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| Chemistry and the Arts Lecture Series
 The Rochester Section of the American Chemical Society is pleased to present a series of lectures highlighting the role of chemistry in the arts. These lectures feature experts who will explore this role of chemistry, from the dawn of civilization using completely empirical approaches to current times in which the most sophisticated methods of material science and analytical chemistry are applied to arts-related areas.
These lectures are free and open to the public. Each lecture will be followed by an informal reception.
A PDF Flier of the complete lecture series is available for downloading here.
Friday, August 22, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
Golisano Academic Center, Nazareth College
4245 East Ave., Pittsford, NY
Prof. Gregory Dale Smith
Art Conservation Department at SUNY Buffalo State
What's Wrong with this Picture: The Analysis of a Known Forgery
Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY
Professor Joseph Nagyvary
Chemistry Department, Texas A &M University
Raiders of the "Lost Secret" - Modern Science and the Holy Grail of the Stradivarius
Nagyvary PDF Flier
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University Ave., Rochester, NY
Dr. Silvia Centeno
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
How Analysis Revealed the Materials and Techniques of Three Allegorical Paintings by Paolo Veronese
Centeno PDF Flier
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East Ave., Rochester, NY
Dr. Nicholas Zumbulyadis
Independent Scholar, Rochester, NY
The Quest for Porcelain - Art, Alchemy and the Transformative Power of Fire Zumbulyadis PDF Flier
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Call for Nominations
The following offices need to be filled in this fall's Rochester ACS Section election:
CHAIR-ELECT
SECRETARY (Special 1-Year term)
COUNCILOR
ALTERNATE COUNCILOR
THREE MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
You may nominate someone for an office or if you,
yourself, are interested in serving in any of these positions, we are
always happy to take a self-nomination! The deadline for nominations is September 12, 2008. Please send nominations to Mary Jane Witkiewitz (585-722-1381, maryjane.witkiewitz@kodak.com). The duties involved for each position up for election are as follows: Continue reading...
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Councilor's Corner
I want to use my article to my fellow Rochester Section members as a "Call to Action" for the Section. I am doing so for two major areas of involvement.
First, we are asking members to participate in our Awards Program by nominating someone for the Section's Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society. The 2007 winner was Steve Locke. In this issue of "The CHEMunicator", the guidelines for this award and the forms to be used are included. Watch for more information around this year's Award Dinner. Like last year, we are hoping hold this event on the last Friday of National Chemistry Week (October 24th). In 2008, we will also be honoring a total of nine 50-year members and five 60-year members. This is a time for you to step up and help us to honor someone who has been of great value to our Section and, in turn, to your membership.
Secondly, we need people to step forth to help us in running the Local Section's governance. In this year's elections, we need candidates for the following offices:
- Chair-Elect
- Councilor
- Alternate Councilor
- Secretary
- Member-at-Large (three needed)
Now is the time for all members to find some time to help us in the day-to-day operation of YOUR Section. If you can spend some time in helping us with the leadership efforts or know of someone who is willing to serve, please let me know.
As the old World War II posters used to say, "Uncle Sam Needs You!" In this case, your Section needs you to step up to the plate and participate!
Please remember that I, and Jim Reynolds, are your voices on the national level. Feel free to contact me at 477-4903, email me at d.richard.cobb@kodak.com.
or write me at:
15-C Greenleaf Meadows, Rochester, NY 14612.
D. Richard Cobb
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Technician of the Year Nominations
The Rochester Section of the American Chemical Society is seeking nominations for the 2008 ROCHESTER TECHNICIAN AWARD. The Award will be presented at the local ACS Award dinner this fall.
The ACS defines a technician as a person whose training includes successful completion of a two-year post-high school level science curriculum leading to an Associate's degree, the
equivalent course work in a Baccalaureate program, or the equivalent knowledge gained by experience. The primary work of a technician is to conduct experiments, correlate
information to help solve problems, and to discover new knowledge.
Eligibility
All technicians, as defined by the ACS, with a minimum of five years experience, are eligible for nomination. Membership in the ACS or Committee on Technician Affairs is not required.
All technicians working in the areas covered under the 34 divisions of the ACS are eligible to participate. This includes, but is not limited to, process, environmental, health/safety, quality assurance, medical, analytical and R&D technicians.
Nominations should include a description of the Nominee's Job Skills, Reliability, Communication Skills, Safety Awareness, Relationships with co-workers, Publications/Presentations and other professional or community related activities.
Please include your Nominee's work address, e-mail and phone number. Seconding letters are encouraged and may be submitted by anyone with knowledge of the nominee, not just ACS or TAG members.
Nominees from previous years are eligible. Past winners are eligible to reapply after a minimum of 5 years. Exclusions include ACS Committee on Technician Affairs board members and Awards Committee members.
DEADLINE: Nominations are due by August 1, 2008.
Send Nominations/Letters to:
Deborah L. Janes, Eastman Kodak Co.
B82C, 1999 Lake Ave., Rochester NY 14650-2136
(585) 722-3227
deborah.janes@kodak.com
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YCC Whitewater Rafting Trip
 When: Saturday, July 19th
Where: Salmon River (South of Syracuse)
Cost: $35 per person
All are welcome to participate!
We will gather in the Trustee Parking Lot at the University of Rochester at 8:00 am on July 19th to carpool to the rafting site.
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| Volunteerism Award
Purpose: To recognize significant volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the Rochester Local Section of the American Chemical Society, contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the Society through their Local Activities.
Nature and Establishment: The award consists of a plaque to be presented at the Rochester Local Section's Recognition Banquet by the Chair of the Local Section acknowledging the contributions of Society volunteers at the Local level. Dinner will be offered free of charge to the winner and a guest.
Rules of Eligibility: A nominee must be:
- A member of the American Chemical Society residing in the Rochester Local Section 6 county region.
- A member who has made significant contributions to the Rochester Region of the American Chemical Society.
Because the winner of this Local Section award will be nominated for the Northeast Region Volunteerism Award and, potentially, for the National ACS Volunteerism Award, it is important that the Local Section winner be recognized for a variety of activities including, but not limited to, the initiation or sponsorship of a singular endeavor or exemplary leadership in the Local Section, Region and on the National Level. Past and present members of the ACS Board of Directors and ACS staff are ineligible for this award.
Selection of Recipient: Nominations will be solicited from individuals of the Rochester Local Section. The awards committee will select the recipient. The award will be presented at the Recognition Banquet in the fall of 2007. The awards committee will nominate the winner to the Northeast Region of the American Chemical Society for their annual Regional Award for Volunteer Service.
Nominations: Please use the official Nomination Form (MS Word) to submit your nominee's information.
The deadline for this year's award is August 1, 2008.
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2008 YCC/ACS Golf Scramble
Date:
Friday, August 29
Time:
Rolling Start at 1:00 PM
Location:
Centerpointe Country Club
2231 Brickyard Rd
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Cost (includes Golf with Cart, Buffet Dinner, and Prizes)
ACS Members & Guests: $60
YCC Members: $40
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YCC/Retired Chemists Meeting Poster Session
The Rochester ACS Section's Younger Chemists Committee will once again sponsor a poster session in conjunction with a Retired Chemists luncheon. The tentative date for the joint meeting is Friday, October 24. Please watch the August CHEMunicator for further information.
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