Training & Support Webinar/Teleconference Series
The Office of Local Section Activities 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.
2009
October 28, 2009: LSAC Webinar “Local Section Leaders: Preparing for Your Year as Chair”
In this teleconference, ACS local section leaders as well as ACS staff discuss what local sections can do to help chemists who have recently lost their jobs or those who are in a career transition. PowerPoint Presentation
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| Welcome – Wayne Jones, Chair, Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC). Acknowledge the hosts of the call and purpose of the call. |
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| Technical Resources Update – Mitchell Bruce, Chair, Tools & Technology Subcommittee of LSAC. Review of ACS technical resources available to local sections such as SOLAR. Status local section websites, eRosters, Webinars, GISI (Get Involved, Stay Involved). |
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| Collaboration for Mini-Grant Partnerships – Kim Pacheco, Chair, Partnerships & Alliances Subcommittee of LSAC. A recap of available mini-grant programs to local sections, deadlines, and criteria. |
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| ACS Speaker Service – Kim Pacheco, Member of the Content Delivery Working Group. A discussion of how your local section can book speakers for single events. |
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| Q&A & Closing – Wayne Jones |
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July 30, 2009: LSAC Teleconference on ACS Local Sections Helping the Unemployed
In this teleconference, ACS local section leaders as well as ACS staff discuss what local sections can do to help chemists who have recently lost their jobs or those who are in a career transition. PowerPoint Presentation
| Highlight | Audio |
| Welcome & Introduction – Wayne Jones, Chair, ACS Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) |
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| Debbie Sauder – Chair, Georgia Local Section: “Managing an Effective Job Search” |
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| Raymond Thibault – Chair, Brazosport Local Section: “Career Development Program Event” |
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| Jan Hayes and Amber Hinkle - LAB (ACS Leadership Advisory Board): “ACS Leadership Development System” |
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| Marty Gorbiaty, chair of CEPA. Introduction of David Harwell David Harwell - Staff Liaison to the ACS Committee on Economic & Professional Affairs (CEPA) and the Assistant Director of Career Management and Development: “Career/Employment Issues in Challenging Times” |
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| Final Q&A and Closing Comments –Wayne Jones |
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May 29, 2009: LSAC/CCA Teleconference on NCW Best Practices
In this teleconference, four NCW local section coordinators share their experiences and offer tips on National Chemistry Week best practices. In addition, the ACS Office of Communications provides advice on different methods of publicizing public outreach events. |
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| Introduction of the LSAC/CCA Teleconference on NCW Best Practices |
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| Erie Local Section: “Tools for Event Coordinators: Office of Community Activities and other ACS Resources for NCW 09”, Tracy Halmi, NCW Chair for CCA |
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| Pittsburgh Local Section: “NCW General Best Practices”, Michael Mautino, NCW Coordinator |
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| Baton Rouge Local Section: “Increase your Resources by Partnering with Other Organizations”, Anne Taylor, NCW Coordinator |
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| Northeastern Local Section: "Northeastern Local Section Plans for Celebrating ‘Chemistry—It’s Elemental", Christine Jaworek-Lopes, NCW Coordinator |
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| ACS Office of Communications: "Publicizing Your Events—How to draw a crowd and generate headlines", Nancy Blount, Assistant Director, Office of Communications And Closing Comments |
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February 26, 2009: Enhancing Local Section Chemists Celebrate Earth Day (CCED) Events through Effective Promotion
In this teleconference, three CCED local section coordinators share successful Earth Day programs. In addition, a librarian/bibliographer discusses available resources and an ACS staff member from the Office of Public Affairs provides public relations branding resources from the ACS.
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| Introduction of the LSAC/CCA Teleconference on Enhancing Local Section CCED Events through Effective Promotion |
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| Toledo Local Section: “Air—the Sky’s the Limit” Andy Jorgensen, CCED Coordinator |
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| Pittsburgh Local Section: “How to Get the Most Out of Their Chemists Celebrate Earth Day Activities”, Michael Mautino, CCED Coordinator |
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| South Texas Local Section: “Conducting a Celebration on a Campus—Creative Ideas”, Ludy Avila, CCED Coordinator |
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| Head Librarian and Bibliographer: “Reviewing the 2009 Outreach Event and Informational Toolkit”, Grace Baysinger, Santa Clara Valley Local Section |
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| ACS Office of Public Affairs: “ACS Branding and Resources Available for Promoting Activities”, Nancy McCormick-Pickett, Manager, Strategic Communications |
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| Closing Comments |
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2008
September 4, 2008: Planning Your NCW 2008 Celebration
The Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) and the Community Activities Committee (CCA) hosted a Joint Teleconference on Planning Your NCW 2008 Celebration on September 4, 2008.
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| Welcome to the Joint Teleconference on Planning Your NCW 2008 Celebration |
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| Having a Ball with Chemistry—the game plan for NCW 2008 |
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| Tools for NCW Coordinators—What does ACS offer? |
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| Partnering with Industry |
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| Coordinating Collegiate Participation in NCW Events |
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| Final Q & A and Closing Comments |
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May 28, 2008: Electronic Elections in Local Sections and Divisions
The Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) and the Divisional Activities Committee (DAC) hosted a Joint Teleconference on Best Practices for Electronic Elections on May 28, 2008.
January 30, 2008: Enhancing CCED Celebrations
Looking for ideas to celebrate Earth Day? Chemists Celebrate Earth Day (CCED) coordinators from five local sections shared outstanding and successful programs via a teleconference in January 2008. Learn more about these activities.