE is a congressionally mandated committee, and recommendations from this workshop will go into a report that will be prepared for Congress. The women of ACS who participated are also preparing recommendations for committees within ACS on how the Society can address the professional development needs of women of color in the chemical enterprise. I am happy to report that the Society has approached the National Science Foundation for funding a special symposium to bring together all women of color in the chemical enterprise at a future ACS national meeting to discuss how the ACS might play a leadership role. Chemical Safety in Our Profession I also want to bring to the attention of Councilors a Presidential Symposium on Chemical Safety being planned for the National Meeting in Boston. The goal of this symposium, first and foremost, is to strengthen the culture of safety in chemistry and the chemical profession. This symposium is a joint collaboration with the Board of Chemical Sciences and Technology of the National Research Council, the National Academies, and the ACS. New technologies, new materials of unknown risk and new concerns about the link between safety and security all make safe laboratory practice a current and important topic for today. This symposium will present leaders in chemistry discussing both the importance of safety, and the latest safety guidance contained in the recently updated edition of Prudent Practices in the Laboratory, the leading chemical laboratory safety reference. It will also highlight efforts to promote safe practices in developing countries, especially countries where local terrorism may be of concern. I continue to work on behalf of our members to bring value to them through my working goal:

“Sustaining our Chemical Enterprise through Innovation, Education, and Global Skills for Our Diverse Competitive Market”

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ITEM V, B President- Elect’s Report

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT I have just started the work that I will be focused on during my three years in the presidential succession, but I can report that it will be especially focused on the International Year of Chemistry (IYC), which is observed during my presidential year. I have three goals, and the first two are synonymous with the IYC goals and the strategic goals of the Society.

1) ACS will be a global leader in enlisting the world’s scientific professionals to address, through chemistry, the challenges facing our world. I would like to increase ACS’s presence and interaction with the international chemistry community. In addition to celebrating chemistry with our international colleagues for IYOC, I will encourage development of opportunities for ACS to increase its role in the chemical education and research in the developing world.

2) ACS will be a leader in communicating to the general public the nature and value of chemistry and related sciences. IYOC is to be a year-long celebration of the contributions chemistry has made to the well being of humankind. To celebrate properly, we must communicate effectively to the public. I will enable the development of new paradigms of communication of science and chemistry to the public using ACS’s great communication capabilities (C&EN, Educators, and Communication experience) and the range of technologies now used to communicate.

3) As all ACS Presidents before me, I will be an active advocate for research support and will encourage the continued public outreach of our members to our lawmakers.

I am still formulating my plans for the coming year and encourage you to share with me ideas and suggestions as to how we can further these goals. I will be attending as many of the regional meetings as I can and look forward to hearing from members about any of these topics. Please contact me at [email protected].

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ITEM V, C Past President’s Report

REPORT OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

My Fellow Councilors, it seems odd that I am addressing you as the Immediate Past President of this great Society. The year 2009 was an incredible experience but, more importantly, it was a year in which we all worked together to make a difference. We made a difference in education, community outreach and built scores of new relationships while attempting to measure outcomes. Together, we reached out to our sister societies, from around the country and the globe to begin to work more productively. We refined, reinforced, and reiterated our critical messages regarding the importance of science education, investing in long-term research, and bringing science back to its rightful place in this Nation. We renewed our focus and commitment to increasing diversity within our discipline and to better reflect the demographics of the public which we serve. Our membership numbers are more than 161,000; this is once again due in large part to your involvement, thank you. It is true, 2009 was a very successful year but our work is not yet complete. In fact, we have only just begun. So, as we begin 2010, I once again look to you, the representatives of our membership, to help our great Society. Our members need you to not only serve as the vital conduit between the Society and membership but also as proactive advocates. Advocates who are helping the Society continue on its successful trajectory while we explore new ways to meet our membership’s needs, while at the same time fulfilling our Congressional Charter and vision. Please join me and become a Chemistry Ambassador – one of the many public faces of chemistry. The Board-Presidential Task Force on Education, chaired by Professor Richard Zare, presented their recommendations to the Board at the Fall National Meeting in Washington, DC. The task force was later decommissioned with gratitude from the Board for the work they had done. A working group was formed to implement the recommendations of the task force, with Professor Zare serving as the chair. An important and exciting pilot program will be implemented during 2010 as a result. A Presidential Task Force on Diversity chaired by Professor Jeanne Pemberton was created in 2009 based on reports from workshops on increasing participating of African American, Native American, and Hispanic undergraduate students in chemistry. This group has been extremely active and will be presenting their recommendations to the Board during the Spring Meeting in San Francisco. President Francisco will assume responsibility for this task force, with my support, allowing the group to retain their presidential task force status. Both President Francisco and I are eagerly awaiting the final report from this distinguished group. Although the economy is improving, it is likely that we may still have members who will find themselves displaced from the workforce as the chemical enterprise reestablishes itself. I would like to ask each of you on Council to remind your local sections of the tools and resources that can be found at www.acs.org/careers. Members who have been recently displaced from the job market may qualify for ACS dues suspension, two year maximum, while they seek employment. They can also post a resume and hone new skills by participating in one or more of the ACS Leadership Development courses. Career consultants, help with interviewing skills, and resume preparation, are also available. I would like to thank Drs. Bruce Bursten and Judy Benham for their counsel and friendship during our time together. Their contributions have been significant and they will be missed by their friends on the Board. Friends, I would be remiss if I did not say, I am proud to be a chemist – improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Please, let’s continue to work together and make a difference! Thomas H. Lane 3/10

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REPORT OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS My first report for 2010 begins with several thanks. First, I would like to thank Dr. Judith L. Benham for providing leadership to the Society and the Board of Directors through the past three challenging and productive years. We appreciate her emphasis on innovation and strategic thinking; her business acumen; and her efforts in guiding the Society to develop a solid, working ACS Strategic Plan. The Board also commends her leadership of the Board’s efforts, in concert with the Council and staff, to address key issues required to stabilize the Society's finances and position us to remain the pre-eminent organization serving chemistry and working to improve people's lives. We are grateful to Judy for her wisdom and commitment. Next, I would like to thank my fellow Board members for their expression of trust in electing me Chair. It is an honor to lead a Board composed of such dedicated individuals who bring wide experience and knowledge, diverse strengths, new ideas and great energy to serve the Society. We share a passion to strengthen the Society, serve our members, advance our profession, and enhance public perception of chemistry. A primary duty of the Board is fiduciary, and we shall continue to work on contingency planning and strengthening the Society’s financial position. As you are all aware, 2009 was a challenging year, and we took a number of steps to ensure the financial sustainability of the Society. More details regarding these steps and our current financial status are provided in the reports from B&F and from Madeleine Jacobs. I won’t repeat those here, but I would like to express my appreciation to the staff and the Board who took responsible and sometimes difficult actions for our financial health. I also thank you, my fellow Councilors, for your dedication and hard work on behalf of the Society. In 2010, I want to strengthen communication and cooperation between the Board and Council. I ask your help in strengthening communication and transparency across committees and with our members, and in a renewed effort for public outreach and education. Recent Board Activities In December the Board approved the ACS Strategic Plan for 2010 and Beyond, which is posted on the website. This plan will look familiar to you. There’s a reason for that – the six major goals of the previous plan were developed with input from thousands of members and extensive discussion by Council and Board committees and by staff. Our goals have not changed; what will be new this year are the actions needed to support the goals. Please review the activities of your local section, division and committees to see how your plans for 2010 align with the Strategic Plan. I also invite you to share any suggestions you have for changes to the plan, either in content or in wording, to help make it a live and working tool. At the Board orientation for new members and the kick-off teleconference in late January, Board members reviewed Board regulations, operating principles, and committee responsibilities. We also worked on strategic priorities for 2010. The ACS Leadership Institute also took place in late January. It was a remarkable gathering of more than 275 volunteer leaders from all segments of the Society: Board, Council, committees, local sections, divisions, younger chemists, and students, as well as ACS staff. It was great to see the enthusiasm and dedication of these volunteers, to share conversations with them and hear their ideas. As well as attending tracks designed for each group, attendees had the opportunity to attend Leadership Development courses. Many of these courses are available online, and can also be brought in to local sections. Details can be found at www.acs.org/education.

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I look forward to working with you in the coming year on the myriad of challenges and opportunities ahead. Among the opportunities available to all members is to become a Chemistry Ambassador. I urge you to do so, if you haven’t already, and make use of the tools, ideas, and collaborations available for effectively communicating the value of chemistry. You can sign up at the exhibition or online. Another exciting opportunity for this year is to prepare for the International Year of Chemistry in 2011. Thank you again for all you do as ACS leaders. Please don’t hesitate to send me your comments, concerns and ideas at [email protected].

Bonnie A. Charpentier

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MINUTES REGULAR SESSION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

WASHINGTON, DC August 16, 2009

The Board of Directors of the American Chemical Society met in Washington, DC on August 16, 2009, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Judith L. Benham, Chair, presided. Other Directors present for all or part of the meeting were: Eric C. Bigham, Bruce E. Bursten, William F. Carroll, Jr., Dennis Chamot, Bonnie A. Charpentier, Pat N. Confalone, Joseph S. Francisco, Janan M. Hayes, Madeleine Jacobs, Valerie J. Kuck, Thomas H. Lane, Anne T. O’Brien, Diane G. Schmidt, Kent J. Voorhees, and Marinda Li Wu. Present by invitation for all or part of the meeting were: Pamela J. Ayre, Rudy M. Baum, Brian A. Bernstein, Brian D. Crawford, Denise L. Creech, Yvonne D. Curry, Choon H. Do, David Garner, Thomas R. Gilbert, Eusebio Juaristi, John C. Katz, Mary Kirchhoff, Wolfram Koch, Martha K. Lester, Flint H. Lewis, Robert J. Massie, Les W. McQuire, Luis Oro, Ivanka Popovic, Linda R. Raber, Robert H. Rich, Glenn S. Ruskin, Ronald E. Siatkowski, David T. Smorodin, John R. Sullivan, Frank E. Walworth, and Marleen G. Weidner. Numerous observers were present at various times during the meeting. Report from Executive Session Judith L. Benham, Chair, opened the meeting with a summary of the key Board actions and discussion points from its executive session, August 14-16. She reported that the Board agreed to: • approve Society nominees for the 2010 Perkin Medal and the Alan T. Waterman Award; • designate the “Dip-and-read Tests for Blood and Urine Glucose” (work of Al and Helen Free) as a

National Historic Chemical Landmark; • approve a new healthcare policy statement; • accept with minor revisions the key terms contained in a draft Memorandum of Understanding

between the ACS and the Royal Society of Chemistry; • include a new program funding request for the ACS Science Coaches and a reauthorization request of

the ACS Green Chemistry Institute ® in the 2010 budget; • receive a report from its Board-Presidential Task Force on Education, and its working group

monitoring the 2009 Plan for Continuous Improvement of Board Overall Effectiveness; • receive an update on the Society’s current financial position and the projected financial performance

for 2009; • receive a report on a draft dashboard with the goal of continuing this discussion at the December

meeting; • receive a report from the Executive Director/CEO’s direct reports on the following items: the

activities of the Publications Division, Chemical Abstracts Service, and the Society’s General Counsel (including the Leadscope litigation);

• approve the reappointment of three journal editors; • approve several actions related to compensation for the Society’s executive staff; • receive a briefing on the Board Chair’s recent meeting with IUPAC leaders and plans for the

International Year of Chemistry – 2011; and • receive a report from the President of the Royal Society of Chemistry. INFORMATION ITEMS

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of ITEM V, D(1) Chair’s Report Dr. Benham introduced international dignitaries Luis Oro, President, European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuCheMS); Wolfram Koch, Executive Director, German Chemical Society; Choon H. Do, President, Korean Chemical Society (KCS); Eusebio Juaristi, President, Mexican Chemical Society; David Garner, President, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC); and Ivanka Popovic, President, Serbian Chemical Society. Each dignitary offered brief remarks. Dr. Oro began his remarks with an overview of the founding and charge of EuCheMS. He said that the European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences was legally established in 2006, taking over the role and responsibilities of the Federation of European Chemical Societies and Professional Institutions. He added that EuCheMS draws its expertise and advice from the 150,000 chemical scientists belonging to 50 member societies in more than 35 European countries who work in academia, industry, and government. Dr. Oro says that EuCheMS looks forward to further strengthening its cooperation with ACS. He stated that EuCheMS plans to support the International Year of Chemistry - 2011 (IYC 2011) by providing a forum for effective communication, encouraging collaborative activity, promoting high educational and ethical standards, supporting young scientists, disseminating chemical knowledge, and offering science-based expertise and advice to European institutions. Professor Koch said that he was very pleased to be at the Society’s 238th national meeting and that he appreciated the opportunity to address the Board of Directors. Professor Koch briefly reviewed his Society’s collaborative activities with ACS such as the Younger Chemists exchange program with the Northeastern local section; the Transatlantic Frontiers of Chemistry symposium; and collaborations with symposia held in Malta. Dr. Koch described the CS3 project which includes several societies who seek solutions through chemistry. He reported that the German Chemical Society is looking forward to IYC 2011 and has already begun coordinating groups throughout its organization, and is also working with industry to secure funding support. Professor Do reported that the Korean Chemical Society was established in 1946 and currently has approximately 6,300 members. He added that KCS publishes four journals and actively collaborates with eight international organizations. Professor Do says that plans for IYC 2011 are well underway, and then briefly described the 2006 International Year of Chemistry in Korea. He said that plans for IYC 2011 include a focus on chemical industries to share the news of this special event, cooperation with IUPAC, and the development of a website. Dr. Juaristi brought greetings from the Mexican Chemical Society and stated that his organization looks forward to joint projects with the ACS. He spoke to future activities with the North American Chemical Congress and plans for a symposium on energy promoting the 2011 International Year of Chemistry. Dr. Juaristi expressed appreciation for the inclusion of Mexican graduate chemistry programs in the Society’s graduate school directory. In his closing remarks, Dr. Juaristi announced that his organization is working on a special issue of the Journal of the Mexican Chemical Society, to be dedicated to the contributions of former ACS President and Professor Ernest Eliel. Dr. Garner focused his comments exclusively on plans for the International Year of Chemistry – 2011. He said that the RSC will lead the UK celebrations of Marie Curie’s life and scientific achievements with colleagues in other countries, notably France and Poland. He added that the RSC also looks forward to leading celebrations of the achievements of Ernest Rutherford and seeks international partners. Dr. Garner described several possible opportunities for joint events, such as the RSC- Chinese Chemical Society’s “Charm of Chemistry” lectures to Chemistry Olympiad contestants; the RSC- ACS highlight of the work of notable scientists who were active in both the US and UK; and the RSC-German Chemical Society’s recognition of the achievements of German chemists, such as August Wilhelm von Hofmann, with a landmark plaque. Dr. Garner mentioned other possible events and venues and concluded his remarks by sharing that 2011 presents a great opportunity to highlight the nature, beauty, and relevance - both economic and environmental - of chemistry to the modern world. 3/10

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of ITEM V, D(1) Chair’s Report Dr. Popovic reported that the Serbian Chemical Society was founded in 1897 in Belgrade, and that its goal is to inform and educate the professional and general public about new knowledge in the chemical sciences and technology. She added that its activities include national meetings, seminars for teachers, organization of chemistry competitions at the primary and secondary level (together with the Ministry of Education), education of primary school students on recycling and sustainable development, and more. Dr. Popovic reported that plans are well underway for the Serbian Chemical Society’s contribution to the International Year of Chemistry - 2011. She said that Serbian Chemical Society is the local organizer of the EURO Analysis XVI – European Congress on Analytical Chemistry Congress Center (“SAVA”), to take place in Belgrade in September 2011.

