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ABOUT THE NEW YORK LOCAL SECTION

JaimeLee I. Rizzo, Ph.D.
2012 NY Section Chair

Chair's Message

It is a tremendous honor to serve you as the 2012 Chair of the New York Section! For a number of years I have volunteered within the section (Co-chairing Undergraduate Research Symposium and Chairing the National Chemistry Week Event) and have had the opportunity to work with so many dedicated volunteers within our Section. The more time I have contributed to each event, the more I begin to realize just how much each and every person who takes an active role makes the Section what it is. Our Section was founded on September 30, 1891 with 290 members and today we stand strong at 4,162. It is only through the endless efforts of our dedicated volunteers have we been successful in expanding our Section and providing new events and opportunities for all!

We invite you ALL to join us at our upcoming events!

• Annual Conference, Sat., 1/28, St. John's University
• William H. Nichols Symposium and Award, Fri., 3/16, Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains, NY
• Chemistry Olympiad, March 2012, at various high schools in the Greater Metropolitan area
• Chemagination for High School Chemistry Students, Sat., 3/31, St. John's University
• Undergraduate Research Symposium, Sat., 5/5, SUNY College at Old Westbury
• National Chemistry Week, Sat., 10/27, New York Hall of Science, Flushing, NY

What energizes me is being a part of our multi-generational membership – the energy of the youth combined with the wisdom of the experienced! To sustain the vitality and strength of our Section we need to bring in a continuous stream of new and young members. This is one of my goals that I will work towards in 2012 – to attract both current and new members to join us as volunteers so that we can all work together to serve our Section and our community.

We would LOVE to have new members take on leadership roles at our various functions happening throughout the year! We also welcome and highly encourage you to bring your ideas about what we as a Section can better do to serve you and our community as a whole! Feel free to contact me as I would love to hear from you: jrizzo@pace.edu

NY Section Strategic Plan

MISSION STATEMENT
To be a forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences among those interested in the Chemical Sciences in ways that promote individual and professional excellence in the Chemical Community

STRATEGIC THRUSTS
1. New York Section will increase membership and participation of chemical scientists working in industry.
2. New York Section will expand collaborative activities with local chapters of other professional societies in the New York region to enhance the interdisciplinary boundaries of chemistry.
3. New York Section will develop and utilize advanced technology to enhance professional activities and services for our members.
4. New York Section will foster activities and programs to improve the public's recognition and appreciation of the contributions of chemistry.
5. New York Section will promote the development of programs and services to improve the scientific literacy and interest of students.
6. New York Section will facilitate the career development of professionals in the Chemical Sciences.
7. New York Section will encourage participation and leadership by women and underrepresented minorities.

VISION STATEMENT
The New York Section of the American Chemical Society will be the premier membership organization for chemists, chemical engineers, and allied professionals in the New York metropolitan area and a leader in advancing the public's scientific literacy and appreciation of chemistry.