Report from the Fall 2022 ACS Council Meeting
The Fall 2022 National Meeting of the ACS was held in person in Chicago and virtually, August 21 - 25, 2022. The theme of this meeting was “Sustainability in a Changing World.” Dr. Angela K. Wilson, ACS President, presided over the Hybrid Council Meeting on August 24, 2022. The Chicago Section was represented at Council by the following nine councilors: Paul Brandt (Public Relations and Communications), Mark Cesa (International Activities), David Crumrine (Constitution and Bylaws), Ken Fivizzani (Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs), Russell Johnson (International Activities), Fran Kravitz (Ethics), Josh Kurutz, Margy Levenberg (Meetings and Expositions), and Tim Marin (Nomenclature, Terminology and Symbols).
Election Results: By electronic ballot, the Council elected Raychelle Burks, Anne M. Gaffney, Will E. Lynch, and Frankie K. Wood-Black for three-year terms (2023 - 2025) on the Council Policy Committee (CPC). Lydia E.M. Hines was elected to serve through 2023. By electronic ballot, Council elected William F. Carroll, Jr., Ella L. Davis, Carmen Gauthier, Thomas H. Lane, and Jason Richie for three-year terms (2023 - 2025) on the Committee on Committees (ConC). By electronic ballot, Council elected Michelle V. Buchanan, Alan B. Cooper, Kelly M. Elkins, Ellene Tratras Contis, and Kathryn E. Uhrich for three-year terms (2023 - 2025) on the Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E).
Committee Reports and Key Actions: Council Policy Committee (CPC) reported that both Council meetings in 2023 will be held in a hybrid manner, similar to what councilors experienced in Chicago. On the recommendation of the Committee on Committees (ConC) and with concurrence of CPC, Council approved the continuation of the Committee on Public Relations and Communications (CPRC). On the recommendation of the Committee on Divisional Activities (DAC) and with concurrence of CPC, Council approved the Petition to Amend the Duties of the Committee on Divisional Activities, providing greater authority to step in and assist divisions with inactive Executive Committees. On the recommendation of the Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) and with CPC concurrence, Council approved the Petition for a change in Section Name from the Northeast Tennessee Section to the Tennessee-Virginia Highlands Local Section.
On the recommendation of the Committee on Membership Affairs (MAC) and with CPC concurrence, Council approved the Petition to Amend the Application and Dues Process for Corporation Associates, allowing Corporation Associates to set fees based on a sales revenue model (formerly based on number of chemists employed).
Council Special Discussion: President Wilson introduced and led a special discussion on “ACS for the Future.” She sought councilor input on positive initiatives, programs or events that would greatly benefit ACS members or ACS at large. Three specific questions were posed to Councilors for their input and suggestions: 1) What can be accomplished to enhance the ACS experience? 2) Why (or how) do you think it would make a difference? 3) Who would be tasked with leading this effort (e.g., a section, committee, division, or other)? Councilors provided their ideas and thoughts, and relevant Society units will receive this input within the next several weeks.
Meetings and Expositions: As of August 24, 2022, the Fall ACS National Meeting had 11,619 registrants, (9,355 in-person and 2,264 virtual). The Chicago Section will be reimbursed at least $4677.50 for our meeting expenses ($5000 maximum reimbursement).
If you have any questions or comments about the above information, please contact me or one of your other councilors. You may contact me at [email protected].