Reports of Officers

Chair Judith L. Benham said that this is her final report in a regular session of the Board of Directors and expressed her appreciation for the privilege to have served as chair with a superb group of dedicated colleagues for the past three years. She then described several significant areas of progress as follows: development of a robust strategic plan; engagement of the entire Society in initiatives on sustainability; enhanced Board emphasis on policy dimensions for ACS; a strengthened international profile of ACS; a strengthening of the Board’s relationship with the ACS Council; and the creation of the Board-Presidential Task Force on Education. Dr. Benham reported that the status of ACS finances is strong. She added that the Society’s overall financial position has strengthened since 2008 year end due to a combination of contingency plan actions and cost containment initiatives implemented in the first half of the year, favorable operating performance, and a significant improvement in the capital market environment. Dr. Benham then commented on the Leadscope case, updating the Board on recent actions and efforts to keep the Society informed on the appeal process. She concluded her report by noting that ACS is a vast undertaking that requires the efforts of many people. Dr. Benham thanked the membership and staff and added that everyone’s hard work guarantees that the ACS can continue to be the world’s leading scientific society, serving the needs of our members, science, and society. President Thomas H. Lane reported that he has been busy in a number of areas over his presidential year. He stated that one of his goals was to broaden the participation of underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences and that he has sought opportunities to work with the leadership of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE), the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) to accomplish this goal.

Dr. Lane also highlighted his international visits where he addressed the Canadian Society for Chemistry national meeting in Ontario, the Royal Society of Chemistry in London, the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology in Montreal, and the IUPAC Assembly in Scotland. His pictorial presentation included his participation at the Green Chemistry Summer School, as well as local section and regional meetings. Dr. Lane concluded his report by reminding his colleagues of presidential events at the fall meeting and encouraged them to include these activities on their schedules. President-Elect Joseph S. Francisco stated that he is looking forward to 2010 and will continue promoting plans for his presidential year throughout the fall. Dr. Francisco said that his presidential task force on implementing the Committee on Professional Training’s Diversity Reports has adopted as its charge the following: “to move the ACS into a leadership role in promoting the education, professional development, and inclusion and equity of present and future generations of chemical professionals that reflect the diversity of America.” 3/10 (over)

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Dr. Francisco announced the appointment of an ACS international center working group. He described the international center as a mechanism to encourage US talent to go abroad to engage in international research experiences, learn about innovation in the chemical enterprise, and transfer the knowledge into the US marketplace. Dr. Francisco reported that the program for the 2010 spring meeting in San Francisco is set and that plans for the 2010 fall meeting will include a symposium on excellence and rigor in undergraduate chemistry education from a global perspective. Immediate Past President Bruce E. Bursten said that he was deeply privileged to have had the opportunity to serve in the Presidential Succession. He added that his time on the Board has been one of great change in the nation, the world, and ACS. Dr. Bursten noted that these changes include a strong strategic plan, a focus on sustainability and energy, emphasis on global partnerships, and significant changes in operation. He stated that the Board has become more nimble, and he encouraged his colleagues to continue looking for ways to improve its effectiveness. Dr. Bursten expressed his appreciation to the Board for its support of the Fellows Program, which honored its first class at the Washington meeting. He also shared his pride in the outcomes of the Board-Presidential Task Force on Education. Dr. Bursten concluded his remarks by acknowledging the Board Chair. He noted that his term on the Board coincided with her term as Chair, and he thanked Dr. Benham for her devotion to the Society and strong leadership. Executive Director and CEO Madeleine Jacobs began her report by thanking the Board members for their support and particularly the Chair for her leadership. She then introduced a presentation on communicating the value of chemistry.

Communicating the Value of Chemistry

John C. Katz, Director of Communities in the Membership and Scientific Advancement Division, updated the Board on the ACS Network and online dissemination of meeting content. He said that this activity directly supports the Society Strategic Plan, specifically Goals 1 and 2. Mr. Katz stated that the ACS Network is envisioned as the one “must belong” professional network for ACS members and other chemistry-related practitioners. He added that President Lane is using the Network to increase membership. Mr. Katz reported that the network currently has more than 19,000 members, with a goal of 25,000 by year end. Glenn Ruskin, Director of the ACS Office of Public Affairs, transitioned into communication topics and addressed the Chemistry Ambassadors Outreach Program, aggressive media outreach to print and electronic outlets, and the 2008 e-annual report & 2009 member resource guide ACS – Now More Than Ever. Mr. Ruskin reported that the Chemistry Ambassadors Program is designed to help ACS members to speak comfortably, confidently, and compellingly about chemistry. He outlined what it takes to become a Chemistry Ambassador and invited the Board and others to go to www.acs.org/chemistryambassadors to secure additional information. Next, Mr. Ruskin described aggressive media outreach to print and electronic outlets through three distinctive operations: scouting, pitching and capture or measurement. He said that the Society’s annual report has gone entirely electronic, and that it is now much more than an annual report. Mr. Ruskin described the new member resource guide ACS Now More Than Ever as placing all programs, services, products and offerings in a convenient place for members.

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advance as the world’s largest scientific society and its achieve its mission. Dr. Benham then recognized members of the Board Oversight Group on Leadership Development for their outstanding service. BOG leaders included co-chairs Eric Bigham and Carol Duane; Larry Krannich, chair of the skills development team, and Les McQuire, chair of the pipeline implementation team; members – Bob Coraor, Maureen Chan, Richard Cobb, Peter Dorhout, Vicki Finkenstadt, Joseph Francisco, Michelle Francl, Jan Hayes, Sharon Haynie, Paul Jones, Rama Konduri, Tom Lenk, Stanley Pine, Marquita Qualls, Jason Ritchie, Barbara Sawrey, Frankie Wood-Black; and ACS staff Latrease Garrison, Dave Harwell, and Martha Lester. OPEN FORUM Dr. Benham announced that the Board of Directors had put on its agenda an open forum as an opportunity for meeting attendees, particularly members, to ask questions, share concerns, and/or provide input on Society activities. Comments ranged from safety in chemistry laboratories, the Chemistry Ambassador Program, and the Fellows Program, to plans for a symposium in honor of recently deceased Councilor Jack Stocker.

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REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Last year was arguably the most challenging year ACS has faced in its 134-year history. The recession, which began in late 2007, took its toll throughout the chemistry enterprise and on ACS itself throughout 2009. And yet, ACS members, governance, and staff can take pride in the partnership that significantly advanced the ACS vision, mission, and goals. Selected highlights of these accomplishments, organized around the six goals in the ACS Strategic Plan, may be found at www.acs.org/2009highlights. What is remarkable is that we were able to achieve so much at a time of considerable distress in the economy and for our members. Councilors; members of ACS committees, divisions, and local sections; other members; and staff worked especially hard to ensure that we delivered high-quality programs, products, and services to all ACS members and the wider chemistry enterprise as cost-effectively as possible. I think about the record number of abstracts—some 12,000—that were submitted for technical talks, posters, and other presentations at this meeting as just one important indicator of the health of the American Chemical Society and the desire of the chemistry enterprise to be part of what we have to offer. Another indicator of ACS’s value to the profession is the increase in membership we experienced in 2009, at a time when many organizations were losing members due to the economic downturn. We ended 2009 with well over 161,000 members, which represents a meaningful increase over 2008 (154,000). ACS continues to provide essential value to its members in the form of new and innovative programs, products, and services. For example, at our spring meeting in Salt Lake City in 2009, we began recording some of the presentations, with the appropriate permissions of the presenters, and posting that content online for members who could not attend the meeting or who attended the meeting but couldn’t make it to the presentation. At this meeting, we will be recording around 300 presentations. This new program has been well received by members, who now see it as an important benefit of membership. ACS also has many current programs to help members in these turbulent and fast-changing times, including a number of career services. These services can be found at www.acs.org/careers, In addition, at this meeting—as at all ACS national meetings—we have a Career Fair that gives members an opportunity to interview with employers and offers workshops on career-related topics. Another example of our value to the chemistry enterprise is in providing information tools and resources. SciFinder continues to be the must-have research tool for thousands of scientists around the world. In the area of publications, ACS has already launched two new journals this year—ACS Neuroscience and the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters—and is co-publishing the Journal of Chemical Education with the Division of Chemical Education. Please make time in your schedule in San Francisco to visit the Exposition at the Moscone Center in San Francisco to learn about the latest additions to SciFinder (Booth 1016), our new publications (Booth 717), and other new initiatives. Later this spring, we will be introducing a “refreshed” www.acs.org, and you are invited to test out some of the new features at Booth 724 in the Exposition. Also at the Exposition, you can learn more about the International Year of Chemistry 2011 (Booth 1124), which provides ACS and its members with an ideal opportunity to communicate the value of chemistry to a larger audience. The new ACS Chemistry Ambassadors program (Booth 716) - described at www.acs.org/chemistryambassadors - gives members all the tools they need to become effective spokespersons for chemistry. ACS’s vision, “Improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry,” is enabled by its financial sustainability. As I reported to you in the December Councilor Bulletin, ACS ended the year with a net contribution from operations that was significantly favorable to the 2009 Approved Budget of $10.7 million. Although revenues fell short by almost $20 million, ACS reduced expenses by more than $22 million from the Approved Budget. We achieved these results through a strategic reduction-in-force, a hiring freeze in Society Programs and Administrative units, cuts in discretionary spending, curtailments in the Society’s postretirement benefit plans, a re-negotiation of vendor contracts, and the implementation of business process 3/10

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of ITEM V, E Executive Director’s Report changes that resulted in operating efficiencies. In addition to the contingency plan actions and expense management initiatives, the ACS Board engaged in extensive discussions on how to optimize the allocation of limited resources to provide the best value to members, the profession, and the public. As a result of those discussions, the Board redeployed $1.1 million from lower priority programs to higher priority programs in education and information dissemination. The Society’s financial performance represents a noteworthy accomplishment, as the majority of our sister scientific and engineering societies expected to end 2009 in a deficit or break-even mode. The Society Committee on Budget and Finance will present audited results in San Francisco. This year will continue to be challenging, but we are excited about several initiatives. For example, ACS will mark the 15th anniversary of the ACS Scholars Program in 2010. This program awards renewable scholarships of up to $5,000 to gifted underrepresented minority students who are majoring in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields. Since the program’s inception, $12.2 million in scholarships have been awarded to 1,900 students. More than 900 students have graduated with bachelor’s degrees in a chemical science, and more than 60 ACS Scholars have earned Ph.D.s in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related discipline. The generosity of companies, foundations, and individuals, as well as ACS local sections, has been instrumental in the program’s success. I hope you will join me in making a contribution to this appeal or work with your employer to make a donation or a matching gift. For more information, contact Kathy Fleming in the ACS Development Office at [email protected]. As always, I look forward to hearing from you at [email protected] and seeing you in San Francisco.

