1.  Dr. Marc Walters, 2008 Chair of the New York Section, presents the Appreciation Plague and Former Chair Pin to Joan Laredo-Liddell for her excellent work in leading the section in 2007.

2.  Joan Laredo-Liddell (center) was presented with a proclamation from Governor Spitzer praising her many contributions to science education and the contributions of the NYACS in promoting the benefits of chemistry. Jean Delfiner (left) read the proclamation to Joan. Chair, Dr. Marc Walters on the right.

3.  Stephen Radice, (center), an outstanding chemistry teacher at Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn, was the recipient of the 2007 Nichols Foundation High School Chemistry Teacher Award. This award is presented each year to an exceptional chemistry teacher in the New York Section. Stephen's very high standard of teaching and exceptional ability to promote the enjoyment of chemistry qualified him this award.

4.  The Outstanding Service Award for 2007 was presented to Dr. Vijaya Korlipara (center) of St. Johns University for her outstanding and numerous contributions to the New York Section over many years. Dr. Korlipara has chaired both the Long Island Subsection and the New York Section. She was instrumental in making the Nichols Centennial Celebration and the Chemagination Program a success. Presenting the award are Joan Laredo-Liddell and Jean Delfiner, former awardees and chairs of the 2007 OSA Committee.

5.  An excellent and timely keynote address was given by Glenn S. Ruskin, Director, Office of Legislative and Government Affairs of the American Chemical Society. It was titled: The Chemistry of Advocacy.

6.  Dr. Barbara Hillery, Chair-elect of the New York Section for 2008, presented the names of the members who will be candidates in the 2008 elections that will be held in May.

7.  The presentation pulled together all the various pieces of ACS advocacy to give an overall understanding of how ACS policies are created, communicated and advocated. The talk was enjoyed by all.

8.  Project SEED students presented their research projects at the Conference. Mrs. Nadia Makar, (far left) chairs the Project SEED Committee.

9.  National Chemistry Week Contest posters were displayed for the members to enjoy. They were well thought out posters and beautifully done. They displayed a lot of hard work by our young future scientists

10.  Members gathered together for lunch at the Fame Diner near St. John's University. Lunch together is a post conference tradition.

11.  Members gathered together for lunch at the Fame Diner near St. John's University. Lunch together is a post conference tradition.