Division of Analytical Chemistry welcomes everyone to volunteer.  We offer many options to get involved!






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    Experiences and expertise that may be helpful to the Division

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    Check the option that best fits your interest for each committee


    Communication Committee
    required


    Manages the Division’s website, newsletter, Facebook page; oversees monthly newsletters and other communications.




    Long Range Program Planning Committee required


    Develops technical programming at ACS National Meetings and Pittcon years in advance.




    Education Committee required


    Coordinates education-related activities: fellowships, travel awards, undergraduate awards, poster certificates, and coordination with partner orgs.




    Graduate Fellowship Committee required


    Manages graduate fellowships; solicits nominations and recommends awards.




    Undergraduate Awards Committee required


    Requests nominations and approves annual Division undergraduate awards.




    Younger Chemist Committee required


    Coordinates outreach to younger members; collaborates with ACS Younger Chemists Committee.




    Fundraising Committee required


    Seeks support for awards, fellowships, and symposia.




    Membership Committee required


    Outreach to potential members; engagement of new/existing members.




    Nominating Committee required


    Nominates candidates for Division Officer and Councilor positions; encourages ACS Fellows nominations.




    Division Awards Canvassing required


    Encourages nominations for Division awards.



    Division of Analytical Chemistry Officer Elected Positions

    Annual elections are typically held in June. Chair-Elect duties begin immediately following the election; all officers officially begin their terms on October 1 of the election year, in accordance with the recent by-law change.


    Chair required


    This is a four-year term, serving one year each as Chair-Elect, Program Chair, Chair, and Immediate Past Chair. The first year involves planning special activities and meeting program themes for the year as Chair. The second year is devoted to completing plans for the Chair year and on putting together the detailed programs for the ACS Fall and Spring National Meetings. The Chair year includes implementing these plans as well as chairing the meetings of the Division’s Executive Committee. The final year includes chairing the Nominating Committee for the Division.




    Secretary required


    This is a two-year term, with the possibility of re-election. The Secretary puts together the agendas for each Executive Committee meeting, coordinating with the Chair, prepares and publishes the minutes of each meeting, and coordinates preparation of the Division’s Annual Report to the ACS.




    Treasurer required


    This is a two-year term, with the possibility of re-election. The Treasurer maintains the Division’s financial records, approves all payments for Division activities, reports at each Executive Committee meeting, and prepares the Division’s Annual Financial Report to the ACS.




    Councilor / Alternate Councilor required


    This is a three-year term, with the possibility of re-election. The Division has four Councilors and four Alternate Councilors, the most a Division can have (based on membership). The Councilors participate in the two meetings of the ACS Council, at the spring and fall ACS National Meetings, and may serve on one of the 30+ Committees of the ACS. The Alternate Councilors attend the Council meeting if a Councilor is unable to do so.