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REPORT OF THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR PUBLISHING TO ACS COUNCIL

The following is a summary of the July and November 2009 meetings

of the Governing Board for Publishing. CAS Topics At the past two Governing Board meetings, CAS management focused on the challenges of managing in the economic downturn, as well as presenting its Strategic Plan and Budget for 2010-2013. CAS Financial Performance For 2009, CAS reported that the year was continuing to unfold as projected, namely with slower growth than in past years but with expense controls and strategic efficiency initiatives more than compensating. CAS projected to meet or exceed its 2009 net contribution Budget, which represents an increase over the record results in 2008. CAS’s 2009 projections also reflected a substantial continued reinvestment in operations. 2009 represents another year of record additions to the CAS databases. (In September, CAS announced that the Registry had reached the 50 millionth recorded substance.) One key area of investment in operations is a program to update editorial processing technology to meet the trend to electronic journal input. CAS is investing in new hardware and software to fully integrate the increasingly prevalent electronic journal feeds from the world’s chemical information journal publishers. This project will be operational in 2010, following planning and prototype development in 2009. Strategic Plan The CAS Strategic Plan was also presented and discussed at length. The market and competitive environment was examined and CAS management proposed a strategy calling, in particular, for more rapid evolution of its major delivery platforms. Dedicated development teams are ensuring that SciFinder and STN offer features and performance characteristics calibrated to user needs and complementing the continued content leadership from CAS’s comprehensive chemical information databases. One key aspect of the plan is the shift to multiple software releases within each year, in contrast to the annual releases of past years, now that SciFinder has been made available in a Web version. The Strategic Plan forecasts a period of low overall revenue growth, in light especially of the discontinuance of print CA at the end of 2009. The 2010 Budget calls for a modest increase in the net contribution in dollar terms over 2009. The CAS Strategic Plan and the Budget for 2010 were approved unanimously by the Governing Board for Publishing. Other CAS executives also updated the Governing Board on global market conditions, indicating where sales are growing and which areas are most challenging. Management focused in particular on the unusually large number of mergers impacting some of CAS’s largest customers, under circumstances that will almost certainly see cost reductions by the merged organizations and lower expenditures on CAS products and services. Other presentations highlighted (i) major technology initiatives underway at CAS to support the Strategic Plan, (ii) initiatives designed to protect CAS resources from piracy and hacking, and (iii) strategies and activities for obtaining chemical information content for CAS databases. 3/10 (over)

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of ITEM V, E(1) Executive Director’s Report Publications Division Topics Publications Division management provided an overview of the Division’s operational and financial highlights for 2009 and provided context for the topics and presentations on the meeting agenda. The presentation included a summary of trends underlying the Division’s anticipated performance against financial targets for 2009 and the strategic plan period 2010–2012; status updates for new products introduced in 2009 and under development for 2010; investments being made in support of peer review and publishing technology infrastructure; as well as current legislative activities related to open access publishing issues and copyright, and ACS’s advocacy efforts and own experimentation in that regard. Publications Division Financial Performance For 2009, the Division anticipates that it will meet or exceed its budget for Net Contribution. Division revenue growth is anticipated to be essentially flat with 2008 performance, owing to both a revenue shortfall in the Journals Program and a pronounced decline in C&EN display and classified advertising, attributable to the economic downturn affecting the chemistry marketplace worldwide. Revenue growth for the Journals Publishing Program will fall short of target due to accelerated cancellation of print journal subscriptions as customers migrate to electronic-only access. Because of contingency expense reductions undertaken at the outset of the year, the Journals Program will meet budgeted Net Contribution. Strategic Plan Publications management presented the Division’s strategic plan for the period 2010–2012, which included for reference an updated strategic plan for C&EN for the period 2009–2014, and a strategic plan for the expansion of Letters journals, both as reviewed and approved previously by the Governing Board. The plan identifies core strategies and action plans that address key issues and trends in the marketplace for scientific information, and that relate to the vision and mission of the Publications Division, and the strategic objectives of the Society. The Publications Division’s Strategic Plan and the Budget for 2010 were approved unanimously by the Governing Board for Publishing. Other The Division provided an interim report on the results of the Just Accepted Manuscripts pilot study designed to evaluate the impact of the immediate web posting of unedited author manuscripts after peer review and editorial acceptance. Early results demonstrate a high level of author demand as well as satisfaction with the service. The Governing Board approved the launch of two new peer reviewed publications. ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters will launch in 2010. Madeleine Jacobs, Chair 3/10

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REPORT OF THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE ACS GREEN CHEMISTRY INSTITUTE® TO ACS COUNCIL

The ACS GCI completed a very productive 2009. Highlights are as follows:

• The 13th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference was very successful with a 10% increase in attendance at a time when most conferences were reporting double digit drops. The event was highlighted by keynote speakers Jean-Michel Cousteau of the Ocean Futures Society and Dr. Len Sauers of P&G. The conference benefited from significant press coverage as a resulting of working closely with OPA and the Communications Team. The conference was held at the LEED-certified Marriott Conference Center at the University of Maryland and resulted in a savings of greater than 60% over 2008. The 2010 conference is scheduled for Washington, D.C. More information about the conference is on the ACS GCI website or by visiting www.gcande.org.

• Efforts on the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) greener chemical products and processes standard initiative are making good progress. More than 50 stakeholders, representing a broad cross section from industry, government, academia, and end users, are actively engaged in the process. Current plans include launching the standard in the second half of 2010.

• Working in partnership with the ACS Development Office, ACS GCI brought in external funding of $929.9K, in addition to a one time endowment gift of $200,000 from the Ciba Foundation. ACS GCI received a one-time gift of $81,000 from C&EN as a result of transition to digital subscriptions in North America. We are grateful to staff in the Publications Division including Chemical & Engineering News for this creative commitment to the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®.

• The ACS GCI is building a portfolio of self-funded industry roundtables and modeled after the highly successful Pharmaceutical Roundtable. The ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable saw the addition of five new members in 2009: Roche, Codexis, DSM Pharmaceutical Products, Dr. Reddy’s and Novartis. Abbott Laboratories joined effective January 2010. However, two members were lost to corporate take-over activity: Wyeth and Shering-Plough. Through 2009, the Roundtable funded five research grants for a total of $650,000. Finally, the Roundtable met with National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health, in February. As a result of that meeting, NIGMS incorporated Roundtable supported language in the development of a Challenge Grant focusing on overcoming specific scientific and technological challenges including green chemistry. The NIGMS Challenge Grant in green chemistry was awarded to Shannon S. Stahl of the University of Wisconsin-Madison ($747,166) to use innovative approaches in chemistry and engineering to enable more environmentally friendly methods for developing and producing pharmaceuticals.

• The Formulators Roundtable was officially launched in 2009 with then members including: Amway, Zep, Bissel, SC Johnson & Son, Johnson Diversey, Seventh Generation, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Clorox, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Rug Doctor. In addition, exploratory meetings were held and the next roundtable initiative to launch in 2010 will be the Chemical Manufacturers Roundtable. The first exploratory meeting for an Agricultural Chemicals Roundtable will take place in the first half of 2010.

• The Governing Board approved the ACS GCI Business Plan. The Governing Board will meet in January to conduct a robust review of the strategic and business plans for the ACS GCI.

• We are pleased to welcome Dr. Julie Zimmerman of Yale University to the Governing Board. Dr. Zimmerman’s role will enhance our focus on the chemical engineering aspects of green chemistry. We are also pleased to report that our colleagues Dr. Berkeley Cue and Dr. Jim Hutchison have agreed to serve for another term. Finally, it is with pleasure that we announce that Dr. Anne T. O’Brien, Dr. Martyn Poliakoff, and Dr. Nina McClelland have agreed to serve as consultants to the Governing Board. Dr. Martin Abraham continues to serve as liaison between the Committee in Environmental Improvement and the ACS GCI Governing Board.

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• The Institute conducted the first survey of International Chapters and also of attendees of previous

Green Chemistry Summer Schools and workshops with excellent feedback.

The decision to bring the ACS Green Chemistry Institute into the Society in 2001 was prescient given the global developments over the past decade. The ACS Board of Directors has reinforced this position by elevating sustainability to a level one challenge for the Society.

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COUNCIL POLICY COMMITTEE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Washington, D.C. August 18, 2009

The Council Policy Committee (CPC) of the American Chemical Society met in Washington, D.C., on August 18, 2009, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Chair Thomas H. Lane presided. Other voting members present were: R. Gerald Bass, Martha L. Casey, M. Elizabeth Derrick, Ray A. Dickie, Joseph S. Francisco, Thomas R. Gilbert, Madeleine Jacobs, Bonnie Lawlor, Mamie W. Moy, Mary Virginia Orna, Dorothy J. Phillips, Yorke E. Rhodes, Kathleen M. Schulz, and Eleanor D. Siebert. Flint H. Lewis served as Secretary. The following chairs of Society, Elected, and Standing Committees of the Council, all non-voting members of the Council Policy Committee, attended all or portions of the meeting: Bryan Balazs, Frank D. Blum, Dennis Chamot, D. Richard Cobb, Alan M. Ehrlich, Martin L. Gorbaty, Willem R. Leenstra, and Les W. McQuire. Present by invitation for all or part of the meeting were: Judith L. Benham, Yvonne Curry, and Peter K. Dorhout. Several Councilors, ACS staff, and others were present as observers at various times during the meeting. Approval of Minutes 1. VOTED to approve, as distributed, the minutes of the March 24, 2009, meeting of the committee. Reports of Committee Chairs and Society Officers The Council Policy Committee divided into three subgroups for the purpose of reviewing the proposed oral reports to Council of officers and committee chairs. The subgroups met from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.; Thomas H. Lane, M. Elizabeth Derrick, and Joseph S. Francisco served as chairs for the subgroups. Upon reconvening at 9:30 a.m., the committee received reports from the chairs of the subgroups, with the reports emphasizing items for which Council action would be required on August 19. In the subgroups, reports were presented by the officers and by the chairs of the Elected Committees on Committees (ConC) and on Nominations and Elections; the Society Committees on Budget and Finance and on Education; the Standing Committees on Constitution and Bylaws, Divisional Activities, Economic and Professional Affairs, Local Section Activities, Meetings and Expositions, and on Membership Affairs; the Joint Board-Council Committees on Chemical Abstracts Service, Chemists with Disabilities, Chemical Safety, Community Activities, Environmental Improvement, International Activities, Minority Affairs, Patents and Related Matters, Professional Training, Public Relations and Communications, Science, Women Chemists, and Younger Chemists; and the Council Other Committees on Analytical Reagents; Nomenclature, Terminology and Symbols; and Project SEED; including reports on progress and recommendations resulting from their work during the past half-year and their sessions held in Washington, D.C. prior to the CPC meeting. By individual actions, CPC concurred in certain recommendations to be made to Council by the committees. These appear below and, as appropriate, in the record of the August 19, Council meeting. 2. VOTED that Council Policy Committee concur with the Committee on Committees’ recommendation that the Committees on Chemical Safety, Minority Affairs, Chemical Abstracts Service, Technician Affairs, and Analytical Reagents be continued. 3/10 (over)

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of ITEM VI, A(1) CPC Minutes 3. VOTED that the Council Policy Committee authorize the use at Council of projected graphics and/or distributed materials as part of the reports of the Committees on Chemical Safety, Constitution and Bylaws, Divisional Activities, Nominations and Elections (including the use of clickers for Council votes), and Public Relations and Communications. 4. VOTED that the Council Policy Committee concur with the Committee on Divisional Activities recommendation that Council approve the dissolution of the Chemical Technicians Division. 5. VOTED that the Council Policy Committee authorize the use at Council of projected graphics and/or distributed materials as part of the reports of the Chair of the Board of Directors, and the Committees on Budget and Finance, Community Activities, Economic and Professional Affairs, Environmental Improvement, and Local Sections Activities. 6. VOTED that the Council Policy Committee authorize the availability at a table in the Council meeting room of a petition for Councilor signatures supporting issuance of a US postage stamp commemorating 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry. 7. VOTED that the Council Policy Committee authorize the availability at a table in the Council meeting room of materials from the Committee on Chemists with Disabilities. 8. VOTED that the Council Policy Committee authorize the use at Council of projected graphics and/or distributed materials as part of the reports of the Committee on Analytical Reagents; the Committee on Meetings and Exposition; the Committee on Nomenclature, Terminology and Symbols; and the Committee on Younger Chemists. 9. VOTED that the Council Policy Committee authorize the use at Council of projected graphics and/or distributed materials as part of the report of the Executive Director/CEO. Report of the Council Policy Committee Vice Chair Vice Chair Thomas R. Gilbert said that the bulk of the issues he would cover as part of his Vice Chair’s report − including the New Councilor group on the ACS Network and ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and reduce the demand on volunteer time at national meetings, would be covered in his report as chair of the Subcommittee on Long-Range Planning. Reports of Subcommittees and Task Forces Report of the Subcommittee on Long-Range Planning Subcommittee chair Thomas R. Gilbert reported that an online group focused on new Councilors and Alternate Councilors was created on the ACS Network as a follow-on to the new and expanded Councilor orientation session. He also said that feedback from Council-committees had been sought by the subcommittee on ways the committees can be more effective and time-efficient, including making greater use of on-line technologies for committee meetings prior to the start of the National Meetings and/or shortening the duration of on-site governance activities. He concluded by noting that the subcommittee is making use of feedback received from participants in the expanded New Councilor Orientation to plan next year’s orientation, and that handheld voting devices will be used again at upcoming Council meetings. 3/10

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Report of the Subcommittee on Constitution and Bylaws Subcommittee chair M. Elizabeth Derrick described the two petitions to amend the governing documents that were on the Council agenda for potential action – one seeking consideration by Council through an urgent action vote, the other up for Council action but likely to be postponed if the urgent action petition is adopted. She described the parliamentary procedures that are likely to be used under the various scenarios by which one or both petitions could be pending before Council. She reported that her subcommittee was recommending that the Council Policy Committee take no position on the issue of urgent action or on the two petitions. 10. VOTED that the Council Policy Committee concur with the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws’ recommendations that Council approve revisions to the charter bylaws for divisions in probationary status, new international chemical science chapters, and new local sections. Dr. Derrick also reported that the subcommittee had discussed the need for changes to CPC’s Policy for Reports to Council, and possibly to the bylaws, to change the way committees deliver their report to Council. Several options were discussed by the committee, including the possibility of having committees report orally on only a few key items. 11. VOTED that the Council Policy Committee establishes a subcommittee to review CPC’s policy on committee reports to Council. Dr. Lane asked Dr. Derrick to chair the subcommittee and appointed CPC members Dickie, Gilbert, Phillips, Rhodes, and Siebert as the other subcommittee members. Schedule of Business Sessions The following schedule of activities at the spring 2010 National Meeting is the result of previous authorization by the Council Policy Committee: Board of Directors: Sunday, March 21 Council Policy Committee: Tuesday, March 23 Council: Wednesday, March 24

Society Committees: executive and open sessions to be set by each body, provided that at least one executive session be set prior to the Board of Directors meeting, and at least one open session be set prior to the Council meeting if the committee agenda contains any issue to be voted upon at the Council meeting.

Standing Committees of the Council: executive and open sessions to be set by each committee,

with the concurrence of the Committee on Committees, provided that at least one executive session be set no later than Tuesday morning, and at least one open session be set prior to the Council meeting if the committee agenda contains any issue to be voted upon at the Council meeting.

