The Department of Member Communities and the Committee on Local Section Activities hold teleconferences periodically to provide ongoing training and support for local section officers. The audio transcripts of these conferences are provided here.
The ACS Constitution requires local sections and divisions to elect their own officers, Councilors and Alternate Councilors. However, most specifics of the election process are governed by bylaws. In this webinar, sponsored by the Committee on Nominations & Elections, proper procedures for paper and electronic balloting, handling election disputes, determining when unit bylaw changes are needed and who to contact, and tips for finding candidates are reviewed. The webinar also includes an extensive Q&A section.
The ACS Leadership Institute is designed to prepare and provide the necessary tools for local section leaders. The Pre Leadership Institute Webinar is not only for those attending the Institute but for all local section officers in leadership positions. Topics included in the webinar are the nuts and bolts of leading a local section, communication and available resources, and local section leadership.
The ACS Local Section & Division Treasurer’s Workshop was held in conjunction with the ACS National Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, August 20, 2012. Facilitated by the ACS Financial Services unit, the workshop covered topics including: The Role of Division/Local Section Treasurer, Preparing for Compliance with IRS Reporting Requirements, Budgeting, Whether to incorporate or not to incorporate.
The 2012 National Chemistry Week webinar featured the theme overview and available resources. Suggestions for promotion and utilizing public relations were provided as well as how to evaluate the success of the program and activities. Also discussed was the self-nomination process utilizing the FORMS program for 2013 ChemLuminary awards.
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The Local Section Leaders Webinar was focused on assisting local sections with all upcoming preparations, the transition to a new Executive Committee and leadership development within the section. Topics include: elections, using the Online Speaker Directory, establishing community partnerships for National Chemistry Week activities, the 2012 Annual Report and hosting a Leadership Development course. This webinar is specifically for Local Section leaders.
The Chemists Celebrate Earth Day (CCED) 2012 Outreach Webinar featured the theme overview, a snapshot of how local sections are participating, and available resources for coordinators. Suggestions for promotion and utilizing public relations were provided as well as how to evaluate the success of the program and activities.
Learn more about FORMS, the annual reporting system for ACS Local Sections and Divisions. The webinar offers and overview of the system including some new features for the 2011 report. This webinar is specifically for Local Section officers.
Learn more about FORMS, the annual reporting system for ACS Local Sections and Divisions. The webinar offers an overview of the system including some new features for the 2011 report. This webinar is specifically for Technical Division officers.
As a follow-up to the 2011 Leadership Institute held in January, the Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) reviewed a check-list for completing 2011 and transitioning into 2012. Information on available grants for new activities was provided, and a host of technology resources such as eRosters, FORMS, website hosting, the ACS Network, and many others were reviewed.
The 2011 National Chemistry Week webinar featured the theme overview and available resources. Suggestions for promotion and utilizing public relations were provided as well as how to evaluate the success of the program and activities. Also discussed was the self-nomination process utilizing the FORMS program for 2012 ChemLuminary awards.
Presentation Slides| Text Transcript
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| Welcome and Purpose | Download |
| Introduction of Tracy Halmi | Download |
| NCW Theme Overview and Resources Tracy Halmi; Chair, NCW, Committee on Community Activities |
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| Introduction of Nancy McCormick-Pickett | Download |
| Promotion and PR Nancy McCormick-Pickett; Manager, Strategic Communications, ACS Office of Public Affairs |
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| Introduction of George Heard | Download |
| Event Evaluation George Heard, Committee on Community Activities |
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| Introduction of Kim Morehouse | Download |
| ChemLuminary Awards Kim Morehouse, Committee on Community Activities |
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| Q&A/ Wrap-up | Download |
As a follow-up to the ACS Leadership Institute held in January 2011 for local section chair-elects, the Committee on Local Section Activities sponsored this webinar to provide ideas, to review the application guidelines for using Innovative Project Grants to fund activities and events, and to discuss the importance of the Annual Report and how the new FORMS system can be used as a viable tool.
PowerPoint Presentation| Text Transcript
| Highlight | Audio |
| Introduction – Lee Latimer | Download |
| Using Innovative Project Grants to Fund Your Activities - Stephanie Watson | Download |
| FORMS: Submitting Your Annual Report and Event Planning - Mitchell Bruce | Download |
| Using FORMS to Record Section Activities – Bryan Balazs | Download |
| Q&A/ Wrap-up | Download |
Learn more about FORMS, the new annual reporting system for ACS Local Sections and Divisions. The webinar offers an overview of the system and an explanation of how to complete the form. This webinar is specifically for Technical Division officers.
Text Transcript
Learn more about FORMS, the new annual reporting system for ACS Local Sections and Divisions. The webinar offers an overview of the system and an explanation of how to complete the form. This webinar is specifically for Local Section officers.
Text Transcript
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