Volunteer Resources for Local Sections

Get Involved, Stay Involved – Procedures

Interested in getting involved, but don’t know where to start? Are you already involved with one or more ACS activities, but need help finding resources?

We’ve compiled a list of resources below. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us!

Annual Reporting

• Local Section Annual Reporting
  Filing info, ChemLuminary Awards Self-Nominate info, SOLAR info, Annual Reporting FAQs.
• SOLAR (Submit On-Line Annual Report)

Membership Engagement

• ACS Network
  Invite and connect with local section members via the ACS Network
• eRosters
  Get info and download local section rosters.
• Special List Request
  Get info about ordering specialized local section lists.

Contact ACS

• Department of Local Section and Community Activities
• Local Section Activities Committee

Elections

• Guidelines for Electronic Election Guidelines
  Find info on protocols, bylaw review and amendment process, and best practices, as well as the transcript of the May 28th Electronic Elections teleconference.
• Election-Only List Request
  Get info about ordering specialized local section lists.
• Election Only Roster Request Form
• ACS Charter, Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations
• Request a Certified Copy of Your Local Section Bylaws
• Guidelines for Amending Local Section Bylaws

Event and Meeting Planning

• The American Chemical Society PR Guidebook
• Local Section Leaders’ Online Planner
• Science Café
  Help promote scientific literacy among local citizens while invigorating your local section.
• Event Locator
  Use the Event Locator to both find and submit local section meetings, CCED, NCW, and other community events in your area.
• Speaker Service
  Interested in having an expert speaker give a talk at one of your local meetings?
• Training & Support Webinar/Teleconference Series
  Listen to audio files of past teleconferences, each addressing a different topic about best practices for community activities (for local section officers).
• Tips on Planning a Successful Local Section Meeting
• A+ Conferencing
  Nationwide provider of state-of-the-art audio and web conferencing; special preferred rates for Local Sections and Divisions

Funding and Financial Management

• “Bridging the Gap” Nano-Grant
  Help your local section host a welcoming event for ACS Student Members.
• Local Section Sustainability Programming Grant
• Local Section Leadership Development Mini-Grant
• Local Section Innovative Projects Grant
• Local Section Treasurer’s Handbook
• ACS Investment Pool
  Serves as a vehicle to invest long-term reserves.

Leadership Skills

• ACS and You – Self-Paced, Online Course
  Describes ACS history and structure; Local Section activities, regions, divisions, and committees; and volunteer opportunities and responsibilities.
• ACS Leadership Development System
  Available to all ACS members. Practical courses to advance your career and lead volunteer initiatives more effectively.

Locate Your Local Section

• Locate Local Sections
  Find local section officers through your state or zip code.
• Size Categories of Local Sections
• Local Sections Websites

Recognize Your Members

• The ACS Store
  Find local section awards and volunteer recognition items.
• Salutes to Excellence
  Recognize outstanding accomplishments, achievements, or service for those ACS members or student affiliates who have made a positive impact on everyday life.
• ChemLuminary Awards
  The annual awards ceremony honoring ACS volunteers.
• Guide to Membership Toolkit
  This helpful document includes tips for the 3 R's of membership – recruitment, retention, and recognition.

Newsletters and Newsletter Resources

• Cut & Paste
  Content suggestions for local section and division newsletter editors.
• Leading Together
  The quarterly newsletter for local section leaders.