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of ITEM VI, A(1) CPC Minutes Old Business Frank Blum, chair of the Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E), announced that N&E will begin escorting nominees for President-elect out of the Council meeting after their speeches are made, but before the results of the vote are announced, to save those nominees who are not selected by Council as candidates from embarrassment. New Business The committee discussed a request posed to it by past ACS presidents Attila Pavlath and E. Ann Nalley to authorize the distribution at the Council meeting of a letter to C&EN by Dr. Nalley opposing the Petition on Election Timelines and Procedures 2009. Dr. Pavlath and Dr. Nalley explained to the committee that her letter, which was a rebuttal to a previous comment in C&EN by N&E chair Blum in support of the Petition, was printed in C&EN the day before. She said that C&EN failed to provide the usual disclaimer after the Blum comment, and that this omission left an implication that the comment represented the official ACS position on the petition. Most Councilors were at the national meeting by the time her letter was printed and wouldn’t see her rebuttal prior to the vote on the petition at the Council meeting tomorrow. The committee reviewed her letter and then engaged in an extended debate on the issue she presented and on the larger issue of whether ACS leaders or entities should be allowed to communicate to Councilors through C&EN comments or other written communications that advocate a position on petitions to amend the ACS governing documents. The committee reached consensus that this larger issue should be part of the charge of the newly created subcommittee, which will review CPC’s policy on committee reports to Council. 13. A motion from the floor to authorize the distribution to Council of a letter to C&EN by past president Nalley on the subject of the Petition on Election Timelines and Procedures 2009 FAILED. Open Forum During the Open Forum, CPC members continued their discussion of the issue of whether advocacy communications on issues pending before Council should be allowed outside the usual committee reporting processes. The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Flint H. Lewis Secretary 3/10

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DRAFT MINUTES

TELECONFERENCE SESSION COUNCIL POLICY COMMITTEE

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY December 10, 2009

The Council Policy Committee (CPC) of the American Chemical Society met via teleconference on December 10, 2009, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (EST). Chair Thomas H. Lane presided. Other voting members present were: R. Gerald Bass, M. Elizabeth Derrick, Ray A. Dickie, Joseph S. Francisco, Thomas R. Gilbert, Madeleine Jacobs, Bonnie Lawlor, Dorothy J. Phillips, Yorke E. Rhodes and Eleanor D. Siebert. Flint H. Lewis, served as Secretary. The following chairs and chair-elects of Society, Elected and Standing Committees of the Council, all non-voting members of the Council Policy Committee, were present for all or portions of the meeting: Bryan Balazs, Frank D. Blum, D. Richard Cobb, Kevin Edgar, Alan Ehrlich, Martin Gorbaty, Lynne Greenblatt, Wayne E. Jones, Lee Latimer, David Lohse, Les McQuire and William Oliver. Present by invitation were ACS staff Yvonne Curry and Robert Rich. CPC Task Force on Reports to Council The Chair called on CPC Vice Chair Thomas Gilbert who briefly highlighted the two agenda items for the committee’s consideration: a report from the Task Force on Reports to Council, and a report from the Subcommittee on Long Range Planning. Dr. Gilbert then asked task force chair M. Elizabeth Derrick to present the report from the Task Force on Reports to Council. Dr. Derrick said that the task force was asked to review current practices for oral and written reports to Council and to revise the CPC guidelines for reports to improve the efficiency of Council meetings and the effectiveness of the reports. The task force was also asked to consider guidelines for the content of published Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) Comments from committee chairs related to issues that are FOR ACTION at national meetings. 1. VOTED to approve the revised CPC Policy for Reports to Council as presented with one minor modification. 2. VOTED to approve the revised CPC Guidelines for Visual Presentations to Council with one minor modification. 3. VOTED to approve the CPC Policy on Comments by Committee Chairs. 4. VOTED that the CPC Policy on Comments by Committee Chairs be made available to C&EN for possible inclusion in the Comment invitation letter sent to committee chairs. The document will also be brought to the attention of Councilors and committees through a CPC column in the Councilor Bulletin and Committee News and as part of the training at the new chair training session. 5. VOTED that CPC request the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws to consider ways to create greater awareness among members of the 30 day opportunity for written comments from opponents to a petition, which is mandated by Article XVIII, 2, d of the Society’s Constitution. 3/10 (over)

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of ITEM VI, A(1) CPC Minutes CPC Subcommittee on Long Range Planning (LRP) Report Dr. Gilbert reported that the Subcommittee on Long Range Planning, acting in response to a number of suggestions from Councilors and committees, is reviewing the possibility of further discussions for moving the Council meeting one day earlier at national meetings. As part of the review, he presented a white paper that summarized the pros and cons of the change. 6. VOTED that CPC seek feedback (via a survey) on a proposal to discuss a possible move of the semi-annual Council meetings from Wednesdays to Tuesdays at ACS National Meetings. There being no further business, the teleconference was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Flint H. Lewis Secretary 3/10

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ITEM VI, B

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES

The Committee on Committees (ConC) submitted its final recommendations for 2010 committee chairs, members, associates, and consultant appointments for consideration by the President-Elect and the Chair of the Board of Directors. The committee appointment process was completed in early January 2010. The ConC Subcommittee on Leadership Development conducted its twelfth annual training session for new committee chairs and their staff liaisons in Ft. Worth, Texas, in late January 2010, as a component of the ACS Leadership Institute. Twelve new chairs, with their staff liaisons, attended. This training continues to receive favorable reviews from participants. At the San Francisco meeting, ConC, as the committee of primary substantive responsibility, will formally present the Petition on Admissions as an item for Council action. In the final report issued from the Summit on ACS Committee Structure (July 2007), ConC was asked to remove the Admissions Committee from the Bylaws and to transfer the functions of the Admissions Committee to the Council Standing Committee on Membership Affairs. This petition responds to those requests. ConC has voted to support the petition.

Councilors and other interested parties are invited to attend the committee’s open meeting on Monday, March 22, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. to offer their views on any topics on the agenda, and other matters of interest. ConC will receive reports and consider recommendations from its subcommittees or task forces on leadership development, industrial chemists pipeline, diversity, senior chemists task force, guidelines on subcommittees, and the ConC web page. ConC will receive reports and consider recommendations from the CPC-ConC task force on Non-Councilor Reimbursement, the Action Enablement Team, and performance review updates for the committees on Science, Publications, Ethics, and Project SEED. The committee will also develop recommendations for 2011 committee chairs and membership for the Standing, Joint Board-Council, and Other Committees of Council. The committee is collaborating with CPC on the New Councilor Orientation on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 2:00 – 6:30 p.m. There will be an interactive session for the chairs of all Council-related committee on Monday, March 22, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Les W. McQuire, Chair

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FOR ACTION

Petition on Admissions Committee

Bylaw I, Sec. 1, 3, 4 Bylaw II, Sec. 3, a, (1)

Bylaw III, Sec. 3, a, (1), (h); 3, d, (1), (a), (i) and (iv) Bylaw XIII, Sec. 3, f; 3, i, (2)

Petition

We, the undersigned Councilors of the American Chemical Society, hereby petition to amend the SOCIETY Bylaws as follows (additions underlined; deletions struck through):

REVISED VERSION FOR COUNCIL ACTION

BYLAW I Membership

Section 1.

An Admissions Committee shall be appointed by the President on or before January 15 of each year. This Committee The Council Committee on Membership Affairs shall elect all members of the SOCIETY of whatever classification. It shall have the power to interpret and apply the requirements for membership, including those for applicants educated in foreign countries. The Council Committee on Membership Affairs shall act as an advisory body to the Admissions Committee. (1/1/63) . . . Sec. 3.

a. The Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs may approve for MEMBER a person who . . . . (6/1/09)

(1) An earned bachelor’s or higher degree in a chemical science or in a related field of natural science, engineering, technology, or science education from an appropriately accredited educational institution, or one acceptable to the Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs. (6/1/09)

(2) An associate degree or equivalent in a chemical science or related field of technology from an appropriately accredited educational institution, or one acceptable to the Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs. (6/1/09)

(3) Full certification, licensure, or other qualification as a pre-college teacher of chemical science, provided such certification, licensure, or other qualification

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(Cont’d) REVISED VERSION FOR COUNCIL ACTION

is deemed satisfactory by the Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs. (6/1/09)

(4) Less formal training than indicated above and significant documented work experience in chemical science, chemical technology, or chemical education that is satisfactory to the Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs as representing achievement equivalent to that in any of the provisions above. One year of full-time relevant work experience shall be broadly equivalent to one year of full-time education and training. (6/1/09)

b. The Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs may approve for STUDENT MEMBER a person who is actively working toward an undergraduate degree in a chemical science or in a related field of natural science, engineering, technology, or science education from an appropriately accredited educational institution, or one acceptable to the Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs. A STUDENT MEMBER may retain such status only as long as that person is actively working toward such a degree. A STUDENT MEMBER who no longer meets the requirements for STUDENT MEMBER but does meet the requirements for MEMBER shall be reclassified no later than the beginning of the following membership year. (6/1/09)

A STUDENT MEMBER shall be entitled to all privileges of membership except that of holding an elective position of the SOCIETY, its Local Sections, or its Divisions, and the privilege of serving as Temporary Substitute Councilor; however, if the bylaws of the Local Section or Division so permit, a STUDENT MEMBER may hold an elective position of the Local Section or Division, other than Councilor or Alternate Councilor. (6/1/09)

c. The Admissions Committee shall have the power to interpret and apply these requirements including determining the status of applicants educated in foreign countries.

d.c. Any person, qualified as specified in Sec. 3, a or b the above subsections, who shall have been nominated in writing by two members of the SOCIETY, who shall have paid the initial membership dues and fees as applicable, and whose application shall have been approved by the Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs, shall be declared elected a MEMBER or a STUDENT MEMBER of the SOCIETY. The requirement of having two nominations in writing may be waived by the Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs in cases where applicants live in areas remote from SOCIETY members. (6/1/09) Sec. 4. . . .

A person whose resignation was received within the specified time limit, or whose membership was terminated through the non-payment of dues, may be reinstated as a member of the SOCIETY by the Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs when that person requests reinstatement and has paid the current dues. (6/13/99)

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BYLAW II Affiliates and Associates

Sec. 3.

a. A person who is not eligible to be a member of the SOCIETY may become a Society Affiliate of the SOCIETY, hereinafter referred to as a “Society Affiliate,” subject to the following conditions and limitations: (6/1/09)

(1) Such affiliation may be accorded by the Admissions Council Committee on Membership Affairs of the SOCIETY after application and recommendation by signature of two members of the SOCIETY in good standing. (1/1/76) BYLAW III Council

Sec. 3.

Committees of the Council

a. Council Policy Committee

(1) The duties of the Council Policy Committee shall include: . . .

(h) serving as an appeals board for any member or candidate dissatisfied with an admission-related action of the Committee on Membership Affairs. . . .

d. Standing Committees of the Council

(1) The names and duties of the Standing Committees of the Council shall inter alia include:

(a) Committee on Membership Affairs

(i) electing members and affiliates to the SOCIETY, conducting reviews, and making recommendations to Council concerning standards and requirements for membership and affiliate status, including privileges and restrictions, and concerning special dues categories referred to elsewhere in these Bylaws; (10/7/97)

. . .

(iv) acting as an advisory board to the Admissions Committee and serving as an appeals board for any member or candidate dissatisfied with an action of the Admissions Committee; (10/7/97)

(v iv) considering charges of injurious conduct.... (10/7/97)

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(vi v) reviewing and recommending to the appropriate SOCIETY bodies…. (10/7/97)

BYLAW XIII Finances

Sec. 3. . . .

f. A person graduating with a bachelor’s degree in a chemical science or in a related field of natural science, engineering, technology, or science education from an appropriately accredited educational institution, or one acceptable to the Admissions Committee on Membership Affairs, may apply for MEMBER status, by reclassification from STUDENT MEMBER or otherwise, and receive a half-year waiver of membership dues to begin at any time up to one year from the date of graduation. (6/1/09)

. . . i. Student Discounts

. . .

(2) A member who is a graduate student, majoring in a chemical science or in a related field of natural science, engineering, technology, or science education at an appropriately accredited educational institution, shall be entitled to a discount of one-half of the membership dues so long as the student is doing full-time graduate work. “Full-time” is to represent any combination of course work, research work, and teaching that the institution considers a full-time load. (6/1/09)

The Admissions Committee on Membership Affairs shall have the power to interpret and apply these requirements with the advice of the Society Committee on Education. (9/23/83) . . .

Explanation

In the report of the Summit on ACS Committee Structure of July 2007, the Committee on Committees was asked to remove the Admissions Committee from the Bylaws and to transfer those functions to the Committee on Membership Affairs. This petition responds to those requests. The procedure raised a problem with respect to appeal of admission decisions which had been assigned to the Committee on Membership Affairs. The appeal function has been transferred to the Council Policy Committee. Signed:

Lawrence Barton Cherlynlavaughn Bradley H.N. Chen D. Richard Cobb Milagros Delgado

Lissa (Margaret A.) Dulany Rigoberto Hernandez Roland D. Hirsch Neil Jespersen James M. Landis, Jr.

Will Lynch Les McQuire Howard M. Peters Sara J. Risch Charles F. Rowell

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(This petition has been referred to the *Committee on Committees, Committee on Membership Affairs, Society Committee on Budget and Finance, Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.) *Committee having primary substantive responsibility

FINAL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL IMPACT The Society Committee on Budget and Finance has examined this petition and concludes that it will have no impact on the finances of the Society ($0).

FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS The Committee on Constitution and Bylaws has reviewed the petition and finds it to be legal and consistent with other provisions of the Society’s documents. The petition removes the Admissions Committee from the Bylaws and transfers the functions to the Council Committee on Membership Affairs. The appeal of admission decisions has been transferred to the Council Policy Committee. The Committee on Committees was asked to do this as part of the Summit on ACS Committee Structure, July 2007 and the text of the petition in that regard appears to be straightforward. Comments and suggestions from committees, petitioners and other interested members on the substance of the petition should be directed to the Committee on Committees, which has primary substantive responsibility for the petition. Other comments and suggestions may be directed to the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws. A two-thirds vote of Council is required for approval of amendments to the Bylaws. If approved by Council, the amendments will become effective upon confirmation by the Board of Directors.

Dr. Alan M. Ehrlich Chair

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ITEM VI, B(3) Suggestions for 2011 Committees Mr. Flint H. Lewis Secretary, American Chemical Society 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Dear Mr. Lewis: I propose the following MEMBERS for consideration by the Committee on Committees for service on the following committees for 2011: Standing Committees (Appointed by the President) Constitution and Bylaws (C&B)

Divisional Activities (DAC)

Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA)

Local Section Activities (LSAC)

Meetings and Expositions (M&E)

Membership Affairs (MAC)

Other Committees (Appointed by the President) Admissions

Analytical Reagents (CAR)

Ethics

Nomenclature, Terminology and Symbols (NTS)

Project SEED (SEED)

Technician Affairs (CTA)

Society Committees (Appointed by the President and Board Chair) Budget and Finance (B&F)

Education (SOCED)

Joint Board-Council (Appointed by the President and Board Chair) Chemical Abstracts Service (CCAS)

Chemical Safety (CCS)

Chemistry and Public Affairs (CCPA)

Chemists with Disabilities (CWD)

Community Activities (CCA)

Environmental Improvement (CEI)

International Activities (IAC.)

Minority Affairs (CMA)

Patents and Related Matters (CP&RM)

Professional Training (CPT)

Publications (PUBS)

Public Relations and Communications (CPRC)

Science (ComSci)

Women Chemists (WCC)

Younger Chemists (YCC) Sincerely, (Senders Name)

(Senders Address)

(Senders Affiliation)

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ITEM VI, C

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS At its fall meeting in Washington, DC, the Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E) developed slates of potential candidates for President-Elect, 2011; Directors-at-Large, 2011-2013; and Directors from Districts II and IV, 2011-2013. A “President-Elect Nominee Town Hall Meeting” will be held in San Francisco on Sunday, March 21, from 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. This forum continues to facilitate interaction among the 2010 President-Elect nominees, Councilors and other members using a moderated question and answer format. N&E has re-submitted for action the “Petition on Election Timelines 2009” it would change the timing of the national election process as part of an overall improvement to ensure that the national election process is both fair and equitable. The proposed timeframe should make the campaign process less onerous for all nominees and allow full participation of candidates in the Council review process. The revised timeline is accomplished by three steps: 1) The entire election process is compressed; 2) All petition candidates, except those for Director-at-Large, will become petition nominees, and 3) Council will now vet those nominees and determine the final candidates to be placed on the ballot. N&E is putting forth two new petitions for consideration in San Francisco. They are: “Petition on President-Elect Eligibility” and the “Petition on Recorded Votes”. During the Council meeting, N&E will introduce the nominees for President-Elect to Council so they can address Councilors prior to voting, with their photo projected on screen to assist Councilors in name recognition. Council will then be asked to select, two candidates from the list of four nominees using the electronic hand-held clickers assigned at Council check-in. While in executive session at this meeting, N&E will develop slates of potential candidates for the Council Policy Committee and the Committee on Committees for 2011-2013. As in the past, N&E is always pleased to receive suggestions from Councilors of qualified members as potential candidates for all elected ACS offices - please let us hear from you. As an alternative means of communication with N&E, please visit the ACS Web Site at http://acs.org; under “ACS Governance” click on “committees” and then select “Nominations & Elections”. At the Council meeting, we will have a staffed N&E table at the rear of the meeting room, as well as an open meeting on Monday, March 22, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, to receive your suggestions.

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FOR ACTION

Petition on Candidate Selection by Member Petition

Article X, Sec. 3

Petition We, the undersigned Councilors and members of the American Chemical Society, hereby petition to amend the SOCIETY Constitution as follows (additions underlined; deletions struck through): REVISED VERSION FOR COUNCIL ACTION

Article X Manner of Election Sec. 3.

Nominations for President-Elect, Directors-at-Large, and District Directors shall be made as provided in the Bylaws. The processes available for selecting candidates shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a) a screening process conducted by the committee responsible for nominations and elections, and b) direct selection by members of the SOCIETY through a petition process provided in the Bylaws. Eligible persons selected by members through petition shall appear as candidates on the final ballot without further screening. For purposes of this Section, a nominee is a MEMBER whose name appears in an earlier step of the screening process and a candidate is a MEMBER whose name appears on a final ballot that elects a person to office. (1/1/01)

Explanation In any truly democratic organization those who are entitled to vote in an election also have the inalienable right to nominate under appropriate conditions candidates to stand for election in addition to candidates nominated by any other means. Petitioners view with alarm the recent changes in the election procedures in our organization. First the length of candidates' official election statements was reduced from 1000 to 750 words, and then the required number of signatures for petition nomination for President-Elect was almost tripled. At the Council meeting in Salt Lake City, a petition appeared for consideration and to be voted at the Washington Meeting under the original title, “Petition on Election Timelines 2009” (now, Alternate Version title, “Petition on Election Timelines and Procedures 2009”). However, the petition not only would decrease the amount of time available for the members to learn about the candidates for election, but also would eliminate the members’ right to nominate directly a candidate for the election. Substituted instead would be a process allowing the Council to eliminate any or all petition candidates prior to ballots being prepared, thus negating the very reason for having a petition process.

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Petitioners request urgent action. This petition does not require second reading, in our opinion, not only because in contrast to others it is very simple, but also because it addresses the basic rights of our members. Signed:

Robert P. Barron Lesli Bordas Elise Ann Brown Michael J. Brownfield Bela Buslig Charles Cannon Ronald D’Amelia Richard S. Danchik Jean Delfiner George H. Fisher Allan M. Ford

Onofrio G. Gaglione Herbert S. Golinkin James A. Hammond George Heinze Sheila Kanodia Vijaya L. Korlipara Joan A. Laredo-Liddell Claude A. Lucchesi N. Bhushan Mandava Arthur E. Marcinkowsky Samuel S. Markowitz

John Massingill Brian L. Mundell E. Ann Nalley Gordon Nelson John G. Nikelly Anne T. O’Brien Attila E. Pavlath Eli M. Pearce Howard M. Peters Patricia Redden Yorke E. Rhodes

Frank Romano James Schreck Susan M. Shih David Strauss E. Thomas Strom James Tatera Keith Vitense James A. Walsh Darrell Watson E. S. Yamaguchi Peter Zarras

(This petition has been referred to the *Committee on Nominations and Elections, Council Policy Committee, Society Committee on Budget and Finance, Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.) *Committee having primary substantive responsibility


FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS The Committee on Constitution and Bylaws has reviewed the petition and finds it to be legal and consistent with other provisions of the Society’s documents. The petition proposes to permit candidates to be selected by a petition process from members. After further review by the Committee in Washington, DC, additional edits were made to this petition, for which urgent action was requested at that meeting. The petitioners have agreed to the changes. The intent of the framers of the Constitution was to defer specifics about governance methods to the Bylaws. Therefore, the specifics that the petitioners wish to insert in the Constitution are placed more frequently in the Bylaws. However, we see nothing in the Constitution that would prevent them from making the changes they proposed. Given the intent of the petitioners as stated in their explanation, C&B recommends the changes as noted, including a correction to the revised petition title that’s in the Explanation section. Comments from committees, petitioners and other interested members on the substance of the petition should be directed to the Committee on Nominations and Elections, which has primary substantive responsibility for the petition. Other comments may be directed to the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.

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A majority vote of Council is required for adoption of an amendment to the Constitution. If approved by Council, the amendment will become effective upon ratification by voting members of the SOCIETY. Comments and suggestions from committees, petitioners, and other interested members on the substance of the petition should be directed to the Committee on Nominations and Elections. Other comments and suggestions may be directed to the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws. A related petition, Election Timelines 2009, is also on the Council agenda and will be up for action at this meeting. The Election Timelines 2009 petition proposes to change the timing of the national election process.


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FOR ACTION

Petition on Election Timelines 2009

Bylaw V, Sec. 2, a, b, c, d (paragraph 1) Bylaw V, Sect. 3, a, b, c (paragraph 1) Bylaw V, Sec. 4, c, d, e, f (paragraph 1)

Bylaw V, Sec. 12

Petition


REVISED VERSION FOR COUNCIL ACTION

BYLAW V Manner of Election Sec. 1.

A candidate is a MEMBER whose name appears on the final ballot that elects a person to office. A nominee is a MEMBER whose name appears on an earlier ballot from which the Councilors select candidates. (9/24/94) Sec. 2.

President-Elect

a. On or before January 15 March 1, the Committee on Nominations and Elections shall transmit to the Executive Director of the SOCIETY, for presentation to the Council, the names of four MEMBERS of the SOCIETY as nominees for President-Elect. The names of the nominees shall be communicated to members of the Council by March 15. (9/29/94)

b. The Council, at a meeting to be held not later than May 1 October 1, shall select as candidates for President-Elect two of the nominees presented under the provisions of these Bylaws. (9/24/94)

c. Members of the SOCIETY may nominate additional candidates for President-Elect by providing to the Executive Director by July 15 June 15, nominating petitions endorsed by at least one-half percent (0.5%) of the SOCIETY membership entitled to vote in the SOCIETY’s most recent fall national election, with neither more than one-sixth (1/6) of that from members of a single Local Section nor more than two-thirds (2/3) from any one District of the SOCIETY. Each member may nominate no more than one candidate for President-Elect in a given election. The names of any candidates duly nominated

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by petition shall be included on the ballot along with the names of those candidates selected by the Council. (6/7/08)

d. On or before October 10 31, the Executive Director shall distribute to each member of the SOCIETY a ballot containing the names of all candidates for President-Elect and constructed as provided herein. (6/2/07) [Note: The remaining paragraphs in Section 2, d are not affected by the proposed changes.] Sec. 3.

Director-at-Large

a. On or before January 15 March 1, the Committee on Nominations and Elections shall transmit to the Executive Director of the SOCIETY the names of the MEMBERS of the SOCIETY selected as candidates for the positions of Director-at-Large to be filled. The number of such candidates shall be at least twice the number of such positions to be filled. These names shall be announced to the Council at a meeting to be held not later than May 1 communicated to members of Council by March 15. (9/24/94)

b. Members of the SOCIETY may nominate additional candidates for Director-at-Large by providing to the Executive Director by July 15 June 15, nominating petitions endorsed by at least one-fourth percent (0.25%) of the SOCIETY membership entitled to vote in the SOCIETY’s most recent fall national election, with neither more than one-sixth (1/6) of that from members of a single Local Section nor more than two-thirds (2/3) from any one District of the SOCIETY. Each member may nominate no more than one candidate per Director-at-Large position in a given election. The names of any candidates duly nominated by petition shall be included on the ballot along with those nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Elections. (6/7/08)

c. On or before October 10 31, the Executive Director shall distribute to each voting Councilor a ballot containing the names of all candidates for the positions of Director-at-Large to be filled. If there are multiple positions to be filled, those candidates receiving the greatest numbers of votes shall be declared elected Directors-at-Large. (6/2/07) [Note: The remaining paragraphs in Section 3, c are not affected by the proposed changes.] Sec. 4.

District Director . . .

c. On or before January 15 March 1, the Committee on Nominations and

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not fewer than four MEMBERS of the SOCIETY as nominees for each position of District Director to be filled. Each nominee must be entitled to vote in the District electing the District Director for which the nominee would be a candidate. When elected, each District Director may serve a complete term despite changes in Local Section or address or in any District boundary. (1/1/01)

d. On or before March 1 July 15, the Executive Director shall send distribute a ballot to each Councilor in the District electing a District Director; the ballot shall contain the names of the nominees for District Director of that District, as selected by the Committee on Nominations and Elections. Ballots shall be returned to the Executive Director no later than four weeks after the ballots are distributed. The two nominees receiving the greatest number of votes shall be announced to the Council orally at its next meeting or, it timing does not permit, in the official organ of the SOCIETY, as candidates for District Director of the District. (10/19/04)

e. One percent of the members of the Society entitled to vote in the District electing a District Director, not more than one-third (1/3) of whom are assigned to any one Local Section, may nominate a candidate for District Director by filing a petition with the Executive Director by July 15 June 15. Each member may nominate no more than one candidate for District Director in a given election. A petition candidate must be entitled to vote in the District electing the District Director for which the MEMBER is a candidate. The names of any petition candidates shall be included on the ballot along with the names of those selected by the District’s Councilors. (10/19/04)

f. On or before October 10 31, the Executive Director shall distribute to each member of the SOCIETY entitled to vote in the District electing a District Director a ballot containing the names of all the candidates for Director from that District and constructed as provided herein. (6/2/07) [Note: The remaining paragraphs in this Section 4, f are not affected by the proposed changes.] Sec. 12.

Procedure for Special Elections

If, in a specific nomination or election, circumstances do not permit the procedures prescribed elsewhere in these Bylaws to be carried out, the Committee on Nominations and Elections shall forthwith devise a special procedure. If such election will have the effect of filling an office for a longer period longer than six months, the special procedure shall include an opportunity for nomination of candidates by petition, which differs from the regular procedure for the office involved only in the date that petitions must be received by the Executive Director. Such procedure shall be transmitted to and publicized promptly by the Executive Director, and used for that specific nomination or election. (9/29/94)

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Explanation

Councilors and candidates have asked the Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E) to consider changing the timing of the national election process (i.e., elections for President-Elect, Directors-at-Large and District Directors). Candidates routinely express concern about the length of time between being asked to run by N&E (becoming formal nominees or candidates) and the time of the actual election. Candidates also complain about the length of the campaign period, which starts one month after the Spring National Meeting and runs until ballots are counted in November. In response to Councilor and nominee/candidate concerns, N&E surveyed ACS Councilors and other members (2004) to determine their understanding of and satisfaction with the current nominations and elections process. In 2007, the committee continued its review by conducting three Councilor conference calls, and hosting a town hall meeting at the Fall National Meeting. This was another opportunity to solicit comments and advice on the petition process and the nature of campaigning. Early in 2009, the committee again sought Councilor input and perspectives – this time on the possibility of shortening the president-elect timeline. In this forum as in other surveys and call, Councilors consistently encouraged refinement of the current election process. It is the intention of the petitioners that this change in the Bylaws, if passed, would become effective January 1, 2011. Signed:

Frank D. Blum William H. Breazeale, Jr. Milagros Delgado Carol A. Duane Merle I. Eiss Ruth A. Hathaway

Peter C. Jurs Robert A. Pribush Sharon P. Shoemaker Herbert B. Silber Andrea B. Twiss-Brooks

(This petition has been referred to the *Committee on Nominations and Elections, Committee on Membership Affairs, the Council Policy Committee, the Society Committee on Budget and Finance, and the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.) *Committee having primary substantive responsibility


FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS This petition is the recommitted portion of a petition presented for action at the fall 2009 ACS National Meeting in Washington, DC.. In its review of the petition in fall 2009, the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws (C&B) found the petition to be legal and consistent with other provisions of the SOCIETY’s documents.

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The recommitted petition amends timelines for national elections found in Bylaw V for President-Elect (Sections 2a–2d), Directors-at-Large (Sections 3a–3c), District Directors (Sections 4c–4f) and Special Elections (Section 12). The objectives of the petitioners are to address interests in accelerating and compressing the timing of the national election process as part of an overall effort to ensure that the national election process is fair, equitable and efficient. Comments from committees, petitioners and other interested members on the substance of the petition should be directed to the Committee on Nominations and Elections, which has primary substantive responsibility for the petition. Other comments may be directed to the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws. A two-thirds vote of Council is required for approval of amendments to the Bylaws. If approved by Council and confirmed by the Board of Directors, the amendments will become effective January 1, 2011 as stated in the petition.


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of ITEM VII, A Budget & Finance Report

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE

Washington, DC August 15, 2009

The Society Committee on Budget and Finance (B&F) reviewed the Society’s probable financial results for 2009. The Society is projected to end the year with a net contribution from operations of $11.2 million, or $528,000 favorable to the 2009 Approved Budget. The Society is also projected to end the year in compliance with the Board-established financial guidelines, with the exception of the Fund Balance Ratio, a measure of reserve adequacy. The Society was not in compliance with this ratio as of December 31, 2008. The capital markets have recovered slightly in 2009, but it is unlikely that a significant recovery will occur before year-end 2009 to bring the ratio within the Fund Balance Ratio range of 40% - 80%, the Board-approved guideline. Year-end compliance will be highly dependent upon improvement in the capital markets. The committee considered a new program funding request for the ACS Science Coaches program for 2010 – 2012 and recommended that the ACS Board approve the proposal as requested. In addition, the committee considered a program funding reauthorization request for the ACS Green Chemistry Institute for 2010 and recommended that the ACS Board approve the reauthorization request for another year. The committee received a report from the Program Review Advisory Group (PRAG) on its 2009 activities which included a review of Society Programs in four areas: Career Self-Management/Employment, Institutional & Membership Development, Scientific Advancement and Chemistry Pipeline.

Arlington, Virginia December 4 - 5, 2009

The Society Committee on Budget and Finance reviewed the Society’s 2009 Probable financial performance and consider the 2010 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets. The Society is expected to end 2009 with a net contribution from operations of $11,530,000 or $858,000 favorable to the Approved Budget. After including the Member Insurance Program and New Business Ventures, the Society’s projected net contribution for 2009 is $11,611,000, or $2,256,000 favorable to the Approved Budget. The Society is projected to end the year in compliance with four of the five Board-established financial guidelines. Finally, the committee voted to recommend to the ACS Board of Directors that it approve a 2010 Proposed Operating Budget with a projected net contribution of $10,810,000. The committee also voted to recommend to the ACS Board that it approve the 2010 Proposed Capital Budget of $23,384,000.

Dennis Chamot, 2009 Chair John E. Adams, 2010 Chair

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ITEM VII, A(2) Budget & Finance Report

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY CALCULATION OF 2011 DUES

Authorization: Bylaw XII, Section 3,a: "For 1986 the base rate upon which membership dues shall be calculated shall be $69. For each succeeding year the base rate shall be the dues established for the previous year. For 1986 and each succeeding year, an amount shall be calculated by multiplying the base rate by a factor which is the ratio of the revised Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (Service Category) for the second year previous to the dues year to the value of the index for the third year previous to the dues year, as published by the United States Department of Labor, with fractional dollar amounts rounded to the nearest whole dollar. At its spring meeting, the Council may set the dues for the succeeding year at that calculated amount or at the amount of the previous year's dues or at some intermediate whole dollar amount. Should the Council not act, the dues shall become the rounded calculated amount. The membership dues so determined shall be announced to the membership by the Treasurer of the SOCIETY in the official organ of the SOCIETY six months before the effective date of each change. (10-1-84)"

Calculation of 2011 Dues

1) Base rate is 2010 Dues: $145.00

2) Change in Consumer Price Index, Urban Wage Earners, Services Category (CPI-W Services)

December 2009 CPI-W (Services) 254.519December 2008 CPI-W (Services) 252.176Change in CPI-W Index 0.929%

3) 2011 Dues, fully escalated $145.00 * 1.00929 146.35$ 2011 Dues, rounded 146.00$

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ITEM VII, B Education Report

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

ACS Past President Tom Lane sent a letter in November to the chairs of chemistry departments, seeking their support for the SOCED statement on pre-service education. The statement urges chemistry departments to take an active role in preparing K-12 science teachers, especially high school chemistry teachers. As of December 31, 2009, 58 departments have endorsed this statement. The committee is working with the Women Chemists Committee, the Committee on Professional Training, and the Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs on a joint task force to examine issues associated with non-tenure track faculty. The task force is gathering data to inform discussions and recommendations on this topic. The Task Force on the Guidelines and Recommendations on Teaching High School Chemistry has developed an outline of topics to be included in the updated document. SOCED plans to release the new guidelines by the end of 2010. The Science Coaches program, a new initiative resulting from the work of the Board-Presidential Task Force on Education, will be piloted in 2010. The program is designed to encourage and support ACS members in forming partnerships with middle and high school teachers in their communities. The partnership is intended to be an ongoing relationship that is beneficial for teachers, students, and coaches. The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI America) is collaborating with the ACS on a new program that offers paid industrial internships to undergraduate chemistry and chemical engineering majors. The first class of SCI Scholars will be announced in San Francisco, and each Scholar will nominate a high school chemistry teacher for recognition. At the close of 2009, the High School Chemistry Clubs (ChemClubs) Program reported 258 ACS-chartered clubs on its roster. The first ACS ChemClub Community Grants were awarded in November. The ACS-Hach programs are accepting applications from February 1 to April 1. These programs support scholarships for second-career chemistry teachers and grants for high school chemistry teachers.

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ITEM VII, C Science Report

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE

The Committee on Science (ComSci) intensified its focus on Alternative Energy Systems (AES). ComSci intends to achieve two goals. First, to deliver a comparative perspective on alternative energy systems, including the identification of opportunities for chemists to contribute to solving the global energy challenge, and second, to develop detailed and unbiased educational, communication and outreach programs that will facilitate understanding of AES issues among multiple audiences. This will include policy recommendations. Much progress has been made in each of these areas. Just prior to the 2009 Washington, D.C. national meeting, three teams of ComSci members visited several government agencies to discuss issues related to alternative energy sources. Staff from the following agencies met with ComSci: The Department of Energy, the National Institute of Standards, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Defense, and the National Science Foundation. At the Washington, D.C. national meeting, ComSci presented a full-day symposia that provided a detailed, multi-perspective analysis of several alternative energy systems. These perspectives addressed the pros and cons of the different energy sources, including assessments regarding social, economic, educational and environmental consequences. In addition, the symposia identified scientific research opportunities for chemists regarding each of these alternative energy sources. Also at the D.C. national meeting, ComSci hosted a luncheon for 75 people at which we sought their views on the most important criteria our nation should use in evaluating alternative energy sources. The feedback we received from this luncheon will be added to the 17 pages of input generated from several other activities, including responses to a ComSci commentary on this subject in the May 25, 2009 issue of C&EN. Ultimately, this feedback will help representatives from the ACS and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers draft a policy statement identifying the most essential criteria to use as the U.S. evaluates AES. The policy statement will be shared with membership from the two organizations, and afterwards, it will be sent to the respective Board of Directors for their consideration. In the area of providing multiple stakeholders the information they need to better understand AES, ComSci members have reviewed dozens of websites to determine the most credible sources. ComSci will create pages on acs.org that will provide links to these sites tailored for a number of different audiences, including scientists, the public, educators, as well as others.

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ITEM VIII, A DAC Report

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON DIVISIONAL ACTIVITIES Operating as a Divisional Activities Committee (DAC) subcommittee, the Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group (MPPG) confirmed that the spring 2012 San Diego national meeting theme will be the “Chemistry of Life.” MPPG has identified tentative themes through the 2013 meetings, and will work with the divisions to finalize them. For full information on upcoming themes and to suggest future themes, visit the MPPG website on acs.org. DAC solicited Innovative Project Grants (IPGs) in both spring and summer this year for the first time, in order to ease the division budgeting and planning process. At the 2009 Washington, D.C. national meeting, the Divisional Enhancement Subcommittee funded 13 innovative project proposals from 11 divisions totaling almost $70,000. Total applications increased by 50% this year with the two solicitations; DAC will continue this successful experiment in 2010. Divisions have long partnered with one another in fields of common interest, in some instances, forming groups known as secretariats. With the advent of MPPG, thematic programming and formula changes to support collaborative programming, the rationale for secretariats has diminished. To illustrate this point, DAC has received no annual reports from the Materials or Macromolecular Secretariats for several years, and neither is currently active. In the summer of 2009, DAC called a vote of the Divisions formerly supporting the Materials secretariat, and by a strong majority, they voted to disband the Secretariat. DAC and staff will work with recent Materials officers to return any remaining funds to sponsoring divisions. With respect to the Macromolecular Secretariat, its former leaders met in Washington to decide whether to try to revive it, or call for its dissolution. Members of the DAC Meetings subcommittee are working with representatives of the Committee on Meetings and Expositions, the Committee on Professional and Member Relations, and ACS staff to conduct further experimentation on electronic delivery of meeting content. At the Washington, D.C. national meeting, 160 talks were recorded, as compared to 38 at the Salt Lake City meeting. Plans call for 300 presentations to be recorded during the 2010 San Francisco national meeting, with an additional 300 at the 2010 Boston national meeting. The Division of Chemical Technicians (TECH) was formed 15 years ago to enhance the status of technicians in the American Chemical Society. The division leadership believes it accomplished that mission, with technicians well-integrated into other technical divisions. After long and careful consideration and consultation with members, DAC, and ACS leadership, TECH leaders concluded the division should be disbanded. A poll of the TECH membership supported this decision. The TECH division was formally dissolved as of December 31, 2009. 2009 Division ChemLuminary awards were presented to the Divisions of Physical Chemistry, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, and Chemical Technicians for outstanding performance.

Kevin Edgar, 2009 Chair David J. Lohse, 2010 Chair

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ITEM VIII, B CEPA Report

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS To help our members in these challenging times, the Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA) is investing in new resources for job seekers, including self-study guides, career videos, video interviewing, and online manuals. CEPA has also developed a series of group discussion guides that may be used within ACS local sections or divisions for job clubs. All of these resources may be found on the ACS Careers website at www.acs.org/careers. In June of 2009, the committee piloted a virtual career fair which featured many of the same offerings found at our more traditional National Meeting fairs. The virtual fair had a larger attendance than the career fair we hosted in Salt Lake City. Additionally, the webinars presented during the virtual fair received favorable reviews from job seekers. A more robust version of the Virtual ACS Career Fair will take place in 2010. The Board Committee on Public Affairs and Public Relations (PAPR) approved the new CEPA-generated health care statement at its most recent meeting. This ACS statement replaces—and goes beyond—the previous health care statement that advocated for association health care plans. The key positions of the new ACS health care statement advocate disease prevention, availability and affordability, eligibility for all, and portability. CEPA developed a new document which contains materials and resources for those contemplating retirement. Included is information on financial planning, legal/estate planning, healthcare, and lifestyles. The pre-retirement document is posted on the ACS Careers website in the Career Advice section. The CEPA Globalization Task Force initiated several products to inform and assist our members. A special features page, collecting all articles related to globalization, is available on C&EN Online. The Task Force assembled a Resource List containing web sites, webinars and books about working internationally. Topics include “finding international job opportunities”, “working overseas” and “cultural diversity and cross cultural etiquette.” This Resource List is also available on the ACS Careers Web Site. CEPA will organize and co-sponsor a series of programs under the title of “Career Opportunities for the Future.” Two sessions at this meeting cover future research and career opportunities in green chemistry, and genesis of a chemical business. CEPA hosted a public policy forum during this meeting aimed at identifying key public policy issues of concern. Representatives throughout the ACS membership participated.

Martin Gorbaty, 2009 Chair Lynne P. Greenblatt, 2010 Chair

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http://www.acs.org/careers

ITEM VIII, C LSAC Report

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL SECTION ACTIVITIES

The Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) presented awards for outstanding performance in 2008 by local sections at the 11th Annual ChemLuminary Awards on August 18, 2009. The Outstanding Performance Award for sections was presented to: North Jersey (very large), Colorado (large), Eastern New York (medium-large), Nashville (medium), Brazosport (medium-small) and Mobile (small).

The award for "Best Activity or Program Stimulating Membership Involvement" was presented to the Greater Houston Local Section; and the award for "Most Innovative New Activity or Program" was presented to the Rochester Local Section. The award for "Best Activity Involving a Local Section-Division Interaction" was presented to the Northeast Tennessee Local Section and the Division of Chemical Technicians.

The committee hosted the local section track of the ACS Leadership Institute on January 22-24 in Fort Worth, TX. All incoming chairs-elect, as well as other interested local section officers, were invited to attend this important training. ACS Student Member chapter leaders were included in the local section track, allowing them to experience the leadership training offered by the ACS.

LSAC is pleased to report the following progress related to the 2008-2010 focus areas:

• LSAC hosted a webinar with the Committee on Public Affairs and Public Relations on December 10, 2009 to assist local sections with establishing Government Affairs Committees (GACs). (Advocacy focus)

• LSAC hosted a refresher webinar on October 28, 2009 to assist 2010 chairs with planning for their year as chair. (Professional Development focus)

• ACS Leadership Development Systems courses were hosted by ten local sections to provide their members with skills that can be used in both their volunteer and professional roles. LSAC provided the funding for these courses. (Professional Development focus)

• LSAC partnered with the Committee on Community Activities and the ACS Development Office to distribute more than 12,000 copies of the Merck Index to high schools across the U.S. (Public Outreach focus)

• LSAC continues to support the Science Café Movement. Ten grants were distributed to local sections to hold cafes in 2010. (Public Outreach focus)

• LSAC distributed 68 grants to local sections, through the Bridging the Gap mini-grant program, to assist them with mentoring undergraduate student members by including them in local section activities. (Mentoring focus)

The “Local Section Innovative Projects Grant Program”- now in its 7th year- continues in 2010. Local sections are encouraged to next submit proposals by the June 30th deadline. Program information and grant applications are available at www.acs.org (click on Funding and Awards). Thirty-seven grants were funded in 2009.

LSAC is pleased to report that in 2009, for the third year in a row, all 189 local sections submitted their previous year’s annual report.

Wayne E. Jones, 2009 Chair Lee H. Latimer, 2010 Chair

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ITEM VIII, D

M&E Report

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MEETINGS AND EXPOSITIONS The Committee on Meetings and Expositions (M&E) reports the 238th ACS National Meeting in Washington, DC, hosted 14,129 attendees including 8,545 clinical scientist, 3,133 students, 1,425 exhibitors, 582 exhibits only and 444 guests. This was the largest attendance at a Washington, DC National Meeting. As a result, ACS will once again have no financial penalties related to housing for this meeting. The Exposition had 453 total booths and 307 companies. In accordance with the Board-approved, long-range financial plan for the National Meeting, M&E’s Executive Committee has recommended to the Board Committee on Budget and Finance that the 2010 registration fees be increased by $10. A presentation to Budget & Finance occurred during the Washington, DC meeting in order to allot ACS staff more time to market the next meeting, with the goal of increasing meeting attendance. In the future, M&E will address a registration fee increase during the Spring National Meeting. Based on the success of the earlier start time of the Exposition at the Spring National Meeting in Salt Lake City, M&E opened the Exposition Hall in Washington D.C. on Sunday with a welcome reception open to all attendees. The event was a resounding success based on the attendance and the interaction with exhibitors. After the Spring National Meeting in Salt Lake City, M&E conducted the fifth consecutive attendee satisfaction survey. Although the majority of respondents recommended Salt Lake City as a future site, the result of a 72% positive response was noticeably less than the 89% that recommended Philadelphia for a future site. M&E maintains its commitment to “greening” the National Meeting. We continued our practice of using only recyclable directional and technical session signage throughout the Washington, DC meeting, and recycling bins were placed at each hotel property and the convention center. M&E continues to work with committees such as CEI to initiate further “greening” efforts. At the ChemLuminary Awards Banquet, M&E presented its Outstanding Regional Meeting award to the 40th Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting – MARM 2008 – and the 59th Southeast Regional Meeting – SERMACS 2007. MARM 2008 was hosted by the New York Local Section, and featured “With Chemistry and Health” as the meeting theme. MARM 2008 attracted more than 900 attendees and 587 technical papers. SERMACS 2007 was hosted by the Western Carolinas Local Section, and featured “Chemistry in Motion” as the meeting theme. SERMACS 2007 attracted more than 1200 attendees. The program consisted of 859 technical papers, two performances of Roald Hoffmann’s play, “Oxygen,” and an undergraduate program attended by 377 students.

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ITEM VIII, E

MAC Report

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP AFFAIRS The Committee on Membership Affairs (MAC) continues to work with all interested groups within the Society to identify new opportunities to attract and retain members. The committee is especially focused on attracting and keeping undergraduate Student Members. The official ACS 2009 year-end membership is 161,783, which was 7,759 more than the 2008 year-end number. Included in the increase number of members were 6,500 Student Affiliates, who became Student Members in June 2009 under the provisions of the petition on Membership Categories and Requirements. The number of new member applications received in 2009 was 21,762. Of these, 6,341 were undergraduate Student Members and 4,372 were from outside of the U.S. The Member-Get-a-Member Campaign reached an all-time high of 2,178 new members. More than 1,500 ACS members recruited at least one new paid member through MGM and received the ACS periodic table throw as their gift. MAC and the Society Committee on Education have formed a joint task force to examine how ACS can better meet the needs of pre-college teachers. The task force met during the Washington, DC meeting and again by conference call in December 2009. The group is proceeding with research on what support other groups offer to high school teachers through local chapters. The task force also plans to discuss how to utilize the new ACS Chemistry Clubs, the High Schools Group of the Division of Chemical Education, and the 2011 International Year of Chemistry to attract pre-college teachers to ACS. Finally, MAC accepted the report and recommendations of its Task Force on Innovation. Based on those recommendations, the committee took an interim action following the Washington, DC meeting and adopted a new meeting format. MAC will now meet only one day during the national meeting (on Sunday) instead of meeting all day Saturday and one half day Sunday. The abbreviated schedule is accomplished through pre-national meeting subcommittee conference calls and will reduce catering and travel expenses.

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ITEM VIII, F C&B Report

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS The Committee on Constitution and Bylaws (C&B), acting for the Council, completed the bylaw process and issued certified bylaws to the Greater Houston, Hawaii, Kalamazoo, and Penn Ohio Border Local Sections. C&B also reviewed proposed bylaw amendments and submitted preliminary reports to the California Los Padres, Connecticut Valley, Rochester, and Southwest Georgia Sections, and to the Division of Physical Chemistry. The January 1, 2010 version of the ACS Governing Documents (Bulletin 5) is now available online at www.acs.org/bulletin5. The following petitions will be presented at this Council meeting:

• Admissions Committee: FOR ACTION – green sheets • Candidate Selection by Member Petition: FOR ACTION – green sheets • Election Timelines 2009: FOR ACTION – green sheets • Petition on International Chemical Sciences Chapters: FOR CONSIDERATION – yellow sheets • Petition on President-Elect Eligibility: FOR CONSIDERATION – yellow sheets • Petition on Recorded Votes: FOR CONSIDERATION – yellow sheets

New petitions to amend the Constitution and/or Bylaws must be received by the Executive Director by May 5, to be included in the Council agenda for the fall 2010 meeting in Boston, MA. The committee’s open meetings are scheduled from 1:00 to 1:30 on Sunday, March 21, and immediately after Council on Wednesday, March 24. ACS members are invited to attend the committee’s open meetings at which the committee will discuss the issues on its agenda and other matters that Councilors and members may wish to bring to the committee’s attention. Alan M. Ehrlich, Chair

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FOR CONSIDERATION

Petition on International Chemical Sciences Chapters

Bylaw IX, Sec. 4

Petition


BYLAW IX International Chemical Sciences Chapters Section 4 An International Chemical Sciences Chapter shall receive no allotment of funds from the SOCIETY and shall not be entitled to elected representation on the Council. However, travel for the Chair or Chair-Elect to attend governance meetings shall be supported under the same conditions as provided for Local Section and Divisional Councilors to attend Council meetings. The base will be twice the amount allotted for a Councilor. A Chapter may assess local dues to be expended for its own purposes in harmony with the objects of the SOCIETY. (11/18/91)

Explanation Our International Chemical Sciences Chapters are important points for ACS members living in their area to maintain close contact with the SOCIETY. Their leadership has to maintain continuous contact with ACS activities and governance, but they operate at large distances from the SOCIETY. For efficient operation they need to learn firsthand about plans and changes of international nature, so they can provide input and voice their concerns. This does not require official voting representation on the Council, but attendance at pertinent governance meetings. Due to the large distances involved, their leaders have financial hardships to be physically present at the meetings of the International Activities Committee and the Council. Their presence would allow them to interact with appropriate governance units and staff to offer important views and suggestions affecting international relations. This will create closer connection between their members and the SOCIETY. The Chapters do not ask for subsidy to carry out their local activities, they just would like to have the opportunity to have continuous close relations with the SOCIETY. Presently, the SOCIETY partially reimburses Local Sections and Divisions for their councilors’ travel expenses for this purpose. The Chair or Chair-Elect of the International Chemical Sciences Chapters should be reimbursed by the SOCIETY in the same way as Local Sections and Divisions upon submitting the request with the supporting documents. Because of the large distances involved the maximum amount should be twice the limit granted to Councilors as set by the SOCIETY.

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of 2 Petition on International Chemical Sciences Chapters Signed:

N. Bhushan Mandava Jean Delfiner George E. Heinze Ned D. Heindel Roland F. Hirsch

Ingrid Montes E. Ann Nalley Mary Virginia Orna Attila E. Pavlath Eli M. Pearce

Howard M. Peters Yorke E. Rhodes E. Wasserman James A. Walsh Paul H. Walter

(This petition has been referred to the *Committee on Membership Affairs, the Council Policy Committee, the Society Committee on Budget and Finance, and the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.) Note: Article XVIII, Sec. 2 limits the referring of petitions to Elected and/or Standing Committees of the Council and/or Society Committees.

*Committee having primary substantive responsibility

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL IMPACT The financial implications of this petition are still being assessed. The Final Statement of Financial Impact will be available per Article XVIII, Sec. 2, d, which states in part, “The Chair of the Society Committee on Budget and Finance shall prepare a financial impact statement which also shall appear in the Council agenda when action is to be taken on the petition.”

PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS The Committee on Constitution and Bylaws has reviewed the petition and finds it to be legal but inconsistent with other provisions of the Society’s documents. The petition provides for travel funds for either the Chair or Chair-Elect of International Chemical Sciences Chapters to attend Council and committee meetings. It also sets a base rate. Comments and suggestions from committees, petitioners and other interested members on the substance of the petition should be directed to the Committee on Membership Affairs, which has primary substantive responsibility for the petition. Other comments and suggestions may be directed to the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.


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Petition on President-Elect Eligibility

Bylaw V, Sec. 9, d

Petition


BYLAW V Manner of Election Sec. 9 Eligibility d. No person shall be eligible to be a nominee or candidate for President-Elect in an election to be conducted in years ending in an even number, unless their primary career affiliation, as determined by the Committee on Nominations and Elections, has been in academia; or in years ending in an odd number, unless their primary career affiliation, as determined by the Committee on Nominations and Elections, has been in an area other than academia.

Explanation Councilors and Members of the Society seem to overwhelmingly favor the alternation of Presidents from academic and non-academic backgrounds. This Bylaw change codifies the alternation and applies it to both nominees (selected by the Committee on Nominations and Elections or by Councilor petition) and candidates selected by Member petition. The determination of affiliation in academia or not in academia will be made by the Committee on Nominations and Elections, as it has done for nominees for many years. For the purposes of this determination, “academia” consists of institutions that are degree granting. Signed:

Frank D. Blum William H. Breazeale, Jr. Milagros Delgado Carol A. Duane

Merle I. Eiss Ruth A. Hathaway Peter C. Jurs Robert A. Pribush

Sharon P. Shoemaker Herbert B. Silber Andrea B. Twiss-Brooks

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(This petition has been referred to the *Committee on Nominations and Elections, Committee on Membership Affairs, the Council Policy Committee, the Society Committee on Budget and Finance, and the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.) *Committee having primary substantive responsibility


PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS The Committee on Constitution and Bylaws has reviewed the petition and finds it to be legal and consistent with other provisions of the Society’s documents. The petition requires that nominees or candidates for President-Elect would come from an academic background every other election, and that those from non-academic backgrounds would be eligible in the alternate years. Comments and suggestions from committees, petitioners and other interested members on the substance of the petition should be directed to the Committee on Nominations and Elections, which has primary substantive responsibility for the petition. Other comments and suggestions may be directed to the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.


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Petition on Recorded Votes

Bylaw III, Sec. 4, d

Petition

We, the undersigned Councilors and members of the American Chemical Society, hereby petition to amend the SOCIETY Bylaws as follows (additions underlined; deletions struck through):

BYLAW III Council Sec. 4. Meetings of the Council d. Recorded Vote Any member of Council may call for a recorded vote on the current action before the Council, other than an election, at any time before the Council has proceeded to the next item of business or recessed. Upon approval by three-tenths (3/10) of the Councilors voting, a recorded vote shall be taken without an intervening recess, either at the close of the debate or when approved, whichever is later. The recorded vote shall be administered using an identifiable ballot completed and signed by or other voting method from which it can be determined how each Councilor voted. The record of the vote shall appear promptly in the official organ of the SOCIETY. (9/24/93)

Explanation During 2009, Councilors used clickers to vote on matters before Council. The current Bylaws do not allow recorded votes by any other means except by a written, signed ballot. Currently when recorded votes occur, Councilors are instructed to use one of their assigned, numbered ballots to vote, then to sign the ballot and pass it to the aisle. Members of the Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E) collect these ballots, adjourn to a secluded room and tally the votes. During this time, no business regarding the issue at hand may continue. After the votes are tallied, the chair of N&E announces the vote to Council, and the issue at hand is resumed. This process takes a minimum of 15 minutes. Changing the Bylaws to allow recorded electronic votes would permit results to be announced once the voting has closed. The information stored in the voting system would be subsequently retrieved and printed, showing the recorded vote of each Councilor, as prescribed by the Bylaws.

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This proposed change is intended to allow a quicker response to recorded votes and to allow current and future technology to be used. It is also consistent with the Society’s Bylaw changes to authorize electronic voting in elections. Signed:

Rachael Barbour Mekki Bayachou David W. Ball Frank D. Blum Marcus R. Bond William H. Breazeale, Jr. Mary S. Chaklos Dwight W. Chasar Robert J. Cotter Norman C. Craig Philip W. Crawford

Milagros Delgado Carol A. Duane Merle I. Eiss Catherine C. Fenselau Andrew L. Graf Bruce A. Hathaway Ruth A. Hathaway Donald A. Jaworske Peter C. Jurs David F. Miller Bjorn Olesen

David A. Payne Robert A. Pribush Michael Rodgers Arlyne M. Sarquis Sharon P. Shoemaker Herbert B. Silber Kenneth W. Street, Jr. Andrea B. Twiss-Brooks Mark J. Waner Teresa Wiltowska

(This petition has been referred to the *Committee on Nominations and Elections, the Council Policy Committee, the Society Committee on Budget and Finance, and the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.) *Committee having primary substantive responsibility


PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS The Committee on Constitution and Bylaws has reviewed the petition and finds it to be legal and consistent with other provisions of the Society’s documents. The petition provides for other voting methods, e.g. clickers that have recently been used at Council meetings. Comments and suggestions from committees, petitioners and other interested members on the substance of the petition should be directed to the Committee on Nominations and Elections, which has primary substantive responsibility for the petition. Other comments and suggestions may be directed to the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.


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A. Analytical Reagents

The American Chemical Society Committee on Analytical Reagents sets the specifications for most chemicals used in analytical testing. Various organizations, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) require that Reagents used in their test methods meet the specifications set by the committee and published in Reagent Chemicals. The committee has started to focus on the 11th edition tentatively scheduled for publication in 2011. The committee continues to try and reinvent itself to meet the demands of its current and future readership. With chemistry becoming more of an interdisciplinary profession, the committee is trying to respond by recruiting non-traditional chemistry members. The emergence of the global economy during the past twenty years means that international standards and specifications have become increasingly relevant. The specifications published in Reagent Chemicals have over this time frame become the “de facto” norms for chemicals used in analytical testing and even for some chemicals used in the production part of the chemical enterprise. These factors continue to show the relevance of the committee and its publication after over 100 years since its inception. The advent of on-line demand for information is a challenge for most technical publications and the committee has weathered this storm to the point where nearly one-third of its approximately $500K in sales is now generated online. The 11th edition will be published both in hardback and electronically.

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B. Chemistry and Pubic Affairs

(joint with Board) The Committee on Chemistry and Public Affairs advises and recommends ACS action on public policy matters involving the chemical sciences and technologies. I am pleased at the opportunity to report a few CCPA activities undertaken to help make ACS a premier advocacy organization. At the Fall National Meeting in Washington, DC last August, CCPA encouraged ACS members to visit their Members of Congress by providing training sessions, mentoring, and a web page. More than 60 ACS members went to Capitol Hill to thank their elected representatives for their support of scientific research and education, and remind them of the importance of the chemical sciences and technologies. Many of the ACS members had never been to Capitol Hill before! CCPA is currently analyzing the feedback from the visits to see how we can encourage more ACS members to talk to their elected officials. CCPA’s Grassroots Subcommittee, which took a leadership role in the August Visits, has also been assisting the ACS Office of Public Affairs with the Local Section Government Affairs Committees (GACs). In September, CCPA members participated in Local Section GAC Chair training in Washington, DC, then accompanied the new GAC chairs on Congressional Visits. Our members enjoyed sharing their expertise, and look forward to more events like this. At our September meeting, CCPA recommended to the Board two recipients for the 2010 ACS Public Service Award. As a result of a board decision in December, later this spring at a reception on Capitol Hill Congressman Brian Baird (D-WA) and Congressman John Culberson (R-TX) will be recognized for their leadership and support of research funding and science education. Annually, in conjunction with the Office of Public Affairs, we select three fellows from ACS member applicants to work as policy fellows for a year. Two congressional fellows work in a congressional office for a year, and a science policy fellow works in the ACS Office of Public Affairs. These fellows bring informed scientific perspectives to the issues on the congressional agenda. Recent graduates, as well as more seasoned, mid-career applicants, are encouraged to apply, and I urge you to publicize these fellowships in your local sections. For the 2010-2011 fellowships, ACS received 34 applications for our two Fellowship positions—approximately 270 pages of material! For the 2009-2010 fellowship class, we are pleased to have two highly qualified Fellows: Mark E. Fleury is working in the office of Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) and Elizabeth Baden is working for Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO). In addition to national level efforts, we are working to involve the local sections more in advocacy at the state level. The ACS Office of Public Affairs is recruiting a government affairs committee for each local section, and CCPA members have committed to mentor local section committees. Also, participation in the Legislative Action Network will be emphasized. As a final note, CCPA continues to support the pilot program to foster advocacy efforts focusing on science education at the state level.

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C. Community Activities

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The Committee on Community Activities (CCA) sponsored ten ChemLuminary Awards during the 11th annual celebration that was held during the Washington, DC national meeting. The awards honored local sections that were recognized by CCA for their outstanding performance during National Chemistry Week or Earth Day. The complete list of winners can be found at www.acs.org/awards. The 2009 National Chemistry Week celebration took place October 19-25 with the theme of “Chemistry—It’s Elemental.” Celebrations took place in 175 local sections with more than 200 coordinators leading the efforts within their communities. More than 195,000 copies of Celebrating Chemistry, NCW Edition were distributed. National Chemistry Week was featured in the December 15th issue of Chemical and Engineering News and in the ACS Bytesize Podcast series. The series can be heard at: www.acs.org/bytesizescience.

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E. Professional Training (joint with Board)

At the January 2010 meeting, the Committee on Professional Training (CPT) evaluated 48 periodic reports from currently approved programs. Approval was continued for 23 programs. Five programs were asked for more information, and 20 programs were found noncompliant with the guidelines. The total number of colleges and universities offering ACS-approved bachelor’s degree programs in chemistry is 655. The committee approved two new supplements in support of the 2008 guidelines: one on excellent undergraduate programs and one on rigorous undergraduate programs. All of the supplements to the guidelines can be accessed from the ACS website at www.acs.org/cpt. The committee discussed the approval of chemistry programs located outside of the United States and its territories at the January 2010 meeting. A policy statement will be issued following CPT’s spring meeting. The committee began planning activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of CPT in 2011. The 2009 edition of the ACS Directory of Graduate Research was published in December. The updated, searchable, online version of the Directory, DGRweb, is available free of charge at www.acs.org/dgrweb. For the first time, the Directory includes listings from graduate research institutions in Mexico. The committee published a survey of master’s degree programs in the fall 2009 issue of the CPT Newsletter, as well as on the ACS website. The final report of the survey of enrollments in selected undergraduate courses for 2004-2007 was published on the ACS website in February 2010. Data collection for the survey on faculty status was completed in January, and CPT will review a preliminary report of results at the spring meeting. This survey is designed to capture important information about the types of instructional staff (tenure-track, permanent, temporary, etc.), the courses taught by instructors in each category, the percentage of women in each type of position, and the ethnic breakdown for each category of faculty and instructional staff.

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F. Publications

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The Joint Board–Council Committee on Publications (JBCCP) voted unanimously to co-sponsor a symposium on publishing ethics for the ACS Spring 2010 national meeting. The monitoring reports for Analytical Chemistry, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, Macromolecules and Organometallics were presented, discussed and accepted with thanks. Editor reappointments were reviewed and recommendations were submitted to the ACS Board of Directors. The next publications to be monitored will be Energy & Fuels, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research and the Journal of the American Chemical Society. It was announced that upon the Editor Search Committee’s recommendation, the ACS Board of Directors approved the appointment of Dr. Craig W. Lindsley (Vanderbilt University) to serve as Editor of the new journal ACS Chemical Neuroscience. Consistent with the committee’s editorial monitoring responsibility, a task force has been formed to develop best practice guidelines to assist ACS staff and ACS journal editors with the strategic and operational planning related to the editorial leadership and editorial operations of the Society’s journals. The guidelines will be shared with ACS editors for comment prior to discussion at the next committee meeting. The committee discussed means of communicating among its members using the ACS Network. Staff reported on the changes to the production and dissemination of print effective 2009 through 2010 and the market response. Major online developments in 2009 include the launch of the ACS Symposium Series, full-text indexing by Google, and increased linking to CAS SciFinder. Staff also reported on the response to the Just Accepted Manuscripts initiative, launched as a pilot project in January 2009. Two new journals, ACS Chemical Neuroscience and the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters will be launched in 2010 in online format only. A Sales and Marketing update was presented and discussed, including recent user survey responses. The use of print and online formats was compared and contrasted, and the satisfaction level of the new web delivery platform and its potential for further enhancement were discussed. Customer responses to sales and pricing initiatives for 2010, as well as surveys and focus groups will continue to inform print and online publishing strategy and web development priorities. The Copyright Subcommittee presented an update of recent cases and legislation. The committee also briefly discussed the copyright subcommittee’s charge. Two JBCCP co-sponsored symposia were held at the ACS Fall 2009 meeting on copyright and author rights. The staff report demonstrated that Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) continues to fulfill its mission. The C&EN Strategic Plan for 2009–2013 was presented in outline form and discussed. The C&EN 2009 Reader Survey showed that overall reader satisfaction remains extremely high.

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G. Technician Affairs The Committee on Technician Affairs (CTA) works through ACS governance channels to advance the careers of analysts, operators, technicians, and other applied chemical professionals. CTA works toward three goals:

1. Increase the awareness of the important contributions that chemistry-based technicians make to the national economy and to society as a whole.

2. Make technicians relevant to ACS. 3. Make ACS relevant to technicians.

These goals support Goals 1, 2, and 4 of the ACS Strategic Plan. In 2009, CTA used these goals as a focal point through a time of change. In preparation for the dissolution of the Division of Chemical Technicians (TECH), the CTA and TECH executive boards worked together to develop plans for the engagement of applied chemical technology professionals in 2010 and beyond. CTA has agreed to assume responsibility for highlighting and, when appropriate, organizing technician-oriented programming at ACS national meetings. At the 239th ACS National Meeting, CTA is cosponsoring “Partnerships with industry: Building a sustainable workforce.” Sponsored by the Division of Chemical Education, this symposium will highlight ways in which academia and industry partner to support the education and professional development of applied chemical technology professionals. CTA is also assuming responsibility for the TECH awards, which will join the ACS Chemistry-Based Technology Student Recognition Award to form a complete suite of technician-oriented awards. The TECH awards include the Local Section Technician Group Award, the K. Michael Shea Award, the Distinguished Service Award, and the National Chemical Technician Award (NCTA). The 2010 NCTA will be awarded at a special dinner on March 21, 2010, at the 239th ACS National Meeting. All Councilors are welcome to attend and celebrate excellence in the chemical technology profession. Prior to its dissolution, TECH was focused on the creation and promotion of professional development opportunities specifically for applied chemical technology professionals. CTA has agreed to assume responsibility for this activity, as well. Anyone interested in such activities is encouraged to visit the CTA website for updates (www.acs.org/cta). CTA is also continuing its participation in Equipping the 2015 Chemical Technology Workforce. To date, this initiative has awarded 23 mini-grants to assist activities in which industry, academia, and the community collaborate to support the education and/or professional development of applied chemical technology professionals. CTA plans to announce the most recent winners at the 239th ACS National Meeting; details can be found on the CTA website. CTA has served the applied chemical technology community for 45 years and is committed to continued support and engagement of that community. Through collaboration and innovation, CTA will help fulfill the ACS mission to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and all of its practitioners.

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H. Women Chemists Committee

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In addition to ongoing activities to attract, develop and promote women in the chemical sciences, with which Council is very familiar, the Women Chemists Committee (WCC) has three new initiatives specifically targeted at our fourth goal—to advocate within the ACS on issues of importance to women in the chemical sciences. The WCC White Paper, “Non-tenure Track Faculty” – which is available on our new and improved website – outlines employment trends and the issues that face non-tenure track faculty, as well as the departments in which they work. The percentage of faculty who are not on the tenure track has been increasing over the last two decades, and policies that promote best practices in their employment remain lacking. The report outlines employment trends, and the issues that face non-tenure track faculty as well as the departments in which they work. WCC will work closely with SOCED, CEPA, and other governance units within ACS to improve the professional development opportunities for all women in academia; however this niche represents a tremendous human resource that is underutilized, especially at institutions where shared governance has not been the model. At the upcoming ACS National meeting in Boston, Fall 2010, an all-day symposium on this topic is planned. WCC welcomes partnership and ideas from other ACS committees and divisions to address the needs of this important community of members. The Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE), established by the United States Congress, advises and makes recommendations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) on policies and programs to encourage full participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities within all levels of America’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) enterprise. In October 2009, a strong contingent of ACS women chemists, together with our ACS President Joseph Francisco (who is a current member of this prestigious committee), were invited to the latest in a series of CEOSE Mini-Symposia. This one was entitled, “Women of Color in STEM: Perspectives on Experiences, Research, Evaluation, and Policy in Higher Education and Careers.” A result of this mini-symposium was to challenge other entities, including ACS (as the world’s largest professional scientific society), to find actionable next steps to tap into this growing and underutilized mind-resource. A proposal has been submitted to NSF, with a strong advisory board proposed, and we are currently awaiting funding decisions. In addition, ACS WCC Boston Fall 2010’s programming will include a symposium on this topic, an extension of the 1970’s notable work, “The Double Bind: The Price of Being a Minority Woman in Science” (AAAS Report No. 76-R-3, April 1976). WCC is pleased to be able to highlight the soon-to-be published book, “Sisters in Science” as part of that symposium’s planning. And thirdly, the issue of the aptly-named “leaky pipeline” doesn’t only apply to students. Industry is losing mid-career scientists and engineers at an alarming rate, due to a large number of factors. WCC’s brand new pilot, “Just Cocktails,” premieres Tuesday at this national meeting after the Award Symposium in honor of this year’s Garvan-Olin Medalist, Judith Giordan. The purpose of “Just Cocktails” is multi-faceted: 1) to provide a low-key, low-cost networking function at ACS meetings to enable mid-career chemists to leverage their energies and mitigate isolation; and 2) provide a facilitated on-line blog to provide an on-going resource specifically targeted at this portion of our WCC constituency to better serve their needs. Your WCC, 83 years old and still “kicking,” continues to act and remain current with the needs of our constituency to help make our Society the best that it can be to serve the needs of the chemical enterprise worldwide.

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